Willie Nelson again heads the top Bluegrass Albums for November 2023 with his album Bluegrass, released on September 15, 2023. It is Nelson’s first full album of bluegrass music, and it pulled twelve tracks from his massive catalog – at the same time, he handpicked a group of crack musicians. He enlisted his long-time producer … Read more
Zach Bryan still leads the top Americana/Folk Albums for October 2023 with his very ambitious, self-titled album that features a sixteen-song tracklist, which the entirety of he wrote and produced himself. What’s even more amazing is that the album has four collaborations featuring Kacey Musgraves and the Lumineers. In addition to that, there are also … Read more
Lainey Wilson won big during the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday (November 8). The “Things A Man Oughta Know” singer won the grand prize and was crowned the 2023 CMA Entertainer of the Year – triumphing over formidable competitors including Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, and Chris Stapleton. View … Read more
On September 22, 2023, country star Zach Bryan did what he does best. The Oklahoma-raised singer-songwriter surprised fans with a brand-new five-song EP titled Boys of Faith just weeks after releasing his highly-anticipated self-titled album. On the title track, Bryan collaborated with another indie folk artist, Bon Iver (whose real name is Justin Vernon), marking their first-ever … Read more
After a series of teasers, Zach Bryan promised his fans that if the Philadelphia Eagles (his favorite NFL team) would defeat the New York Giants during the playoffs, he would give “Dawns” an official release. Well, that did happen, and the massive Eagles fan stayed true to his words. On January 27, 2023, Bryan finally … Read more
On March 31, 2023, Kane Brown released “Bury Me in Georgia” as the opening track and fifth single off his studio album, Different Man. The ode to his home state climbed the country charts fast. It reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart while also peaking at No. 8 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. … Read more
Jelly Roll kicked off the 2023 CMA Awards ceremony on Wednesday (November 8) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and was joined by a very special guest! The breakout country star from Antioch, Tennessee, opened the show with a rousing performance of his hit song, “Need a Favor.” The stage behind him is decorated like a church, … Read more
When it comes to Christmas duets, country music has amazingly many well-loved duos – such as the well-known tandem of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. There are also collaborations that surprised us, like Martina McBride and Elvis Presley. Nevertheless, they leave us breathless, providing a comforting and reassuring feeling that fills us with happiness and … Read more
Country hitmaker Mark Chesnutt has had to move his show at the Williams Auditorium in Henderson, Tennessee – which was supposed to happen on Friday (November 3) – to a later date. The official website of the venue says they will let fans and attendees know the new date for the concert “very soon.” View … Read more
Lainey Wilson has teamed up with her country music hero, living legend Dolly Parton, to pay tribute to country music duo The Judds. Parton and Wilson joined their powerful vocals for their version of “Mama He’s Crazy” for the album A Tribute To The Judds, released on October 27, 2023. The Judds released the song … Read more
Isn’t it amazing how Riley Green songs are made to get bar crowds singing along whenever it is being played in shows? The Alabama native received his first big break in 2018 after joining the fourth season of CMT’s reality series Redneck Island. The show raised Green’s profile and brought him to a much bigger … Read more
Kelly Clarkson and Darius Rucker had a special moment at The Kelly Clarkson Show. On Monday (October 23), Rucker dropped by the talk show to discuss his new album, Carolyn’s Boy, and his charity work. And in the middle of their conversation, Clarkson revealed that Rucker was chosen to receive the 2023 CMA Humanitarian of … Read more
Many country singers like to share their musical influences with interested fans in various ways, such as talking about them in interviews, slipping their names into album liner notes, and so much more. However, some country artists believe they owe their musical heroes an even greater tip of the hat, devoting an entire song to … Read more
Country music’s most prestigious family, the Country Music Hall of Fame, grew by three when legendary female performers Patty Loveless and Tanya Tucker and prolific songwriter Bob McDill officially became its newest members. On Sunday (October 22), the three iconic artists were awarded their Country Music Hall of Fame induction medallions at downtown Nashville’s CMA … Read more
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, on February 10, 2023, Luke Combs released “Love You Anyway” as the lead single off his fourth studio album, Gettin’ Old. The love and heartbreak song immediately captured the hearts of many fans, and it reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. Amazingly, Combs’ version of “Fast Car” ranked at No. … Read more
