Dasha’s Viral Hit, “Austin,” Joins Spotify’s Billion Streams Club In Only Two Years

Dasha is celebrating her breakthrough hit, “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’),” becoming only the second solo female country song to reach 1 billion streams – joining Taylor Swift’s "Love Story" – with the track achieving the milestone within only two years. The 25-year-old California-raised, Nashville-based artist’s first major single was released in November 2023, with the…

Dasha’s Viral Hit, “Austin,” Joins Spotify’s Billion Streams Club In Only Two Years

Dasha is celebrating her breakthrough hit, “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’),” becoming only the second solo female country song to reach 1 billion streams – joining Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” – with the track achieving the milestone within only two years. The 25-year-old California-raised, Nashville-based artist’s first major single was released in November 2023, with the…read more

Todd Snider, Alt-Country And Americana Singer-Songwriter, Dies At 59

Todd Snider, a beloved singer-songwriter known for his candid storytelling and wit within the Americana music scene, has died at 59. News of Snider’s death was announced on Saturday (November 15) on his official social media accounts. His passing follows a recent battle with walking pneumonia that was discovered after a troubling incident in Salt…

Todd Snider, Alt-Country And Americana Singer-Songwriter, Dies At 59

Todd Snider, a beloved singer-songwriter known for his candid storytelling and wit within the Americana music scene, has died at 59. News of Snider’s death was announced on Saturday (November 15) on his official social media accounts. His passing follows a recent battle with walking pneumonia that was discovered after a troubling incident in Salt…read more

Jelly Roll Shaves His Beard For First Time In 10 years, Getting A Great Reaction From Bunnie XO

Jelly Roll has shaved off his beard for the first time in 10 years, revealing a dramatically changed look to match his extreme weight loss. "You guys, I have been with my husband for going on 10 years now, [and] I have never seen this man without his facial hair. Not one freaking time," Bunnie…

Jelly Roll Shaves His Beard For First Time In 10 years, Getting A Great Reaction From Bunnie XO

Jelly Roll has shaved off his beard for the first time in 10 years, revealing a dramatically changed look to match his extreme weight loss. “You guys, I have been with my husband for going on 10 years now, [and] I have never seen this man without his facial hair. Not one freaking time,” Bunnie…read more

Megan Moroney Notches Her Third Country Airplay Top 10 Of Her Career With “6 Months Later”

Megan Moroney has scored her third Top 10 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “6 Months Later,” with the track rising one spot to reach No. 10 following a 6% increase to 18.3 million in audience over the past week. Moroney co-wrote “6 Months Later” with Rob Hatch, David Mescon, and Ben Williams, and the…

Megan Moroney Notches Her Third Country Airplay Top 10 Of Her Career With “6 Months Later”

Megan Moroney has scored her third Top 10 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “6 Months Later,” with the track rising one spot to reach No. 10 following a 6% increase to 18.3 million in audience over the past week. Moroney co-wrote “6 Months Later” with Rob Hatch, David Mescon, and Ben Williams, and the…read more

Jack White And Post Malone Named As Headliners For Thanksgiving Day NFL Games In Detroit And Dallas

On Sunday (November 16), the NFL announced that Jack White and Post Malone will headline the halftime shows of their scheduled Thanksgiving Day games. White will perform during the Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers game at Ford Field, while Post Malone will launch The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Kickoff by performing at the…

Jack White And Post Malone Named As Headliners For Thanksgiving Day NFL Games In Detroit And Dallas

On Sunday (November 16), the NFL announced that Jack White and Post Malone will headline the halftime shows of their scheduled Thanksgiving Day games. White will perform during the Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers game at Ford Field, while Post Malone will launch The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Kickoff by performing at the…read more

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Claims Sixth Straight Week At No. 1 On Billboard 200 Chart

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl tops the Billboard 200 chart for the sixth consecutive week, earning 110,000 equivalent album units in the week ending November 13. This marks only the second album this year to spend its first six weeks at No. 1, following Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem, which spent its first…

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Claims Sixth Straight Week At No. 1 On Billboard 200 Chart

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl tops the Billboard 200 chart for the sixth consecutive week, earning 110,000 equivalent album units in the week ending November 13. This marks only the second album this year to spend its first six weeks at No. 1, following Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem, which spent its first…read more

Cody Johnson And His Wife Brandi Celebrate Birth Of Third Child, Their First Baby Boy

During a recent interview on Lon Helton’s Country Countdown USA, Cody Johnson revealed that he and his wife Brandi welcomed their third child and first son, Jaycee Daniel Johnson, on October 21, joining their daughters Clara Mae (10), and Cori (8). Johnson admitted that at this point in his life, he is “a lot better…

