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Luke Grimes has always had a way of drawing listeners into his stories, but with his latest single, “Love You Know,” he steps into a new realm of intimacy and nuance. The song, clocking in at a lean 3 minutes and 33 seconds, proves that sometimes less is more, especially when the craft is this deft. From the very first note, Grimes’ vocals are unassumingly powerful. There’s no over-the-top production or grandiose theatrics here; instead, the track thrives on subtlety. His voi

At BMI’s Nashville office, the plaques didn’t just line the walls they told the story of a songwriter quietly outworking the moment. Photo Credit Larry McCormack for BMI Riley Green was the man of the hour Wednesday (2/11), celebrated in the BMI lobby for a rare and increasingly difficult achievement in modern country: back-to-back No. 1 hits he wrote entirely himself. The songs, the 3x-Platinum smash “Worst Way” and the chart-topping title track “Don’t Mind If I Do” didn’t

Luke Combs isn’t just releasing another album, he’s opening the door to a full-length self-portrait. Courtesy Of Luke Combs On Facebook With the reveal of the 22-song tracklist for his forthcoming project The Way I Am , out March 20, Combs signals a record that reads less like a playlist and more like a personal manifesto. The titles alone suggest a set built on reflection, roots, restlessness, and reckoning, the thematic pillars that have long defined his rise, but now appea

Corey Kent’s rise has never felt accidental, but on Tuesday afternoon in Nashville, it felt unmistakably earned. BMI opened its doors on February 10 to celebrate Kent’s second No. One single, “This Heart,” a RIAA Gold-certified hit that cements the Sony Music Nashville artist as one of country radio’s most reliable emotional heavy-hitters. The industry gathering wasn’t just a victory lap, it was a songwriter-first, faith-forward, gratitude-soaked celebration of the people and

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,