John Michael Montgomery Announces Farewell Show At Rupp Arena

On Tuesday (July 29), John Michael Montgomery announced the details of his upcoming farewell concert, which is set to take place on December 12 at Lexington’s Rupp Arena, the city where his career first began back in 1992. The country music legend will be joined by his brother Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, son Walker…

John Michael Montgomery Announces Farewell Show At Rupp Arena

On Tuesday (July 29), John Michael Montgomery announced the details of his upcoming farewell concert, which is set to take place on December 12 at Lexington’s Rupp Arena, the city where his career first began back in 1992. The country music legend will be joined by his brother Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, son Walker…read more

Lucinda Williams Opening New “Southern Country” Honky-Tonk Bar In New York City

Lucinda Williams is partnering with Laura McCarthy and Kelley Swindall to launch Lucinda’s, a new honky-tonk "Southern country bar" in New York City’s East Village. The new venue, which is set to open to the public on July 31, is located in the former Brownie’s space at 169 Avenue A. Lucinda’s will celebrate Williams' career…

Lucinda Williams Opening New “Southern Country” Honky-Tonk Bar In New York City

Lucinda Williams is partnering with Laura McCarthy and Kelley Swindall to launch Lucinda’s, a new honky-tonk “Southern country bar” in New York City’s East Village. The new venue, which is set to open to the public on July 31, is located in the former Brownie’s space at 169 Avenue A. Lucinda’s will celebrate Williams’ career…read more

Kelsea Ballerini And Maren Morris Are Writing Songs Together For The First Time

In a new interview with People, Kelsea Ballerini revealed that she recently reconnected with Maren Morris to write music together for the first time. The two country music stars, along with award-winning songwriter and producer Alysa Vanderheym, got together during a fun, three-day trip to Charleston, South Carolina, with Ballerini describing the experience as “much…

Kelsea Ballerini And Maren Morris Are Writing Songs Together For The First Time

In a new interview with People, Kelsea Ballerini revealed that she recently reconnected with Maren Morris to write music together for the first time. The two country music stars, along with award-winning songwriter and producer Alysa Vanderheym, got together during a fun, three-day trip to Charleston, South Carolina, with Ballerini describing the experience as “much…read more

Gavin Adcock Calls Out Nickelback’s Sound Guy During Concert In Obscenity-Filled Rant

During Gavin Adcock’s performance at the Rock the Country festival in Anderson, South Carolina on Saturday night (July 26), the country singer launched a profanity-laden rant on stage after a confrontation with Nickelback’s sound guy. The incident began after the Nickelback crewmember (who headlined the festival along with Kid Rock) reportedly confronted Adcock’s father and…

Gavin Adcock Calls Out Nickelback’s Sound Guy During Concert In Obscenity-Filled Rant

During Gavin Adcock’s performance at the Rock the Country festival in Anderson, South Carolina on Saturday night (July 26), the country singer launched a profanity-laden rant on stage after a confrontation with Nickelback’s sound guy. The incident began after the Nickelback crewmember (who headlined the festival along with Kid Rock) reportedly confronted Adcock’s father and…read more

Hardy Teases The Release Of His New Single, “Bottomland,” This Friday

On Monday (July 28), Hardy teased the upcoming arrival of new music with a five-second video reel on Instagram. The brief clip features a crackly snippet of the country star singing, "Bury me in Bottomland," with Hardy captioning the post, “Bottomland 🌾 Friday, 8/1,” revealing that the new track will drop this Friday. The quick…

Hardy Teases The Release Of His New Single, “Bottomland,” This Friday

On Monday (July 28), Hardy teased the upcoming arrival of new music with a five-second video reel on Instagram. The brief clip features a crackly snippet of the country star singing, “Bury me in Bottomland,” with Hardy captioning the post, “Bottomland 🌾 Friday, 8/1,” revealing that the new track will drop this Friday. The quick…read more

Garth Brooks Makes Surprise Appearance At George Strait’s Benefit Concert For Texas Flood Victims

