Tucker Wetmore Wins ACM New Male Artist of the Year
Tucker Wetmore was surprised onstage in London when a video from Thomas Rhett announced he had won the Academy of Country Music’s New Male Artist of the Year award. The trophy was presented by his mother, Sia, creating an emotional moment that resonated with the crowd. The ACM’s decision to ship the award overseas marks a rare logistical move for the organization. Wetmore will next appear at the 61st ACM Awards on May 17, further cementing his rising profile.
Kid Rock's Thoughts On David Allan Coe Underline Twisted Legacy
Kid Rock paid tribute to outlaw country legend David Allan Coe, describing him as a deep‑thinking, authentic outlaw. Their friendship spans two decades, highlighted by Coe writing the closing track on Kid Rock’s 2003 self‑titled album. Coe’s songwriting legacy includes...
The Top 10 David Allan Coe Songs
Taste of Country released a countdown of David Allan Coe’s ten best songs, highlighting his outsized role in the outlaw‑country movement of the 1970s and 80s. The list showcases hits like “You Never Even Called Me By My Name,” “Take...
Lauren Alaina Recounts Meeting Miranda Lambert in a Bathroom
Lauren Alaina revealed that country star Miranda Lambert slipped her a piece of advice in a bathroom at the BMI Awards, urging the younger singer to remain a "sweet Southern girl" and stay true to her roots. Alaina was surprised...
Why Country Music's Next Chapter May Involve Turntables
Country music is increasingly intersecting with electronic dance music, as Nashville festivals feature DJs remixing country tracks. High‑profile collaborations—Diplo’s 2020 country album, Stagecoach’s Honky Tonk EDM stage, and the upcoming Big Boots Land festival—signal a growing appetite for hybrid sounds....
American Idol: Unexpected Merle Haggard Cover Changes Everything!
Hannah Harper’s unexpected Merle Haggard rendition earned unanimous praise from Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on American Idol’s Season 24. The performance propelled the 25‑year‑old mother of three into the Top 5, reshaping the contest’s favorite lineup ahead of the May 11...
Zach Top Parts Ways With Two Longtime Band Members
Zach Top’s touring ensemble has undergone a significant shake‑up, with longtime rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Cheyenne Dalton Meyer confirming she was let go in March. Her husband, bassist Jimmy Meyer, also departed, ending a partnership that began around 2020‑21....
17 Country Stars With the Most ACM Nominations and Zero Wins
The article ranks 17 country music legends who have amassed the most Academy of Country Music (ACM) nominations without ever winning. Chris Young tops the list with 13 nominations, while Travis Tritt holds the overall record at 19. Seven inductees of...
Why Morgan Wallen Wasn't at Stagecoach to Sing With Ella Langley
Ella Langley performed her new Morgan Wallen duet “I Can’t Love You Anymore” solo at the Stagecoach Festival after Wallen announced he was on "dad duty" over the weekend. The song, released on April 24, had debuted live earlier in the tour...
'Ransom Canyon' Star: Season 2 Is Coming 'Sooner Than You Know'
Netflix drama *Ransom Canyon* is poised for a second season, with star Garrett Wareing teasing that it could arrive sooner than the 2027 timeline rumored after the series was omitted from Netflix's 2026 lineup preview. Production wrapped in January 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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Fans Are Split on Netflix's 'Little House on the Prairie' Reboot
Netflix has released the official teaser for its upcoming reboot of the classic series Little House on the Prairie, slated to debut on July 9, 2024. The original show aired on NBC from 1974 to 1983, spanning nine seasons and becoming...
Ella Langley Bad Haircut Led to Signature Look, Career Moment
Country singer Ella Langley’s now‑iconic bangs originated from a rushed, self‑inflicted haircut just minutes before a live show. The mishap forced her to appear on the cover of her debut album with the uneven fringe, a look her creative director...
Here's Morgan Wallen's 2026 Still the Problem Tour Setlist
Country star Morgan Wallen kicked off his 2026 Still the Problem Tour with a sold‑out show at Minneapolis’s U.S. Bank Stadium on April 10. The opening night featured a 28‑song setlist dominated by tracks from his latest album I’m the...
Country Songs That Were Inspired By Space
The Townsquare Media piece spotlights a niche list of country tracks that draw lyrical inspiration from space, from Tracy Lawrence’s “Stars Over Texas” to Kenny Rogers’ sci‑fi‑flavored “Planet Texas.” Published as Artemis II heads toward the Moon, the article uses the...
