Kameron Marlowe’s new single, “Seventeen,” draws inspiration from both the spirit and melody of Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.,” and the country track ultimately gained the Boss’s approval. “I can’t even believe that he heard a song I wrote,” co-writer Austin Goodloe says. “Then, just selfishly, for all of us to have our name…… read more

In the first half of 2025 in the United States, Morgan Wallen’s chart-topping album, I’m the Problem, and Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s hit song, “Luther,” led Luminate’s midyear rankings. I’m the Problem earned 2.562 million equivalent album units, while “Luther” was the most-streamed song with 530.4 million on-demand audio streams. 2025’s Top 5 most popular…… read more

Amanda Shires is set to release her new album, Nobody’s Girl, on September 26 via ATO Records. On Tuesday (July 15), Shires shared the project’s lead single, “A Way It Goes,” accompanied by a music video directed by Taylor G. Kelly. “This song means a lot to me and so does the video,” Shires writes…… read more

On Tuesday (July 15), Margo Price announced the dates and details of her Wild At Heart Tour, where she will be joined by Eliza Thorn, Logan Ledger, Dillon Warnek, Leon Majcen, and Rattlesnake Milk at select dates. Price also released her new single, “Don’t Wake Me Up,” which features Jesse Welles, whom she met at…… read more

On Monday (July 14), Zac Brown Band announced the details of their highly anticipated new album, Love & Fear, which is set to be released on December 5. The album will feature collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Dolly Parton, and Marcus King, and includes the previously released lead single, “I Ain’t Worried About It.” Despite the…… read more

During Miranda Lambert’s opening set for Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem Tour stop in Miami on Friday (July 11), she paid tribute to her bandmate Gwen Sebastian’s late father, Gerald. Lambert wore a belt that belonged to her backing vocalist’s father, who passed away in February at age 76. Lambert showed off the meaningful fashion…… read more

Alex Warren’s first career Hot 100 No. 1 hit, “Ordinary,” has now spent six weeks atop the chart. Elsewhere in the Top 10, two tracks cracked the tally for the first time this week, as Drake’s “What Did I Miss?” debuts at No. 2, pushing the Canadian rapper’s record setting career total to 81 Hot…… read more

Conner Smith has broken his silence after accidentally striking and killing 77-year-old Dorothy “Dot” Dobbins, a prominent Nashville attorney, as she walked in a crosswalk on June 8. Smith, who received a misdemeanor citation for his role in the fatal crash, expressed his remorse with a post on Instagram on Friday (July 11). “Four weeks…… read more

Texas native and Country Music Hall of Fame member George Strait is organizing the Strait to the Heart benefit concert on July 27 in Boerne, Texas, to aid flood victims in the Texas Hill Country. Joining Strait in the lineup are an impressive array of country artists including Jamey Johnson, Riley Green, Randy Houser, and…… read more

During a recent appearance on the Impaulsive podcast with Logan Paul and Mike Majlak, Kane Brown revealed his intention to “rebrand” his sound and image towards a younger, fitter style. He referenced his new single, “2 Pair,” as representing his shift towards a more fun and youthful vibe on stage and in the studio. “I…… read more

During her appearance on Wednesday’s (July 9) episode of Khloé Kardashian’s Khloé in Wonder Land podcast, Dolly Parton revealed that she has put her songwriting endeavors on hold following the recent passing of her husband, Carl Dean. When Parton was asked if she ever has writer’s block that prevents her from finishing a song, the…… read more

Zach Top humorously sports fake abs while taking part in Dierks Bentley’s Ice Plunge Challenge, joining the ranks of Parker McCollum, Travis Denning, Jordan Davis, and Riley Green who have all taken the icy bath while on tour with the country star. Negotiating his way into the challenge, Top reveals drawn-on abs for a humorous…… read more

Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Eric Church, Rissi Palmer, Randy Travis, Luke Combs, and Cody Johnson are among the honorees receiving special awards at this year’s ACM Honors, with the ceremony set to take place on August 20 at The Pinnacle in Nashville. Jelly Roll will be honored with the ACM Lifting Lives Award, in recognition…… read more