COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

The 2026 ACM Awards nominees are here, and country music fans already have a lot to celebrate. From major stars returning to the ballot to a few newer names having breakout years, this year’s nominations are packed with familiar favorites. Lainey Wilson is back in the Entertainer of the Year category after winning last year, while artists like Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, and Cody Johnson are once again in the mix. Megan Moroney had one of the bigge

Ella Langley might be one of country music’s fastest-rising stars, but don’t let the momentum fool you, she’s still the same Alabama girl who grew up singing in church, dodging school rules, and dreaming big long before Nashville ever knew her name. In a candid (and often hilarious) sit-down with Theo Von, Langley pulled back the curtain on her journey, from small-town beginnings to navigating fame, creativity, and everything in between. Courtesy Of This Past Weekend On Youtu

Pack your boots and your bathing suit, because Country music is headed somewhere it’s never gone before. Riley Green | Photo Credit: Sam Crabtree | Jon Pardi | Photo Credit: Evan De Stefano | Tucker Wetmore | Photo Credit: Chase Foster This Labor Day Weekend (September 4–6), Country Splash is set to make waves as the first-ever multi-day country music festival held directly on the beaches of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico , and it’s arriving with a lineup as hot as the Baja sun.

Ashley Monroe has never been one to raise her voice just to be heard. Instead, she sharpens it, hones it into something quiet, cutting, and impossible to ignore. On Dear Nashville, her surprise-released new album, she finally says the things she’s been holding back for nearly a quarter century, and in doing so, delivers one of the most disarming, self-aware records of her career. “If someone is hurting us, and we don’t let them know, isn’t that on us?” Monroe posed in a handw

Bailey Zimmerman didn’t just play Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, he set it on fire . Photo By Mike Atkinson From the moment the Illinois native stormed the stage with “Backup Plan,” it was clear this wasn’t going to be your typical country concert. It was loud, it was raw, and it felt like 14,000 people screaming along to every word like their lives depended on it. Zimmerman thrives in that chaos, and Fort Worth gave it right back to him. The setlist read like a greatest hits s

Country fans, consider this your sign, it’s time to step into Ella Langley’s boots… literally. In her fiery, attitude-packed “Choosin’ Texas” music video, Ella Langley didn’t just deliver a standout performance, she sparked a full-on style moment. And front and center? Those bold, head-turning boots that had fans hitting rewind (and Google) the second the video dropped. Well, good news: the exact pair is up for grabs. The boots that millions of viewers have already obsessed o

The room felt different before a single note was played. L to R: Tim Nichols, Kix Brooks, Bob DiPiero, Vince Gill, Briana Calhoun, Chris Blair (Listening Room Founder), Kennedy Scott (Three Times A Lady), Landon Fishburne (musician) and Chancie Neal. Credit: Josh Del Inside Nashville’s famed Listening Room Cafe, where stories are currency and songs are scripture, the energy on April 3 wasn’t just about music, it was about second chances. Cowboy cocktail attire replaced the u

There’s something quietly powerful about a song that doesn’t just tell a story, but carries one . And with “On Our Way Along,” Billy Ray Cyrus isn’t just releasing new music, he’s opening a family album, dog-eared and weathered, and inviting listeners to sit with it. Fourteen years removed from his last full body of new studio work, the two-time GRAMMY® winner returns not with a bang, but with a breath, measured, reflective, and deeply human. The new single, a haunting duet w

Morgan Wallen is officially back, and if his latest Nashville stop is any indication, 2026 might just be another record-breaking year for the country superstar. Ahead of his highly anticipated Still The Problem Tour, the RIAA’s most-certified country artist of all time gave fans a rare, up-close-and-personal preview with an intimate (by his standards) 16-song set at The Pinnacle in Nashville. The catch? You had to be one of roughly 4,000 lucky SiriusXM subscribers in the room

There’s a certain kind of memory that refuses to sit still, the kind that flickers at the edges of your mind, vivid but just out of reach, like a song you can hum but can’t quite name. On his latest release, “Whatever That Was,” George Birge leans all the way into that feeling, chasing something both deeply personal and universally familiar: the ghost of a moment that once meant everything. Credit: Corey Miller From the jump, Birge trades polish for grit, stepping into a roug

