Dierks Bentley Believes Tim McGraw Pranked Him By Giving Him A “Box Full Of” Lengthy Books

During an appearance on Bobby Bones' BobbyCast show on Tuesday (September 2), Dierks Bentley shared a story about receiving a box of thick books from Tim McGraw, leaving him unsure if it was a prank or a serious gesture from the competitive country star. Bentley mentioned having a prior conversation about books with McGraw, prompting…

Dierks Bentley Believes Tim McGraw Pranked Him By Giving Him A “Box Full Of” Lengthy Books

During an appearance on Bobby Bones’ BobbyCast show on Tuesday (September 2), Dierks Bentley shared a story about receiving a box of thick books from Tim McGraw, leaving him unsure if it was a prank or a serious gesture from the competitive country star. Bentley mentioned having a prior conversation about books with McGraw, prompting…read more

Kenny Chesney Releases ‘The Road And The Radio’ On Vinyl For The Very First Time

Kenny Chesney, who has typically favored CDs and digital releases throughout his career, has embraced the growing vinyl trend by making his iconic 2005 album, The Road and The Radio, available on vinyl for the first time. This follows the recent vinyl releases of Chesney's previous albums, Here and Now and BORN. Beloved by his…

Kenny Chesney Releases ‘The Road And The Radio’ On Vinyl For The Very First Time

Kenny Chesney, who has typically favored CDs and digital releases throughout his career, has embraced the growing vinyl trend by making his iconic 2005 album, The Road and The Radio, available on vinyl for the first time. This follows the recent vinyl releases of Chesney’s previous albums, Here and Now and BORN. Beloved by his…read more

Shania Twain Didn’t Want To Perform “You’re Still The One” Following Divorce, Now Has “Newfound Appreciation” For The Song

In an interview with the Canadian outlet ETalk, Shania Twain reflected on her 1997 hit, "You're Still the One," which she co-wrote with her ex-husband Robert "Mutt" Lange. The country superstar revealed that although she was hesitant to perform the song live following their divorce, she now has a "newfound appreciation" for it thanks to…

Shania Twain Didn’t Want To Perform “You’re Still The One” Following Divorce, Now Has “Newfound Appreciation” For The Song

In an interview with the Canadian outlet ETalk, Shania Twain reflected on her 1997 hit, “You’re Still the One,” which she co-wrote with her ex-husband Robert “Mutt” Lange. The country superstar revealed that although she was hesitant to perform the song live following their divorce, she now has a “newfound appreciation” for it thanks to…read more

Farm Aid 2025 Set To Air Live On CNN In Celebration Of 40th Anniversary

Farm Aid 2025 will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a live broadcast on CNN from Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on September 20. The event will feature performances by founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp, alongside special guests including Dave Matthews, Kenny Chesney, Billy Strings, Margo Price, Wynonna Judd, and Steve Earle, among…

Farm Aid 2025 Set To Air Live On CNN In Celebration Of 40th Anniversary

Farm Aid 2025 will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a live broadcast on CNN from Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on September 20. The event will feature performances by founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp, alongside special guests including Dave Matthews, Kenny Chesney, Billy Strings, Margo Price, Wynonna Judd, and Steve Earle, among…read more

Brandi Carlile Announces First Solo Album In Four Years, ‘Returning To Myself’

On Wednesday (September 3), Brandi Carlile announced the details of her first solo album in four years, Returning to Myself, which is set for release on October 24 via Interscope and the rejuvenated Americana imprint Lost Highway. The 10-song project features co-producers Andrew Watt, The National’s Aaron Dessner, and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, with contributions…

Brandi Carlile Announces First Solo Album In Four Years, ‘Returning To Myself’

On Wednesday (September 3), Brandi Carlile announced the details of her first solo album in four years, Returning to Myself, which is set for release on October 24 via Interscope and the rejuvenated Americana imprint Lost Highway. The 10-song project features co-producers Andrew Watt, The National’s Aaron Dessner, and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, with contributions…read more

