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With his debut single "Let You Go," the Stockport native is proving that country music's next frontier might not be Nashville at all. The road that led Bec O'Malley to country music doesn't begin in Tennessee. It begins in Stockport. In the shadow of Manchester's towering musical legacy, a city that gave the world Oasis, The Smiths, Joy Division, and The Stone Roses, O'Malley is charting a course few artists from Northern England have dared to take. He's not chasing an Americ

Thomas Rhett, HARDY, Brothers Osborne, Gavin Adcock, and more are heading to paradise for one of country music's hottest events. Luke Bryan is officially bringing the party back to the beach. The five-time CMA Entertainer of the Year has unveiled the star-studded lineup for the 12th annual Crash My Playa, and if country music fans needed a reason to start planning their 2027 vacation, this might be it. photo credit: AliveCoverage Set for January 13-16, 2027, at the luxurious

For Carlisle Wright, June 7 was already destined to be a memorable day. But thanks to a surprise phone call from one of country music's most beloved legends, it became a moment she'll never forget. Photo courtesy of Carlisle Wright. On the 35th anniversary of his own Grand Ole Opry induction, Country Music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson gave his great-niece, rising traditional country artist Carlisle Wright, the invitation of a lifetime: an official invitation to make her Grand O

Another CMA Fest has come and gone, leaving behind four unforgettable days packed with surprise guests, once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, emotional hometown moments, and enough country music magic to keep fans talking all year long. From Riverfront Stage singalongs to Nissan Stadium showstoppers, here are some of our favorite moments from each day of CMA Fest 2026. Courtesy Of CMA Thursday: A Festival Start Worth Waiting For CMA Fest wasted absolutely no time getting started

After months of rumors, speculation, cryptic clues, and fans crossing their fingers, it's finally official, Florida Georgia Line is back together. And if there was any doubt left, it disappeared the moment Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley stepped onto the Nissan Stadium stage Thursday night during CMA Fest and turned the clock back to 2011. Courtesy Of CMA The reunion comes after a week filled with growing anticipation. Earlier this week, fans spotted a mysterious Florida Georg

Lainey Wilson - Phone, Wallet, Keys Lainey Wilson has spent the last several years moving at a speed most artists can only dream about. Between sold-out tours, chart-topping hits, television appearances, and an awards shelf that now includes 16 ACM trophies, 12 CMA Awards, and a Grammy, the Louisiana native has become one of country music's brightest stars. But amid the whirlwind, Wilson is proving she hasn't lost sight of what matters most. Her new single, "Phone, Keys, Wall

Tyra Madison has found her verdict, and it’s impossible to argue with. On her fiery new single, “Judge Judy,” the rising Nashville talent delivers a sharp-tongued, unapologetic anthem that feels tailor-made for anyone who has ever found themselves at the center of small-town gossip. Equal parts country swagger and rock-and-roll attitude, the track introduces Madison as one of Music City’s most exciting new voices, an artist unafraid to turn everyday frustrations into larger-t

In a world that seems to move faster by the minute, Jenny Tolman is making a compelling case for slowing down, turning up the jukebox, and remembering where we came from. On her spirited collaboration with country firebrand Gretchen Wilson, "Honky Tonk Songs," Tolman delivers more than a catchy summer anthem, she offers a celebration of the people, places, and traditions that have long formed the backbone of country music culture. From its opening lines, the track taps into a

CMA Fest week got off to a memorable start on Wednesday night (June 3) as Trend Management hosted its highly anticipated Trend Presents: Off The Record with HARDY & Friends at Marathon Music Works in Nashville. The exclusive event, held in partnership with country hitmaker HARDY, brought together some of the biggest names in country music, entertainment, and social media for an unforgettable evening benefiting The HARDY Fund. And we were lucky enough to be apart of the action

Nashville native and country hitmaker ERNEST once again proved the power of music to make a difference. On Tuesday night (June 2), the singer-songwriter hosted Stars For Second Harvest 2026 at the legendary Ryman Auditorium, raising an impressive $445,000 for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. Photo credit: Blue Weidemann The annual event brought together some of Nashville's most celebrated songwriters and performers for an unforgettable evening that blended chart