At the Strait to the Heart benefit concert in Boerne, Texas on Sunday night (July 27), fans were surprised when unannounced special guest Garth Brooks took the stage, performing a heartfelt acoustic rendition of "Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)" and a moving version of "The Dance." The intimate fundraiser for Texas flood…

Garth Brooks Makes Surprise Appearance At George Strait’s Benefit Concert For Texas Flood Victims

At the Strait to the Heart benefit concert in Boerne, Texas on Sunday night (July 27), fans were surprised when unannounced special guest Garth Brooks took the stage, performing a heartfelt acoustic rendition of “Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)” and a moving version of “The Dance.” The intimate fundraiser for Texas flood…read more

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter Tour’ Sets Record As Highest Grossing Country Tour In Boxscore History

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour concluded on July 26 in Las Vegas, after 32 shows spread across nine cities throughout the U.S., England, and France. The jaunt grossed $407.6 million from 1.6 million tickets sold, making it the highest-grossing country tour in Boxscore history, while simultaneously breaking over 40 Boxscore records. This achievement follows her 2023…

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter Tour’ Sets Record As Highest Grossing Country Tour In Boxscore History

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour concluded on July 26 in Las Vegas, after 32 shows spread across nine cities throughout the U.S., England, and France. The jaunt grossed $407.6 million from 1.6 million tickets sold, making it the highest-grossing country tour in Boxscore history, while simultaneously breaking over 40 Boxscore records. This achievement follows her 2023…read more

Lainey Wilson’s Debut Jewelry Line Has “A Little Bit Of Everything For Everybody”

Lainey Wilson launched her debut jewelry line on July 15, in partnership with The Jewelry Group, Inc. The collection features Western-inspired statement pieces priced between $15 and $65 that reflect both her music and signature style. Wilson says her goal with any project is to create "a little bit of everything for everybody,” while adding:…

Lainey Wilson’s Debut Jewelry Line Has “A Little Bit Of Everything For Everybody”

Lainey Wilson launched her debut jewelry line on July 15, in partnership with The Jewelry Group, Inc. The collection features Western-inspired statement pieces priced between $15 and $65 that reflect both her music and signature style. Wilson says her goal with any project is to create “a little bit of everything for everybody,” while adding:…read more

Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” Remains No. 1 On Hot 100, While HUNTR/X’s “Golden” Reaches New Peak Of No. 2

Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” spends an eighth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, fending off HUNTR/X’s "Golden" from the hit KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, which jumps two spots to reach a new peak of No. 2. Warren’s album, You’ll Be Alright, Kid, surges to No. 5 on the Billboard 200, becoming…

Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” Remains No. 1 On Hot 100, While HUNTR/X’s “Golden” Reaches New Peak Of No. 2

Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” spends an eighth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, fending off HUNTR/X’s “Golden” from the hit KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, which jumps two spots to reach a new peak of No. 2. Warren’s album, You’ll Be Alright, Kid, surges to No. 5 on the Billboard 200, becoming…read more

Kaitlin Butts New Single, “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me),” Is A TikTok Country Crossover HIt

Kaitlin Butts has sparked a lively TikTok sensation with her catchy track, “You Ain’t Gotta Be Dead (to Be Dead to Me),” which humorously addresses standing up to toxic people delivered with plenty of sass. The song’s deadpan lyricism has inspired thousands of fans and celebrities – including Ella Langley, Renee Rapp, and Bethenny Frankel…

Kaitlin Butts New Single, “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me),” Is A TikTok Country Crossover HIt

Kaitlin Butts has sparked a lively TikTok sensation with her catchy track, “You Ain’t Gotta Be Dead (to Be Dead to Me),” which humorously addresses standing up to toxic people delivered with plenty of sass. The song’s deadpan lyricism has inspired thousands of fans and celebrities – including Ella Langley, Renee Rapp, and Bethenny Frankel…read more

Zac Brown Shares Details About His Surprise Proposal To Kendra Scott

During an appearance on the Today Show on Friday (July 25), Zac Brown revealed that he recently proposed to jewelry designer Kendra Scott on July 24. The country musician joked about the challenge of choosing the perfect ring for someone who creates jewelry, disclosing that he ultimately surprised her with a large pink diamond during…