Jelly Roll And Bunnie XO Celebrate Their Ninth Wedding Anniversary In Germany

Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary on Tuesday (September 2) during a trip to Cologne, Germany. The couple shared an affectionate series of photos of themselves in a cathedral on Instagram, with Bunnie captioning the post, “Life is ours, we live it our way 💫  9 years of us ✨.” Jelly…

Jelly Roll And Bunnie XO Celebrate Their Ninth Wedding Anniversary In Germany

Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary on Tuesday (September 2) during a trip to Cologne, Germany. The couple shared an affectionate series of photos of themselves in a cathedral on Instagram, with Bunnie captioning the post, “Life is ours, we live it our way 💫  9 years of us ✨.” Jelly…read more

Morgan Wallen’s Manager Shares Wild Story Of How Country Star Ended Up In Drake’s Music Video

During a recent appearance on the In The Trenches With Spidey podcast, renowned Nashville music manager Troy “Tracker” Johnson revealed how Morgan Wallen made an unexpected appearance in Drake’s 2023 music video for “You Broke My Heart.” After a chance lunch involving Big Loud’s CEO Seth England and music legends Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre,…

Morgan Wallen’s Manager Shares Wild Story Of How Country Star Ended Up In Drake’s Music Video

During a recent appearance on the In The Trenches With Spidey podcast, renowned Nashville music manager Troy “Tracker” Johnson revealed how Morgan Wallen made an unexpected appearance in Drake’s 2023 music video for “You Broke My Heart.” After a chance lunch involving Big Loud’s CEO Seth England and music legends Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre,…read more

Jonas Brothers Bring Out Kelsea Ballerini For A Surprise Duet During Their Dallas Show

At their concert in Dallas over Labor Day weekend, the Jonas Brothers surprised fans by bringing out Kelsea Ballerini – who previously opened for them on their 2021 Remember This Tour – to perform duets of her hit “Peter Pan” and their song “Fly With Me.” “We had the wonderful pleasure of bringing her on…

Jonas Brothers Bring Out Kelsea Ballerini For A Surprise Duet During Their Dallas Show

At their concert in Dallas over Labor Day weekend, the Jonas Brothers surprised fans by bringing out Kelsea Ballerini – who previously opened for them on their 2021 Remember This Tour – to perform duets of her hit “Peter Pan” and their song “Fly With Me.” “We had the wonderful pleasure of bringing her on…read more

Post Malone Debuts His Western-Inspired Fashion Collection With A Runway Show In Paris That Featured A Horse

Post Malone debuted his namesake fashion label, Austin Post, with a runway show in Paris on Monday (September 1) at the historic Hôtel de Bourdon, a former mansion that once belonged to legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld. The country star showcased his first collection, "Season One: At First Light," which features "Dallas western" style clothing "with…

Post Malone Debuts His Western-Inspired Fashion Collection With A Runway Show In Paris That Featured A Horse

Post Malone debuted his namesake fashion label, Austin Post, with a runway show in Paris on Monday (September 1) at the historic Hôtel de Bourdon, a former mansion that once belonged to legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld. The country star showcased his first collection, “Season One: At First Light,” which features “Dallas western” style clothing “with…read more

Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ Claims No. 1 Spot On Billboard’s 2025 Songs Of The Summer Chart

Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” dominated Billboard’s 2025 Songs of the Summer chart, holding the No. 1 spot throughout all 14 weeks of the season, while also spending 10 total weeks atop the Hot 100, marking the first chart leader of the breakout pop star’s career. The chart ranks songs based on streaming, airplay, and sales from…

Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ Claims No. 1 Spot On Billboard’s 2025 Songs Of The Summer Chart

Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” dominated Billboard’s 2025 Songs of the Summer chart, holding the No. 1 spot throughout all 14 weeks of the season, while also spending 10 total weeks atop the Hot 100, marking the first chart leader of the breakout pop star’s career. The chart ranks songs based on streaming, airplay, and sales from…read more

HUNTR/X’s “Golden” Is No. 1 On Hot 100 For Third Week As ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Soundtrack Continues Chart Dominance

HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” from the soundtrack to the hit Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters, claims the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a third week, while the music from the movie notches three Top 5 hits and a record-setting four simultaneous Top 10s for a second consecutive week. Saja Boys’ “Your Idol”…

HUNTR/X’s “Golden” Is No. 1 On Hot 100 For Third Week As ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Soundtrack Continues Chart Dominance

HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” from the soundtrack to the hit Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters, claims the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a third week, while the music from the movie notches three Top 5 hits and a record-setting four simultaneous Top 10s for a second consecutive week. Saja Boys’ “Your Idol”…read more

Jason Aldean Opens Up About His “Breakdown” Following The Las Vegas Route 91 Festival Shooting

Nearly eight years after the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting in Las Vegas, Jason Aldean opened up about the tragic experience on a recent appearance on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast. Performing during the massacre that claimed 60 lives and injured over 800, Aldean described the shock of returning home to a distraught family,…

Jason Aldean Opens Up About His “Breakdown” Following The Las Vegas Route 91 Festival Shooting

Nearly eight years after the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting in Las Vegas, Jason Aldean opened up about the tragic experience on a recent appearance on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast. Performing during the massacre that claimed 60 lives and injured over 800, Aldean described the shock of returning home to a distraught family,…read more

Shaboozey Claims His Second Country Airplay No. 1 With “Good News”

Shaboozey has scored his second No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “Good News,” which rose one place to reach the top on this week’s chart, after gaining 31.1 million audience impressions. The track was co-written by Shaboozey and Sean Cook, Michael Pollack, Sam Roman, Nevin Sastry, and Jake Torrey, and is featured on…

Shaboozey Claims His Second Country Airplay No. 1 With “Good News”

Shaboozey has scored his second No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “Good News,” which rose one place to reach the top on this week’s chart, after gaining 31.1 million audience impressions. The track was co-written by Shaboozey and Sean Cook, Michael Pollack, Sam Roman, Nevin Sastry, and Jake Torrey, and is featured on…read more

Ethan Hawke Gives Merle Haggard The Heartfelt Documentary He Deserves With ‘Highway 99’

Ethan Hawke’s new two-part documentary, Highway 99: A Double Album, offers a rich, three-hour tribute to Merle Haggard, delving into the late country legend’s complex life and legacy with heartfelt reverence. Blending rare archival footage, audio interviews with Haggard, reflections by Dolly Parton and Rosanne Cash, and performances by artists like Norah Jones and Jason…

Ethan Hawke Gives Merle Haggard The Heartfelt Documentary He Deserves With ‘Highway 99’

Ethan Hawke’s new two-part documentary, Highway 99: A Double Album, offers a rich, three-hour tribute to Merle Haggard, delving into the late country legend’s complex life and legacy with heartfelt reverence. Blending rare archival footage, audio interviews with Haggard, reflections by Dolly Parton and Rosanne Cash, and performances by artists like Norah Jones and Jason…read more

Stray Kids Claim Seventh Career No. 1 On Billboard 200 Chart With ‘KARMA’

Stray Kids’ KARMA debuts atop the Billboard 200 chart, earning the K-pop group the seventh No. 1 of their career. The release notched 313,000 equivalent album units in the United States over the past week, with traditional album sales making up 296,000 of that figure, marking career highs in both totals for the group. All…

Stray Kids Claim Seventh Career No. 1 On Billboard 200 Chart With ‘KARMA’

Stray Kids’ KARMA debuts atop the Billboard 200 chart, earning the K-pop group the seventh No. 1 of their career. The release notched 313,000 equivalent album units in the United States over the past week, with traditional album sales making up 296,000 of that figure, marking career highs in both totals for the group. All…read more

Maren Morris Joined By Yola For Intimate ‘Soho Sessions’ Performance

During an intimate Soho Sessions performance at the Hamptons’ Stephen Talkhouse on Monday night (August 25), Maren Morris reflected on how her breakout 2016 single, “My Church,” transformed her from a singer-songwriter into a full-fledged artist, bringing out opener Yola to join her on the song. That special collaboration fit perfectly alongside performances of “The…

