George Strait has announced a new album, Cowboys And Dreamers. The country music legend announced what would be his 31st album in the midst of his concert at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Saturday night. “It’s so good to be back.man, it’s been six months, and that’s too long,” Strait greeted the fans at the…… read more
Grammy-nominated, Platinum-certified singer-songwriter Cassadee Pope has announced she will release her new album, Hereditary, on July 12th. Pope also shared a new song, titled “Three of Us,” and an accompanying video. Hereditary marks Pope’s first full-length record after her shift to her pop punk roots from country. “Three of Us” speaks about how substance abuse…… read more
Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, is ranked No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second straight week. The surprise double album earned 439,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the April 26-May 2 tracking week, according to Laminate. The equivalent album units are 83 percent less than what the album…… read more
Kane Brown has teamed up with Marshmello for a new song, “Miles On It,” re-uniting with the Grammy-nominated artist and producer for the first time since 2019. “Mello texted me after one of my shows and he said, ‘Are you ready for part 2?'” Kane said of the new song. “I heard the song and…… read more
Miranda Lambert recently released a fiery new single, “Wranglers,” via Republic Records/Big Loud. Lambert recorded the song with songwriter/producer Jon Randall at Austin’s Arlyne Recording Studios. It features Jedd Hughes and Ethan Ballinger on electric guitar, Rachel Loy on bass, and Conrad Choucroun on drums. Audra Mae, Evan McKeever and Ryan Carpenter co-wrote “Wranglers.” Audra…… read more
Country superstar Keith Urban recently shared “Go Home W U,” his collaboration with Lainey Wilson. “Go Home W U” is the third song Urban has released from his upcoming album, which is due out in the fall. “Messed Up As Me” and “Straight Line” are the previous singles. Urban wrote the song with Breland, Sam…… read more
Luke Bryan has announced several of his 2024 Farm Tour dates. The country star will headline the week-long tour that is taking place in the fields of local farms. Four of the six concerts, which kick off on September 21, have been announced. Bryan will perform first at the Huggins Store in Marshville, NC, on…… read more
Megan Moroney has announced her sophomore album, Am I Okay?, due on July 12th via Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records. Am I Okay? is a follow-up to the singer-songwriter’s blockbuster debut Lucky. On Instagram, Moroney wrote, “MY SOPHOMORE ALBUM ‘AM I OKAY?’ IS OUT JULY 12TH!!! wowowow I can’t believe it’s happening again already my debut…… read more
The Country Music Association has announced that this year, Dolly Parton will kick off CMA Fest’s three-day Fan Fair X on June 6. The global superstar will welcome country music fans from around the world to take part in a very special conversation on the CMA Close Up Stage. Parton’s ALL ACCESS! Pop Up Experience…… read more
Aaron Lewis recently released a music video for “Over The Hill,” a tune from his latest album, The Hills. “‘Over The Hill’ is the realization that we all make mistakes, take different paths and learn as we go,” explains Lewis. “I’ve embraced it with no regrets. I hope my fans enjoy the music video. It’s…… read more
Tyler Hubbard has announced the first leg of his headlining Strong World Tour, which includes stops in Houston, Boston, and Philadelphia. The tour kicks off in Indianapolis on September 6 and culminates with a hometown show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on November 21. Alana Springsteen will serve as direct support on select dates for…… read more
The Academy of Country Music, Prime Video and Dick Clark Productions have announced the first round of artists set to perform live at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards. Country Music’s Party of the Year will feature performances by Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, and…… read more
Scotty McCreery recently dropped a new single, “Lonely,” from his forthcoming album, Rise & Fall, arriving May 10. “I love a good heartbreak, honky-tonk country song, and ‘Lonely’ is definitely that,” Scotty said. “Brent [Anderson], Derek [George], Frank [Rogers], Bobby [Hamrick], Jeremy [Bussey], Monty [Criswell] and I had such a good time writing this song…… read more
Taylor Swift dominates the latest edition of the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart, claiming an unprecedented top 14 spots on the tally. Swift claims the top 14 positions on the Hot 100 survey dated May 4, led by “Fortnight,” featuring Post Malone. All 14 songs are from Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, which…… read more
Multi-platinum country rock star Brantley Gilbert has announced he is adding 15 more dates to his ongoing “Off The Rails Tour.” “Y’all wanted more shows, so we’re extending the Off the Rails Tour with lots of new dates,” Gilbert posted on social media. The new dates will see special guests Dylan Marlowe, Struggle Jennings, Adam…… read more
Award-winning duo The War And Treaty recently shared the official music video for their latest song, “Stealing A Kiss.” Written by the husband-and-wife pair and inspired by their passion for each other, “Stealing A Kiss” is the first new track since their critically acclaimed major label album debut, Lover’s Game. Directed by Gus Black, the…… read more
Darius Rucker recently shared a duet version of “Never Been Over” featuring Jennifer Nettles. Penned by Rucker alongside Lee Thomas Miller and Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne, “Never Been Over” is a song from Rucker’s recent album, Carolyn’s Boy. According to Rucker, it was one of the favorite songs he has ever written. “Now, to have…… read more
Andra Day, The War And Treaty, Ravyn Lenae and Shinedown will perform at the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s inaugural Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala. The Academy said the names of more performers will be announced at a later date. The Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala will take place on May 21 at the Novo…… read more
CBS and Dick Clark Productions have announced the world’s largest fan-voted awards show, the American Music Awards, will air on the CBS Television Network for the first time, on October 6, and stream on Paramount+. The nominees for the AMAs are determined by the fans – as reflected on the Billboard charts – based on…… read more
Award-winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce recently surprised her fans by announcing an early release date for her highly anticipated fourth studio album, Hummingbird. Hummingbird will now be arriving on June 7 via Big Machine Records and is available to pre-order at https://carlypearce.lnk.to/hummingbirdPR Pearce announced the news on Instagram Live with fans in celebration of her birthday,…… read more
CMT recently revealed that Mickey Guyton will headline the Fall 2024 CMT On Tour. CMT On Tour Presents Mickey Guyton will launch on September 18 at the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. The tour will cover 22 cities, including New York, Chicago, Columbus, St. Louis, Toronto, and Washington, D.C., before concluding at Manchester Music Hall…… read more
Chris Stapleton recently shared his take on Tom Petty’s “I Should Have Known It,” from the forthcoming Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, due June 21 via Big Machine Records. The cover version is accompanied by an audio-video that features vintage photos of Petty. The new track follows the recent release of…… read more
Taylor Swift has scored her 14th No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, making its debut on top of the chart dated May 4. The surprise double album launches with 2.61 million equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the April 19-25 tracking week, according to Luminate.…… read more
The University Of Oklahoma will posthumously honor late country star Toby Keith by awarding him an honorary degree. The University said it is honoring the singer, songwriter, entertainer and successful businessman, “whose generosity enhanced the university and state of Oklahoma for decades.” Born and raised in Oklahoma, Keith was inducted into the New York-based all-genre…… read more
The iHeartCountry Festival has announced that Keith Urban has joined the star-studded lineup of the event’s upcoming 2024 edition. Other artists who are already listed to perform when the music festival returns to Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on May 4, include Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Old Dominion, Lady A, Riley Green, Ashley McBryde, Brothers…… read more