On September 7, 2023, Morgan Wallen released “Thinkin’ Bout Me” as the sixth single out of the 36 tracks on his ground-breaking album, One Thing at a Time. The song quickly became one of the many highlights of his massive collection. It helped Wallen earn his 10th No. 1 title in October 2023 when it claimed … Read more
On January 30, 2023, Dustin Lynch released “Stars Like Confetti” as the third single of his fifth studio album, Blue in the Sky. The song was a hit for Lynch, climbing to No. 6 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart while sitting at No. 21 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Story Behind The Song Written by … Read more
Earlier in the month, Blake Shelton had been teasing fans with a new run of shows, and now, the country star has finally confirmed everyone’s suspicions. Shelton has finally unveiled the second leg of his Back to The Honky Tonk Tour. The 17-show trek will kick off on February 22, 2024, at the GIANT Center … Read more
Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd are ending their country music romance and, sadly, their marriage of five years. The “GIRL” singer has filed in a Nashville, Tennessee, circuit court a dissolution of marriage from her singer-songwriter husband. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ryan Hurd (@ryanhurd) According to the divorce petition filed … Read more
Laine Hardy leaves no room for doubt, sending the message loud and clear that he is still fervently pursuing his passion for music and diligently striving to release new tunes. Unfortunately, like many aspiring artists, Hardy faces the daunting challenge of keeping up with the financial aspects of his career. So, to continue chasing his … Read more
Billy Ray Cyrus has found love again with fellow musician Firerose. The two seemingly confirmed their relationship in August 2022 and sparked engagement rumors a month later, which they eventually confirmed. In October 2023, a little over a year after being engaged, the couple married in the “most perfect, ethereal celebration of love we could … Read more
Congratulations are in order for Billy Ray Cyrus and Australian singer Firerose, who got hitched in what they call “the most perfect ethereal celebration of love” on Tuesday (October 10). The newly married couple took to social media to share the exciting news and a few breathtaking photos. In a joint statement, the “Achy Breaky … Read more
Chris Stapleton is under the weather, and his doctor’s orders have forced him to postpone several dates on his remaining All-American Road Show Tour. The “Tennessee Whiskey” hitmaker broke the news to his fans in a message posted on his official Instagram page last Wednesday (October 11), revealing that he was diagnosed with “bronchitis and laryngitis.” … Read more
Zach Bryan proves he’s now officially a country star as he continues his chart breakthrough in 2022. Amazingly, the Oklahoma native has taken over our top 40 country songs for October 2023, logging thirteen songs on the list and claiming six out of the top 15 slots. Bryan has recently released his self-titled album, which … Read more
On August 25, 2023, Zach Bryan released his highly anticipated self-titled album, which showcased an exceptional collaboration with fellow country star Kacey Musgraves. The somber duet titled “I Remember Everything” was the most talked-about track on Bryan’s celebrated project and was an immediate hit! The song debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100, becoming both Bryan … Read more
The country music world finds themselves smiling and reminiscing on past love as they listen to “Watermelon Moonshine” by Lainey Wilson. The song caught many fans’ attention when Wilson performed the enchanting ballad during her appearance in Yellowstone Season 5 towards the end of 2022. In her role as Abby on the show, Wilson’s character … Read more
Garth Brooks is all set to unveil his honky-tonk and bar in the heart of downtown Nashville, Tennessee – promising an exciting addition to the city’s entertainment scene. The country music sensation revealed that his Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk will open its doors on Friday, November 24, to coincide with Black Friday. More importantly, … Read more
Country music has a rich storytelling tradition, and one frequent theme in this genre is the celebration of independence and the single life. We’ve seen an abundance of country songs about being single that perfectly captures different emotions – whether this is the bliss of finding freedom or the resilience of moving on after a … Read more
At this point, Willie Nelson seems to have surmounted the ability to surprise people. At the age of ninety, he marks the release of his first-ever full album of bluegrass music and now sits atop our top Bluegrass Albums for October 2023. The album Bluegrass contains twelve reinterpretations of songs from Nelson’s back catalog – … Read more
Zach Bryan continues to impress as he reigns the top Americana/Folk Albums for October 2023 with none other than his self-titled album. It has become his first album to rank No. 1 on Billboard’s Folk Albums chart and Billboard 200, Billboard’s Top Country Albums and Top Rock Albums chart. Meanwhile, all 16 tracks from the … Read more