Lukas Nelson Aims To “Connect” With Fans “Who Will Follow Me Until I’m 90” With New Album, ‘American Romance’

Country singer Tori Rose, originally from Pennsylvania and now based in Nashville, debuted her new song "Back Home" with People on Thursday (June 19). The 20-year-old rising star draws inspiration from her personal journey of leaving home in order to pursue her dreams. “I grew up in an incredibly small town and I believe I…

Tori Rose Examines A “Love-Hate Relationship” With Her Hometown On New Single “Back Home”

Country singer Tori Rose, originally from Pennsylvania and now based in Nashville, debuted her new song “Back Home” with People on Thursday (June 19). The 20-year-old rising star draws inspiration from her personal journey of leaving home in order to pursue her dreams. “I grew up in an incredibly small town and I believe I…… read more

Ahead of the release of Jessie Murph’s highly anticipated album, Sex Hysteria, on July 18, the rising country star has been teasing fans with previews of two new songs, "Donuts" and "Bad as the Rest." The singer shared sneak peeks via a series of TikTok videos of the upbeat track "Donuts," and the introspective "Bad…

Jessie Murph Teases Two Catchy New Songs Ahead Of Upcoming New Album

Ahead of the release of Jessie Murph’s highly anticipated album, Sex Hysteria, on July 18, the rising country star has been teasing fans with previews of two new songs, “Donuts” and “Bad as the Rest.” The singer shared sneak peeks via a series of TikTok videos of the upbeat track “Donuts,” and the introspective “Bad…… read more

The complete lineup of performers set to be featured in the upcoming ‘CMA Fest’ primetime TV special has just been revealed. In addition to previously announced hosts Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde, the broadcast special will include performances from Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Parker McCollum, Megan…

Full Lineup Of Performers Revealed For ‘CMA Fest’ Primetime Special

In a new interview with People, Kelsea Ballerini describes Noah Kahan as 'a joy' to perform with after their heartfelt duet at CMA Fest 2025. The two music superstars paired up to sing their Grammy, CMA, and ACM Award-nominated hit, "Cowboys Cry Too," as well as Kahan’s breakout smash, "Stick Season" on the main stage…

Kelsea Ballerini Says That Noah Kahan Is “A Joy’ To Perform With Following CMA Fest Collaboration

In a new interview with People, Kelsea Ballerini describes Noah Kahan as ‘a joy’ to perform with after their heartfelt duet at CMA Fest 2025. The two music superstars paired up to sing their Grammy, CMA, and ACM Award-nominated hit, “Cowboys Cry Too,” as well as Kahan’s breakout smash, “Stick Season” on the main stage…… read more

In a new Instagram post, renowned studio musician Carol Kaye announced that she has declined induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “People have been asking: NO I won’t be there,” the 90-year-old Kaye wrote. “I am declining the RRHOF awards show. Turning it down because it wasn’t something that reflects the work…

Legendary Session Bassist Carol Kaye Declines Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Invitation

On Wednesday (June 18), Erica Nichols, the manager of The Bluebird Cafe, posted a video where she addressed rumors that Olivia Rodrigo's team requested the removal of Taylor Swift photos when she performed at the intimate Nashville venue. "We did have a filming with Olivia Rodrigo here. Olivia's people did not ask us to remove…

Bluebird Cafe Manager Responds To Rumor Olivia Rodrigo’s Team Asked Them To Remove Taylor Swift Photos

On Wednesday (June 18), Erica Nichols, the manager of The Bluebird Cafe, posted a video where she addressed rumors that Olivia Rodrigo’s team requested the removal of Taylor Swift photos when she performed at the intimate Nashville venue. “We did have a filming with Olivia Rodrigo here. Olivia’s people did not ask us to remove…… read more

Conner Smith has withdrawn from two upcoming shows on June 20 and June 21 to process the aftermath of a fatal car accident that occurred in Nashville on June 8, where the 24-year-old country singer accidentally struck and killed a 77-year-old pedestrian in a crosswalk. “As Conner Smith takes time to privately process recent events,…

Conner Smith Pulls Out Of Shows In Order To “Process Recent Events” Following Fatal Crosswalk Car Accident

Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson and leader of Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, is set to release his debut solo album, American Romance, on Friday (June 20). The 36-year-old Grammy-winning musician is aiming to create a significant musical legacy of his own by staying true to his country-western, folk, and Americana roots.…

