Chris Stapleton took to Instagram on Thursday (January 9) to announce 2025 tour dates on his All-American Road Show. This new iteration of the reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year’s ongoing live revue will stretch out over 14 dates throughout the summer, and will feature special guest performances from Allen Stone, Brittney Spencer, Grace…… read more
Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album, comes in as Billboard’s No. 1 album of the first 25 years of the 21st century, as the country star’s 2021 sophomore record rules the Top Billboard 200 Albums of the 21st Century chart. The list takes into account all performances on the weekly Billboard 200 albums chart from…… read more
Brad Paisley took to Instagram on Wednesday (January 8) to mourn the loss of his first home that he had with his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, which burned down in the recent fires in Los Angeles. The country star reflected on some significant things that happened to his young family in that home, while also expressing…… read more
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood honored late President Jimmy Carter at his funeral on Thursday (January 9) by performing a touching cover of John Lennon’s “Imagine,” one of Carter’s favorite songs. The duo also performed that song at Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in 2023. The two country stars were longtime friends of the Carters, having first…… read more
The 55th season of Sesame Street is set to kick off on January 16 on Max, and once-again the beloved children’s program will feature an impressive array of special guests throughout their new episodes. Renee Rapp is set to appear on the season premiere, with fellow music superstars SZA, Noah Kahan, Chris Stapleton, and Samara…… read more
On Wednesday (January 8), organizers for the Field & Stream Music Fest announced their 2025 lineup. The three-day music festival in Winnsboro, South Carolina will feature headliners Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Riley Green, and Bailey Zimmerman, along with classic southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top. The fest will include performances from more than…… read more
On Tuesday (January 7), Dylan Marlowe shared a TikTok video capturing the rising country star performing a tender, unreleased new song called “Picture Perfect.” “This song is about dreaming about buying a farm with my wife,” Marlowe wrote over the top of the clip, which features him playing the tune outdoors in a rustic field.…… read more
In a new interview with Southern Living, Dolly Parton reflects on her career and the levels of success that she has achieved over the years. The 78-year-old country star – who has a birthday coming up on January 19 – remains modest about her fame, and is surprised about all of the awards and accolades…… read more
On Tuesday (January 7), Kenny Chesney shared a behind-the-scenes photo of the country star at band rehearsal on Instagram, which has got his No Shoes Nation fans excited about an upcoming tour announcement. Chesney teased the potential tour news even more with his suggestive caption on the post, “New year and new experiences. Started rehearsals…… read more
The lineup for this summer’s Bonnaroo Festival was announced on Wednesday (January 8), and the high-profile music festival in Manchester, Tennessee will feature headlining sets from Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Luke Combs, and Hozier. Bonnaroo is set to take place over the course of four days from June 12-15, and will also feature appearances…… read more
Bailey Zimmerman solidified himself as a bonafide major live draw on his last headlining tour. On Tuesday (January 7), Zimmerman announced dates on his New To Country Summer Tour that will bring the rising country star to 16 amphitheaters throughout the US. Zimmerman will be joined on his jaunt by fellow country hitmakers Dylan Marlowe…… read more
Country superstars Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn took to Instagram on Tuesday (January 7) to share a video announcement of their co-headlining show at Boston’s historic Fenway Park on May 30. Opening acts for the massive outdoor show will be Nate Smith and RaeLynn. “Playing Fenway Park has always been a highlight for me…… read more
Billy Strings took to Instagram on Tuesday (January 7) to reveal the dates and details of his upcoming Spring 2025 tour. The bluegrass superstar will embark on a 19-date tour across the United States throughout April, May, and June of 2025. These newly announced dates will follow Strings previously scheduled winter tour, which has the…… read more
Kelsea Ballerini took to Instagram on Tuesday (January 7) to share some previously unseen photos of her and boyfriend Chase Stokes to celebrate their two-year anniversary. The 31-year-old country star has been dating the 32-year-old Outer Banks star since 2023, and their romance is clearly still going strong. “Two years of catching each other in…… read more
During a recent episode of the Flagrant podcast, Jelly Roll shared his plans to eventually bring an end to the longstanding feud between Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly. Jelly has previously worked with both artists, and revealed that he sees “so much more of them in each other than they know.” Em’s feud with Machine…… read more
On New Year’s Eve, Luke Combs shared a one-minute teaser of his unreleased original new song, “More Less Than Perfect,” on TikTok. The emotional ballad features Combs singing over a spare piano melody, with lyrics that reflect on the healing power of being loved despite one’s imperfections. While the new song has fans excited about…… read more
Tucker Wetmore notched his first No. 1 hit on the US Country Radio chart with “Wind Up Missin‘ You.” The chart-topper is Wetmore’s country radio debut single that was officially shared by Back Blocks/EMI Nashville back on June 10, 2024. Wetmore celebrated the achievement with a post on Instagram on Monday (January 6) that features…… read more
Post Malone was clearly in the holiday spirit when he went to The Railyard bar in Houston on Christmas Eve. The country superstar gave his bartender – a 36-year-old single mom named Renee Brown – a $20,000 tip that night, and gifted her a Christmas miracle in the process. “Going into work Christmas Eve, I…… read more
On Sunday (January 5), Riley Green shared a series of Instagram stories documenting his recent visit to the emergency room. The country star was on a bow hunting excursion when he suffered a painful accident. “I stepped on a nail. Impaled my foot,” Green explains in one of the clips. But he clearly isn’t hurting…… read more
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ collaboration “Die With a Smile” hits No. 1 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart. After peaking at No. 2 for four weeks in November, “Die With A Smile” now becomes Gaga’s sixth career No. 1 on the Hot 100 and Mars’ ninth leader. The Hot 100 returns to normalcy…… read more
Brett Eldredge took to Instagram on Friday (January 3) to announce the release of his heartfelt new single, “Gorgeous.” The new track marks the first non-Christmas related release from the country star since his successful 2022 album, Songs About You. “I am beyond proud and excited for this one!” wrote Eldredge. “I hope this song…… read more
During a recent appearance on Taste of Country Nights: On Demand with host Evan Paul, Koe Wetzel was asked about the rowdiest tours that he has been a part of during his career. Wetzel quickly responded that his recent seven-day acoustic tour with Hardy was the wildest run of shows he’s ever been on. “Me…… read more
In a recent interview with Bunnie XO for CMT ahead of Nashville’s Big Bash on New Year’s Eve, Lainey Wilson was asked about any potential marriage plans that the country superstar has with her current boyfriend, Devlin “Duck” Hodges. The couple have been dating since 2021, and Bunnie wondered if this would be the year…… read more
During a recent appearance on Taste of Country Nights with host Evan Paul, Luke Bryan was asked about what he had left to accomplish in a career filled with 30 No. 1 hits, countless industry awards, and consistently sold-out tours. “I want to be happy. Really try to harness and enjoy what’s happened in my…… read more
SZA’s Grammy-winning 2022 album, SOS, scores a 12th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the current Billboard 200 albums chart. SOS surged back to the top of the charts following the release of a deluxe version on December 20 – dubbed SOS Deluxe: LANA – featuring 15 additional tracks. SOS now has the most weeks…… read more