Watch Zac Brown Band Wake Up Artemis II Crew With 'Free,' Message
Zac Brown Band’s song “Free” played at 10:24 a.m. CT on April 10 to wake the four astronauts aboard Artemis II, followed by a personal video message from frontman Zac Brown. The crew, on the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17, concluded the...
Look Back on John Schneider's Career in Country Music
John Schneider, best known as Bo Duke on *The Dukes of Hazzard*, launched a surprisingly successful country music career in the early 1980s. His 1984 album *Too Good to Stop Now* delivered his first No. 1 single, “I’ve Been Around Enough to...
All 23 'American Idol' Winners Ranked + Where They Are Today
An outlet ranked all 23 American Idol winners by memorability, placing Carrie Underwood at the top and Caleb Johnson at the bottom. The list highlights how early‑season champions like Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and Ruben Studdard retain cultural relevance, while many...
Fans In Multiple States Wondering the Same Thing About Luke Bryan
Country star Luke Bryan sparked a nationwide buzz after posting an Instagram video of himself reacting excitedly to his own "Pass it On" billboard. The billboards, spotted from Mississippi to California, are part of a positive‑messaging campaign run by the...
Reba McEntire's 20 Best Songs, Ranked
Reba McEntire’s new "20 Best Songs" ranking showcases a four‑decade catalog that includes 24 No. 1 country hits, making her the most chart‑successful female artist after Dolly Parton. The list blends early traditional tracks, mid‑career power ballads, and a 2023 gospel single,...
Three Empowering Country Women Who're Role Models for Young Girls
The article spotlights three contemporary female country stars—Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley and Megan Moroney—as wholesome role models for young girls, emphasizing their authentic storytelling, modest image, and growing chart success. It argues that these artists give "girl dads" confidence to...
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Tyler Nance: What Keeps Me Sane In 2026 [INTERVIEW]
Country artist Tyler Nance, a fourth‑generation Missouri farmer turned welder, saw his 2025 single “Keeps Me Sane” explode on TikTok, launching him into the national spotlight. On March 20, 2026, he released the 17‑track album Midwest Memoir, featuring collaborations with Jackson Dean...
How to Get Free Tickets to See Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire will perform a one‑night‑only concert on April 9, 2026, at her restaurant and bar, Reba’s Place, in Atoka, Oklahoma, limited to 250 guests. Fans in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas can enter a free‑ticket contest online or in person, while...
Why Vince Gill Said Yes to Kennedy Center Honors
Vince Gill agreed, after much deliberation, to speak and sing at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, primarily to honor longtime friend George Strait. He delivered a tribute speech and performed Strait’s song “Troubadour,” joining Brooks & Dunn and Miranda Lambert. Gill deliberately avoided...
Keith Urban Surprised With St. Jude's Angels Among Us Award
Keith Urban was surprised onstage at the Country Radio Seminar when Randy Owen presented him with the St. Jude Angels Among Us Award. The honor recognizes Urban’s long‑standing support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, including a recent visit to...
Why Jo Dee Messina Disappeared? 'Heads Carolina' Singer Explains
Country veteran Jo Dee Messina announced her first studio release in a decade, the album *Bridges*, slated for summer 2026. The record emerged after her children grew older, giving her the time and energy to return to the studio. In the Taste...
Oscars 2026: The Full List of Winners
The 2024‑2025 awards season culminated with the 2026 Oscars, where *One Battle After Another* captured Best Picture and five additional trophies, including Best Director and the inaugural Best Casting award. *Sinners* followed closely, earning four Oscars such as Best Actor...
When Are The Best Times To Shop At Walmart?
Walmart shoppers looking to avoid crowds should target early weekday mornings, especially Tuesday mornings when shelves are fully restocked after the weekend rush. Trae Bodge advises weekend shoppers to go in the morning or evening if they must shop then,...
Live Nation Settles Antitrust Lawsuit, Penalties Revealed
Live Nation, the parent of Ticketmaster, reached a settlement in the DOJ‑led antitrust case, agreeing to pay roughly $200 million to participating states. The deal mandates structural reforms, including opening Ticketmaster’s platform to third‑party vendors and allowing venues to list tickets...
Thomas Rhett Reveals Summer Tour - 2026 Soundtrack To Life Dates
Country star Thomas Rhett unveiled his 2026 "Soundtrack To Life" tour, a 24‑date arena and amphitheater run that kicks off on July 9 in Nashville and spans both coasts through October. The lineup features opening acts Conner Smith, Ernest, Kashus Culpepper and Vincent Mason,...