COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

Nashville witnessed a memorable musical moment this week as Dylan DeMarcus stepped onto the storied stage of the Grand Ole Opry for the very first time. Accompanied by his father, country-pop icon Jay DeMarcus, Dylan delivered a heartfelt performance that had the legendary venue buzzing with excitement. Courtesy Of DeMarcus Family Opening with a tender rendition of “God Bless The Broken Road,” Dylan immediately showcased his smooth vocals and emotional depth, drawing the audi

Parker McCollum is turning heads again, this time on the big screen. The multi-platinum, chart-topping country star has released the official music video for “Killin’ Me,” a standout track from his critically acclaimed self-titled album, PARKER MCCOLLUM. Written alongside seasoned songwriters Monty Criswell and Randy Rogers, “Killin’ Me” is a mid-tempo love song that captures the magnetic pull of a woman who can “turn every head and stop a room on a dime.” It’s classic McColl

American Eagle just tapped into country-cool energy with its Ella Langley collaboration, and if these looks are any indication, this drop is built for backroads, bar nights, and everyday main-character moments. The collection blends laid-back essentials with flirty denim statements, equal parts effortless and bold and a few pieces are already screaming instant closet staples. Based on the featured items, here’s a punchy rundown of the must-haves turning heads. Denim That Does

Under the glow of a streetlight, everything feels a little more honest. The distractions dim. The noise softens. Memory and momentum meet in the same quiet frame. For country riser Michael Marcagi, that in-between space, reflective, restless, and revealing is exactly where his debut major-label LP, Under The Streetlights , was born. The breakout talent sat down with All Country news to dish all the details of the new project. Photo Credit: Jimmy Fontaine The project doesn’t j

Kenny Whitmire didn’t set out to write a viral hit, he set out to write a country song that felt true. The kind that tells a story, breaks a heart, and lingers like last call neon. What happened next says as much about where country music is headed as it does about Whitmire himself. Kenny Whitmire | Photo Credit: Austin Aguilar| Raised in Georgia and steeped in the sounds of Merle Haggard, Keith Whitley, Randy Travis, and Darrell Singletary, Whitmire has built his early buzz

Luke Combs walked onto the City Winery Nashville stage like a man who’s played a few small gigs before, if your definition of “a few” includes sold-out stadiums and singalongs loud enough to register on seismographs. But for this night, sitting down with Willie Geist for a live Sunday Sitdown , the two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year traded pyrotechnics for perspective, offering a candid look at the balancing act between global country superstardom and life at home with a gr

Cody Johnson is saddling up for another international run, and this time, he’s not riding alone. Courtesy Of Cody Johnson On Facebook The chart-topping traditionalist has officially announced his return to the UK and Ireland, unveiling a highly anticipated arena tour that doubles as both a victory lap and a reunion with one of his fastest-growing fan bases overseas. Joining him on the road are fellow country standouts Parker McCollum and Emily Ann Roberts , two artists who b

Dax doesn’t treat temptation like a passing feeling, he treats it like a lifelong opponent. His new single, “Temptation,” lands less like a confession and more like a field manual, a faith-centered, genre-blending record that turns internal struggle into a call for discipline. Blending country-rooted storytelling with rap urgency and melodic lift, Dax delivers a track built on conviction rather than trend. The genre bender sat down with All Country News to chat the ins and ou

Ella Langley has officially cemented her place in country music history. According to Billboard, her breakout hit “Choosin’ Texas” has soared to No. 1 on the Hot 100, making Langley only the 31st song since 1958 to top both the Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs charts. But Langley didn’t just stop there, she’s also the first woman to triple up at No. 1 on the Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay charts simultaneously. Courtesy Of Ella Langley On Facebook This achievem

At just 21 years old, Hudson Westbrook isn’t just knocking on country music’s door, he just kicked it wide open. Hudson Westbrook | Photo Credit: Emma Kate Golden The Texas country breakout has officially landed at No. 1 on the Mediabase Country radio chart with his debut single, “House Again,” marking a milestone moment not only for the House Artists / Warner Records Nashville newcomer, but for the format itself. With the achievement, Westbrook becomes the youngest solo mal