Cody Johnson And His Wife Brandi Celebrate Birth Of Third Child, Their First Baby Boy

During a recent interview on Lon Helton’s Country Countdown USA, Cody Johnson revealed that he and his wife Brandi welcomed their third child and first son, Jaycee Daniel Johnson, on October 21, joining their daughters Clara Mae (10), and Cori (8). Johnson admitted that at this point in his life, he is “a lot better…read more

Iconic Ernest Tubb Record Shop Reopening In Nashville As Four-Story Venue, Featuring A Honky-Tonk, Performance Space, And Record Store

Three years after closing, the legendary Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville is set to reopen with a revitalized four-story space that honors the late country icon’s legacy. The newly restored venue preserved original elements from the iconic space like the exposed brick and various memorabilia, including letters from Johnny Cash and artifacts from Tubb’s…

Iconic Ernest Tubb Record Shop Reopening In Nashville As Four-Story Venue, Featuring A Honky-Tonk, Performance Space, And Record Store

Three years after closing, the legendary Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville is set to reopen with a revitalized four-story space that honors the late country icon’s legacy. The newly restored venue preserved original elements from the iconic space like the exposed brick and various memorabilia, including letters from Johnny Cash and artifacts from Tubb’s…read more

Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney And More Added To Performer Lineup For 2025 CMA Awards

More performers have been added to the lineup for the 59th Annual CMA Awards, which will air live on ABC from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 19. The show will now feature performances by Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Riley Green, Patty Loveless, Old Dominion, and The Red Clay Strays,…

Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney And More Added To Performer Lineup For 2025 CMA Awards

More performers have been added to the lineup for the 59th Annual CMA Awards, which will air live on ABC from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 19. The show will now feature performances by Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Riley Green, Patty Loveless, Old Dominion, and The Red Clay Strays,…read more

AI Country Song Hits Number One On Billboard Chart

An artificial intelligence-generated country song has reached the top of Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart. “Walk My Walk” by Breaking Rust claimed the number one spot for the week of November 8, 2025. The track was created using AI by Aubierre Rivaldo Taylor, according to Spotify credits. Breaking Rust is not a real person…read more

Riley Green Will Perform At U.S. Military Bases In Japan And Hawaii In 2026

Riley Green will honor U.S. service members with three special performances at military bases in Japan and Hawaii next spring, including shows at US Navy Base Fleet Yokosuka on March 9, Naval Air Facility Atsugi on March 10, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor on March 22. Fittingly announced on Veterans Day, these concerts reflect Green’s…

Riley Green Will Perform At U.S. Military Bases In Japan And Hawaii In 2026

Riley Green will honor U.S. service members with three special performances at military bases in Japan and Hawaii next spring, including shows at US Navy Base Fleet Yokosuka on March 9, Naval Air Facility Atsugi on March 10, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor on March 22. Fittingly announced on Veterans Day, these concerts reflect Green’s…read more

Morgan Wallen And Eric Church Bringing Field & Stream TV To Streaming And Broadcast Services

Country stars Morgan Wallen and Eric Church, part of the investor group that acquired outdoor lifestyle brand Field & Stream in 2024, are launching Field & Stream TV in partnership with Outdoor America. Set to debut in late January 2026 by rebranding Outdoor America’s free ad-supported streaming channel, the network will offer original programming focused…

Morgan Wallen And Eric Church Bringing Field & Stream TV To Streaming And Broadcast Services

Country stars Morgan Wallen and Eric Church, part of the investor group that acquired outdoor lifestyle brand Field & Stream in 2024, are launching Field & Stream TV in partnership with Outdoor America. Set to debut in late January 2026 by rebranding Outdoor America’s free ad-supported streaming channel, the network will offer original programming focused…read more

Dolly Parton Said To Be “Getting Better Every Day” While “At Home Taking Care of Herself” Following Health Issues

After recently postponing her Las Vegas residency due to self-described "health challenges," Dolly Parton is said to be recovering at home with support from her family and friends, and is “getting better every day,” a source tells PEOPLE. The 79-year-old country legend, who just released her new memoir, Star of the Show: My Life on…

Dolly Parton Said To Be “Getting Better Every Day” While “At Home Taking Care of Herself” Following Health Issues

After recently postponing her Las Vegas residency due to self-described “health challenges,” Dolly Parton is said to be recovering at home with support from her family and friends, and is “getting better every day,” a source tells PEOPLE. The 79-year-old country legend, who just released her new memoir, Star of the Show: My Life on…read more

