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Category Archives: Country Music News

Brandon Lake’s ‘King of Hearts’ Tops Christian, Rock, And Alternative Album Charts
Brandon Lake's new album, King of Hearts, achieves numerous Billboard chart milestones this week. The record debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart, while also premiering at No. 7 o...
Erik Thompson Jun 25, 2025

Taylor Swift Performs For First Time Since ‘Eras Tour,’ Making Surprise Appearance At Travis Kelce’s Nashville NFL Party
Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at a benefit concert in Nashville on Tuesday night (June 24), with the music superstar performing "Shake It Off" on an acoustic guitar at the 1,200 capacity Bro...
Erik Thompson Jun 25, 2025

Marcus King Reflects On His Sobriety While Looking Forward To Releasing A New Album With His Band
In a new interview with People, Marcus King candidly reflects on his journey to sobriety, while describing the social challenges he faced after giving up alcohol as an act of self-preservation. King, ...
Erik Thompson Jun 24, 2025

Parker McCollum Challenged Himself By Recording His New Self-Titled Album In New York City Instead Of Nashville
Parker McCollum's self-titled record is set to be released on Friday (June 27), after the musician decided to scrap his initial attempt at making his fifth album even though it was half-finished. "I g...
Erik Thompson Jun 24, 2025

Darius Rucker Says Moving To London Gave His Forthcoming Album And New Single “A Different Flavor”
Darius Rucker recently attended the Food & Wine Festival in Aspen, Colorado, to promote As One Cru, the wine brand he joined last year with winemaker Chris Radomski. While there, the Hootie & ...
Erik Thompson Jun 24, 2025

Jelly Roll Brings Up “Twin” Kevin James For Hilarious Duet On “Need A Favor”
During Jelly Roll's performance at the Buckeye Country Superfest in Columbus on Saturday night (June 21), actor Kevin James surprised fans by joining the country star on stage. James and Jelly were bo...
Erik Thompson Jun 24, 2025

Toby Keith & Friends Annual Benefit Once Again Raises Over $1 Million For His Foundation
The 21st annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic raised a remarkable $1.4 million this year. Event host Sammy Hagar made an initial $10,000 donation, and over $100,000 was raised in the first two...
Erik Thompson Jun 23, 2025

Ronnie McDowell Rushed To Hospital After Experiencing Medical Incident Onstage
Ronnie McDowell was rushed to a hospital over the weekend, following an onstage medical incident that took place during his performance at the Summer Solstice Music Festival in Oley, Pennsylvania on S...
Erik Thompson Jun 23, 2025

‘Lainey Wilson – Tough As Nails’ Exhibit Set To Open At Country Music Hall Of Fame
Lainey Wilson's rise to music stardom will be celebrated with an upcoming exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. The collection is titled, Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails, and it is set...
Erik Thompson Jun 23, 2025

Dolly Parton Announces 2025 Las Vegas Residency
On Monday (June 23), Dolly Parton surprised fans by announcing a rare six-concert residency titled, Dolly: Live in Las Vegas, which will take place at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace this winter. The ...
Erik Thompson Jun 23, 2025