Walker Montgomery isn’t just stepping into the spotlight, he’s stepping into a legacy, and on “Saving The Honky Tonks,” he wears it with confidence, conviction, and just the right amount of swagger. Photo Provided From the jump, the song feels like a time machine in the best way possible. There’s a warmth to it, a dusty, neon-lit glow, that instantly pulls you into the heart of a honky tonk on a Friday night. Steel guitars cry just enough, the rhythm section keeps things stea

Luke Grimes - Redbird Luke Grimes has spent years inhabiting other people’s stories. On screen, he became a household name as Kayce Dutton, the quiet, conflicted cowboy at the heart of Yellowstone . But with his cinematic new album Redbird , Grimes steps out from the shadow of fiction and into something far more revealing: his own voice, his own scars, his own truth. And it turns out, he’s been a storyteller all along. Across ten tightly crafted tracks, Redbird unfolds like

Jenny Tolman has never been one to bite her tongue, but on her latest release, she sharpens it to a honky-tonk point. Photo By Randy Shaffer With “Show Pony,” Tolman storms back into the barroom spotlight with a wink, a smirk, and a lyrical takedown that feels as classic as it does cutting. Penned alongside Dave Brainard and Matt Willis, the track is a neon-lit reminder that country music still has room for wit, grit, and a well-aimed jab. From its opening lines, “Show Pony”

Ella Langley isn’t just riding the wave, she’s owning it. The breakout country firestarter has officially brought her viral smash “Choosin’ Texas” to life with a music video that feels less like a release and more like a full-blown cinematic event. And with a cast list that reads like a dream lineup at Stagecoach, it’s safe to say: this one’s built for the spotlight. In just about 24 hours, the video has already racked up over 1.6 million views on YouTube , proving that the

Dolly Parton is proving once again that her influence doesn’t stop at music, it struts straight into your spring wardrobe, rhinestones blazing. The country icon has officially teamed up with Good American for a brand-new spring collection, and it’s every bit as bold, feminine, and unmistakably Dolly as you’d hope. Aptly titled “Dolly’s Joleans”, the collaboration is a love letter to her signature style, equal parts country charm and head-turning glam. From curve-loving denim

Annie Bosko gave fans a memorable moment during her recent show at the Troubadour in West Hollywood when she performed her own version of “Pink Pony Club.” The country singer put a fresh spin on the fan-favorite track, blending its pop energy with her signature country sound. The performance felt especially fitting inside the iconic Troubadour, a venue known for launching legendary careers and unforgettable live moments. Fans in the crowd sang along as Bosko made the song her

On a weekend filled with heart, purpose, and unforgettable music, rising country star Cooper Alan stepped into one of country music’s most sacred spaces, and made it entirely his own. Photo credit: Curt Simshauser On March 30, 2026, Alan celebrated a career-defining moment as he made his Ryman Auditorium debut to a sold-out crowd in Nashville, Tennessee. The show reached capacity almost instantly after tickets went on sale, a clear testament to the groundswell of support behi

There are certain stages in country music that feel almost sacred, and for Abbey Cone, the Grand Ole Opry has long been one of them. This weekend, that hallowed ground became the setting for a moment even bigger than music. Courtesy Of Abbey Cone Following her sixth performance at the historic venue, Cone stepped off stage, still riding the high of another dream fulfilled. But backstage, an even more life-changing moment was waiting. Her boyfriend, Dylan, had been quietly pla

The needle is about to drop on a legacy that defined a generation of country music. Courtesy Of Toby Keith For the first time ever, 35 Biggest Hits , the towering anthology of Toby Keith’s most iconic songs, is making its way to vinyl, arriving May 22 in a sprawling 3LP collection that feels less like a release and more like a homecoming. In an era where streaming reigns, the move to press Keith’s catalog into wax is a deliberate nod to permanence, to nostalgia, and to the ki

Mitchell Tenpenny and Meghan Patrick are stepping into a brand-new chapter, and it’s already wrapped in love, faith, and a little bit of surprise. Photo Provided The country couple shared the joyful news that they are expecting their first child together, a baby girl due this fall, in a moment that felt as intimate as it was unforgettable. Rather than a grand announcement, Patrick chose something far more meaningful: a quiet, heartfelt reveal woven into their nightly routine.