Zac Brown Shares Details About His Surprise Proposal To Kendra Scott

During an appearance on the Today Show on Friday (July 25), Zac Brown revealed that he recently proposed to jewelry designer Kendra Scott on July 24. The country musician joked about the challenge of choosing the perfect ring for someone who creates jewelry, disclosing that he ultimately surprised her with a large pink diamond during…read more

Radio Programmers Respond To Morgan Wallen’s Dominant 2025: “It’s Morgan’s World — We’re Just Living In It”

Morgan Wallen continues to dominate country radio in 2025, with his current single, “Just in Case,” sits at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for a fourth week. This marks the country music superstar’s seventh song of his career to top the chart for four weeks or more, while he has claimed the No.…

Radio Programmers Respond To Morgan Wallen’s Dominant 2025: “It’s Morgan’s World — We’re Just Living In It”

Morgan Wallen continues to dominate country radio in 2025, with his current single, “Just in Case,” sits at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for a fourth week. This marks the country music superstar’s seventh song of his career to top the chart for four weeks or more, while he has claimed the No.…read more

Chris Stapleton Performs “You’ve Got A Friend In Music” With The Sesame Street Gang

Chris Stapleton made a heartwarming guest appearance on a recent episode of Sesame Street, performing an original soulful song titled “You’ve Got a Friend in Music” alongside Elmo, Abby, Bert, Ernie, and the beloved cast of the iconic children’s TV show. The performance showcases the country superstar and multi-Grammy winner’s signature raspy vocals and acoustic…

Chris Stapleton Performs “You’ve Got A Friend In Music” With The Sesame Street Gang

Chris Stapleton made a heartwarming guest appearance on a recent episode of Sesame Street, performing an original soulful song titled “You’ve Got a Friend in Music” alongside Elmo, Abby, Bert, Ernie, and the beloved cast of the iconic children’s TV show. The performance showcases the country superstar and multi-Grammy winner’s signature raspy vocals and acoustic…read more

Tyler, The Creator’s ‘DON’T TAP THE GLASS’ Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard 200 Chart

Tyler, The Creator earns his fourth consecutive No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with his latest project, DON’T TAP THE GLASS, which debuts atop the tally after launching with 197,000 equivalent album units over the past week. The project was released on an off-cycle Monday (July 21), still topping the Billboard 200 with…

Tyler, The Creator’s ‘DON’T TAP THE GLASS’ Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard 200 Chart

Tyler, The Creator earns his fourth consecutive No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with his latest project, DON’T TAP THE GLASS, which debuts atop the tally after launching with 197,000 equivalent album units over the past week. The project was released on an off-cycle Monday (July 21), still topping the Billboard 200 with…read more

Hudson Westbrook Makes Emotional Debut At The Grand Ole Opry

Hudson Westbrook made an impressive Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday night (July 22), delivering a three-song set that earned the 20-year-old rising country star a standing ovation. The Texas native captivated listeners with “Take Your Time,” the emotionally charged “Sober,” and his current country radio single, “House Again.” “It was one of the great…

Hudson Westbrook Makes Emotional Debut At The Grand Ole Opry

Hudson Westbrook made an impressive Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday night (July 22), delivering a three-song set that earned the 20-year-old rising country star a standing ovation. The Texas native captivated listeners with “Take Your Time,” the emotionally charged “Sober,” and his current country radio single, “House Again.” “It was one of the great…read more

Asleep At the Wheel Share Video For Title Track To Forthcoming Album, ‘Riding High In Texas,’ Featuring Billy Strings

On Wednesday (July 23), Asleep at the Wheel, released a music video for the title track of their upcoming album, Riding High In Texas, featuring vocals by fiddle player Ian Stewart and guest guitarist Billy Strings. The song, a reinterpretation of Peter Rowan’s 1980 bluegrass original, blends the band’s signature pedal steel and fiddle with…

