Country Music News

Jamey Johnson Marries Brittney Eakins At Star-Studded Tennessee Wedding
On Tuesday (May 20), Jamey Johnson tied the knot with Brittney Eakins in a "timeless" Tennessee wedding at Graystone Quarry in Franklin. The ceremony was attended by a star-studded guest list including Zac Brown, Ella Langley, Lukas Nelson, Luke Grimes...
May 23, 2025

Martina McBride Testifies On Capitol Hill, Urging Congress To Pass Bill Addressing AI Deepfakes
On Wednesday (May 21), Martina McBride testified in front of Congress, urging them to pass the NO FAKES Act. The country star expressed the urgent need to protect artists and their reputations from unauthorized AI and deepfakes. "I'm pleading with you ...
May 23, 2025

Tim McGraw Says Meeting Wife Faith Hill "Saved My Life"
During a new interview on Tracy Lawrence's Road House podcast, Tim McGraw credits marrying Faith Hill with transforming his personal and professional life. "I've been lucky. I've been very fortunate. First off, meeting my wife saved my life," said the...
May 23, 2025

Blake Shelton's 'For Recreational Use Only' Debuts In Top 10 On Multiple Billboard Charts
Blake Shelton's latest studio album, For Recreational Use Only, makes a strong debut in the Top 10 on Billboard's Top Album Sales (No. 6), Top Country Albums (No. 8), and Independent Albums (No. 8) charts. This marks Shelton's 18th Top 10 on the Top Co...
May 23, 2025

Grand Ole Opry Plans First-Ever International Broadcast At London's Royal Albert Hall
On Wednesday (May 21), the Grand Ole Opry revealed the details of their historic, first-ever international live broadcast set to take place at London's Royal Albert Hall on September 26. Grand Ole Opry: Live In London continues the 100th anniversary ce...
May 22, 2025

Miley Cyrus Admits She Lied To Godmother Dolly Parton About Songs She Hadn't Written Yet
During a recent appearance on The Zane Lowe Show, Miley Cyrus confessed to lying about the existence of two new songs after her godmother, Dolly Parton, inquired if she had any hits during a visit two Christmases ago. This fabrication spurred the Gramm...
May 22, 2025

Riley Green Shaved Off His Signature Mustache And Looks Almost Unrecognizable
Riley Green has surprised his fans by shaving off his signature mustache. On Tuesday (May 20), the 36-year-old country star shared a bare-faced selfie on his Instagram Story, along with the caption "Never let em know your next move," and the hashtag "#...
May 22, 2025

Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, Kelsea Ballerini Lead Lineup Of Performers At Spotify House During CMA Fest 2025
Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban, Shaboozey, Lainey Wilson, and more are set to perform at the Spotify House during CMA Fest 2025 at Nashville's Ole Red from June 5-7. The lineup includes a variety of artists performing on the main stage of the 300-capaci...
May 22, 2025

Dylan Gossett Announces Fall 2025 'The Westward Tour,' Following Grand Ole Opry Debut
On Monday (May 19), Dylan Gossett announced the dates and details of The Westward Tour, which marks the biggest headlining tour yet for the Texas-born singer-songwriter. The 29-date jaunt will be in support of Gossett's upcoming debut album, Westward, ...
May 21, 2025

Dolly Parton And Eric Church Included On Time100's Philanthropy List
Dolly Parton and Eric Church were included in Time's first TIME100 Philanthropy List, with both country stars acknowledged for their dedication to generosity while helping shape the future of giving. Parton is recognized within the "Titans" category, w...
May 21, 2025

Scotty McCreery’s “Bottle Rockets” Is A Natural Fit With Hootie & The Blowfish’s “Hold My Hand”
Scotty McCreery has collaborated with Hootie & the Blowfish to blend their 1994 breakthrough hit, "Hold My Hand," with his new single, "Bottle Rockets." During a snowbound writing retreat, McCreery and his team crafted the track while thinking abou...
May 21, 2025

Morgan Wallen Hints That He'll Host Another Sand In My Boots Festival In The Future
During Morgan Wallen's headlining set on Sunday night (May 18) at his inaugural Sand in My Boots music festival, the country music superstar hinted that he might just put on another event in the future. "Me and a couple of my closest friends and teamma...
May 21, 2025

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...
May 20, 2025

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...
May 20, 2025

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-...
May 20, 2025

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...
May 20, 2025

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