Lukas Nelson Aims To “Connect” With Fans “Who Will Follow Me Until I’m 90” With New Album, ‘American Romance’

During an exclusive listening party in London before her show at the Scala on Wednesday (June 18), Margo Price shared insights about her upcoming album, Hard Headed Woman, which is set for release on August 29 via Loma Vista Recordings. Her new collaboration with Tyler Childers called “Love Me Like You Used To,” caught the…

Margo Price Praises Tyler Childers Ahead Of Their New Collaboration, “Love Me Like You Used To”

In a new interview with Billboard, producer Austin Shawn discusses the hit song "Backup Plan" by Bailey Zimmerman, and shares insight into the country star’s forthcoming album. Shawn says that the decision to feature Luke Combs was spontaneous. “When I finished the first rough mix on it, Bailey was like, ‘Should I text it to…

“Backup Plan” Producer Austin Shawn Reflects On Creating Bailey Zimmerman’s Hit Collaboration With Luke Combs

In a new interview with Billboard, producer Austin Shawn discusses the hit song “Backup Plan” by Bailey Zimmerman, and shares insight into the country star’s forthcoming album. Shawn says that the decision to feature Luke Combs was spontaneous. “When I finished the first rough mix on it, Bailey was like, ‘Should I text it to…… read more

On Monday (June 16), the Red Clay Strays announced additional dates on their 2025 Get Right Tour across North America. The new shows are in Cincinnati, Ohio; Pikeville, Kentucky; Macon, Georgia; and Huntsville, Alabama, and are set to take place in September and October. The ACM Award-winners will offer a fan pre-sale beginning on Wednesday…

The Red Clay Strays Add Extra Dates To Their Sold-Out North American Tour

On Monday (June 16), Bunnie XO shared an emotional Instagram video that revealed a positive update on the in vitro fertilization (IVF) journey with her husband Jelly Roll. "When you just got the call you've been waiting on for 5 months since this ivf journey started," she wrote. "All the tears, the hopelessness & the…

Bunnie XO Reveals “Huge Win” In Her IVF Pregnancy Journey With Husband Jelly Roll

On Monday (June 16), Bunnie XO shared an emotional Instagram video that revealed a positive update on the in vitro fertilization (IVF) journey with her husband Jelly Roll. “When you just got the call you’ve been waiting on for 5 months since this ivf journey started,” she wrote. “All the tears, the hopelessness & the…… read more

On Monday (June 16), Noah Cyrus announced details of her sophomore album, I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me, which is due out on July 11 via RECORDS/Columbia Records. The 11-track record was produced in partnership with Mike Crossey and PJ Harding, and features collaborations with Fleet Foxes, Ella Langley, and Bill Callahan,…

Noah Cyrus Announces New Album, ‘I Want My Loved Ones To Go With Me,’ Plans North American Tour

Dolly Parton will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Oscars’ 2025 Governors Awards on November 16. The country legend already has 10 Grammys and a Primetime Emmy to her name, and this honorary Academy Award will bring her one step closer to achieving EGOT status. Parton also will join a short list of…

Dolly Parton Will Be Honored With 2025 Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award At Oscars’ Annual Governors Awards

Ty Herndon has just signed a three-album deal with Club44 Records, and the Grammy-nominated country singer launched his new creative partnership with a reimagined duet version of his 1995 breakout hit, “What Mattered Most,” featuring LeAnn Rimes. The single is the first offering from Herndon’s upcoming album, Thirty, which will pay tribute to his distinguished…

Ty Herndon Signs With New Label, Releases Duet With LeAnn Rimes

On Thursday (June 12), Kane Brown released his infectious new country anthem, "2 Pair." The track was produced by Jordan Schmidt, with Brown saying of his new song: “’2 Pair’ is an anthem for the summer. I wanted to give my fans a song they can blast at full volume and sing along to all…

Kane Brown Shares Catchy New Song, “2 Pair”

On Thursday (June 12), Kane Brown released his infectious new country anthem, “2 Pair.” The track was produced by Jordan Schmidt, with Brown saying of his new song: “’2 Pair’ is an anthem for the summer. I wanted to give my fans a song they can blast at full volume and sing along to all…… read more

