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A Batch of New Music From Chris Stapleton Is Coming With The Release Of New Album, Higher

Chris Stapleton Plots New Studio Album, 'Higher'

It looks like fans of Chris Stapleton don’t have to wait long as the celebrated singer-songwriter announced the forthcoming release of his new studio album. “Higher” will be Stapleton’s fifth studio album and his first new full-length project since 2020. It is scheduled for release on November 10, 2023. Here’s what we know so far about the … Read more

Trace Adkins Celebrates Being A Grand Ole Opry Member For Twenty Years

Trace Adkins Marks 20 Years at the Grand Ole Opry

On Wednesday (August 23, 2023), Trace Adkins graced the iconic Grand Ole Opry stage to celebrate a career milestone of serving as a Grand Ole Opry member for two decades.  The “Every Light in the House” singer debuted on the famous stage in 1996. Seven years later, Adkins was surprised when longstanding country music icon … Read more

Dan + Shay Proves They’re More Than Just Romantic Ballad Guys In “We Should Get Married”

Dan + Shay We Should Get Married

Over the years, the Grammy Award-winning country music duo Dan + Shay earned praises for their poignant ballads such as “From the Ground Up,” “10,000 Hours,” and “Speechless.” Still, the duo seems to be turning things up a bit as they prove they know how to kick off a party with their most recent single, … Read more

Zach Bryan Unveiled His Plans To Go On A Massive Tour In 2024

Zach Bryan Announces Massive 2024 Tour

Just days after wrapping up this year’s Burn Burn Burn tour, country star Zach Bryan has already announced another one for 2024 called, The Quittin Time Tour! On Monday (August 28), the “Something In The Orange” singer turned to social media to unveil his plans to go much bigger next year. “This year was too much fun, thank you … Read more

Chris Stapleton Is Back With An Explosive Love Song Called “White Horse”

White Horse by Chris Stapleton

On July 21, 2023, Chris Stapleton released “White Horse” as the lead single from his upcoming fifth studio album, Higher. The song immediately became a hit, peaking at No. 7 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and ranking No. 31 on Billboard Hot 100.  It only shows that fans are welcoming the Kentucky native with arms … Read more

A Close Look at HARDY and Caleigh Ryan’s Spectacular Wedding

A Close Look at HARDY and Caleigh Ryan's Spectacular Wedding

On October 29, 2022, award-winning singer-songwriter Michael Hardy – who goes by the professional name HARDY – married the love of his life, Caleigh Ryan, in such a lavish Nashville, Tennessee, wedding after four years of dating. The short and romantic ceremony happened at a stunning new venue called Diamond Creek Farms in Nashville, Tennessee, … Read more

Here Are The Top Americana/Folk Albums for August 2023

Aug-Folk

Singer-songwriter Zach Bryan is again atop the Top Americana/Folk Albums for August 2023 with his critically acclaimed, chart-topping album, American Heartbreak.  Indeed, the impact of Bryan’s songs from this 34-track album – including “Sun to Me,” “From Austin,” and, of course, his first radio single and biggest hit to date, “Something In the Orange” – … Read more

The Top 40 Country Songs for August 2023 That You Need To Check Out

Aug-Top-Country

There’s actually a historic milestone among the top three hit singles in the top 40 country songs for August 2023. In case you missed it, Jason Aldean’s “Try In A Small Town,” Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night,” and Luke Combs’ “Fast Car” claimed the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The trio marks … Read more

Here Are The Top Bluegrass Albums For August 2023

Aug-Bluegrass

Leading the Top Bluegrass Albums for August 2023 is the American Bluegrass band led by award-winning guitarist Molly Tuttle. Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway struck gold on their enchanting new album City of Gold, which contains a batch of heartfelt songs with relatable stories that are being played so magically. Also on the list is … Read more

Country Music Is Currently Making History As It Took Top Three Spots On The Billboard Hot 100 Chart

Country Music Is Currently Making History As It Took Top Three Spots On The Billboard Hot 100 Chart

Country music today has witnessed something that has never happened before! For the first time in 65 years, the genre has occupied all top three positions on the Billboard Hot 100 chart – with Jason Aldean leading the trio of country musicians presently making history. Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” has ascended to … Read more

The Most Unforgettable Moments in CMA Fest Throughout The Years

The Top Unforgettable Moments in CMA Fest History

The ultimate country music fan experience – CMA Fest – has endured five decades of bringing together country music fans with their most adored artists. Ever since it kicked off in 1972 as Fan Fair, there has been nothing that’s quite like it in the world.  What started as a music festival drawing 5,000 fans … Read more

Dan + Shay Teased Upcoming New Album With Song “Save Me the Trouble”

Dan + Shay Debut New Song, 'Save Me the Trouble' Revealed

Superstar country duo Dan + Shay has unveiled new music called “Save Me The Trouble,” which will serve as the lead single off their forthcoming album, Bigger Houses – their first new album in two years. The duo, composed of Shay Mooney and Dan Smyers, revealed that Bigger Houses will be on the market on September 15. It will … Read more

