In a new cover story feature in People magazine, Brad Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, opened up about her recent surgery to correct her partially paralyzed vocal cord. Over the past few years, Kimberly could barely raise her voice above a whisper, which made communication difficult, especially with their two teenage sons, Huck,…… read more

Mediabase has just revealed the Top Ten most-played artists on US Country Radio in 2024. “Love Somebody” and “Lies Lies Lies” hitmaker Morgan Wallen landed the No. 1 spot as the most played artist on country radio over the last year. Wallen was closely followed by “Save Me” chart-topper Jelly Roll in the second spot.…… read more

Sam Goody, the one time giant record store chain that shaped music, video, and entertainment retail in the late-20th century, is set to close its last two remaining stores in early 2025. Sam Goody was once a staple of malls and shopping centers throughout North America, but their business declined rapidly with the advent of…… read more

In a new Instagram video promoting the upcoming season of American Idol, country superstar Carrie Underwood reflects on her journey from aspiring contestant to taking over the prestigious judges’ chair. Underwood replaces former Idol judge Katy Perry this season, coming back to where her award-winning music career began. In a preview video ahead of the…… read more

During a recent interview with Rob + Holly, Dolly Parton’s sister Rachel Parton George discussed the recipes and family memories that fill the famous sisters’ new cookbook together, Good Lookin’ Cookin’. The cookbook provides a year’s worth of meals conveniently divided up by months, with recipes that are easy to make no matter your cooking…… read more

During a recent interview on Audacy’s Superstar Power Hour with Katie Neal, Megan Moroney discussed her upcoming tour and shared how excited she is to play headlining shows of her own again. The 27-year-old CMA New Artist of the Year expressed her appreciation for the positive reaction fans have had to her sophomore album, Am…… read more

During an appearance on Wednesday’s (December 18) episode of the YouTube show, Something’s Burning, Brantley Gilbert revealed that he is planning on getting a vasectomy after his wife Amber recently gave birth on a tour bus. The couple welcomed their third child, son Abram Howell, back in October, and Gilbert feels that his family is…… read more

Country star Dasha and comedian Theo Von – along with a group of his gym buddies – spread plenty of holiday cheer around Nashville on Tuesday night (December 17) by singing Christmas carols at area homes. Von, the host of the popular This Past Weekend podcast, shared a video of the carollers’ musical festivities on…… read more

A host of A-list music stars will pay tribute to legendary singer Joan Baez with a benefit concert at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco on February 8. In addition to a performance by Baez herself, confirmed participants for the show include Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Margo Price, Bonnie Raitt, Hozier, Tom Morello, Joe Henry,…… read more

Jessi Alexander and Jessie Jo Dillon are two of the five nominees up for Songwriter of the Year at the 67th annual Grammy Awards. The pair of Music Row hitmakers have more than just their first name in common, as both songwriters are responsible for some of the year’s biggest hits. Alexander is credited with…… read more

Even after his death in February, Toby Keith continues to add accolades to his legendary country music career. On Tuesday (December 17), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) honored Keith with two posthumous Gold Records and two Platinum Records to add to his illustrious list of best-selling country hits. “God Love Her” and “American…… read more

The Allman Betts Family Revival celebrated the music of the Allman Brothers Band at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Monday night (December 16). The group – led by Devon Allman and Duane Betts, the sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts – brought out a series of special guests for the big occasion,…… read more

Kix Brooks recently announced that he was leaving his hosting duties of ‘American Country Countdown’ after 18 years at the helm. The 69-year-old country legend is ready to focus entirely on his celebrated group, Brooks & Dunn, who were just awarded Vocal Duo of the Year at the recent CMA Awards, the same award they…… read more