Country Music News

Zach Top Invites Lauren Watkins To Make Her Grand Ole Opry Debut On June 20
Rising country star Lauren Watkins is currently on the road supporting Zach Top on his Cold Beer and Country Music Tour. During their final show together on Saturday night (May 17) in Indianapolis, Top surprised Watkins with some incredible news. "Befo...
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Luke Combs Shares Previously Unreleased Duet with Jon Bellion, "Why"
Luke Combs is collaborating with Jon Bellion on their tender new duet, "Why," with both the country music star and the pop singer-songwriter sharing teasers of their new track on their respective social media channels on Monday (May 19). The song featu...
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Alan Jackson Plays Final Concert Before Retiring From Touring After 30 Years, Teases One Last Nashville Show
Alan Jackson played his final concert on his Last Call: One More for the Road Tour in Milwaukee on Saturday (May 17), marking the end of the country music legend's 30-year touring career. Jackson is retiring from the road due to the effects of Charcot-...
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Jelly Roll Joined By Eminem At His Detroit Show For A Performance Of "Lose Yourself"
Jelly Roll was joined by special guest Eminem for a surprise performance of the rapper's 2002 Oscar-winning hit, "Lose Yourself," at Detroit's Ford Field on Sunday night (May 18). Jelly started the song on his own before Em joined him during the second...
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Nate Smith Realized He Was Eating and Drinking Too Much And Made A Major Change To Save Himself
In a new interview with People, Nate Smith reveals how he has shed 55 lbs without dieting by making small lifestyle changes, like reducing his alcohol consumption while increasing his protein intake. The 39-year-old country star, known for hits like "W...
May 19, 2025

Trisha Yearwood Says A Man's Comment When She Was 19 Derailed Her Own Songwriting Aspirations
During an appearance on The Today Show on Friday (May 16), Trisha Yearwood shared a story about being discouraged from songwriting at the age of 19 by an offhand comment from a man. "Bless his heart. I'm sure he probably wouldn't even remember ever say...
May 19, 2025

Sam Hunt's "Country House" Cracks Into Top 10 Of Billboard's Country Airplay Chart
Sam Hunt's "Country House" rises two places this week to reach No. 10 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart, marking his 13th career Top 10 hit. The song was co-written by Hunt, Ross Copperman, Michael Lotten, and Josh Osborne, and is included in his re...
May 19, 2025

Morgan Wallen's 'I'm The Problem' Breaks First Day Streaming Records On Spotify, Amazon Music, And Apple Music
Morgan Wallen's fourth studio album, I'm the Problem, was just released on Friday (May 16), and the album has already scored record-breaking streaming numbers on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. The 37-track album - released by Big Loud/Mercury ...
May 19, 2025

Sleep Token Claims First No. 1 Album On Billboard 200 With 'Even In Arcadia'
Sleep Token's Even in Arcadia debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the English rock band's first career chart-topping album as well as their initial appearance in the Top 10. Even in Acadia also claims the biggest week by units for any r...
May 19, 2025

Hudson Westbrook Credits Miranda Lambert With Giving Him The Best Advice Of His Young Career
Over the past year, Hudson Westbrook rose to fame with hits like "Take It Slow" and "House Again." In a new interview with People, the 20-year-old country music sensation reflects on his whirlwind success, while also sharing the helpful advice he recei...
May 16, 2025

Billboard Country Live Planning Another Concert Showcase In Nashville This June
Billboard Country Live is set to host another two-day event in Nashville, with this year's festivities set to take place on June 5-6 at Luke Combs' Category 10. The celebration will include a showcase concert on Thursday (June 5) presenting live perfor...
May 16, 2025

Morgan Wallen Shares Insight Into How He Curated His Sand In My Boots Festival
Morgan Wallen's inaugural Sand In My Boots Festival will officially kick off this weekend in Gulf Shores, Alabama, running from May 16-18. The fest coincides with the release of Wallen's highly-anticipated new album, I'm the Problem, which dropped on F...
May 16, 2025