Caroline Jones Announces New Album, ‘Good Omen,’ Due In February

On Wednesday (November 12), Caroline Jones announced that she will release her new album, Good Omen, on February 13, marking her debut with Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment. Jones, a member of the Zac Brown Band, also revealed that the title track will come out on Friday (November 14). “This project has my most raw…

Caroline Jones Announces New Album, ‘Good Omen,’ Due In February

On Wednesday (November 12), Caroline Jones announced that she will release her new album, Good Omen, on February 13, marking her debut with Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment. Jones, a member of the Zac Brown Band, also revealed that the title track will come out on Friday (November 14). “This project has my most raw…read more

Darius Rucker Says He And Fiancée Emily Deahl Aren’t Going To Plan Their Wedding

Darius Rucker and fiancée Emily Deahl, who announced their engagement on October 8, are taking a laid-back approach to their wedding plans. The 59-year-old country star revealed during an appearance on the Today Show on Monday (November 10) that they aren't planning anything formal and will "just get married and have a big party somewhere."…

Darius Rucker Says He And Fiancée Emily Deahl Aren’t Going To Plan Their Wedding

Darius Rucker and fiancée Emily Deahl, who announced their engagement on October 8, are taking a laid-back approach to their wedding plans. The 59-year-old country star revealed during an appearance on the Today Show on Monday (November 10) that they aren’t planning anything formal and will “just get married and have a big party somewhere.”…read more

Luke Combs Shares Unreleased Song, “Ever Mine,” In Honor Of Veterans Day

To honor Veterans Day, Luke Combs shared a poignant clip of him performing his unreleased song, “Ever Mine,” which the country superstar co-wrote with Charlie Worsham and Hailey Whitters. In the caption of the video, which Combs shared on Monday (November 10), he wrote: “In honor of Veterans Day tomorrow, here’s “Ever Mine.” We wrote…

Luke Combs Shares Unreleased Song, “Ever Mine,” In Honor Of Veterans Day

To honor Veterans Day, Luke Combs shared a poignant clip of him performing his unreleased song, “Ever Mine,” which the country superstar co-wrote with Charlie Worsham and Hailey Whitters. In the caption of the video, which Combs shared on Monday (November 10), he wrote: “In honor of Veterans Day tomorrow, here’s “Ever Mine.” We wrote…read more

Megan Moroney Announces Highly Anticipated New Album, ‘Cloud 9’

On Tuesday (November 11), Megan Moroney shared the details of her upcoming album, Cloud 9, which is set for release on February 20, 2026. Her new project features 15 tracks spread across three sides, including the title song, “Beautiful Things,” and “6 Months Later,” which earlier this year reached the Top 10 on the Hot…

Megan Moroney Announces Highly Anticipated New Album, ‘Cloud 9’

On Tuesday (November 11), Megan Moroney shared the details of her upcoming album, Cloud 9, which is set for release on February 20, 2026. Her new project features 15 tracks spread across three sides, including the title song, “Beautiful Things,” and “6 Months Later,” which earlier this year reached the Top 10 on the Hot…read more

Kenny Chesney Recalls Tender Moment When His Mother Heard Him Sing For First Time

During a recent interview with Adriana Trigiani on the You Are What You Read podcast, Kenny Chesney reflected on his new book, Heart Life Music, by sharing the touching story of the first time his mother heard him sing. “The first time was at school, actually. I was in a music program,” Chesney recalled. “It…

Kenny Chesney Recalls Tender Moment When His Mother Heard Him Sing For First Time

During a recent interview with Adriana Trigiani on the You Are What You Read podcast, Kenny Chesney reflected on his new book, Heart Life Music, by sharing the touching story of the first time his mother heard him sing. “The first time was at school, actually. I was in a music program,” Chesney recalled. “It…read more

Drake Milligan Steps Into The Spotlight With New Album, ‘Tumbleweed’

Drake Milligan released his sophomore album, Tumbleweed, on Friday (November 7), with the 27-year-old Fort Worth native blending traditional Texas country, Western swing, and modern Nashville sounds on his new material. Recorded in Nashville with producer Trent Willmon, the album features the standout track, “Old Flames, Old Whiskey,” which he released as a single on…

Drake Milligan Steps Into The Spotlight With New Album, ‘Tumbleweed’

Drake Milligan released his sophomore album, Tumbleweed, on Friday (November 7), with the 27-year-old Fort Worth native blending traditional Texas country, Western swing, and modern Nashville sounds on his new material. Recorded in Nashville with producer Trent Willmon, the album features the standout track, “Old Flames, Old Whiskey,” which he released as a single on…read more