Rascal Flatts didn’t just return to Chicago’s United Center, they reclaimed it. Credit: Evan Destefano On a night that felt less like a stop on a tour and more like a multi-generation reunion, the superstar trio delivered a tightly packed, hit-loaded, 90-minute set that doubled as both a victory lap and a reminder: few acts in modern country can match their catalog, their harmonies, or their emotional reach. Celebrating 26 years of hits, Rascal Flatts proved that longevity do

Koe Wetzel - Time Goes On Koe Wetzel has never sounded like he was chasing approval. If anything, his catalog reads like a middle finger scribbled in permanent marker, loud, messy, honest, and defiantly his. But on his new track, “Time Goes On,” the underground country-rock firebrand trades some of the barroom chaos for something more reflective and somehow hits even harder because of it. For years, Wetzel has lived in the space between genres and outside the lines, too rough

Carolina Country Music Fest is wasting no time turning up the heat in 2026. Courtesy Of Riley Green On Facebook CCMF has unveiled its McDonald’s Thursday Night Kickoff Concert lineup for June 4, and it reads more like a headliner night than an opener. The four-day Myrtle Beach mega-fest launches with serious star power, led by multi-Platinum hitmaker Riley Green, who will bring his arena-sized catalog and blue-collar storytelling to the beach to set the tone for the weekend.

Megan Moroney has built a reputation on telling the truth, even when it stings. Heartbreak, jealousy, late-night regrets, and hard-won self-awareness have all been staples of her rise. But on her new release, she flips the script. With the title track from her upcoming album Cloud 9 , Moroney trades emotional wreckage for emotional lift, delivering a breezy, lovestruck anthem that feels like a deep exhale after a long storm. “Cloud 9” isn’t just a title, it’s a temperature ch

Brian Kelley has spent years crafting a sound that feels both familiar and effortless, music that puts listeners in the passenger seat of a life well-lived, windows down, radio on, and the horizon stretching wide. With his latest single, “93 in the Keys,” Kelley takes that signature vibe and elevates it, delivering a song that’s as much about feeling as it is about sound, a sun-soaked, carefree escape that’s instantly cinematic. credit: Ben Christensen From his early days wit

George Birge doesn’t just release songs, he releases statements. And with his latest track, “Ride, Ride, Ride,” featuring country superstar Luke Bryan, he plants a weathered boot squarely in the dirt and draws a line straight through modern country polish back to grit, grind, and earned wisdom. Courtesy Of RECORDS From the first note, the song feels less like a radio single and more like a campfire confession. Built on brooding tension and dust-kicked atmosphere, “Ride, Ride,

Troy Cartwright has always been the kind of Texas storyteller who makes you feel like you’ve stepped into the passenger seat of a late-night drive down a two-lane highway. With his latest single, "That’s Alright", he leans into that cinematic vibe, wrapping it in the heartland-rock energy of the ‘80s. Think Tom Petty swagger meets John Cougar Mellencamp grit, all filtered through Cartwright’s unmistakable Texas flair. Clocking in at just 2 minutes and 40 seconds, the song is

There are breakup songs that wallow. There are breakup songs that whisper. And then there are breakup songs that throw the bar doors open, crank the Telecaster, and testify. Ashley Ryan’s new single, “52 Sundays,” lands squarely in that last category, a hard-hitting honky-tonk anthem wrapped in twang, truth, and just enough bite to leave a mark. It’s not just a song, it’s a declaration of emotional independence delivered with a raised glass and a raised eyebrow. Ryan continu

Ashland Craft has never been an artist who hides the rough edges. Her voice has always carried a little grit, a little smoke, and a lot of truth. But on her reimagined release of “Momma Don’t Pray Like She Used To” featuring Chase Rice, Craft trades barroom bravado for something far more powerful: perspective. The result is a deeply human, faith-soaked reflection on growth, grace, and the quiet relief that comes when a mother finally gets to exhale. A Song That Hits Different

Ella Langley didn’t just score a hit, she just planted a flag. Courtesy Of Ella Langley on Facebook Her hard-charging country anthem “Choosin’ Texas”  has officially become the #1 best-selling song in the United States in 2026 by total units , overtaking Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia,” according to chart tracker @chartdata on X. In a year dominated by superstar releases and crossover giants, the Alabama-born powerhouse just muscled her way to the top, boots first. And i