CBS Shares First Look At Taylor Sheridan And Blake Shelton's New Reality Singing Show, 'The Road'
On Thursday (May 15), CBS shared the first glimpse of their upcoming reality music competition series, The Road, which was created by Yellowstone mastermind Taylor Sheridan and country superstar Blake Shelton. The 12 competing musicians on the show wil...
May 16, 2025

Ella Langley Opens Up About Struggling With Mental Health While Experiencing Career Success
During an appearance on Sharla McCoy's Buckin' Broadcast during ACM week, Ella Langley opened up about her struggles with mental health despite her recent success in her music career. The country star reflected on her challenging week leading up to the...
May 15, 2025

Post Malone Partners With Stanley 1913 To Launch New Tumbler Range
Post Malone is collaborating with Stanley 1913 for a limited-edition range of drinks tumblers, that are set to launch on June 16th. Fans can sign up now via the brand's website to secure items from the collection, which was teased through a playful Ins...
May 15, 2025

Trisha Yearwood And Rascal Flatts Lead Lineup For CMA Fest's Fan Fair X Events
Trisha Yearwood and Rascal Flatts lead a stellar lineup of country music stars that are taking part in the exciting Fan Fair X events at CMA Fest taking place from June 5-8 in Nashville's Music City Center. The event will offer special panels, unique p...
May 15, 2025

Reba McEntire Says She Initially Declined Joining 'The Voice,' And "Dreaded" Doing The Show At First
During an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday (May 13), Reba McEntire revealed that she initially hesitated to join The Voice as a coach, having turned down the offer in the past due to not wanting to critique contestants harshly. "I w...
May 15, 2025

Bruce Springsteen Shares Unheard Honky Tonk Tune, "Repo Man," From 'Tracks II' Box Set
On Wednesday (May 14), Bruce Springsteen shared the previously unreleased song, "Repo Man," a rollicking honky tonk number recorded during the same sessions as 1995's The Ghost of Tom Joad. The song is another preview from Springsteen's upcoming Tracks...
May 15, 2025

Steve Perry Duets With Willie Nelson On A New Version Of Journey's "Faithfully"
Steve Perry has recorded a new version of Journey's "Faithfully" with Willie Nelson to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid. This collaboration follows Perry's previous recording of "Open Arms" with Dolly Parton in 2023, marking rare instances ...
May 15, 2025
Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins Gives Update On His Fight Against ALS
Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins was diagnosed with ALS - also known as Lou Gehrig's disease - in December 2021. In a new interview with People, the three-time Grammy winner emphasizes the importance of perseverance, and says that despite the phy...
May 14, 2025
Turnpike Troubadours Announce Fall 2025 "Wild America Tour"
On Tuesday (May 13), Turnpike Troubadours announced the dates and details of their Wild America Tour, a series of 22 shows that will take them throughout the U.S. this fall. The new run of dates will follow the Oklahoma country band's upcoming summer p...
May 14, 2025
Willie Nelson Will Celebrate Farm Aid's 40th Anniversary With Star-Studded Stadium Show In Minneapolis
Farm Aid will mark its 40th anniversary with an expansive show at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on September 20, featuring performances by festival founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp. The music legends will be joined by a ...
May 14, 2025
Morgan Wallen Hosts Series Of Listening Parties At His Nashville Bar Ahead Of Album Release
On his 32nd birthday on Tuesday (May 13), Morgan Wallen treated fans to a preview of his forthcoming album, I'm the Problem, at a series of listening parties at his Nashville establishment, Morgan Wallen's This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen. The country ...
May 14, 2025

Lee Brice Announces 2025 'What You Know About That Tour'
On Monday (May 12), Lee Brice took to Instagram to announce the dates and details of his 2025 "What You Know About That Tour." The 15-date trek will feature Brice performing with a full band, and is set to hit arenas and amphitheaters throughout the U....
May 13, 2025

Kenny Chesney Pays Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, "Jimmy's Dream Validated My Journey"
During a recent discussion with Mac McAnally on a joint broadcast of Radio Margaritaville and No Shoes Radio, Kenny Chesney pays a heartfelt tribute to Jimmy Buffett while acknowledging the profound influence he had on his music and career. "I sang so ...
May 13, 2025