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Category Archives: Country Music News

Sabrina Carpenter Set To Make Her Surprising Grand Ole Opry Debut In October
On Friday (September 19), the Grand Ole Opry stirred mixed reactions among country music fans by making an announcement that Grammy-winning pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter will make her Opry debut on ...
Erik Thompson Sep 22, 2025

HUNTR/X’s “Golden” Is No. 1 On Hot 100 For Sixth Week, Longest Chart-Topping Run For Soundtrack Hit In A Decade
HUNTR/X's "Golden," from Netflix's hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, tops the Billboard Hot 100 for a sixth week, becoming the longest-leading No. 1 hit from a soundtrack in more than 10 years. "G...
Erik Thompson Sep 22, 2025

Jana Kramer Admits She Has “Learned The Lesson” About Keeping Her “Private Life Private”
In a new interview with People, Jana Kramer said she has "learned the lesson" to keep some of her "private life private," especially when discussing her relationship and family on her Whine Down podca...
Erik Thompson Sep 21, 2025

Jason Aldean’s Ties His Highest Debut On Country Airplay Chart With “How Far Does A Goodbye Go”
Jason Aldean ties his highest ever debut on Billboard's Country Airplay chart as "How Far Does a Goodbye Go" launches at No. 19 on this week's chart. The track was produced by Aldean's longtime collab...
Erik Thompson Sep 21, 2025

Brett James, “Jesus Take The Wheel” Songwriter, Dies In Plane Crash At 57
Brett James, the Grammy-winning songwriter behind Carrie Underwood's "Jesus, Take the Wheel" and Kenny Chesney's "When the Sun Goes Down," died at the age of 57 in a small-engine plane crash near Fran...
Erik Thompson Sep 21, 2025

Sonny Curtis, Member Of The Crickets And Writer Of “I Fought The Law,” Dies At 88
Sonny Curtis, the Texas-born singer-songwriter who penned classics like "I Fought the Law," "Walk Right Back," and the iconic "Love Is All Around" theme for The Mary Tyler Moore Show, died on Friday (...
Erik Thompson Sep 21, 2025

Twenty One Pilots’ ‘Breach’ Debuts At No. 1 Billboard 200 Following Biggest Week For A Rock Album In Six Years
Twenty One Pilots' Breach debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with the duo claiming the year's biggest week for any rock album, and the largest sales week for a rock record in six years. Breac...
Erik Thompson Sep 21, 2025

Brandi Carlile Books The Chicks And Sam Smith As Co-Headliners For Girls Just Wanna Weekend Festival
On Thursday (September 18), Brandi Carlile announced the lineup for the 7th annual Girls Just Wanna Weekend festival in Mexico, set for January 15-19, 2026, with the Chicks and Sam Smith named as co-h...
Erik Thompson Sep 18, 2025

Dann Huff Named Top Producer Of The 21st Century On Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart
The first quarter of the 21st century has seen country music evolve and expand its audience, blending traditional storytelling with new sounds like hip-hop beats and pop influences. Legendary artists ...
Erik Thompson Sep 18, 2025

Spencer Hatcher Shares Public Statement Six Weeks After His Mother’s Murder
Spencer Hatcher broke his silence six weeks after his mother, Holly Hatcher, was fatally stabbed during a home invasion in early August. In an Instagram video, the 28-year-old country singer said: "I ...
Erik Thompson Sep 18, 2025