Asleep At the Wheel Share Video For Title Track To Forthcoming Album, ‘Riding High In Texas,’ Featuring Billy Strings

On Wednesday (July 23), Asleep at the Wheel, released a music video for the title track of their upcoming album, Riding High In Texas, featuring vocals by fiddle player Ian Stewart and guest guitarist Billy Strings. The song, a reinterpretation of Peter Rowan’s 1980 bluegrass original, blends the band’s signature pedal steel and fiddle with…read more

Post Malone’s Ex-Fiancée Drops Case Seeking Primary Custody Of Their Daughter

Post Malone’s ex-fiancée, Hee Sung “Jamie” Park, has dropped her California court petition for custody of their three-year-old daughter. Park has also agreed not to refile, though custody disputes may continue in Utah where Malone filed a separate case. Since their daughter’s birth in 2022, the child has lived with both parents until November 2024,…

Post Malone’s Ex-Fiancée Drops Case Seeking Primary Custody Of Their Daughter

Post Malone’s ex-fiancée, Hee Sung “Jamie” Park, has dropped her California court petition for custody of their three-year-old daughter. Park has also agreed not to refile, though custody disputes may continue in Utah where Malone filed a separate case. Since their daughter’s birth in 2022, the child has lived with both parents until November 2024,…read more

Luke Bryan Reveals That Lingering Effects Of COVID Have Caused Him To Cancel Multiple Shows

During his return to the stage last week in Greenville, South Carolina, Luke Bryan revealed that a severe bout of COVID-19 has sidelined him for several weeks, impacting his voice and forcing him to cancel multiple shows since mid-June. "Three weeks ago I got COVID," Bryan announced from the stage, getting some boos from the…

Luke Bryan Reveals That Lingering Effects Of COVID Have Caused Him To Cancel Multiple Shows

During his return to the stage last week in Greenville, South Carolina, Luke Bryan revealed that a severe bout of COVID-19 has sidelined him for several weeks, impacting his voice and forcing him to cancel multiple shows since mid-June. “Three weeks ago I got COVID,” Bryan announced from the stage, getting some boos from the…read more

Megan Moroney Shares Empowering Message About Personal Meaning Behind Her Song, “Girl In The Mirror”

During Megan Moroney’s Am I Okay? Tour stop at the Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee on July 17, the country star shared an empowering message behind her fan-favorite song, “Girl In The Mirror.” Moroney called the track, which she co-wrote with Jessie Jo Dillon and Matt Jenkins, “one of my favourite songs I’ve ever written.” She…

Megan Moroney Shares Empowering Message About Personal Meaning Behind Her Song, “Girl In The Mirror”

During Megan Moroney’s Am I Okay? Tour stop at the Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee on July 17, the country star shared an empowering message behind her fan-favorite song, “Girl In The Mirror.” Moroney called the track, which she co-wrote with Jessie Jo Dillon and Matt Jenkins, “one of my favourite songs I’ve ever written.” She…read more

Bailey Zimmerman And The Kid LAROI Join Together On Forthcoming New Collaboration, “Lost”

Bailey Zimmerman has become known for prolific collaborations that add a contemporary twist to country music, working with artists like BigXthaPlug, Jessie Murph, Luke Combs, Diplo, The Jonas Brothers, Dermot Kennedy, and more. Zimmerman is now getting set to release a new duet titled “Lost” with pop sensation The Kid LAROI. A TikTok clip of…

Bailey Zimmerman And The Kid LAROI Join Together On Forthcoming New Collaboration, “Lost”

Bailey Zimmerman has become known for prolific collaborations that add a contemporary twist to country music, working with artists like BigXthaPlug, Jessie Murph, Luke Combs, Diplo, The Jonas Brothers, Dermot Kennedy, and more. Zimmerman is now getting set to release a new duet titled “Lost” with pop sensation The Kid LAROI. A TikTok clip of…read more

Kaitlin Butts Fakes A Wardrobe Malfunction During Her Concert In Order To Set Up Best Friend’s Proposal

