Country Music News
No. 1 Sales Start: Kacey Musgraves Continues Crossover Success with 'Middle of Nowhere'
Kacey Musgraves has added another strong chart week to her catalog with Middle of Nowhere, which opened at No. 1 on several album sales rankings. The ...
Women Sweep the Charts: Ella Langley Leads a Historic Week for the Hot 100
Ella Langley reached a new milestone during the latest Hot 100 update, with "Choosin' Texas" holding at No. 1 for a ninth week and "Be Her" climbing t...
'Faith, Family, and Ambition': Eric Church Receives Honorary Degree at Chapel Hill
Eric Church returned to Chapel Hill with a message built around music, memory, and staying grounded. During UNC-Chapel Hill's 2026 Spring Commencement...
Riley Green Joins 'The Voice' Season 30 Alongside Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine
Riley Green is adding a new television role to his country music career. The Voice confirmed that the Alabama singer will serve as a coach for Season ...
Dan + Shay Open Up About Grief and Mental Health in New Single "Say So"
Dan + Shay's "Say So" comes from a deeply personal place, shaped by the loss of a close friend and the difficult conversations that can follow grief. ...
Country Music Dominates Jukeboxes as Ella Langley Hits No. 1 on TouchTunes
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" was the most-played song on TouchTunes jukeboxes during the first quarter of 2026, according to the platform's quarter...
Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert Unite at Gruene Hall to Debut "Horses and Divorces"
Kacey Musgraves closed the final night of her three-show run at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas, with a surprise appearance from Miranda Lambert. ...
London Surprise: Tucker Wetmore Named 2026 ACM New Male Artist of the Year
Tucker Wetmore has been named the 2026 ACM New Male Artist of the Year, marking the first ACM Award of his career. The honor was announced during a re...
Avery Anna Wins 2026 ACM New Female Artist of the Year
Avery Anna has been named the 2026 ACM New Female Artist of the Year, adding a major honor to her country music career. Organizers announced the award...
Maren Morris Highlights Growing Moment for Women in Country Music
Maren Morris recently pointed to several women in country music who are gaining attention across the genre, naming Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson and Meg...
"Healing to Do": Why Dolly Parton is Stepping Away from the Las Vegas Stage
Dolly Parton has canceled her planned Las Vegas residency as she continues treatment for ongoing health issues. In a video shared with fans, the 80-ye...
Morgan Wallen Reacts to Las Vegas Walkout Changes
Morgan Wallen made a direct comment from the stage after some people left early during his Las Vegas show. During the concert, Wallen addressed the cr...
Megan Moroney, Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen Highlight Moves on Country Airplay Chart
A new update from Billboard shows Megan Moroney climbing into the top 10 on the Country Airplay chart with her single Beautiful Things. The latest Bil...
Kacey Musgraves Drops Seventh Album and Announces 2026 Tour
Kacey Musgraves has released Middle of Nowhere on streaming platforms. The project arrived on Friday, April 25, and is now available to listeners onli...
Truly Heartbroken': LeAnn Rimes Hits Pause on 30th Anniversary Tour Amid 'Brutal' Health Scare
LeAnn Rimes has postponed two Washington state concerts after becoming seriously ill ahead of scheduled performances in Spokane and Seattle. In a mess...
Zach Bryan Addresses Shortened Nebraska Concert After Lightning Delay
Zach Bryan addressed fan complaints after his concert in Lincoln, Nebraska, was delayed and later cut short because of severe weather. In a message sh...
Nashville Roots, Sydney Soul: Morgan Evans' Secret Red Room Set Confirmed
Morgan Evans will perform an intimate show at Nova's Red Room in Sydney on May 15, giving fans a chance to see the Australian country artist in a smal...
Jump' for Joy: Teddy Swims and David Lee Roth Complete the Desert Hat-Trick at Stagecoach
Teddy Swims brought out David Lee Roth at Stagecoach on Saturday night, and the crowd had no complaints. The two performed Van Halen's 1984 hit Jump t...
Lainey Wilson Saves the Night: How Stagecoach Recovered from a Desert Crisis
Stagecoach Festival was briefly evacuated Saturday night after strong winds moved through the festival grounds in Indio, California, interrupting the ...
Luke Combs Breaks His Own Record for Most Consecutive Airplay Hits
Luke Combs has added another milestone to his career as his latest single climbs to the top of the Country Airplay chart. The new chart update confirm...
Jackson Dean Returns with Soulful and Rugged New Project 'Magnolia Sage'
A new chapter is taking shape for Jackson Dean as he prepares to release his latest album, Magnolia & Sage. The project arrives after a stretch of...
Shania Twain to Host the 2026 ACM Awards for the First Time: 'Now What Will I Wear?'
Shania Twain is stepping into a major spotlight role as host of the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards. Organizers confirmed the news as part of the...
Keith Urban Names Inaugural Recipient of 'Rising Star' Scholarship
Keith Urban has selected Ethan Calway as the inaugural recipient of the Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship, a program created in partnership with the...
Shaboozey Unveils New Concept Album The Outlaw Cherie Lee
Coming off a historic, record-breaking year, Shaboozey is doubling down on his storytelling roots. The "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" hitmaker has officially an...
Ella Langley's Dandelion Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 with 169K Units
Ella Langley has landed her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, as Dandelion opens atop the chart with 169,000 equivalent album units earned in it...
