As a musician, Luke Combs appreciates music, and understands those that do. When he caught wind of a TikTok video showing a third-grade class at Carmel Elementary in Maine listening to his music to help them focus during their writing time, the singer reached out. He sent the class and their teacher a record player, along with an autographed vinyl copy of his “The Way I Am” album. The teacher then posted a TikTok of the class singing along with their new gift.

@1234abcdxyz8 Replying to @KurtOzan251 @Luke Combs we can’t thank you enough!! My 3rd graders admire you! You have made some fans for life! 🩵 #lukecombs #countrymusic #teachersoftiktok @Luke Combs HQ @NICOLE COMBS ♬ original sound – Molly🍎

Kenny Chesney is getting his own exhibit in the Country Music Hall of Fame. “Kenny Chesney: Living In Fast Forward” will be on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum from July 23 through June, 2027. The exhibit will feature artifacts from throughout Kenny’s life and career, including instruments, awards, photographs, handwritten materials, stage-worn clothing and personal memorabilia. Among the items on display will be Chesney’s Gibbs High School football jersey and varsity jacket, as well as the Fender Concord acoustic guitar he played during his college years at East Tennessee State University and after moving to Nashville. Admission to the exhibit is free for paying museum customers.

Music’s most unlikely marriage is now heading towards its most unexpected breakup. Jelly Roll has reportedly filed for divorce from his wife, Bunnie XO. “TMZ” reports that Jelly filed the papers at a Tennessee courthouse last month. It’s reported the divorce was a mutual decision and a “private family matter.” The two have had a tumultuous relationship; they met in 2015 at one of Jelly Roll’s early shows when he was a struggling musician; Bunnie was working as a high-end escort at the time. After a year of dating, they married, though briefly split two years later after the singer had an affair. Jelly Roll has two children from previous relationships: 18 year-old Bailee Ann, for whom Bunnie is a stepmother, and 9 year-old Noah, who still lives with his biological mother though is also close with Bunnie.

“TMZ” also reports that, just as the news has gone public, things are moving quickly. Photographers snapped pics of a huge moving van parked in front of the couple’s Tennessee house yesterday, though it’s not clear who’s leaving and who’s staying. And, just hours before the news broke last night, Bunnie posted a cryptic message about “getting her sparkle back” alongside a lingerie pic on her Instagram Stories.

The highlights of CMA Fest are coming to TV, and the lineup for the three hour special has been announced. Hosted by Riley Green alongside “Good Morning America” co-host Lara Spencer, the glimpse at what was this year’s CMA Fest will feature performances and appearances by Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deana Carter, Ella Langley, Fetty Wap, Florida Georgia Line, Gretchen Wilson, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Jordan Davis, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Michael McDonald, Molly Tuttle, The Red Clay Strays, Ricky Skaggs, Riley Green, Russell Dickerson, Shaboozey, Shay Morgan, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tim McGraw, Tucker Wetmore and Zach Top. “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” will air Thursday, June 25 at 8/7c on ABC and will stream the next day on Hulu.

You go to the farmer’s market, you expect to find fresh, locally grown produce, some good food…what you don’t expect to find is a country star. Earlier this week, surprised fans ran into Carrie Underwood at Nashville’s 12 South Farmers Market as she paid a visit to the HiNote pop-up truck where she met with market patrons, served up some samples of HiNote Everyday Energy Daily Nutrition Mix, and even posed for photos. HiNote is Carrie’s new brand, that hopes to help women prioritize their health “with practical tools that fit into everyday life.”

 

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