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Will Kane Brown be the next artist to open a bar on Nashville’s Lower Broadway?
Speculation is swirling among fans that Kane Brown may be the latest country star to put his name on a Nashville Broadway venue. Eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice Brown’s distinct tattoos in a new video teaser posted by The Valentine Nashville on Instagram.
The clip shows a man driving a sports car down Broadway, pulling up to the venue, and being greeted by a flurry of flashing lights as he steps out of the car. When the video cuts to a close-up of his hands, Brown’s iconic tattoos are unmistakable, sending social media buzzing with speculation about the superstar’s involvement. The clip concludes with the text “Powered By Elia”, hinting at a collaboration with the hospitality group behind the project.
According to a 2024 report from The Tennessean, Elia Group announced plans to acquire and open 10 restaurants and bars in the Nashville area by 2027, starting with The Valentine, located at 312 Broadway.
Further fueling the rumors, WhatNow.com reported that The Valentine had closed for “major renovations” last fall, with plans to reopen in Spring 2026 alongside a “celebrity partner.”
At the time, an employee revealed that the bar’s temporary closure followed a buyout by Elia Group and that renovations were expected to last four to six months. She also confirmed that there was an artist involved, however, did not mention his/her name.
“Nashville is a city with soul, and Elia Group is honored to continue becoming a part of its story,” Zaid Elia, founder and CEO of the Elia Group, said in an official release. “Through the renovation of The Valentine, we’re not just revitalizing a space — we’re investing in the local culture, the people, and the energy that make this city unique. Our vision is to create welcoming destinations that serve as a reflection of the community and contribute meaningfully to its continued growth.”
@gigglegoth Replying to @Brian Livingston can’t say the artists name but come say hey this Saturday and grab a drink with me y’all 🫠 #broadwaynashville #bartender #nashvilletn ♬ original sound – noel
If Kane Brown does plant roots on Broadway, he will join a growing roster of celebrity-owned or celebrity-themed bars in the area. This includes Alan Jackson’s AJ’s Good Time Bar, Garth Brooks’ Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky Tonk, Jon Bon Jovi’s JBJ’s Nashville, Luke Bryan’s Luke’s 32 Bridge, Post Malone’s Posty’s Nashville, Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock ‘N’ Steakhouse, Miranda Lambert’s Casa Rosa, Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, and Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar, among others.
Lower Broadway is already packed with celebrity bars, and now fans can’t stop wondering if Kane Brown will be next. Everyone’s on the edge of their seats waiting for an official announcement.
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Megan Moroney is approaching the release of her third studio album, Cloud 9, with zero fear. There’s no denying that her fanbase is loyal to the core, and thanks to their unwavering support, the country star says she isn’t afraid to wear her heart on her sleeve and allow them to hear all of the vulnerable stories on the upcoming project.
Serving as a co-writer on each of the 15 tracks, Moroney dives into experiences and emotions that were all pulled from real moments. Whether the Georgia native opening about love or heartbreak or the realities of life, she offers raw authenticity, something she knows her fans appreciate.
“I said this whole album with my chest,” she told Audacy’s Katie Neal. “I’m just like, it is what it is. I feel like I know I’ve got the best fans in the world, and they make me confident enough to where they’re going to get behind my songs, and they know that it’s coming from an honest, authentic place. And that just has given me more confidence as a songwriter to not give a crap what people are going to say about it.”
Prior to its February 20 release, listeners have gotten a few glimpses into the 15-track collection through songs like “Wish I Didn’t,” the GOLD-certified Country radio No. 1 smash “6 Months Later,” the Billboard Hot 100-charting Country radio hit “Beautiful Things,” and the title track.
Between these songs and the unreleased tracks Moroney has previewed across social media, it’s safe to say that fans are already getting eager to start singing them back to her on the upcoming Cloud 9 Tour.
The massive international headline trek will take Megan Moroney to some of the biggest arenas across North America, Europe, and the UK. She expressed a lot of excitement surround the run, teasing that the production will be on a completely new level.
“I can say that the thrust is in the shape of a nine. So that’s really fun. It’s so fun to, I’m like, what do you mean that I get to just ask for stuff and it gets done? I’m like, ‘how crazy would a nine thrust be?’ And they’re like, ‘oh, we could do that, easy.’ I’m like, ‘okay, period.’”
She went on to say that the atmosphere at every show will be best described as “dreamy” and “whimsical,” with plenty of exciting outfit changes to match. While there are still a few details to finalize, like the setlist, she promises fans it will be her “biggest and best tour yet.”
Moroney also recognizes the fact that the energy of her shows wouldn’t be the same without the room full of fans screaming back at her every night.
“My fans are just the best,” the “6 Months Later” singer gushed. “So getting to sing these songs every single night with them, even when I write the songs, one of my first thoughts is, ‘my fans are going to love this.’ And I think it’s an amazing connection that we have. I feel like my fans target audience is reached, you know what I mean? I have found my people.”
She continued, “I’m so excited. I love touring, and they make it really amazing. If they weren’t like they are, I don’t know if I could enjoy it as much as I do, just because touring is exhausting, mentally draining and you’re never home and you miss things, but they make it worth it. A hundred percent.”
Cloud 9, Megan Moroney’s third studio album, will arrive on Friday, February 20. To celebrate she has announced the Meet Me on Cloud 9 limited run, which will find her performing in nine cities in nine days, bringing the brand-new collection of songs to life each night surrounded by her biggest supporters.