Kaitlin Butts orchestrated a heartwarming proposal for her best friend and tour manager Sophia Wells during her concert in Oklahoma City over the weekend. The country singer faked a wardrobe malfunction, bringing Wells on stage where her partner – and Butts’ guitarist – Adam Duran surprised her with a proposal. Butts shared the couple's romantic…

Kaitlin Butts Fakes A Wardrobe Malfunction During Her Concert In Order To Set Up Best Friend’s Proposal

Kaitlin Butts orchestrated a heartwarming proposal for her best friend and tour manager Sophia Wells during her concert in Oklahoma City over the weekend. The country singer faked a wardrobe malfunction, bringing Wells on stage where her partner – and Butts’ guitarist – Adam Duran surprised her with a proposal. Butts shared the couple’s romantic…read more

Hardy Adjusts His Touring Lifestyle To Accommodate His New Baby Rosie

Hardy and his wife, Caleigh, are overjoyed by their “perfect” daughter Rosie, who was born in March, with the country star expressing amazement at her constant smiling. During a recent stop on his Jim Bob Tour in Arizona, Hardy admitted to People that he is completely captivated by his four-month-old baby girl, while recognizing the…

Hardy Adjusts His Touring Lifestyle To Accommodate His New Baby Rosie

Hardy and his wife, Caleigh, are overjoyed by their “perfect” daughter Rosie, who was born in March, with the country star expressing amazement at her constant smiling. During a recent stop on his Jim Bob Tour in Arizona, Hardy admitted to People that he is completely captivated by his four-month-old baby girl, while recognizing the…read more

Thomas Rhett Makes Historic Fenway Park Headlining Debut, And Receives Diamond-Certification For “Die A Happy Man”

Thomas Rhett made his historic headlining debut at Fenway Park on Saturday night (July 19) as part of his Better in Boots Tour, with the country superstar showcasing a blend of chart-topping hits and emotional moments to thrill the sold-out crowd of over 35,000 fans. Supporting Rhett on this momentous occasion were special guests Teddy…

Thomas Rhett Makes Historic Fenway Park Headlining Debut, And Receives Diamond-Certification For “Die A Happy Man”

Thomas Rhett made his historic headlining debut at Fenway Park on Saturday night (July 19) as part of his Better in Boots Tour, with the country superstar showcasing a blend of chart-topping hits and emotional moments to thrill the sold-out crowd of over 35,000 fans. Supporting Rhett on this momentous occasion were special guests Teddy…read more

Zac Brown Band Joined By Snoop Dogg For Surprise Live Debut Of “Let It Run” In Los Angeles

Zac Brown Band surprised fans during an impromptu show at Los Angeles' Desert 5 Spot on Monday night (July 21), bringing out Snoop Dogg for the live debut of their new collaboration,  “Let It Run,” which dropped on Friday. The rap legend joined Zac on stage to deliver his charismatic verse on the song, delighting…

Zac Brown Band Joined By Snoop Dogg For Surprise Live Debut Of “Let It Run” In Los Angeles

Zac Brown Band surprised fans during an impromptu show at Los Angeles’ Desert 5 Spot on Monday night (July 21), bringing out Snoop Dogg for the live debut of their new collaboration,  “Let It Run,” which dropped on Friday. The rap legend joined Zac on stage to deliver his charismatic verse on the song, delighting…read more

Zach John King Is “Unbelievably Grateful” Following Surprise Performance With Morgan Wallen In Arizona

Zach John King was tapped as a surprise opening act for Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem Tour three days before the shows in Glendale, Arizona on July 18-19. The young country star must have made quite an impression on Wallen during his first set, because on night two, the chart-topping country superstar brought King out…

Zach John King Is “Unbelievably Grateful” Following Surprise Performance With Morgan Wallen In Arizona

Zach John King was tapped as a surprise opening act for Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem Tour three days before the shows in Glendale, Arizona on July 18-19. The young country star must have made quite an impression on Wallen during his first set, because on night two, the chart-topping country superstar brought King out…read more