We are back with our weekly country music news round-ups, including news from Nashville, album rumours and engagement announcements! The podcast will also return this Friday, including this country music news round-up.
1. Chris Lane and wife Lauren announce that they are expecting a baby boy
Country singer Chris Lane and his wife – former Bachelor star Lauren – have announced that they are expecting a baby boy. The pair shared the news on Instagram last week.
2. Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley announce plans for solo music outside FGL
On an Instagram video shared on New Year’s Day, Kelley and Hubbard say that the past year has given them a fresh perspective on their music, wanting to explore solo music alongside their FGL sound, Hubbard stating, “So anyone who says that, you can just tell ’em, hey, from the mouth of Tyler and BK, we’re not breaking up. We’re just venturing out, we’re just doing some individual things that we’re excited about.”
3. Tyler Rich finds dead body on New Years Eve
While out on a run, Rich ran across a dead body, sharing this on Twitter.
Not the way I planned on closing out 2020. This will be an image & moment I’ll never forget. I need to shoutout first responders & our military that look death in the eye every day, and are able to continue to live their everyday lives. https://t.co/3sRM2LN2Ux @MassAppealWWLP pic.twitter.com/NEfiKJuCFS
— Tyler Rich (@TylerRichMusic) January 1, 2021
4. Runaway June’s Jennifer Nettles is engaged
It’s been quite a month for the girls of Runaway June, following the announcement of Naomi Cooke’s engagement, Jennifer Nettles has also announced her engagement to singer-songwriter Austin Moody.
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5. Carrie Underwood announces gospel album ‘My Saviour’
Carrie Underwood has announced that she will be releasing a new gospel album in the spring of 2021, hot off the heels of her first Christmas record last year.
Release Radar
Hailey Whitters, ‘Fillin’ My Cup’ (feat. Little Big Town) – Hailey Whitters is kicking off the year on the right foot with her explosive new track with Little Big Town. A huge anthem to start the year.
