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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


“Cowboy” Aesthetic in the Mainstream
The “Cowboy” Aesthetic has Established itself in Mainstream Culture
How has the “cowboy” aesthetic grown to be so prominent in today’s mainstream culture

Caleb Comer
Jan 22


MOJO Magic: Jamey Johnson and Megan Moroney Turn One Birmingham Night Into $315K for Charity
Jamey Johnson and Megan Moroney joined forces for a one-night-only MOJO benefit in Birmingham, raising $315,000 and proving country music’s heart is just as big as its sound.

Kelly Santiago
Jan 21


Taylor Swift Donates to The Store as Brad Paisley Opens Second Nashville Location
Taylor Swift Donates to The Store as Brad Paisley Opens Expanded Grocery for Nashville Families

Chloe Bentson
Jan 20


Governor Bill Lee Declares ‘Dolly Parton Day’ In Tennessee
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee honors Dolly Parton by naming Jan. 19, 2026 “Dolly Parton Day” in celebration of the singer’s 80th birthday.

Bailey Brantingham
Jan 19


Dolly Parton Celebrates Her Birthday and is Still at the Height of Her Career
Between a growing business presence, storybook philanthropic endeavors, and a national holiday, Dolly Parton celebrates her birthday and isn't slowing down.

Holt Templeton
Jan 17


Megan Moroney Gets Bold With New Song “Wish I Didn’t”
Megan Moroney releases a new song called “Wish I Didn’t” with a music video featuring Dylan Efron.

Rebekah Sestak
Jan 16


Dolly Parton’s Themed Travel Stops Set to Open in 2026
The Tennessean’s rebranded Dolly Parton-themed travel stop is set for summer 2026 opening.

Caleb Comer
Jan 15


Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” Becomes First Country Song Ever Certified RIAA Double Diamond
Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” gets certified RIAA Double Diamond

Rebekah Sestak
Jan 13
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