COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

Some songs are written. Others seem to arrive exactly when they’re needed. For Alex Hall, “Keep Livin’” was the latter. Born from an intensely personal moment following an AA meeting, the song captures Hall at one of the most reflective points of his life. More than two years into sobriety, the singer-songwriter has found himself experiencing life, and music, with a new sense of clarity. Hall recently sat down with All Country News to open up about the unexpected way “Keep L

Western gothic rocker Liam St. John has never been afraid to let a little darkness seep into his music, but on his new single “Man I Drew,” he turns that darkness inward. Released through Big Loud Rock, the aching new track finds the Nashville-based, Spokane native confronting one of adulthood’s most uncomfortable questions: What would the kid you used to be think of the person you became? It is a devastating premise, but St. John handles it with the kind of country storytell

Orville Peck has always understood the power of contradiction. Behind the mask, the theatricality and the booming baritone is an artist willing to let loneliness, desire and self-destruction bleed through even his most cinematic moments. On “Already Gone,” the latest preview of his forthcoming album Mule, Peck pushes that tension to its most revealing extreme yet, transforming one of the darkest chapters of his life into a swaggering country singalong. That juxtaposition is e

Ella Langley is officially giving fans something new to crack open during her Dandelion era. The country music powerhouse has teamed up with iconic Texas brewery Shiner for Dandelion, a limited-edition Honey Kölsch inspired by Langley’s chart-topping album of the same name. And honestly, country music and an ice-cold Shiner? That combination was probably inevitable. The new brew is described as crisp, easy-drinking and refreshing, with honey adding a subtle floral sweetness a

There’s a difference between an artist who is about to break through and one who already knows she belongs there. On ashley cooke, Ashley Cooke sounds firmly like the latter. Credit: Patrick Tracy Across 15 songs, Cooke turns a whirlwind season of falling in love, overthinking everything, searching for answers and occasionally getting in her own way into her most confident body of work yet. It’s honest without becoming heavy, polished without losing personality and wrapped in

There are songs written to fill a tracklist, and then there are songs that feel like they had to be written. Sheyna Gee’s “Andy’s Song” firmly belongs in the latter category. Written in memory of her late mentor, Andy Zane, the deeply personal track finds Sheyna looking back on the person who helped give her confidence at a pivotal point in her career while simultaneously taking stock of everything that has happened since. The result is a moving piece of traditional country s

There’s something refreshing about an artist whose story can’t be boiled down to one viral moment. Keller Cox has built his career the old-fashioned way: one room, one handshake, one overnight drive and one new fan at a time. Before the bigger stages and bucket-list opening slots came countless nights spent figuring out how to hold a crowd. Before collaborating with friends like The Castellows came the highway miles that turned fellow artists into something closer to family.

There’s something especially satisfying about watching a cheater realize he’s been caught. On her wickedly fun new single, “Does Your Girlfriend Know We Kissed?”, fast-rising country standout Elizabeth Nichols doesn’t waste a second crying over the guy who played her. She doesn’t key his truck, throw his clothes into the street or spiral over what she could have done differently. Instead, she does something much more entertaining: she makes him sweat. And frankly, that’s what

Chase Wright has always had a knack for making country-pop feel big, bright, and built for the open road, and “Rest Of My Life” might be one of his most instantly likable releases yet. Romantic without getting overly sentimental and infectious without trying too hard, the track is country-pop at its finest, the kind of song practically begging for the windows down, the top off, and the volume cranked all the way up. “Rest Of My Life” captures that exhilarating moment when a b

Mason Ramsey is no longer the “yodel kid.” That nickname may always follow him in some capacity, after all, it is tied to the viral moment that first introduced him to millions, but Outlaw in Love makes a convincing case that it no longer defines him. Credit Anthony Wilson Ramsey has grown beyond the novelty, beyond the internet fame and beyond the expectations placed on him as a child. What stands in its place is something far more compelling: a young country artist beginnin

