During an appearance at the Country Radio Seminar, Ella Langley revealed the intriguing backstory of her breakout hit, “You Look Like You Love Me.” Langley discussed the spontaneous writing session with Aaron Raitiere in Nashville, praising his role in crafting the song’s unique spark while calling him “the most creative human I’ve ever met.” While…… read more
In a new interview with Billboard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bill Medley shares the inspiration behind his new release, Straight From the Heart, a country album featuring duets with iconic artists like Michael McDonald and Vince Gill. Despite initially believing his recording days were over, the 84-year-old, known for his memorable hits…… read more
Rising country star Drew Baldridge surprised headliner Cody Johnson with a personalized, handcrafted saddle as a thoughtful end-of-tour gift. Baldridge captured his gesture in a TikTok video, where the Illinois-born musician took the opportunity to express his gratitude for the life-changing opportunity from Johnson, who took him out on his high-profile, sold-out tour. “Cody had…… read more
The legendary Loretta Lynn’s life story is set to hit Broadway in a new musical titled, Coal Miner’s Daughter. The production is set to star Sutton Foster, and is based on the iconic country singer’s film and book of the same name. People close to Lynn have been directly involved in bringing the musical to…… read more
On Thursday (February 20), Old Dominion took to Instagram to announce that they are embarking on their ‘How Good Is That’ World Tour this summer. The upcoming run of shows follows the band’s successful 7-night residency at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, and builds on the release of their well-received new single, “Making Good Time.” The expansive…… read more
Zach Bryan was captured on video engaging in a heated argument with a fellow bar patron in New York City on Monday night (February 17). The country star was seen playing pool with friends, and after losing a few games he got into a loud disagreement with a bar patron. The altercation was recorded on…… read more
Lee Brice’s latest single “Cry” fluidly blends a modern country sound with old-school influences, The heartbroken lyrics and catchy chorus gives way to a surprising “baby, baby, baby” melody, which creates a reverse pre-chorus effect that was intriguing to everyone involved in writing and recording the song. “That kind of threw me when I first…… read more
Kelsea Ballerini reflects on her missed opportunity over going on a date with Craig Conover on Southern Charm, joking that the incident still haunts her. During an appearance on Cosmopolitan’s “Cheap Shots” game show, Ballerini was asked about the incident, and shared the backstory. She unintentionally found herself on the Bravo reality show’s set while…… read more
Sabrina Carpenter had a fangirl moment over Dolly Parton during the behind-the-scenes peek of their collaboration on Carpenter’s track “Please Please Please.” In a TikTok video shared by Parton, the two blonde singers bonded on set as they filmed the music video for their country version of Carpenter’s Billboard No. 1 hit. The footage captured…… read more
On Tuesday (February 18), it was announced that the 60th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will take place on May 8 at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Reba McEntire will once again host the event, marking the 18th time that the country superstar has hosted or co-hosted the awards show.…… read more
Tucker Wetmore announced on Instagram on Monday (February 18) that he will be making his highly-anticipated live debut at the iconic Ryman Auditorium on May 21. The rising country star will be joined for his big night by special guest opening act Jacob Hackworth, with the duo set to bring their high energy and honky-tonk…… read more
Morgan Wallen recently joined Mark Drury, one of the founders of Drury Outdoors, on a deer hunting expedition. The outing was captured in an Instagram video where the country superstar discusses the habits of whitetail deer and the misconceptions surrounding the elusive animal with the avid outdoorsman. Wallen, who is known for his passion for…… read more
On Tuesday (February 18), Vince Gill announced the dates and details of his sprawling summer 2025 tour which will commemorate 50 years of touring from the Grammy-winning country superstar. Gill spent the past eight years touring with the Eagles, including during their current residency at the Sphere Las Vegas. But this summer, Gill is ready…… read more
After recording an episode of her Dumb Blonde podcast on Valentine’s Day, Bunnie Xo had to rush home to be there as her stepdaughter Bailee Ann got ready to go on her first date. The podcaster is married to country star Jelly Roll and is a stepmom to his two kids: Noah Buddy, 8, and…… read more
On Monday (February 17), Post Malone announced European and U.K. dates on his 2025 Big Ass World Tour. The 18-date run will include festival appearances and a series of headlining shows where Posty will be joined by special guest opening acts Jelly Roll and Sierra Farrell. The tour includes a high-profile stop at London’s Tottenham…… read more
On Monday (February 17), Dierks Bentley took to Instagram to announce the dates and details of his highly-anticipated 2025 Broken Branches Tour. The 33-date trek is set to kick off on May 29 in Austin, Texas, and will hit over 30 cities throughout the US during the summer, before finishing up on August 30 in…… read more
Jelly Roll paid tribute to military service personnel and veterans during his rousing performance at the Closing Ceremony of the Invictus Games in Vancouver on Sunday night (February 16). The country superstar’s set included the Grammy-nominated ballad “I Am Not Okay,” and the Country Airplay No. 1 hit “Liar,” but it was his emotional message…… read more
In a new interview with People, The War and Treaty’s Michael Trotter Jr. revealed how his musical journey is deeply intertwined with his time in the U.S. Army, and how he found solace in music upon his return home. The War and Treaty released their love-filled new album, Plus One, on Valentine’s Day (February 14),…… read more
On a special broadcast that aired on Saturday (February 15), Willie Nelson marked the 50th anniversary of Austin City Limits by performing an emotional rendition of his iconic song “Always on My Mind.” The country legend added to his legacy as the artist with the most appearances on the show, including the debut pilot taping…… read more
Jelly Roll has just notched his seventh No.1 hit on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with his recent single, “Liar.” Jelly Roll co-wrote the track along with Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, and Taylor Phillips, and it was produced by Zach Crowell. “Liar” is the second single lifted from Jelly’s 2024 record, Beautifully Broken, which debuted at…… read more
Sabrina Carpenter and Dolly Parton have teamed up for a country rendition of the pop superstar’s Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping hit, “Please Please Please.” The updated version was released as part of the deluxe edition of Carpenter’s Grammy-winning album, Short n’ Sweet, which was released on Valentine’s Day (February 14). The duo also filmed a…… read more
Kendrick Lamar’s GNX surges back to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, following his Super Bowl halftime show on February 9. GNX, which was released on physical formats on February 7, vaults three places to return to No. 1, claiming its second overall week atop the chart. Two additional Lamar albums also returned…… read more
Hillary Scott of Lady A announced her fourth pregnancy, expecting another daughter with husband Chris Tyrrell. The news was shared on her Instagram, with a photo featuring her daughters’ friendship bracelets and a bin labeled “Maternity.” Scott expressed her family’s excitement for the new addition arriving in the summer. (People) Lainey Wilson announced her engagement…… read more
Sturgill Simpson is set to embark on his Who the F**k is Johnny Blue Skies? 2025 Tour across the US starting in April. Simpson is touring in support of his 2024 album, Passage Du Desir, which he released under the stage name Johnny Blue Skies. In the tour announcement on Instagram shared on Thursday (February…… read more
Zach Bryan will headline the first concert at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, the largest stadium in the United States. The massive show is set to take place at “The Big House” – with a seating capacity of 107,601 – on September 27, and will feature special guest opening acts John Mayer, Ryan Bingham and…… read more