She will kick things off with an album release show in New York City and continue with stops in Richmond, Nashville, Athens, Newport, Kansas City, Denver, Salt Lake City and Scottsdale with tickets at just $9 a piece.
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As he celebrates over three decades in country music, Trace Adkins is being honest with fans about the fact that his 30th Anniversary Tour might be one of their last chances to see him live on the road.
He embarked on the headline trek in January as a way to celebrate his milestone anniversary in the business all year long with performances across Los Angeles, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Wyoming, Colorado, and more. Throughout the trek, fans can join him each night in honoring his catalog of hits that have grown since the release of his PLATINUM-certified debut album Dreamin’ Out Loud in 1996.
While speaking with Entertainment Tonight about the tour, Adkins admitted he’s still a little shocked that, all these years later, he’s not only making music and playing shows across the country, but that he’s still “relevant” among the fans.
“I’m just proud to be here and I’m glad that I’ve have fans that have stuck with me all these decades and I’m going to give them another year,” he shared.
He jokingly added that he doesn’t have another 30 years of touring in him, and he’s not even sure what his career will look like once he wraps up the 30th Anniversary Tour in September. The Louisiana native even revealed there’s a chance 2026 could be his final year of touring.
“I don’t have another 30 in me…I’m going to give ’em this year. I’m on tour hard this year, but then I can’t promise you anything after that,” he stated.
When asked how he will know that it’s time to take a step back and officially retire from the road, Adkins joked that he “knew 10 years ago,” but his accountant told him it was too soon to quit.
The 30th Anniversary Tour has already seen overwhelming demand, prompting the country legend to add more dates in cities across the U.S. Standout stops on the run include two nights at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium (May 22 and 23), along with iconic venues like Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth (March 7), The St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine, Florida (April 16), Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming (July 22), and the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson, Kansas (September 11).
Along with embarking on this run, fans can see Adkins returning to the big screen with the new film, I Can Only Imagine 2, premiering in theaters nationwide on February 20. Inspired by true events, I Can Only Imagine 2 picks up where the award-winning blockbuster I Can Only Imagine left off in 2018.
In this sequel, Adkins returns as Scott Brickell, the manager of the Oklahoma-bread rock band, MercyMe, whose iconic song “I Can Only Imagine” became the most-played song ever on Christian radio. The film dives into the story behind the band’s single “Even If,” amid a heartfelt journey of faith and family.
Joining Trace Adkins on the star-studded cast is John Michael Finley and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Milo Ventimiglia, stepping in as MercyMe’s newest member.
I Can Only Imagine 2 marks the latest addition to Adkins’ already impressive acting resume. He previously took on a recurring role on the iconic sitcom King of the Hill and appeared in critically acclaimed films like The Lincoln Lawyer, Deepwater Horizon, and most recently, 2025’s western action thriller Day of Reckoning, which co-starred Adkins and featured his original song “That Someday.”
From unforgettable nights on the 30th Anniversary Tour to his role in I Can Only Imagine 2, there are plenty of ways fans can witness Adkins’ talent in 2026. More information regarding the tour, including a full list of dates and how to purchase tickets can be found on his official website.
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Becoming a mother has changed Lauren Alaina in every way possible. The country star welcomed her daughter, Beni Doll, into the world last June, and since then she admits her life has changed in all the best ways.
In a new interview with The Bobby Bones Show, the Georgia native shared that becoming a mom is “the best thing that’s ever happened to me.” She also told soon-to-be dad Bobby Bones that his life is about to change too.
“Everyone says that… and soon you will know, when they hand you that baby, your whole life changes,” she said.
While she loves every aspect of motherhood, Alaina revealed that one of her favorite parts is simply holding her daughter and seeing the way she looks at her.
“I guess my favorite part is the way she looks at me. I’ve never had someone look at me like that. She completely, oh, it’s making me sound emotional. But just she’s completely dependent on me and what a gift that I get to be the one that can nurture her and take care of her,” she gushed. “And then my second favorite is probably watching my husband with her. I love him so much more and I already loved him, but watching him, father her is pretty special.”
The “Little Things” singer went on to detail her husband’s sweet daily tradition with their daughter.
“He has a dance party with her every day when he gets home from work. So he will turn the music on in the living room and picks her up and they dance. And now…she’s eight months old…It’s almost like she expects the dance party.”
With Beni Doll now at the center of her world, conversations and interviews have naturally shifted to include more about her daughter — and Alaina says that’s perfectly fine.
“I would rather talk about her. It’s really interesting. I think people asking me about her is no problem because she is the center of my world. And honestly, it has opened me up a lot with anxiety and stuff about all of my job in general because my job is me. The brand is me. So I’m constantly thinking about me. I mean, that sounds crazy, but it’s true,” she admitted. “And now I have something more important and it’s her. So I don’t mind talking about her. I love talking about her. And yeah, I’ve always loved my career so much and it has been my identity, but now she is my identity and this is still so important to me and I love it, and I want to do it until I’ve made enough money to retire. I’m kidding…I’ll never stop singing. But she has freed me up a little bit in making it the only thing, my only purpose. And that’s really cool. That’s a cool thing to have. I’m thankful to have that.”
The powerhouse vocalist is balancing motherhood and life on the road for the first time as she tours with Rascal Flatts, often sharing glimpses of her journey with fans on social media.
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