Country music's hottest traditionalist is keeping the momentum rolling. Fresh off a Grammy-winning year and one of the biggest breakout runs in modern country music, Zach Top has officially extended his blockbuster "Cold Beer & Country Music Tour" into the fall of 2026. Presented by Coors Banquet, the newly announced dates will take the singer-songwriter across the country for another round of sold-out-worthy performances, and include a career-defining milestone along the way

As Ella Langley's star continues to rise at lightning speed, fans are looking for any chance to get closer to one of country music's most exciting new voices. On May 31, a lucky group of attendees got exactly that when Chase Sapphire Reserve transformed the Grand Ole Opry into an immersive celebration of Langley's highly anticipated sophomore album, Dandelion. Part concert, part dinner party, and part fan dream come true, the exclusive event offered an unforgettable evening t

Riley Green is proving that the cowboy way of life is still alive and well. Fresh off sold-out arenas, festival headlining sets, and one of the biggest years of his career, the multi-PLATINUM superstar has announced a fresh batch of fall dates for his massive Cowboy As It Gets Tour, giving fans even more chances to catch one of country music's hottest acts on the road in 2026. Courtesy Of Riley Green The newly added shows will take Green to major markets across the country, i

Megan Moroney is officially living on Cloud 9, and she's bringing thousands of fans along for the ride. Credit: Miranda McDonald The reigning country superstar launched the North American leg of her highly anticipated Cloud 9 Tour with a packed, sold-out show at Columbus, Ohio's Schottenstein Center, proving once again why she's one of the hottest names in country music today. From the moment she stepped on stage, Moroney had the crowd hanging on every word as she delivered a

There’s a certain kind of honesty that only arrives after loss. On Reason To Believe, Kip Moore doesn’t run from it, he sits with it, wrestles it to the ground and turns it into one of the most thoughtful records of his career. Across 13 deeply human tracks, Moore sounds less concerned with chasing moments and more interested in understanding them. The result is an album that feels weathered in the best way: reflective without losing its edge, expansive without drifting too f

Kip Moore - Reason To Believe What makes Reason To Believe especially compelling is how career-encompassing it feels. There are echoes of the wild-eyed dreamer fans first met years ago, but there’s also a hard-earned wisdom that only comes from surviving disappointment, heartbreak and change. Some songs feel built for packed crowds screaming every word back at him. Others feel designed for the lonely hours after midnight when listeners need something to hold onto. That balanc

There’s a certain kind of country song that doesn’t just play through the speakers, it lingers like a warning from an old friend. Sela Campbell’s stunning new release, “Cowboy A Try,” does exactly that. In four-and-a-half minutes of smoky storytelling and aching honesty, Campbell delivers a heartbreak anthem steeped in tradition while sounding unmistakably fresh. It’s modern country gold with dust on its boots. Photo by Meg Reynolds Fresh off the announcement that she’s signe

Some songs are made for radio. Others are made for last call, when the bartender is stacking chairs, the neon lights are buzzing overhead, and somebody at the end of the bar finally says what they really mean. Charlie Reece’s new single, “Beer Don’t Lie,” lives squarely in that world, delivering a gritty, full-volume country rock anthem that feels destined to soundtrack late nights and hard truths throughout 2026. Blistering with swagger, grit, and razor-sharp observation, “B

Dasha isn’t asking for permission anymore, she’s kicking the door open with a grin on her face and a one-liner sharp enough to leave a scar. On her brand new single, “Mad About It,” the rising pop-country firecracker doubles down on the razor-edged confidence that made “Austin” a cultural moment, proving lightning might actually strike twice in Nashville. Photo by Alexa Stone From the very first beat, “Mad About It” feels built for summer speakers and bad decisions, the kind

There’s something deeply refreshing about an artist who refuses to look away from life’s messier emotions. On his gripping new EP Familiar Spirits, Nashville singer/songwriter Wesko leans directly into grief, trauma, loneliness, reckless desire, and emotional ruin with a fearless sense of honesty that feels increasingly rare in modern songwriting. Rather than polishing over pain or wrapping difficult emotions in radio-ready optimism, Wesko embraces the uncomfortable corners o