Nashville Notes: Maren Morris to Play Red Rocks with Symphony, Vince Gill Releases New EP

Country stars Maren Morris and Vince Gill have new music and tour dates to share with fans.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 1:22am

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Country singer-songwriter Preston Cooper is releasing a new radio single called "One for the Road" from his album "Toledo Talkin'". Veteran country artist Vince Gill is putting out his fifth EP in the "50 Years from Home" series titled "Lonely's What I Do", and has added additional tour dates in the Southeast US due to high demand. Meanwhile, Maren Morris is scheduled to perform at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado with the Colorado Symphony, with support from The Highwomen and Brittney Spencer.

Why it matters

These announcements showcase the continued popularity and creative output of some of country music's biggest stars. Maren Morris' Red Rocks show with a symphony orchestra is a unique and high-profile event, while Vince Gill's new EP and added tour dates demonstrate his enduring appeal to country fans. Preston Cooper's new single also indicates the emergence of promising new talent in the genre.

The details

Preston Cooper's new single "One for the Road" will be the follow-up to his debut hit "Weak", both from his album "Toledo Talkin'". Vince Gill's fifth EP in his "50 Years from Home" series is titled "Lonely's What I Do" and will be released this Friday. Due to high demand, Gill has added second shows in Greenville, South Carolina; Hiawassee, Georgia; and Memphis, Tennessee. Maren Morris' Red Rocks show with the Colorado Symphony is scheduled for July 19, with The Highwomen and Brittney Spencer as supporting acts. Presales for the Red Rocks concert begin on Wednesday.

  • Preston Cooper's new single "One for the Road" is the follow-up to his debut hit "Weak".
  • Vince Gill's fifth EP in the "50 Years from Home" series, "Lonely's What I Do", will be released on Friday.
  • Vince Gill has added second shows in Greenville, South Carolina; Hiawassee, Georgia; and Memphis, Tennessee due to high demand.
  • Maren Morris' Red Rocks show with the Colorado Symphony is scheduled for July 19, 2026.
  • Presales for Maren Morris' Red Rocks concert begin on Wednesday.

The players

Preston Cooper

A country singer-songwriter who is releasing a new radio single called "One for the Road" from his album "Toledo Talkin'".

Vince Gill

A veteran country artist who is putting out his fifth EP in the "50 Years from Home" series titled "Lonely's What I Do", and has added additional tour dates in the Southeast US due to high demand.

Maren Morris

A country singer-songwriter who is scheduled to perform at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado with the Colorado Symphony, with support from The Highwomen and Brittney Spencer.

The Highwomen

A country supergroup that will be supporting Maren Morris at her Red Rocks show.

Brittney Spencer

A country artist who will be supporting Maren Morris at her Red Rocks show.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in Nashville, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Vince Gill

The takeaway

These announcements showcase the continued creativity and popularity of some of country music's biggest stars, from established veterans like Vince Gill to rising talents like Maren Morris and Preston Cooper. The unique events and new releases demonstrate the genre's ability to evolve and attract new audiences while still honoring its traditions.