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Fans in attendance at Keith Urban’s High and Alive World Tour stop in Cincinnati, OH last week got an unexpected treat when rising country artist Britnee Kellogg made a surprise pop-up appearance on stage. The two joined forces for a powerful duet of Urban’s 2013 hit with Miranda Lambert, “We Were Us.”

Originally co-written by Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins and Nicolle Galyon, the nostalgic track finds both singers reminiscing on the beauty of young love and wishing they could go back to the way things were. Kellogg stepped into Lambert’s role, blending her powerhouse vocals with Urban’s signature sound and electric guitar picks as they paint a picture of a time when life was simpler and love felt like it would last forever.

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The pair of artists commanded the stage as they united on the chorus, “Back when that song was a song/ I could sing along without thinkin’ ’bout you every time it came on/ Every beat, every line, every word, every time/ When a road was a road/ I could roll on through without wishin’ that empty seat was you/ Money was gas, dreams were dust/ Love was fast and we were us.”

Kellogg Reveals How The Opportunity Came About

According to Kellogg, the chance to share the stage with Keith Urban came out of their time working together on The Road, his upcoming competition series created alongside Blake Shelton.

“One of the producers of ‘The Road’ reached out to me to connect me with Keith’s team about performing at a show on the tour to promote the show and I immediately freaked out obviously,” Kellogg tells us. “Working with Keith on the show was such a huge honor, so being asked to sing with him was just a pinch me moment.” 

Kellogg went on to share that the moment was “surreal” and explained what made it even more special for her.

“I felt at home, and every time I looked at him he just seemed so proud which was a really wild feeling. He truly is the most incredibly supportive cheerleader,” she said of Urban. “I feel like I had happy feet the whole time and could see my daughters face screaming go mommy and what a feeling to know that she’s seeing me pursue my dreams, and her first concert was Keith Urban featuring her mama. Like what?!”

Urban introduced Kellogg to the stage by telling the crowd she was “someone who you guys don’t know yet but you will.” He also noted she’s the first contestant from The Road expected to join him on stage randomly throughout the tour.

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Fans Unite With Support For Kellogg

Since sharing a video of the collaborative performance, Kellogg has received hundreds of supportive messages, leaving her in quite the emotional state.

“My support system is unreal and the comments have had me in a puddle since I posted the video. I’m just so grateful to have never given up. I’ve been pursuing this dream since I was 6 years old, so to continue receiving the love and support is something I will never take for granted,” she said.

Just days before stepping on stage with the Australian singer/songwriter, Kellogg revealed that she’s one of 12 rising artists selected to appear on the new CBS competition series. Set to premiere this fall, the show follows a group of aspiring musicians selected to compete as opening acts for Urban at venues across America.

‘The Road’ Is Set To Air This Fall

Each episode features live performances and behind-the-scenes moments as the artists face the realities of life on the road. Urban will be joined throughout the season by executive producers Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan, “Tour Manager” Gretchen Wilson, and a rotating cast of country stars and live audiences who help decide which acts move on in the competition. Only one artist will walk away with the yet-to-be-revealed grand prize.

She says she’s looking forward to watching with everyone this fall.

“The 12 musicians are absolutely incredible and I have now gained 11 new brothers and sisters that will forever be such a big part of my life,” she gushed. “You can expect to see me being my authentic true self. I am 100% a what you see is what you get, and I always keep it real. You’ll see me glammed up and then no makeup with a trucker hat, being my silly self and singing with all my heart.”

After the show, Kellogg admits she feels like a changed woman and credits Urban for giving her advice she will cherish forever.  

“The best advice I received on the show was from Keith Urban. He really helped me open up on stage and step into my confidence. He complimented my songwriting, and I feel like I’m forever changed as a performer because of the belief he instilled in me,” she shared.

The Road is set to premiere in fall 2025 and will air Sundays from 9:00–10:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. It will also be available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.

