Ernest Sings ‘Somebody’s Problem’ As Loud Support for Wallen
Ernest sings 'Somebody's Problem' as support for his Big Loud label mate, Morgan Wallen, during a concert, dubbed Raised Loudy: Rowdy On The Row.
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Cancelled Everything, Quarantining After COVID-19 Exposure
Country power couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood canceled all their commitments after someone from their team tested positive for the virus.
How Country Artists Responded to Nashville Bombing at Christmas Morn’
On a day that only comes once a year where people can temporarily drop all their pain and problems turned out to be horrific for Nashville as it's one of the victims of the handful of cities that were crushed by violence when a bomb exploded downtown on Christmas day.
Bluegrass World Mourns the Loss of Tony Rice
The International Bluegrass Music Association confirmed Saturday, December 26, that Bluegrass Legend Tony Rice died at the age of 69. There were no further statements that were released on the official cause of death of Rice. Ricky Skaggs wrote on behalf of Rice's family that his death occurred sometime on Christmas morning while having his coffee.
Our Dame K.T. Oslin Will Be Sorely Missed
Singer-songwriter K.T. Oslin has passed away at the age of 78. After fighting Parkinson's disease and recently was infected by the Covid-19 virus which was rumored as the main cause of her death, Oslin was announced dead Monday morning, December 21. The official cause of her death has not yet been announced.
Randy Owen to Co-Chair the 2022 World Games
The legendary lead singer of Alabama, Randy Owen will co-chair the 2022 World Games that will be held in his home state. Owen is honored to join his fellow Alabamians Charles Barkley, Dr. Henry Panion, and those names that are still to be announced soon.
Gabby Barett’s “I Hope” Now a Mega Hit
As the year nears its conclusion, Gabby Barrett had her ultimate hit "I Hope" break history! The mega-hit song introduced the young and upcoming country artists Gabby Barrett. Now, it is the longest number 1 song on the Billboard Hot Country Charts as she has now reigned 20 straight weeks. This was also the first time that a female artist was able to do such an accomplishment.
Dolly Parton Salutes Women Songwriters at the 2020 Billboard Women in Music Event
Honored for her prowess in terms of songwriting on Billboard 2020 Women in Music event just this December 10, Dolly Parton did something that most awardees wouldn't. She used her spotlight to give a shout-out to other women aspiring to be just like her.
Taylor Swift Drops “Evermore,” Sister Album to “Folklore”
This Thursday, Taylor Swift surprised all of us with her announcement that she will be dropping her ninth full studio album, "Evermore."
CHECK IT OUT: Country Artists Who Topped this Year’s Billboard Country Charts
Billboard has dropped the names of the top country artists of this year with Luke Combs on the lead.
Congratulations to Rhonda Vincent for Her Opry Induction!
The addition of Rhonda Vincent into the Grand Ole Opry family adds to the many great reasons why Opry is one of the much-awaited shows to watch out for!
Florida Georgia Line to Release ‘Life Rolls On,’ Their Musical Journey Memento
It’s been a long way since the Florida Georgia Line duo of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley started their music career in 2010. As they prepare to release their latest album, they just can’t help but remember the milestones they reached over the years.
Luke Combs and a Dozen More Country Singers Listed on Billboard’s Top 100 Artists of 2020
As Billboard revealed its all-genre Top 100 Artists of 2020, country music is well represented with over a dozen of artists included this year. Billboard's Top 100 artists are based on an artist’s activity on various Billboard charts from November 23, 2019 to November 14, 2020.
Tracy Lawrence’s 15th Virtual Turkey Fry & Benefit Concert ‘Outperforms’ Previous Records Raising $125,000
Nothing spells country better than good music and a good heart. Here, we highlight Tracy Lawrence as he gets his 15th annual Mission Possible Turkey Fry on the move, helping 3,000 families fill their bellies.
Morgan Wallen’s “7 Summers” Included in TIME’s Best Songs of the Year
The ballad “7 Summers” was written by Morgan Wallen with Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally. The song will be featured in Wallen’s early 2021 project “Dangerous: The Double Album.”
The ‘Fun’ Just Got Started for Garth Brooks as the Album Continues to Climb the Chart
After releasing his album a few weeks ago, Garth Brooks’ ‘Fun’ debuted on the ranking charts with flying colors and a promising potential for landing 7, with only the top brass on country music ahead of him.
Down on One Knee: Jake Owen Proposed to Erica Hartlein
The wedding bells are soon to chime as Jake Owen finally popped the big question on one knee to his three-year girlfriend Erica Hartlein.
Morgan Wallen’s 4th Single Topped this Week’s Country Radio Airplay
Morgan Wallen has continued racking up awards, and now, he has his fourth single on top of both the Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase Country Radio Airplay charts this week.
CHECK IT OUT: CMA Country Christmas’ List of Performers and Songs
In just a few days, this year’s CMA Country Christmas will be featuring the brightest stars in the industry that will surely give you a good start for the holiday season!
Chris Stapleton’s “Starting Over” Hot on Billboard’s All-Genre Chart
Following his two number 1 hit albums, "From A Room Volume 1" and "From A Room Volume 2" released three years ago, Christ Stapleton is back to his hit-making waves with his most recent project “Starting Over.”
CHECK OUT: 2020 AMA Winners for Country Music Category
The 2020 AMA (American Music Awards) has honored five deserving winners in five country categories. This included what probably be called the biggest winner of 2020, country duo Dan + Shay.
What You Need to Know About the 2020 CMA Country Christmas Special
A night of festivities, star-studded country performances, and the magic that the season brings are all the things that the 2020 CMA Country Christmas show promises to bring.
Unpack Carrie Underwood’s “My Gift” this December on HBO Max
The seven-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood finally announced that she will, for the first time ever, hold a full-length Christmas album bound to premiere this December which she calls "My Gift."
CMA in Hot Waters for Failing to Recognize John Prine, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Billy Joe Shaver in their 2020 Awards Night
The 54th Annual CMA Awards can be viewed as a big success in a broader perspective when it aired on Wednesday. But when all was said and done, three more were not even mentioned in the event; late John Prine, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Billy Joe Shaver.
“I Hope You Know that We See You:” Maren Morris to Black Female Singers
From the likes of Linda Martell to Mickey Guyton and Rissi Palmer to Yola, Maren Morris tried to not miss anyone and asked the fans to go check out also their music.