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

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

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

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

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

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

Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis’s new single, “Ain’t a Bad Life,” emerged from a 2022 songwriting retreat during which Rhett and a variety of collaborators reflected on contentment and life’s true value beyond money and success. Inspired by Rhett’s own early struggles and a James Taylor-like chord progression, the song evolved into a celebration of…… read more

Following her breakup with actor Chase Stokes in early September, Kelsea Ballerini shared an intimate photo dump on Instagram on Tuesday (October 28) that showcased her recent personal life, which is centered around simple joys like good food, home improvements, early bedtimes, good friends, pumpkin decorating, dog cuddles, and playful moments at the park. The…… read more

In her first interview with People in nearly 30 years, Anne Murray shared insight into her surprising new album, Here You Are, which was released back in September in celebration of her 80th birthday. The 11-track album is compiled from previously forgotten recordings discovered by a dedicated fan, and features contributions from her daughter and…… read more

Reba McEntire became emotional on Monday night’s (October 27) episode of The Voice while remembering her late stepson, Brandon Blackstock, who died at 48 on August 7 from melanoma, a form of skin cancer. After Team Reba contestant Aubrey Nicole performed Martina McBride’s song, “I’m Gonna Love You Through It,” which is about a couple…… read more

On the one-year anniversary of the deadly Eaton Fire that devastated Altadena and the Los Angeles area, Dawes is organizing A Concert for Altadena at the Pasadena Civic Center on January 7, 2026. The benefit show will support recovery efforts through the Altadena Builds Back Foundation, and will feature performances by Brad Paisley, Brandon Flowers…… read more

Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley have been happily dating for over six months, with their relationship still “going strong” since they first made it public in April 2025. Despite initial skepticism, a source close to Hurley says their connection was genuine from the start, and they’ve quickly formed a close bond while blending their…… read more

During a recent interview on CBS Sunday Morning, Kenny Chesney recalled the first song he ever wrote while he was a student at East Tennessee State University and had a crush on a classmate. “She sat right beside me. It was six months trying to get her to go out with me,” Chesney recounted. “I’m…… read more