Hudson Westrbook - Made You Look Hudson Westbrook might have just dropped his next No. 1. With “Made You Look,” Westbrook leans all the way into the kind of fast-moving, flirtatious country song built for rolled-down windows, packed bars and a crowd screaming every word back at him. It’s playful without trying too hard, confident without losing its charm, and powered by an energy that feels tailor-made for the stage. Then there’s the fiddle. Calling it the cherry on top almos

Luke Combs is keeping his foot firmly on the gas. After spending 2026 packing stadiums, breaking records and performing for massive crowds around the world, the country superstar is already looking ahead to another huge year on the road. Combs has officially announced a new round of dates for his “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour 2027,” bringing the show to some of the biggest stadiums across the United States and Canada. And this time around, he’s bringing one seriously stacked

Lainey Wilson and Wrangler are back at it, and this might just be their boldest drop yet. The country superstar has once again teamed up with the iconic Western brand for a fresh collection packed with denim, statement silhouettes, shimmering details, and plenty of Lainey-approved flair. In other words? It’s basically Whirlwind energy in clothing form. Wilson has never been afraid to take classic Western style and crank the personality all the way up, and her newest Wrangler

Thirty-five years later, Brooks & Dunn are going back to where it all began. The legendary country duo is celebrating the 35th anniversary of their career-launching debut album, Brand New Man, with something fans have never gotten before: the album’s first-ever vinyl pressing, arriving October 23. Photo Courtesy Of Brooks & Dunn On Facebook The milestone announcement comes exactly as Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn prepare to celebrate the record at the Grand Ole Opry, marking ano

Bourbon & Beyond is one of those festival lineups where making a schedule feels less like planning a weekend and more like choosing your favorite children. Foo Fighters. Chris Stapleton. Kacey Musgraves. Mumford & Sons. Dave Matthews Band. The Red Clay Strays. Queens of the Stone Age. Jason Isbell. Charley Crockett. Yeah… good luck. But the real beauty of a lineup this ridiculously deep isn’t just the names sitting in giant letters at the top of the poster. It’s stumbling ont

CMA Fest is giving country music fans their first real look at what nights inside Nashville’s new Nissan Stadium could look like in 2027 and the massive new setup is already turning heads. The countdown to CMA Fest 2027 is officially heating up. As fans prepare for another four days of country music madness in Nashville, CMA Fest has revealed a new look at the Nissan Stadium stage and seating setup for 2027, offering an early glimpse at how the festival’s biggest nightly conc

Twenty years later, Sugarland is still giving fans one heck of a ride. GRAMMY® Award-winning duo Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush are officially hitting the road this fall for The Ride or Die Tour, a massive 26-city U.S. trek celebrating the 20th anniversary of their blockbuster album, Enjoy the Ride. And yes, Sugarland fans, it might be time to dig those old concert tees out of the closet. Sugarland Is Taking the Celebration Across the Country The tour kicks off October 1

Miranda Lambert is bringing Crisco home to Texas, and she picked one of the most iconic honky-tonks in the country to celebrate. Photo Courtesy Of Miranda Lambert On Facebook Dust off the boots and break out the rhinestones because Miranda Lambert is throwing one heck of an album release party. In celebration of her highly anticipated new album, Crisco, arriving October 2 via MCA, the country superstar is heading back to her home state for a one-night-only album release show

Riley Green stopped by CBS Mornings to talk about his upcoming album, That’s Just Me, his unexpected jump into acting and the wild ride his career has become, but naturally, things eventually ended with a duck call. Courtesy Of CBS Morning On Youtube Riley Green may be one of country music’s biggest stars these days, but judging by his latest appearance on CBS Mornings, he’s still very much the same outdoors-loving Alabama guy who once made a living building houses. Well… exc

Jayson Arendt is proving that there’s no rulebook when it comes to chasing your dreams. Between releasing his heartfelt song “The Same,” taking the stage on American Idol and now combining his passions for music and baseball with the Texas Tailgaters, Arendt has already experienced a career filled with unforgettable moments. Through each opportunity, the rising artist has continued to learn more about himself, both as a musician and entertainer. His latest release, “The Same,