Maren Morris Joined By Yola For Intimate ‘Soho Sessions’ Performance

During an intimate Soho Sessions performance at the Hamptons’ Stephen Talkhouse on Monday night (August 25), Maren Morris reflected on how her breakout 2016 single, “My Church,” transformed her from a singer-songwriter into a full-fledged artist, bringing out opener Yola to join her on the song. That special collaboration fit perfectly alongside performances of “The…read more

Bailey Zimmerman Shares Insight Into Making His Hit New Album, ‘Different Night Same Rodeo’

In a new interview with Audacy’s Katie Neal, Bailey Zimmerman reflects on the growth he experienced while making his new album, Different Night Same Rodeo, which was released on August 8. Zimmerman was anxious to see if he could follow-up the success of his 2023 debut record, Religiously. The Album, which peaked at No. 3…

Bailey Zimmerman Shares Insight Into Making His Hit New Album, ‘Different Night Same Rodeo’

In a new interview with Audacy’s Katie Neal, Bailey Zimmerman reflects on the growth he experienced while making his new album, Different Night Same Rodeo, which was released on August 8. Zimmerman was anxious to see if he could follow-up the success of his 2023 debut record, Religiously. The Album, which peaked at No. 3…read more

2025 Field & Stream Music Festival, Featuring Headliners Eric Church And Miranda Lambert, Has Been Canceled

The 2025 Field & Stream Music Festival, set for October 3-5 in Winnsboro, South Carolina, featuring headliners Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, has been canceled without much explanation. This marks the second consecutive year the event was scrapped, following its inaugural 2024 edition being called off due to Hurricane Helene. Other acts like…

2025 Field & Stream Music Festival, Featuring Headliners Eric Church And Miranda Lambert, Has Been Canceled

The 2025 Field & Stream Music Festival, set for October 3-5 in Winnsboro, South Carolina, featuring headliners Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, has been canceled without much explanation. This marks the second consecutive year the event was scrapped, following its inaugural 2024 edition being called off due to Hurricane Helene. Other acts like…read more

Lainey Wilson Says HARDY Once Took Her To A Strip Club As Her End-Of-Tour Gift

During a recent appearance on Theo Von’s This Past Weekend podcast, Lainey Wilson humorously recalled when HARDY treated her and her crew to a strip club visit in Huntsville, Alabama, as an end-of-tour gift during their 2023 Fall tour together. HARDY handed her 100 one-dollar bills with a “Have fun” send-off, although they missed the…

Lainey Wilson Says HARDY Once Took Her To A Strip Club As Her End-Of-Tour Gift

During a recent appearance on Theo Von’s This Past Weekend podcast, Lainey Wilson humorously recalled when HARDY treated her and her crew to a strip club visit in Huntsville, Alabama, as an end-of-tour gift during their 2023 Fall tour together. HARDY handed her 100 one-dollar bills with a “Have fun” send-off, although they missed the…read more

Riley Green Says He’s “Afraid” To Write More Love Songs After Chart-Topping Success Of “Worst Way”

Riley Green is currently riding high with his Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 hit, "Worst Way," but the 36-year-old country star admits in a new interview with CMT that writing love songs is outside his comfort zone. "It's not really my thing," Green says of making romantic ballads, though the chart success of his current…

Riley Green Says He’s “Afraid” To Write More Love Songs After Chart-Topping Success Of “Worst Way”

Riley Green is currently riding high with his Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 hit, “Worst Way,” but the 36-year-old country star admits in a new interview with CMT that writing love songs is outside his comfort zone. “It’s not really my thing,” Green says of making romantic ballads, though the chart success of his current…read more

Megan Moroney, Jamey Johnson, Rhett Atkins, And Bill Anderson Will Guest Star In ‘A Grand Ole Opry Christmas’ Movie

The Hallmark Channel has just announced the addition of twelve country music icons to the star-studded cast of their upcoming holiday film, A Grand Ole Opry Christmas. Bill Anderson, Rhett Akins, Megan Moroney, Jamey Johnson, Drew Baldridge, Maggie Baugh, Suzy Bogguss, Mickey Guyton, Pam Tillis, Dailey & Vincent, Riders in the Sky, and Tigirlily Gold…

