Jelly Roll made a surprise announcement during his headlining performance at Music City Rodeo on Friday (May 30), revealing that he isn’t planning on playing a Nashville show in 2026. Jelly instead has his sights set on something much bigger in the future. “I was talking to my 17-year-old daughter,” he shared with the crowd.…… read more

During the thrilling Cracker Barrel 400 race at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday (June 1), country superstar Morgan Wallen connected with NASCAR legend Richard Petty. Wallen and Petty shared a jovial moment together that The King later shared on Instagram, with the racing icon captioning his post, “Only in Nashville.” This meetup comes just two weeks…… read more

Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” climbs to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the singer-songwriter’s first leader on the chart. The track rises three spots this week to claim the top spot, after reaching a previous peak of No. 2. Warren becomes the first male solo artist to earn an initial Hot 100 No. 1…… read more

During a recent interview with E! News, Dolly Parton disclosed that she has been approached on multiple occasions to serve as a judge on American Idol and The Voice. But the country legend says that she has declined these opportunities due to her reluctance to critique aspiring singers. “I’ve been asked to do that a…… read more

Kelsea Ballerini has been really busy as of late, and is ready to slow things down. She released her fifth album, Patterns, in October, and launched her first headlining area tour in January in support of the record. 2025 also found the 31-year-old country music star beginning her first season as a coach on The…… read more

During Kenny Chesney’s show at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Wednesday night (May 28), he brought out special guest Megan Moroney to join him on a couple duets. The two country stars performed a stirring rendition of Chesney’s 2017 No. 1 hit, “All the Pretty Girls,” followed by the live debut of their new…… read more

During a May 23 appearance on Talking in Circles with Clint Black, Wynonna Judd reflected on the healing power of touring as a way to deal with grief. As the Country Music Hall of Famer prepares to launch her Wynonna Judd: The Greatest Hits Tour in June, she opened up about her decision to hit…… read more

Shaboozey took to social media on Tuesday (May 27) to clarify that his viral side-eye reaction to Megan Moroney at the recent American Music Awards had nothing to do with the 27-year-old country singer. The “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” hitmaker defended Moroney in the comments of her latest Instagram post after she received hurtful criticism…… read more

Morgan Wallen has made history by becoming the first artist to claim the entire Top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart following the release of his No. 1 album, I’m the Problem. Wallen’s first collaboration with a female artist, “What I Want,” featuring Tate McRae, debuts atop Hot Country Songs, marking his 11th career…… read more

Kendra Scott and Zac Brown made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2025 American Music Awards on Monday (May 26). The couple have been in a relationship for several months, and they share a passion for philanthropy. Scott founded the Kendra Scott Foundation, while Brown was awarded the AMAs first-ever Veterans’ Voice…… read more

Kenny Chesney has come in at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Artists of the 21st Century chart. Chesney made his debut on Billboard’s charts in December 1993, and became a prominent fixture on the tally by 1995. His 21st Century success includes an impressive record of 17 No. 1s on the Top Country Albums…… read more

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s appearances at the American Music Awards on Monday (May 26) drew criticism from fans who felt “lied to” after discovering that their performances were pre-recorded. During the telecast, Shelton performed his new single, “Stay Country or Die Tryin,” and later “returned” to introduce his wife, Stefani, who performed a medley…… read more

Josh Ross, a singer-songwriter from Waterdown, Ontario, achieves his first Top 10 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with his track, “Single Again.” The song moves up from 11 to 10 in its 60th week on the chart, marking the third-longest trip to the top tier since the tally launched back in January 1990. Ross has…… read more