On Thursday (June 12), Post Malone shared a raw and soulful rendition of his country-tinged track, “Ain’t How it Ends,” as part of The Littlest Honky Tonk series. The stripped-down, unplugged performance was filmed in a cozy trailer-turned-stage outside of a stadium stop on his Big Ass Stadium Tour, with Posty providing an unexpected intimate…

Post Malone Plays Stripped Down Version Of “Ain’t How It Ends” In ‘The Littlest Honky Tonk’

On Monday (June 16), Hardy announced the cancellation of all the upcoming European shows on his 2025 Jim Bob World Tour just days before it was set to commence. The country star writes: "It wasn't an easy decision, but one I had to make for my band, crew and my family. Please know that I…

Hardy Cancels Entire European Leg Of His 2025 Tour

On Monday (June 16), Hardy announced the cancellation of all the upcoming European shows on his 2025 Jim Bob World Tour just days before it was set to commence. The country star writes: “It wasn’t an easy decision, but one I had to make for my band, crew and my family. Please know that I…… read more

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” premieres at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the Grammy-winning pop star’s second chart-topper and her fourth Top 10 hit of her career, while becoming her first single to debut atop the chart. Carpenter’s “Please Please Please” spent one week at No. 1 in June 2024, after debuting at No.…

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100 Chart

Lauren Alaina welcomed her first baby, daughter Beni Doll Arnold, with her husband Cam Arnold on Wednesday (June 11), with the couple sharing the exciting news in a joint Instagram post on Friday. Alongside the baby announcement, Alaina also revealed the release of a heartfelt new song dedicated to her daughter, “Heaven Sent.” "I have…

Lauren Alaina Welcomes First Baby With Husband Cam Arnold, Releases New Song Honoring Her Daughter

On Sunday (June 14), Shooter Jennings announced the upcoming release of Songbird, a posthumous album by his dad, Waylon Jennings, that is set for release on October 3 via Shooter's own Son of Jessi label through Thirty Tigers. He also shared the Greg Olliver-directed music video for the lead single and title-track from the project…

Shooter Jennings Announces New Waylon Album, ‘Songbird,’ Releases First Single On His Father’s Birthday

On Sunday (June 14), Shooter Jennings announced the upcoming release of Songbird, a posthumous album by his dad, Waylon Jennings, that is set for release on October 3 via Shooter’s own Son of Jessi label through Thirty Tigers. He also shared the Greg Olliver-directed music video for the lead single and title-track from the project…… read more

During a recent appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, best-selling author Taylor Jenkins Reid revealed that her new project is a jukebox musical based around the music of The Chicks. "We're taking the story of 'Goodbye, Earl,' and we are making that a jukebox musical with all the discography of The Chicks," said the 41-year-old…

Taylor Jenkins Reid Reveals That She Is Working On A Jukebox Musical Based On The Chicks

During a recent appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, best-selling author Taylor Jenkins Reid revealed that her new project is a jukebox musical based around the music of The Chicks. “We’re taking the story of ‘Goodbye, Earl,’ and we are making that a jukebox musical with all the discography of The Chicks,” said the 41-year-old…… read more

Riley Green secures his third chart-topping hit on Billboard's Country Airplay chart as "Worst Way" climbs two places to reach No. 1 on this week’s tally. The Jacksonville, Alabama native also becomes the first artist to lead the Country Airplay chart with a song they solely wrote and recorded since Chayce Beckham's "23" in April…

Riley Green Notches His Third Country Airplay No. 1 Hit With “Worst Way”

Riley Green secures his third chart-topping hit on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart as “Worst Way” climbs two places to reach No. 1 on this week’s tally. The Jacksonville, Alabama native also becomes the first artist to lead the Country Airplay chart with a song they solely wrote and recorded since Chayce Beckham’s “23” in April…… read more

On Thursday night (June 12), the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony brought together an impressive lineup of artists like Gracie Abrams, Garth Brooks, and George Clinton. Established in 1969 with over 400 inductees, the event is a blend of a trade-organization party that brings together the songwriting and publishing communities annually at the Marriott…

Songwriters Hall Of Fame Ceremony Features Gracie Abrams, Garth Brooks, And George Clinton, With Beach Boy Mike Love Paying Tribute To Brian Wilson

The 2025 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, was canceled at 7:30 p.m. local time on Friday (June 13) due to severe weather conditions, following an evacuation notice issued to attendees earlier that day. The festival made the official announcement on social media, writing: “Today, the National Weather Service provided us with an…