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Kane Brown typically takes two to three years between albums to write and ensure the project is ready to share with fans. However, if his latest release, “2 Pair” takes off the way he’s hoping, he says that timeline could shift.

He released his fourth studio album, The High Road, at the top of the year. By his usual pace, that would normally mean that fans shouldn’t expect another full-length project until 2027 or 2028. But in a recent interview with Audacy’s Katie Neal, Brown shared that “2 Pair” has his full attention right now, and it’s already pulling him back into writing mode for a project that would potentially come sooner than expected.

“So this is the song that I’m focused on. But I have writers coming down to Florida actually this week,” he revealed at the time. “It wasn’t going to be a project, but if this song “2 Pair” takes off, then there might be a EP or a quick nine-song album or something coming out.”

He goes on to say that this summertime anthem has him the most excited he’s been about a song in a while. Not only has it encouraged him to get back into writing sessions, but the country star admits he’s also fired up about getting back on his “social media grind.”

“You’re going to see me everywhere,” Brown admitted.

Produced by Jordan Schmidt and penned alongside co-writers Andrew Haas, Gabe Foust, Ian Franzino, Jacob Hackworth and Jaxson Free, the country, pop, and R&B blended track perfectly sets the tone for the care-free nature of the warm season.

Brown explained that this song is intended to be his countrified version of Nelly’s early 2000s track, “Air Force Ones.” The lyrics pay tribute to Brown’s appreciation for the classic country style as he emphasizes the importance of having good pair of leather boots for any occasion.

“Give me two pairs of Luccheses/ All-white shirt and some bootcut jeans/ I’ll go all night, stomping to the beat/ I just got a check, blew it all on my feet like/ Ooh, ooh/ Ain’t s**t you can tell me, I feel like Nelly/ Give me two pairs of Lucchese’s/ All-white shirt and some bootcut jeans, yeah,” he sings.

Continuing to share his pride for the track, Brown added, “It’s really just a fun stomping song, like the country version of Nelly’s ‘Air Force Ones.’”

The multi-platinum selling act revealed that there was a lot of work that went being the scenes in order to make “2 Pair” perfect.

“At first, I wanted to release it and then we got feedback of, ‘I want to hear it grow’ and we were trying to do it so fast and make it look like we’re just putting this out, we’re not really putting a lot of effort behind it,” he explained.

Thanks to producer Jordan Schmidt, they eventually landed on a sound that finally made Brown feel like their work was complete and ready to share with the world.

“The chorus is just, it’s going to carry the summer. The song just keeps growing. I love the verses more. Everything about it, I just love 10 times more.” 

Kane Brown is keeping plenty on his plate this year. In addition to getting back to work with his songwriting duties, he’s hitting the road for a run of solo shows and major festival appearances this summer. Then, he’ll head overseas for the second leg of The High Road Tour across Europe and the UK.

On top of the tour, he’s also gearing up for his feature film debut in The Token Groomsman. And if “2 Pair” keeps building momentum the way he hopes, fans might be seeing even more from Kane Brown in the near future.

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Parker McCollum’s new self-titled album closes with a song that’s become one of his personal favorites, but he revealed it almost ended up in someone else’s hands. 

When he first started writing “My Worst Enemy,” McCollum had fellow Texan Koe Wetzel in mind, drawing inspiration from what Wetzel was going through at the time. Fortunately for McCollum, his fellow Texan passed on the chance to cut it and now the track holds a standout spot on the just-released album.

“I was writing it and then Wade Bowen was coming over to my house and I just sat down and I started writing it. I was like, ‘man, I feel like just thinking about Koe and everything he was going through at the time and some of the music he was putting out.’ And so I was kind of writing it with him in mind,” McCollum explained to Audacy’s Katie Neal.

McCollum originally pitched the track to his fellow artist who inspired the deep storyline, but he quickly had second thoughts. “I really wish I wouldn’t have done that,” he admitted, after realizing he wanted to cut the song himself.

