Artist Updates: Luke Bryan, Elton John, Chris Stapleton

Luke Bryan, Cabela’s Expand Bridge 32 Clothing Line

Cabela’s and Luke Bryan have announced that Bryan’s 32 Bridge clothing line has expanded, offering a new apparel collection inspired by Bryan’s latest single, “Huntin’, Fishin’, and Lovin’ Every Day.”

The new line, named HFE, debuted April 1 and is available exclusively at Cabela’s. The line offers men’s and women’s apparel, including short-sleeve T-shirts, long-sleeve T-shirts, caps and more.

“I grew up hunting, fishing and loving the outdoors in Lee County, Georgia,” said Bryan. “No matter where you may be from, my hope is that living the HFE lifestyle will make you feel complete. My song ‘Huntin, Fishin and Lovin Every Day’ embodies who I am as a person and an artist and I want to share that with all my fans and those who share my love for the outdoors.”

Elton John To Make ‘Nashville’ Appearance

Elton John

Elton John is slated to make an appearance on Nashville‘s May 18 episode, according to the Hollywood Reporter. He will play himself in the episode, performing alongside Sam Palladio‘s character Gunnar Scott.

Other artists slated to make appearances this season include Kesha, Kelsea Ballerini, and Thomas Rhett.

Nashville airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. on ABC.

Chris Stapleton Brings Free Concerts To Hometown High School In Paintsville, Kentucky

Chris Stapleton visits with students at his former high school in Paintsville, Kentucky. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for RAM)

Chris Stapleton, along with Ram Trucks and ACM Lifting Lives (the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music), returned home to his former high school late last week, for a two-day whirlwind trip that saw the surprise delivery of much-needed band instruments, two free concerts and the unveiling of a Ram Nation volunteer-constructed outdoor stage.

The first day began with an early morning visit from Ram Nation volunteers (a grassroots team of Ram truck owners) who unpacked $57,000 worth of band instruments from two trucks, including sousaphones, trumpets, clarinets, tubas and flutes, donated by Lifting Lives via its partnership with the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation. Once the instruments were unloaded and set-up, the schools music teacher was walked into the classroom, followed by 16 students, who were caught by surprise. Amid tears of joy, Stapleton entered the room and met with the students, who had already broken open the instruments and began to play.

“A lot of the instruments that we have are broken or put together by duct tape,” said Martina Lutz, Director Johnson Central High School music program. “It’s hard to make a really good sound on your tuba, when your tuba has air leaks. I would’ve been blessed for just one tuba, but this…this is amazing.”