Nashville notes: Fresh tunes from Ryan Griffin, Kat Luna + Caitlyn Smith

“Salt, Lime & Tequila” singer Ryan Griffin has dropped “Just Like You Said,” his first new song since 2023’s Phases EP. “Ain’t turning back this time,” Ryan says of his soaring breakup number on Instagram. “Turn it
Nate Smith strikes 'California Gold' with album #2

Courtesy of Kaiser Cunningham + Sony Music Nashville Nate Smith has released his sophomore album, California Gold, and it’s a nod to his home state. Spanning 16 tracks, the project showcases Nate’s multigenre versatility and influences, and includes the
Meet Conner Smith, 'The Storyteller'
Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. Conner Smith‘s back in his “natural state as a songwriter” with The Storyteller EP. Out now, the five-song set features the thought-provoking title track, sentimental “Nostalgia” and inspiring “Faith From a Farmer.” “I had the
Dolly Parton's donating $1 million to help Hurricane Helene victims

Miller Mobley/NBC Dolly Parton is making a $1 million donation to the Mountain Ways Foundation, a nonprofit providing immediate aid to Hurricane Helene flood victims. Dollywood Parks & Resorts, Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show and The Dollywood Foundation have
'I Love Lucy' to make its Blu-ray debut Nov. 5

Paramount Home Entertainment One of the most groundbreaking television comedies in history is finally coming to Blu-ray. Paramount Home Entertainment announced on Friday that I Love Lucy: The Complete Series will be available for sale on Tuesday,
All royalties from Eric Church's “Darkest Hour” to support North Carolina's flood relief efforts

Courtesy of EMI Records Nashville Eric Church‘s first solo song in three years has arrived at a critical time in his home state. The Granite Falls, North Carolina, native released “Darkest Hour (Helene Edit)” Friday and announced that
Selena Gomez receives prestigious award from the French government

Selena Gomez with Chevalier de L’Ordre Des Arts et Des Lettres medal; XNY/Star Max/GC Images Selena Gomez is getting Oscar buzz for her role in the film Emilia Pérez, and she’s already won a few awards for
Megan Moroney's not just 'Okay', she's 'Fine'

Cece Dawson / Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records Don’t worry about Megan Moroney, she’s doing just Fine. That, of course, is what Megan’s chronicled in her newly released deluxe album, Am I Okay? (I Am Fine). Expanded to 17 tracks, the collection features its
'Joker: Folie à Deux' sneak previews snag $7 million, around half of original's

Warner Bros. Pictures Joker: Folie à Deux is expected to top the box office this weekend, but comparisons to the original, which grossed more than $1 billion, are already haunting the sequel. The movie, which stars Joaquin Phoenix reprising
Disney reportedly taps 'Raya' director Adele Lim for 'Princess Diaries 3'

Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Gold House ABC News’ parent company Disney is mum so far, but Deadline says Raya and the Last Dragon director Adele Lim will be calling the shots on The Princess Diaries 3. Lim