He also offered Wetzel the chance to be a featured artist on the track, which he once agin declined.

“Luckily, he didn’t cut it, and then I asked him to sing on it with me, and he didn’t want to do that,” McCollum added. “And so I was like, alright, I’m going to cut it on this record. And it turned out to be one of my favorite songs on the record. I just love it so much. So I’m really glad he didn’t like it.”

The song is as raw as it gets, offering an exploration of self-doubt, internal battles, and loneliness. The moody melody mixed with pain-soaked lyrics paints a vivid picture of someone haunted by a toxic relationship with themselves and feeling trapped in a cycle they can’t escape the voice inside.

“Mirror, mirror could it be any clearer?/ Is there someone that I’m supposed to see?/ Ride or die, been this way my whole life/ Guess it’s all that I’m ever gonna be/ My worst enemy,” McCollum sings through his gritty vocals on the chorus.

In another conversation with Country Now and other outlets, the “What Kinda Man” singer opened up about this decision to place “My Worst Enemy” as the very last track of his self-titled collection.

“It felt real final. It felt like a great goodbye,” he explained. “It wasn’t really the last song on the record or hadn’t even talked about anything like that. And we were all kind in the studio looking at each other doing a live fade out and everybody’s kind of playing down and all of a sudden just that big outro, everybody just knew. I feel like you ride off into the sunset on that outro and we were sitting back listening to it. I was like, man, ‘That’s got to be the last song on the record.’”

“My Worst Enemy” perfectly fits into themes of authenticity and rawness that curses throughout the 14-track project. These songs give fans a deeper look into who Parker McCollum is and allows him to step expectations of others. As a result, he has embraced a sound that’s entirely his own.

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Post Malone has officially opened the doors to Posty’s in Nashville ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend. 

Located at 305 Broadway, the 26,000-square-foot establishment opened its doors on Wednesday, July 2. It features six bars and three stages across three floors. 

According to a release, Posty’s boasts the largest ground-floor footprint on Broadway, complete with three bars, a VIP lounge, a live music stage, and a gift shop. 

Guests can also enter from 3rd Avenue for quick counter-service dining, while the lower-level artist lounge provides a private space with karaoke. 

Upstairs, the rooftop patio delivers stunning views of Nashville’s beloved skyline. 

Fans hoping to grab a bite to eat are in luck because the Posty’s menu has something for everyone with a variety of flavors and dishes. The menu includes sandwiches, salads, and Southern classics including BBQ ribs, cowboy ribeyes, and more. 

A late-night menu is available at the counter near the Roadside entrance off 3rd Ave with selections like grilled cheese and a Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich. 

“We’ve created a space where everyone can come together and kick some ass. Nashville has really become a second home for me so I can’t wait to invite y’all over to my house,” Post Malone previously shared of Posty’s. 

Posty’s is operated by TC Restaurant Group, which is known for its successful management and operations of celebrity branded venues such as Morgan Wallen’s This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen, Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar, Luke’s 32 Bridge, Miranda Lambert’s Casa Rosa, and Lainey Wilson’s Bell Bottoms Up.

“Post Malone is one of the most influential and gravitational artists of our time, and we’re thrilled to partner with him on this exciting concept,” Adam Hesler, President and CEO of TC Restaurant Group, previously shared.. “We’re honored to work with someone as dynamic as he is and create a venue that embodies his spirit and brings a new experience to Nashville’s Entertainment District. There’s only one reason we would consider expanding our artist partnerships, and that is to have the ability to partner with someone of the caliber, innovation and authenticity of Post. His talent and ability to transcend multiple genres is one of a kind, and we look forward to creating a venue that resonates with his global fan base.” 

Post Malone recently wrapped his “Big Ass Stadium” tour, following his record-breaking F-1 Trillion Tour last fall. These tours were in support of his debut country album, F-1 Trillion, which landed at No.1 on the Billboard 200 chart upon its release. 

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