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What Happened to the Letter Lainey Wilson Wrote to Tim McGraw?
NewsApr 24, 2026

What Happened to the Letter Lainey Wilson Wrote to Tim McGraw?

Country singer Lainey Wilson wrote an 18‑year‑old letter to Tim McGraw seeking mentorship, as shown in her Netflix documentary Keepin’ Country Cool. The letter detailed her songwriting history and request for a meeting, but there is no public record of a...

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Here Are the Lyrics To Langley, Wallen 'I Can't Love You Anymore'
NewsApr 24, 2026

Here Are the Lyrics To Langley, Wallen 'I Can't Love You Anymore'

Ella Langley's sophomore album Dandelion, released on April 10, quickly rose to No. 1 on the country album chart. On April 24 she added a new duet, “I Can’t Love You Anymore,” featuring Morgan Wallen, and the pair debuted the song live on...

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Keith Urban Teases New Music: 'Something Extra Smooth'
NewsApr 23, 2026

Keith Urban Teases New Music: 'Something Extra Smooth'

Country star Keith Urban posted a beach‑side video on April 22, hinting at a new release slated for April 29. He described the upcoming work as "something extra smooth" and linked it to a yacht‑rock concept, featuring mostly cover songs with a...

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Lainey Wilson Has a First Planned for Stagecoach - and It’s Big!
NewsApr 23, 2026

Lainey Wilson Has a First Planned for Stagecoach - and It’s Big!

Country star Lainey Wilson will headline the 2026 Stagecoach Festival with her biggest show yet, featuring pyrotechnics and surprise guest appearances. The performance is slated for Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30 PM PDT on the Mane Stage, where she expects around 100,000...

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Who Is Dusty Black? Inside His Family Legacy + New EP
NewsApr 22, 2026

Who Is Dusty Black? Inside His Family Legacy + New EP

Dusty Black, a Texas‑born, Memphis‑raised artist with a family legacy that includes a banjo player for Johnny Cash, released his self‑titled six‑song EP on Feb. 27, 2026 via Quartz Hill Music Group and Stone Country Records. Produced by veteran Mickey Jack Cones,...

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See Riley Green's Nashville Crowd Boo Him + How He Fixed It
NewsApr 22, 2026

See Riley Green's Nashville Crowd Boo Him + How He Fixed It

Country singer Riley Green performed at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on April 18, delivering his hit “Hell of A Way To Go” with guest Drake White. A lyric that mentioned Alabama versus Tennessee sparked boos from the Tennessee‑proud crowd. Green defused the...

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Ella Langley's Dad Inspired Her Song 'Bottom of Your Boots'
NewsApr 19, 2026

Ella Langley's Dad Inspired Her Song 'Bottom of Your Boots'

Ella Langley’s single “Bottom of Your Boots,” a standout from her Dandelion album, was sparked by a quirky pep‑talk her dad gave her. In a Billboard interview tied to her Women in Music Powerhouse Award, she revealed the phrase “from...

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Chain Stores and Restaurants Closing Locations in 2026
NewsApr 18, 2026

Chain Stores and Restaurants Closing Locations in 2026

A wave of store and restaurant closures is reshaping the U.S. retail landscape in 2026, with major brands like Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go, Starbucks, and Wendy’s announcing hundreds of shutdowns. Foot Locker plans to close over 400 stores while rebranding 280...

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Aaron Watson Can’t Hold Back: New Country, Zach Bryan + 'Outlaws'
NewsApr 17, 2026

Aaron Watson Can’t Hold Back: New Country, Zach Bryan + 'Outlaws'

Aaron Watson released his new album *Horse Named Texas* in April 2026, a 26‑track record that will expand to a 40‑track deluxe edition. The Texas‑rooted singer‑songwriter, who scored a Billboard Country Albums No. 1 in 2015 as an independent, discussed recent vocal‑cord surgeries...

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Morgan Wallen's Dad Talks About His 'Sobriety' + Fatherhood
NewsApr 16, 2026

Morgan Wallen's Dad Talks About His 'Sobriety' + Fatherhood

Morgan Wallen’s father, Tommy Wallen, praised his son’s sobriety and evolution into a devoted father during a recent SiriusXM interview. The singer has avoided bars since a high‑profile chair‑throwing incident in April 2024, focusing on hunting and family life. Wallen’s new...

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Chris Stapleton's 25 Best Songs Will Put You Through the Wringer
NewsApr 15, 2026

Chris Stapleton's 25 Best Songs Will Put You Through the Wringer

Taste of Country released a ranked list of Chris Stapleton’s 25 best songs, spanning his five‑album catalog and deep cuts. The article highlights his meteoric rise after the 2015 CMA Awards duet with Justin Timberlake, which vaulted him from critical...

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Here's Why Garth Brooks' Longtime Business Partner Sued Him
NewsApr 15, 2026

Here's Why Garth Brooks' Longtime Business Partner Sued Him

Garth Brooks’ former Red Strokes Entertainment partner, Lisa Sanderson, filed a $425,000 lawsuit in Los Angeles in 2013, claiming Brooks repeatedly rejected lucrative film offers and caused her financial harm. The dispute centered on the closure of their production company...

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Thomas Rhett Reveals Next Album Details—And a Major Shift
NewsApr 15, 2026

Thomas Rhett Reveals Next Album Details—And a Major Shift

Country star Thomas Rhett announced that his eighth studio album will break from his usual format by featuring only ten songs. He has been writing the material for 18 months and describes the project as “Timeless.” The band heads into...

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Taylor Sheridan Has a New Film in the Works - Here's What We Know
NewsApr 14, 2026

Taylor Sheridan Has a New Film in the Works - Here's What We Know

Acclaimed screenwriter Taylor Sheridan is branching into documentary filmmaking with a 4D immersive film about the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. The project, still untitled, will be shown exclusively at the Alamo Visitor Center and Museum in San Antonio, Texas....

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