Here’s Some Great News! Dates Have Been Announced for Stagecoach Festival 2024

Dates Announced for Stagecoach Festival 2024

Mark your calendars as Stagecoach Festival 2024 has announced its comeback. The annual outdoor country music festival will return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Southern California, from April 26 to 28, 2024. So, Where Can You Get The Tickets? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stagecoach (@stagecoach) RELATED: Tidal Wave … Read more

Remembering Jerry Bradley, The Music Executive Who Brought Country Music Into The Modern Era

Country Music Hall of Famer Jerry Bradley Dead at 83

On July 17, 2023, Nashville music executive and Country Music Hall of Famer Jerry Bradley died at his home in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Senior director of media relations for BMI Nashville, Elice Cuff-Campbell, has announced his death but did not provide a cause. He was 83. Kyle Young, Chief Executive Officer of the Country Music … Read more

Jason Aldean Experienced Heat Exhaustion, Rushed Off-stage In The Middle of The Show

Jason Aldean Experiences Heatstroke, Rushes Offstage Mid-Show

Country star Jason Aldean had no choice but to cut short his Saturday (July 15) concert in Hartford, Connecticut, after experiencing what was later revealed to be a heat stroke. In a video captured by a concertgoer, Aldean can be seen performing “Crazy Town,” – an up-tempo country rock song that became his tenth consecutive … Read more

Lisa Marie Presley’s Cause of Death Has Been Revealed

Lisa Marie Presley's Cause of Death

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled on Thursday (July 13, 2023) that singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley died of natural causes. According to an autopsy report, her cardiac arrest resulted from “sequelae of a small bowel obstruction.” This particular complication happens when a blockage in the small intestine prevents or slows down the movement of … Read more

Miranda Lambert And Leon Bridges Makes A Striking Vocal Pairing In “If You Were Mine”

Miranda Lambert Teams With LeonBridges For New Song, If You Were Mine

Country star Miranda Lambert and retro-soul singer Leon Bridges are turning heads with their new duet, “If You Were Mine.” The must-hear genre-bending collaboration blends Lambert’s signature country vocals with Bridges’ fan-favorite R&B style – and it’s something you can never resist. “If You Were Mine” marks Lambert’s first release as a “free agent” after … Read more

Carly Pearce Joined Forces With Chris Stapleton For New Single, “We Don’t Fight Anymore”

Carly Pearce Taps Chris Stapleton For New Single, We Don't Fight Anymore

Carly Pearce has joined forces with country star Chris Stapleton for a powerful new duet called “We Don’t Fight Anymore.” In it, she displayed her musical sensibilities as she stepped into the next chapter of her musical journey and cemented her place as a supreme storyteller. The song was released in June 2023 as the … Read more

Trace Adkins Captures American Spirit In New Video for “Somewhere In America”

Trace Adkins releases 'Somewhere in America' video

Trace Adkins highlights Americans’ spirit of hope and resilience through his newly released music video for “Somewhere In America.” The short clip premiered on July 7 and has pulled on the heartstrings of many as it tells the story of the tornado-ravaged Mayfield, Kentucky.   Directed by Mike Stryker – who also produced the music video … Read more

Dan + Shay Revealed They Almost Ended Their Band For Good After Wrapping 2021 Tour

Dan + Shay Reveal They Almost Broke Up

For ten years now, our hearts have been captured by the beautiful ballads – such as “Tequila,” “Speechless,” and “10,000 Hours” with Justin Bieber – released by pop-country duo Dan + Shay. Amazingly, from 2019 to 2021, they won three consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. However, following their string of successes, the … Read more

Get Ready As Josh Turner’s Greatest Hits Album Will Be Released Soon

Josh Turner's Greatest Hits album is coming

Fans of Josh Turner are in for a treat as the multi-platinum-selling artist announces the release of a collection of his biggest hits and fan favorites called Josh Turner: Greatest Hits on September 8.  The album features eleven of his biggest career songs across his two-decade career. It includes all five of his No. 1 hits – … Read more

Tracy Chapman Reacted To Luke Combs’ Country-Tinged Version “Fast Car”

Tracy Chapman Reacted To Luke Combs’ Country-Tinged Version “Fast Car”

Grammy-winning folk and soul artist Tracy Chapman was just as surprised as everyone else when her classic hit, “Fast Car,” found a new life after three decades and a half since it was originally released. Chapman released “Fast Car” as the lead single off her 1988 self-titled debut studio album. After performing on the Nelson … Read more

Here Are The Top Americana/Folk Albums for July 2023

Country Folk Songs

Noah Kahan certainly reached a new level this month with his third studio album Stick Season not just entering the top Americana/folk albums for July 2023 but also sitting atop. In fact, the album shoots all the way from No. 100 to No. 3 on U.S. Billboard 200. Indeed, many connect to Kahan’s songs that … Read more