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
Gracie McGraw delivered an emotional performance of “My Buddy” during the American Heart in WWI: A Carnegie Hall Tribute in New York City in April, a show blending music and storytelling to recount World War I through the lens of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. A brief preview clip of her rendition was just…… read more
After performing a series of shows in Australia, Jelly Roll shared on his Instagram Stories on Wednesday (November 5) that during a visit to the Louis Vuitton store in Sydney, he felt like he was treated like a potential criminal. “Hey man, the Louis Vuitton in Sydney legitimately just treated us like we were finna…… read more
Americana singer-songwriter Todd Snider has canceled his High, Lonesome and Then Some 2025 Tour after sustaining severe injuries in a violent assault outside his hotel prior to his Salt Lake City show on Saturday (November 1). A statement on Snider’s official Instagram explained that the 59-year-old musician “will be unable to perform for an undetermined…… read more
In a preview clip for a new episode of Amazon Music Songline, Christian country singer Brandon Lake’s mom, Cindy, shared that she was devastated when he decided to quit sports to pursue music. “When you came to us and said you didn’t want to do sports anymore, that you wanted to pursue playing music, we…… read more
Dolly Parton joined the current viral TikTok “What’s Up?” trend by sharing her own rendition of the 4 Non Blondes anthem, which she recorded in 2023 with songwriter Linda Perry for her star-studded Rockstar project, that also featured collaborations with Miley Cyrus, Elton John, Sting, Chris Stapleton, and more. The trend combines “What’s Up?” with…… read more
On Sunday’s (November 2) episode of the Dumb Blonde podcast, Bunnie XO revealed that she and her husband, Jelly Roll, are still trying to have a baby. Bunnie acknowledged the challenges of their fertility journey, while remaining hopeful that it will still work out. Married since 2016, Bunnie is also stepmom to Jelly Roll’s two…… read more
After making fans wait over three years for an official release, Cody Johnson has announced that his celebrated cover of “Travelin’ Soldier,” originally recorded by Bruce Robison and popularized by The Chicks, will finally drop on Friday (November 7). Johnson teased the release on Instagram with a pre-save link for a studio version of a…… read more
Jason Aldean will perform “Try That in a Small Town” and “How Far Does a Goodbye Go” at Fox Nation’s seventh annual Patriot Awards on November 6 at The Tilles Center in Brookville, N.Y. Aldean and his wife Brittany will also join Jesse Watters to present Erika Kirk – the widow of late conservative activist…… read more
Zach Bryan shared a heartfelt reflection on meeting Bruce Springsteen for the first time at a cabin in New Jersey last year, revealing his nervousness ahead of their Rolling Stone interview. The 29-year-old country superstar recounted a memorable porch conversation where Springsteen offered invaluable advice and gifted him a guitar used for many of his…… read more
Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” continues to dominate the Billboard Hot 100 chart, sitting at No. 1 for a fourth consecutive week, bolstered by the recent release of an alternate acoustic version and strong streaming, sales, and radio airplay. The four-week rule of “The Fate of Ophelia” extends Swift’s total to 40 cumulative weeks…… read more
On Monday (November 3), Kelly Clarkson announced that she has extended her Studio Sessions Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Clarkson has scheduled four additional shows in August 2026, adding to her six previously announced dates next year, for a run that now stretches from July 17 to August 15. This announcement…… read more
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl has spent its first month atop the Billboard 200 chart, marking its fourth consecutive week at No. 1 on the strength of 146,000 equivalent album units sold in the week ending October 30. It is the second 2025 album to achieve a month-long reign at No. 1, following…… read more
Dolly Parton just announced that her new SongTeller Hotel in downtown Nashville is now open for reservations ahead of its June 2026 grand opening. The hotel features 245 uniquely designed rooms reflecting her iconic charm and songwriting spirit, while also housing Dolly’s ‘Life of Many Colors’ museum on its entire third floor, offering a 20,000-square-foot…… read more
Kenny Chesney recognized Taylor Swift’s talent early on when she was just a teenager slated to open for him on his 2007 Flip-Flop Summer Tour. Swift ultimately had to be removed from the lineup due to an alcohol sponsorship that prevented the underage artist from joining the tour, leading Chesney to compensate her with a…… read more
Riley Green and Ella Langley have reached the Top 10 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for the second time together with their new collaboration, “Don’t Mind If I Do,” which follows their chart-topping pairing on Langley’s 2024 hit, “You Look Like You Love Me.” Their current track together climbed up two places to No. 10…… read more
Gavin Adcock took a shirtless, face-first fall off the stage into the crowd while performing his song, “Deep End,” at a concert in Winnipeg, Canada, on Wednesday (October 29). The 27-year-old country star quickly recovered and continued singing the tune without missing a beat. Adcock fell while climbing down the side of the stage into…… read more
Steve Martin, along with frequent collaborator Alison Brown, has achieved his seventh No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Bluegrass Albums chart with their new album, Safe, Sensible and Sane, which debuted with 2,000 equivalent album units sold in the U.S. between October 17–23. Released on Compass Records, the album features collaborations with Jackson Browne, Vince Gill,…… read more
Kaitlin Butts, who achieved viral success earlier this year with her hit, “You Ain’t Gotta Die (to Be Dead to Me),” has signed with Republic Records, which announced the deal on Thursday (October 30). The country singer’s first release on the label will be her upcoming five-song EP, Yeehaw Sessions, which is due out on…… read more
Noah Cyrus opened up in a Billboard and BetterHelp interview about how therapy “completely saved my life,” revealing that after struggling with addiction and deep personal losses, therapy helped her heal and transform her world. She described her journey from a dark place at age 20, battling addiction and isolation, to finding stability, love, and…… read more
Carrie Underwood has earned the title of highest RIAA-certified female country artist in history. The Recording Industry Association of America recognized her for over 95 million certified units in the United States. This includes 22.5 million albums and 72.5 million singles from solo work and collaborations. Her certifications feature the 9x Platinum debut album Some…… read more
On Thursday (October 30), Morgan Wallen announced the dates and details of his 2026 Still The Problem Tour, featuring 21 stadium shows across 11 cities between April and July. The tour kicks-off with a two-night stand in Minneapolis on April 10-11, followed by a single show in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, before a series of two-night engagements…… read more
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Brandi Carlile lead a host of notable artists who will announce the 2026 Grammy nominations during a livestream on November 7 at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel. Other artists taking part in the Grammy nominations reveal include Nicole Scherzinger, Jon Batiste, Karol G,…… read more
Dan + Shay sparked new country chart activity with their rendition of Taylor Swift’s “Back to December,” which debuted at No. 4 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart after a viral soundcheck performance led to a studio release. Their cover of the Swift original – which topped the chart for six weeks in 2010-11…… read more