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

Morgan Wallen was fined $15,705 after his concert on Friday night (August 22) at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, exceeded the city’s strict 11:30 p.m. curfew. The country superstar began his final song at 11:44 p.m., breaking curfew by over 15 minutes, with the total fine amounting to 25 cents per attendee. A Foxborough spokesperson…… read more

In a new cover story interview with Lynn Hirschberg for W, Lana Del Rey revealed that she has renamed her eagerly anticipated country album to Stove, while sharing that the frequently postponed project “will likely be released at the end of January.” This announcement follows several title changes and delays since its initial announcement in…… read more

On Friday (August 22), Old Dominion returned with their sixth studio album, Barbara, a 13-track collection that blends their signature contemporary country sound with fresh, deeply personal songs. The Nashville band said of their new project, “This is the most united we’ve been as a band, from the writing and recording to how we feel…… read more

John Prine’s early Nashville years are vividly captured in a heartfelt new book by his friend Tom Piazza, Living in the Present with John Prine, which draws from their conversations before Prine’s death at 73 in 2020. Originally intended as Prine’s memoir, the book evolved into a moving portrait of their friendship and loss, featuring…… read more

Dasha has teamed up with Love Island star Rob Rausch in her steamy new music video for “Like It Like That,” which portrays a late-night motel rendezvous. “’Like It Like That’ is about letting go of that pressure to get love ‘right’ and embracing the moments that don’t fit the plan,” Dasha, 25, said in…… read more

Kings of Leon just released “We’re Onto Something,” a new single featuring Zach Bryan that they first performed together live at Golden Gate Park. The reflective track is described by Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill as a loose, vibe-driven song about embracing spontaneity in music. The song is accompanied by a tour-themed music video…… read more

Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem claims its twelfth nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Wallen’s three No. 1 albums – I’m the Problem, One Thing at a Time, and Dangerous: The Double Album – have now spent a total of 41 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, putting…… read more

In a new episode of Rolling Stone‘s Nashville Now podcast, Gavin Adcock criticized fellow country artist Zach Bryan for his harsh response to a 14-year-old fan seeking an autograph after his show at MetLife Stadium on July 19. The fan waited three hours, only for Bryan to drive off without talking to fans. In response…… read more

On Thursday (August 21), Blake Shelton took to social media to announce that he will be returning to Las Vegas for an eight-night residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in January 2026. These newly announced dates – January 15, 18, 21, 23, 24, 28, 30, 31 – follow the country superstar’s successful six-show run…… read more

Charley Crockett defended Beyoncé and her Grammy-winning country-inspired album, Cowboy Carter, in a fiery Instagram post on Tuesday (August 19). “Hey country folks. @beyonce ain’t the source of your discontent. It was 25 years of bro country,” Crocket wrote, while also seemingly taking aim at Morgan Wallen by adding, “#1 country artist on earth listen’s…… read more

Country star Bill Anderson, the longest-serving member of the Grand Ole Opry, had to cancel his scheduled Opry performance on Saturday (August 16) due to a “freak accident.” The 87-year-old singer shared in a statement on his website that he “simply twisted or tore some ligaments or muscles or something in the back of my…… read more

The Band Together Texas benefit concert held on Sunday (August 17) in Austin, organized by Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum, raised over $8.5 million to support recovery efforts from the recent devastating Central Texas floods that claimed 137 lives. The star-studded event featured performances by headliners Lambert and McCollum, along with special guests Cody Johnson,…… read more