Stephen Wilson Jr. Announces 2026 ‘Gary The Torch Tour’ Dates

CMA New Artist of the Year nominee Stephen Wilson Jr. has just announced his 2026 Gary The Torch Tour. The 17-date run kicks off on March 6 in Columbus, Ohio, and hits major music markets like Toronto, Boston, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Denver, before concluding on April 25 in Chicago. The Indiana-born, Nashville-based rising country star…

Stephen Wilson Jr. Announces 2026 ‘Gary The Torch Tour’ Dates

CMA New Artist of the Year nominee Stephen Wilson Jr. has just announced his 2026 Gary The Torch Tour. The 17-date run kicks off on March 6 in Columbus, Ohio, and hits major music markets like Toronto, Boston, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Denver, before concluding on April 25 in Chicago. The Indiana-born, Nashville-based rising country star…read more

Trisha Yearwood Reveals What She Has “Learned” That Helps Make Her Marriage To Garth Brooks “Work”

Trisha Yearwood reflected on her marriage to Garth Brooks during her appearance at the "In Her Own Words: An Evening with Trisha Yearwood" event at The Paley Center for Media in New York City on Saturday (November 8). The 61-year-old singer shared that after marrying Brooks, 63, and moving to Oklahoma, she shifted her focus…

Trisha Yearwood Reveals What She Has “Learned” That Helps Make Her Marriage To Garth Brooks “Work”

Trisha Yearwood reflected on her marriage to Garth Brooks during her appearance at the “In Her Own Words: An Evening with Trisha Yearwood” event at The Paley Center for Media in New York City on Saturday (November 8). The 61-year-old singer shared that after marrying Brooks, 63, and moving to Oklahoma, she shifted her focus…read more

Vince Gill Set To Receive CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award

Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill will be honored with the 2025 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 59th annual CMA Awards on November 19 in Nashville. The award is presented to “an iconic artist” who has “positively impacted and contributed to the growth of the genre over the course of many…

Vince Gill Set To Receive CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award

Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill will be honored with the 2025 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 59th annual CMA Awards on November 19 in Nashville. The award is presented to “an iconic artist” who has “positively impacted and contributed to the growth of the genre over the course of many…read more

Kelly Clarkson Shares Her Top Three Favorite Albums Of All-Time

During a recent backstage tour of her talk show, Kelly Clarkson revealed her top three all-time favorite albums, with the pop star teasing viewers by proclaiming, “I  hope you like them. If you don’t, you’re dumb.” After praising a diverse series of artists like Alanis Morissette, the Toadies. and Aretha Franklin, Clarkson shared her top…

Kelly Clarkson Shares Her Top Three Favorite Albums Of All-Time

During a recent backstage tour of her talk show, Kelly Clarkson revealed her top three all-time favorite albums, with the pop star teasing viewers by proclaiming, “I  hope you like them. If you don’t, you’re dumb.” After praising a diverse series of artists like Alanis Morissette, the Toadies. and Aretha Franklin, Clarkson shared her top…read more

Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” Tops Hot 100 For Fifth Straight Week, While Michael Jackson Sets Record As “Thriller” Returns To Top 10

Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” continues to rule the Billboard Hot 100, topping the chart for a fifth consecutive week. This marks Swift’s third single to spend at least five weeks at No. 1, alongside “Anti-Hero” (eight weeks in 2022) and “Blank Space” (seven weeks in 2014). “The Fate of Ophelia” garnered 27.4 million…

Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” Tops Hot 100 For Fifth Straight Week, While Michael Jackson Sets Record As “Thriller” Returns To Top 10

Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” continues to rule the Billboard Hot 100, topping the chart for a fifth consecutive week. This marks Swift’s third single to spend at least five weeks at No. 1, alongside “Anti-Hero” (eight weeks in 2022) and “Blank Space” (seven weeks in 2014). “The Fate of Ophelia” garnered 27.4 million…read more

Clay Walker Reveals That He’s “Going Through A Rough Patch” With Multiple Sclerosis

Clay Walker, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1996, revealed that he is currently facing a challenging period with his condition. The 56-year-old country star underwent surgery in March 2025 to implant a baclofen pump aimed at easing muscle spasticity, though his balance and mobility remain difficult. Despite the rough patch and visible…

Clay Walker Reveals That He’s “Going Through A Rough Patch” With Multiple Sclerosis

Clay Walker, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1996, revealed that he is currently facing a challenging period with his condition. The 56-year-old country star underwent surgery in March 2025 to implant a baclofen pump aimed at easing muscle spasticity, though his balance and mobility remain difficult. Despite the rough patch and visible…read more