Country Music News

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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

Ashley Judd Reveals What She Said During Final Conversation With Her Mom Naomi
In the new docuseries, The Judd Family: Truth Be Told, Ashley Judd opened up about what occurred during the final moments of her mom Naomi Judd's life. Ashley recounted receiving a distressing text of "pls help" from her mother on the morning of her de...
May 13, 2025

Morgan Wallen Defends Abrupt Exit From 'Saturday Night Live,' Saying "I Was Just Ready To Go Home"
During his May 11th appearance on the Sundae Conversations podcast with host Caleb Pressley, Morgan Wallen responded to the controversy surrounding his abrupt exit from Saturday Night Live during the cast goodbyes of the March 29th episode. Pressley as...
May 13, 2025

Kendrick Lamar And SZA's "Luther" Sets Records With 12th Consecutive Week At No. 1 On Hot 100
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" tops the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a 12th consecutive week. The hit collaboration now holds the record for the most weeks spent at No. 1 among duets by co-billed lead solo men and women, surpassing Puff Daddy and Fai...
May 13, 2025

Legendary Hispanic Country Music Star Johnny Rodriguez Dies At 73
Johnny Rodriguez, the pioneering Hispanic country music star, passed away on May 9 at the age of 73. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Aubry Rodriguez, in an emotional social media post that reflected on her father's impactful legacy and his love...
May 12, 2025

Dierks Bentley Shares Insight Into 'Broken Branches,' His Forthcoming 11th Studio Album
In a new interview with People, Dierks Bentley shared his excitement surrounding the release of his 11th studio album, Broken Branches, due out on June 13. The country star attributes the title of the project to the diverse music community in Nashville...
May 12, 2025

Riley Green, Corey Kent, And Ella Langley Score New Top 10s On Country Airplay Chart
Riley Green current single, "Worst Way," jumps up three spots to reach No. 8, earning a spot in the Top 10 on this week's Billboard's Country Airplay chart. This marks Green's sixth Country Airplay Top 10 of his career, and follows his chart-topping du...
May 12, 2025

Zach Bryan Removes John Moreland Collaboration From Latest Album After He Mocks Bryan's $350M Deal
Zach Bryan has removed the track "Memphis; The Blues" from streaming versions of his latest album, The Great American Bar Scene, after collaborator John Moreland mocked Bryan's recent $350 recording and publishing deal on social media. Moreland took to...
May 12, 2025

Bad Bunny's 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' Reclaims No. 1 On Billboard 200 Following Vinyl Release
Bad Bunny's Debí Tirar Más Fotos returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, jumping six places to top the charts due to its release on vinyl. It's the fourth total week at No. 1 for the Spanish-language project, following three consecutive wee...
May 12, 2025

Miley Cyrus Says "Family Is My Priority Above All Else," Squashing Rumors Of Feud With Parents
Fresh off releasing her new single, "More To Lose," on Friday (May 9), Miley Cyrus posted an Instagram Story that personally addressed the rumors that she is currently feuding with her parents, Tish and Billy Ray. When fans noted that Tish had recently...
May 12, 2025
Lainey Wilson And Ella Langley Win Big At 2025 ACM Awards
The 60th Annual ACM Awards took place on Thursday (May 8) at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, hosted by Reba McEntire for a record 18th time. Lainey Wilson was the night's big winner, taking home the ceremony's highest award, Entertainer o...
May 09, 2025

84-Year-Old Grand Ole Opry Legend Jeannie Seely Is Recovering After Recent Health Issues
Grand Ole Opry icon Jeannie Seely is recovering from multiple recent health issues, including back and abdominal surgeries, an extensive stay in the ICU, and pneumonia. The 84-year-old country legend expressed gratitude for the support and love she rec...
May 09, 2025

Lainey Wilson Awarded 2025 ACM Artist-Songwriter Of The Year By Reba McEntire And Miranda Lambert
On Wednesday (May 7), Lainey Wilson found out that she had been named the 2025 ACM Awards' Artist-Songwriter of the Year, surprisingly receiving the honor from fellow country music stars Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire a day before the big ceremony. ...
May 09, 2025

Blake Shelton Shares "Key To Happiness" With Wife Gwen Stefani After 10 Years Together
As Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani approach their tenth anniversary, the country music superstar reflects on their enduring love in a new interview with People. "It honestly does [feel like time is flying by]. It's like, how did this happen so quickly?"...
May 09, 2025