Megan Moroney, Jamey Johnson, Rhett Atkins, And Bill Anderson Will Guest Star In ‘A Grand Ole Opry Christmas’ Movie

The Hallmark Channel has just announced the addition of twelve country music icons to the star-studded cast of their upcoming holiday film, A Grand Ole Opry Christmas. Bill Anderson, Rhett Akins, Megan Moroney, Jamey Johnson, Drew Baldridge, Maggie Baugh, Suzy Bogguss, Mickey Guyton, Pam Tillis, Dailey & Vincent, Riders in the Sky, and Tigirlily Gold…read more

Randy Travis’ Doctors Were Going To “Pull The Plug” After His 2013 Stroke Before His Wife Intervened

Following Randy Travis' stroke in 2013, which left him in a coma and with less than a one percent chance of survival, doctors considered ending treatment amid severe infections and complications. "They said, 'We need to pull the plug. He's got too many things going against him,'" his wife Mary revealed in an emotional new…

Randy Travis’ Doctors Were Going To “Pull The Plug” After His 2013 Stroke Before His Wife Intervened

Following Randy Travis’ stroke in 2013, which left him in a coma and with less than a one percent chance of survival, doctors considered ending treatment amid severe infections and complications. “They said, ‘We need to pull the plug. He’s got too many things going against him,'” his wife Mary revealed in an emotional new…read more

Braxton Keith Abruptly Ends Concert Early Due To Fans Throwing Beers In The Crowd

Braxton Keith abruptly ended his concert Friday night (August 22) in Ardmore, Oklahoma, after fans repeatedly threw beer into the crowd. The 25-year-old country singer criticized their poor behavior and walked off stage mid-show. "I know that most of y’all are behaving yourselves tonight," he said in the fan shot TikTok video. "But there’s a…

Braxton Keith Abruptly Ends Concert Early Due To Fans Throwing Beers In The Crowd

Braxton Keith abruptly ended his concert Friday night (August 22) in Ardmore, Oklahoma, after fans repeatedly threw beer into the crowd. The 25-year-old country singer criticized their poor behavior and walked off stage mid-show. “I know that most of y’all are behaving yourselves tonight,” he said in the fan shot TikTok video. “But there’s a…read more

Bon Jovi Reworking Their 2024 Album, ‘Forever,’ With Help From Bruce Springsteen, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, and More

On Wednesday (August 27), Bon Jovi announced that they are reimagining their 2024 album, Forever, with the upcoming release of Forever (Legendary Edition) on October 24. The new collection features collaborations with Bruce Springsteen, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, Lainey Wilson, Joe Elliott, Avril Lavigne, Marcus King, Robbie Williams, and others. The project was inspired by…

Bon Jovi Reworking Their 2024 Album, ‘Forever,’ With Help From Bruce Springsteen, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, and More

On Wednesday (August 27), Bon Jovi announced that they are reimagining their 2024 album, Forever, with the upcoming release of Forever (Legendary Edition) on October 24. The new collection features collaborations with Bruce Springsteen, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, Lainey Wilson, Joe Elliott, Avril Lavigne, Marcus King, Robbie Williams, and others. The project was inspired by…read more

Thomas Rhett And His Wife Lauren Reveal That They Are Expecting Their Fifth Child

On Tuesday (August 26), Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren announced that they are expecting their fifth child in a heartfelt Instagram video where Thomas Rhett sings a modified version of his Country Airplay No. 1 hit, “Life Changes,” to reveal the news. The couple celebrate the announcement with ultrasound photos of their baby, who…

Thomas Rhett And His Wife Lauren Reveal That They Are Expecting Their Fifth Child

On Tuesday (August 26), Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren announced that they are expecting their fifth child in a heartfelt Instagram video where Thomas Rhett sings a modified version of his Country Airplay No. 1 hit, “Life Changes,” to reveal the news. The couple celebrate the announcement with ultrasound photos of their baby, who…read more