Alan Jacksons U.S. Catalog Hits 85.5 Million Units, 28 New RIAA Certifications
Alan Jackson’s music catalog crossed the 85.5‑million‑unit mark in the United States, a figure announced on Tuesday, August ...
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Clint Black to Perform at Hard Rock Live Tulsa on Nov. 13, 2026
The stage lights at Hard Rock Live Tulsa are set to blaze as country legend Clint Black takes the mic on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. Th...
Jack Clement, Cowboy Producer Who Shaped Country and Rockabilly, Dies at 82
Jack Henderson Clement, better known as ‘Cowboy’ Jack Clement, died on August 8 2013 at his Nashville home after a prolonged b...
Brantley Gilbert Reflects on How TikTok and Streaming Are Reshaping Country Music Careers
Brantley Gilbert, the country‑rock singer‑songwriter known for albums such as Fire & Brimstone and Sins of the Father, said in...
Chris Cagle to Perform Free Country Night at Cherokee Casinos Lee Creek Tavern on Aug. 14
On August 14, 2026, country singer‑songwriter Chris Cagle will headline a free concert at the Lee Creek Tavern inside Cherokee C...
ACM Honors 2026: Dolly Parton to Receive Poets Award as Legends and Rising Stars Take the Stage
The Academy of Country Music (ACM) announced the full lineup for its 19th ACM Honors, scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at...
Melissa Etheridge and Wynonna Judd Announce 27-Date Raised on Radio Tour, Honoring Childhood Radio and Shared Losses
Melissa Etheridge and country‑music icon Wynonna Judd have confirmed a 27‑date co‑headlining tour that will begin on June 24...
Veteran Nashville Songwriter Drew Ryder Smith Releases New Single "Memory" on July 15, 2026
Drew Ryder Smith, a veteran Nashville songwriter whose work has been recorded by country icons Merle Haggard and Randy Houser, has...
Christian Parkers New Single "Almost Mine" Delivers Raw Country Ballad on Love and Loss
When a new country single drops, it’s uncommon to find a track that speaks as quietly as it sings. Early July saw Christian Park...
Jason Scott & The High Heat Release How To Get Away With Murder, Reviving Outlaw Country Storytelling
Jason Scott & The High Heat have just issued a new single, “How To Get Away With Murder.” The track was released earlier this ...
Waylon Wyatt Releases Debut Album Dustpiles Amid Health Setback
On July 17 2026, 19‑year‑old singer‑songwriter Waylon Wyatt from Hackett, Arkansas, dropped his first studio album, Dustpile...
Mitchell Tenpenny Extends Speed of Light Tour Through Fall, Adds 20 New Dates
Mitchell Tenpenny is turning up the heat on his Speed of Light Tour, adding 20 fresh stops that will keep fans dancing through the...
Jason Aldean Secures 27th Billboard Country Airplay #1 With "Don't Tell on Me", Extending Multi-Week Run
Jason Aldean’s latest single, "Don't Tell on Me," has climbed to the apex of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for a second st...
Kimberly Perry Turns 43 as If I Die Young Continues to Resonate on Streaming Platforms
Kimberly Perry, the lead vocalist of The Band Perry, celebrated her 43rd birthday on July 12, 2026. The country‑pop trio’s sig...
Randy Travis to Release First Original Album in 18 Years, Debut Single "Fish On" Drops July 10
After an 18‑year silence, country legend Randy Travis is poised to unveil a new album of original songs, with the first single, ...
Kane Brown Opens Up About Loneliness in Nashville, Says He Has No Close Friends in Country Music
Kane Brown said in a late‑June 2026 episode of the Pivot podcast that, despite his success, he feels isolated in the country‑m...
Alan Jacksons Final Nashville Show Draws 60,000 Fans and a Legendary Duet With George Strait
Nashville’s Nissan Stadium was packed to capacity on Saturday, June 27, 2026, for Alan Jackson’s final full‑length concert, ...
Alan Jackson Sets Final Nashville Concert for June 27, 2026, Closing Decades-Long Career
Alan Jackson will perform his last show in Nashville on June 27, 2026, a date that marks the end of a career that has spanned more...
This Day in Music History — June 22
June 22 has produced a remarkable collection of moments across rock, pop, country, soul, jazz, and alternative music. From influen...
Jelly Roll Returns to Host Jimmy Kimmel Live Amid Divorce Filing
Jelly Roll, the country‑music star best known for “Save Me,” will step into the late‑night spotlight as a guest host on AB...
Megan Moroneys Who Hurt You? Sparks Fan Speculation Amid Cloud 9 Tour
When Megan Moroney took the stage in Chicago, a protest sign turned a song into a headline.During a 2026 performance of her single...
Ben Peters: Mississippi-Born Songwriter Who Shaped Countrys Golden Era
Benjamin James Peters was born on June 20, 1933, in Greenville, Mississippi, and grew up in the nearby town of Hollandale. As a ch...
This Day in Music History — June 18
June 18 has witnessed a remarkable collection of moments that helped shape the worlds of rock, pop, soul, country, and alternative...
This Day in Music History — June 16
June 16 has delivered an impressive collection of milestones across rock, pop, country, soul, and alternative music history. From ...
This Day in Music History — June 15
June 15 has been home to a wide range of memorable moments across rock, country, pop, soul, and alternative music history. From in...
Studio B Rebels Drop Patriotic Anthem "American Song" Ahead of Summer Celebrations
When the summer sun rises over the American landscape, a new anthem flares onto the airwaves. Nashville‑based country‑American...
This Day in Music History — June 14
June 14 has delivered a fascinating collection of moments across rock, country, pop, and alternative music history. From iconic al...
Tyler Farr Cancels Goshen Stampede Performance After Farm Accident
Tyler Farr, the country singer best known for the 2015 chart‑topping single “A Guy Walks Into a Bar,” was forced to cancel h...
This Day in Music History — June 7
June 7 has produced memorable moments across rock, pop, country, alternative music, and the business of entertainment. From major ...
Taylor Swift Returns to Her Country Roots With Emotional ‘Toy Story 5’ Ballad ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’
Taylor Swift is heading back to where her career began. The global superstar has released "I Knew It, I Knew You," an original son...
This Day in Music History — May 30
Some days in music history are remembered for a single event. May 30 managed to collect several. From chart-topping albums and maj...
This Day in Music History — May 29
Some dates quietly pass through music history. May 29 preferred to make noise. Across decades, the date delivered landmark recordi...
This Day in Music History — May 28
Some dates casually pass through music history. May 28 seems more interested in leaving fingerprints everywhere. Across decades, t...
Chase Rice Signals Return After Surprise Hiatus: “Back in the Studio”
Country fans may not have to wait much longer for new music from Chase Rice. Earlier this year, Rice surprised fans when he steppe...
Ella Langley Pulls Off Historic Chart Feat as Country Music’s Fastest-Rising Star Keeps Breaking Records
Country music star Ella Langley continues adding milestones to what has quickly become one of the genre's most explosive breakout ...
Ella Langley Dominates ACM Awards, Entertainer of the Year Honor for Cody Johnson
The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards delivered a major night of milestones, breakout moments, and big victories, but two names...