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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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” 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, 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
On Friday (November 8), Jelly Roll canceled the final show of his debut Australia and New Zealand tour scheduled to take place in Auckland later that night. The Grammy-nominated country star announced via Instagram just hours before showtime that his headlining concert at The Outer Fields at Western Springs in Auckland, New Zealand, was cancelled…… read more
Chase Matthew has scored his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “Darlin’,” after garnering 31.3 million audience impressions for the week of Oct. 31–Nov. 6. This marks Matthew’s third charting single, following his first appearance in the Top 10 with his 2014 breakthrough hit, “Love You Again,” which peaked at No. 9.…… read more
Following last month’s announcement of an upcoming blockbuster show in Clemson, South Carolina, George Strait has revealed another major 2026 concert. The one-night-only stadium performance will take place in Strait’s home state of Texas on April 25 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock. Joining the King of Country are Texas stars Miranda Lambert and Hudson…… read more
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl continues its dominance by securing a fifth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, earning 120,000 equivalent album units in the week ending November 6. It is the second album in 2025 to spend its first five weeks atop the chart, following Morgan Wallen’s I’m…… read more
On Wednesday (November 5), Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins shared a heartfelt video on Instagram capturing the moment they revealed her pregnancy news to their family, announcing they are expecting their fifth child. The clip shows Lauren setting up a camera before telling Rhett and their four daughters – Lillie Carolina, 4, Lennon…… read more
As part of its centennial celebration, the Grand Ole Opry released Opry 100: Country’s Greatest Songs on November 7, a double album featuring 20 previously unreleased live recordings spanning over 60 years. The collection starts with Patsy Cline’s 1962 rendition of “Crazy,” and includes covers like Ashley McBryde’s 2024 rendition of “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” while…… read more
Kelsea Ballerini is set to release her six-song EP, Mount Pleasant, on November 14, previewed by the new single, “I Sit In Parks,” which arrived on Friday (November 7). The project signals a new creative era for the 32-year-old country star, and includes tracks like “People Pleaser,” “Emerald City,” and “Check on Your Friends,” with…… read more
On Thursday (November 6), the CMA Awards announced the initial lineup of performers for the November 19 ceremony, featuring live performances from all three top nominees Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, and Ella Langley – each with six nominations – alongside Zach Top, who scored five nods. Langley will perform her new single “Choosin’ Texas,” Moroney…… read more
Todd Snider was arrested on Sunday (November 2) in Salt Lake City on charges of disorderly conduct, trespassing, and making threats of violence, after an alleged assault outside his hotel led to his hospitalization and subsequent disruptive behavior at Holy Cross Hospital. The incident reportedly involved Snider refusing to leave the hospital after being discharged,…… read more
The 16th annual CMA Country Christmas special is set to return on December 2, with Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis set to host the program as well as perform. The festive event will also feature performances from Megan Moroney, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Lady A, Little Big Town, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Susan Tedeschi,…… read more