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Artists Pay Tribute to Brad Arnold Following His Passing
Artists are paying tribute to 3 Doors Down frontman, Brad Arnold, since his passing

Caleb Comer
8 hours ago


Toby Keith Released “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” 33 Years Ago Today
“Should’ve Been a Cowboy” by Toby Keith turns 33 years old
Why this thirty-three-year-old country classic, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” is still unaged today.

Caleb Comer
1 day ago


Fans are buzzing as Ella Langley teases her Valentine’s Day single Be Her, dropping this Friday
Ella Langley is releasing her new single “Be Her” on February 13, 2026, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Fans are excited after a teaser of the track from her upcoming album, Dandelion.

Kelly Santiago
2 days ago


The 5 Most Watched Super Bowl Halftime Shows Ever, And Could Country Be Next?
From record breaking halftime performances to growing calls for a country headliner, here are the five most watched Super Bowl halftime shows in history, and why artists like Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs are entering the conversation.

Chloe Bentson
3 days ago


Kid Rock’s ‘Rock the Country’ Festival Cancels South Carolina Dates After Multiple Performers Withdraw
Anderson County officials announced this week that the two-day South Carolina stop of Kid Rock’s “Rock the Country” festival has been cancelled after a number of artists slated to perform dropped out.

Bailey Brantingham
4 days ago


George Strait Brings the Circle Home: The King Announces In-the-Round Austin Shows for 2026
George Strait announces huge shows for his home state of Texas.

Caleb Comer
Feb 6


The Johnny Cash Estate is suing Coca-Cola for the Alleged Use of Voice Likeness
Johnny Cash’s estate is suing Coca-Cola for using a voice impersonation featured in one of
their commercials

Caleb Comer
Feb 5


Tim McGraw announces the “Pawn Shop Guitar Tour” for the summer of 2026
Tim McGraw announced he will embark on a 33-show tour across North America in the summer of 2026.

Rebekah Sestak
Feb 4


Ella Langley to release her sophomore album, Dandelion, in April 2026
Ella Langley announced that she will be releasing her second album, Dandelion, on April 10th, 2026.

Rebekah Sestak
Feb 3


The 2026 Grammy Awards Crown Country Music’s Biggest Winners
The year’s biggest country music stars gathered together for a night of celebration at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Bailey Brantingham
Feb 2


Country Music At The 68th Annual Grammy Awards
The 2026 Grammy Awards proved to be a milestone night for country music, with a mix of industry veterans and rising stars taking home trophies. Jelly Roll dominated the country categories, winning Best Contemporary Country Album for Beautifully Broken — a deeply personal work that explores his journey from hardship to redemption — and delivering a heartfelt acceptance speech. Tears flowed as he credited his faith and his wife, Bunnie Xo, with literally saving his life and

Chris Ruediger
Feb 1


Ana Cristina Cash Releases Bilingual Album, “The Sunshine State”
Ana Cristina Cash releases a bilingual album called The Sunshine State. She embraces both her country roots and hispanic culture as she displays her unique artistry.

Rebekah Sestak
Jan 30


Post Malone Set to Honor Ozzy Osbourne Ahead of the 2026 Grammys
How the Grammys have prepared an all-star tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Caleb Comer
Jan 29


Kanye West Apologizes for Antisemitic Remarks, Cites Bipolar Disorder in WSJ Ad
Kanye West publicly apologized for antisemitic remarks in a Wall Street Journal ad, explaining his actions were influenced by bipolar disorder and stating, “I lost touch with reality.”

Kelly Santiago
Jan 28


Winter Storm Fern Freezes Nashville, and Country Music Landmarks Go Into Safety Mode
Winter Storm Fern brought record snow and outages to Nashville, prompting responses from country music icons and highlighting community resolve in Music City.

Chloe Bentson
Jan 27


Tim McGraw, Eric Church, HARDY and Morgan Wallen Tease Possible Collaboration With Cryptic Posts
Tim McGraw, Eric Church, HARDY and Morgan Wallen tease a possible collab with a sequence of cryptic Instagram posts.

Bailey Brantingham
Jan 27


Is Country Artist Russell Dickerson Bringing Back Fetty Wap??
Country star Russell Dickerson — best known for his chart-topping country-pop hits like “Yours” and “Every Little Thing” — recently became a viral sensation online for a very unexpected reason: his playful cover of Fetty Wap’s 2010s hit “Trap Queen.” The clip first started making the rounds after Russell’s wife, Kailey Dickerson, shared a video of him singing and having fun with the song in an Instagram Reel. In the short clip, Dickerson’s spirited performance was full
Anonymous
Jan 26


Did Zach Top Just Deliver One Of The Best National Anthem Performances?
Grammy-nominated country artist Zach Top returned to his roots in a big way, delivering a stirring rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of the NFC Championship game in Seattle. A Washington native, Top performed for his hometown Seattle Seahawks as they faced the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field , with a trip to Super Bowl LX on the line. Standing at midfield, Top removed his black cowboy hat in a show of respect while wearing a Seahawks jacket, blending his count
Anonymous
Jan 25


Kashus Culpepper releases powerful debut album, “Act I”
Kashus Culpepper releases debut album, “Act I”, including 18 songs.

Rebekah Sestak
Jan 23


Zach Bryan Tops Billboard Charts With New Record “With Heaven on Top”
Zach Bryan is country music’s hottest name, and “With Heaven on Top” serves as proof of this fac

Holt Templeton
Jan 23
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