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The four-song project arrives November 13, led by a powerful title track centered on service, sacrifice and the strength of community. Photo Credit: Robby Klein Thirty-five years after “Meet in the Middle” launched Diamond Rio into the country music history books, the GRAMMY-winning group is proving its story is far from finished. Diamond Rio will release its new four-song EP, America Works, on November 13 through Rio Records 2.0 and One Riot Records. The band offers the firs

That’s Just Me is more than a fitting title for Riley Green’s new album, it feels like a mission statement. After building his career around the music he genuinely loves, Green digs in his heels, quiets the outside noise and delivers a record that sounds entirely on his own terms. Photo Courtesy Of Riley Green Written and recorded during a pivotal year in his life, and amid the biggest tour of his career, the 23-song project is undeniably ambitious. That kind of tracklist can

Riley Green - Thats Just Me At its core, That’s Just Me is a songwriter’s album. Green understands that country music does not need to be complicated to be powerful, it simply needs to be honest. Across 23 tracks, he proves that a well-told story, a strong melody and a point of view rooted in something real can still carry tremendous weight. The result is Riley Green at his most comfortable, confident and creatively grounded. That’s Just Me does not feel like an artist trying

Chancey Williams joins forces with fellow cowboy and country artist Ned LeDoux for “Things a Cowboy Ain’t Ever Gonna Say,” a spirited new single that celebrates Western living with plenty of humor, personality and traditional-country punch. Credit: Kenzie Holmberg Clocking in at just three-and-a-half minutes, the track wastes no time getting straight to the good stuff. Williams and LeDoux trade their way through a hilarious list of phrases no self-respecting cowboy would ever

The singing mailman is becoming a country star, and “American Rust and Radio” sounds like the moment Preston Cooper’s remarkable story gets its own movie. Photo Credit: Jon Taylor Sweet Blending the youthful nostalgia of John Mellencamp’s “Jack & Diane” with the open-road electricity of Tom Petty’s “American Girl,” Cooper delivers an anthemic heartland rocker built for backroads, rolled-down windows and fading summer light. It feels familiar without becoming derivative, drawi

For Chanel West Coast, “Tennessee” is more than just another country song, it’s a reflection of where she is in her life and how she found her way back to her dreams. Following the success of “Down To The Filter,” the television personality and recording artist is opening up about motherhood, perseverance, and finding her place in country music with her deeply personal new single, “Tennessee.” The song tells the story of Chanel rediscovering herself after years of navigating

Something is happening in Roku City, and it looks like Luke Bryan might be involved. Roku recently shared a post teasing what appears to be a country-themed addition to the Roku City universe, featuring a familiar-looking character that bears a striking resemblance to the country superstar. Luke himself even joined the speculation, commenting on Instagram, “this guy looks familar” seemingly playing along with the mystery. So, is Luke Bryan taking over Roku City? We’ll have t

On the anniversary of his father’s passing, Wilson turns grief into a masterful, full-body gut punch that may be one of the decade’s most powerful songs. Photo Courtesy Of Stephen Wilson Jr. There is something deeply satisfying about watching the rest of the world finally recognize what you have known for years. All Country News has long believed Stephen Wilson Jr. was a star. We have watched him carve out a lane that belongs entirely to him, one built on truth, grit, stagger

With Midland by his side and a new chapter underway at BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, Jade Eagleson is helping lead traditional country music back into the spotlight. Photo Credit: Bree Fish Jade Eagleson was once told his music was “too country.” These days, that criticism sounds more like confirmation that he was on the right path all along. The country traditionalist recently sat down with All Country News to discuss staying loyal to the sound that shaped him, joining forc

CMA’s two-hour celebration of the late icon will air live from Nashville, and every Dolly Parton fan will want to mark their calendar now. Courtesy Of Dolly Parton Country music is preparing to say “I will always love you” to the woman who gave those words to the world. The Country Music Association has announced CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton, a two-hour live television special honoring the extraordinary life, music and generosity of Dolly

“This is not a drill.” Florida Georgia Line is officially back, and Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley are preparing to take their reunion far beyond one surprise performance. Photo Credit: Ben Christensen After sending CMA Fest into a frenzy with an unexpected pop-up appearance, and an emphatic “We back, baby!” the country duo has announced the Anything Goes Again: The Festival Tour, a massive 2027 comeback run featuring appearances at some of the country’s biggest music festiva

Credit Allister Ann Just when fans thought Kenny Chesney might be settling into life inside the Sphere, the country superstar is going bigger, much bigger. After spending two years captivating Las Vegas audiences and selling nearly 400,000 tickets at Sphere Las Vegas, Chesney is officially returning to the open-air stadiums where No Shoes Nation first became a summer phenomenon. His newly announced Original Vibe Room Tour 2027 will bring him to 19 stadiums alongside two legen

Riley Green, Zach Top and Garth Brooks will headline the massive three-day festival, but a long-awaited Florida Georgia Line reunion has country fans doing a double take. Photo Courtesy Of CMA Stagecoach just dropped the lineup nobody saw coming. The country music festival will return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, April 23–25, 2027, with Riley Green, Zach Top and Garth Brooks leading three absolutely stacked days in the desert. But somehow, those aren’t even t

The legendary duo will receive the 2026 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during a must-see tribute at “The 60th Annual CMA Awards.” Photo Credit: Matthew Berinato Dust off your boots and prepare for what could be one of the most emotional moments of CMA Awards night: Brooks & Dunn are officially receiving the 2026 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn will accept the prestigious honor during a special tribute at “The 60th Annual

The country hitmaker sat down with All Country News to reflect on his defining song ahead of a powerful performance at The Boot Bash on September 24. More than two decades after Darryl Worley first asked America one unforgettable question, “Have You Forgotten?” continues to carry a weight few songs ever achieve. Ahead of his performance at The Boot Bash on September 24, Worley sat down with All Country News to reflect on the song’s deeply personal origins, its evolving purpos

Eric Church - On The Road You can feel the miles in Eric Church’s vocals. On “On The Road,” there’s a lived-in weight to his delivery that gives this reflection on music, memory, and mortality its punch. He sounds like a man who knows exactly what the ride has given him, and understands he won’t get to take it forever. Written by Church and produced by longtime collaborator Jay Joyce, the song follows a career through the moments that stick: playing beneath the Northern Light

Valerie Ponzio does not merely hit the open road on “American Smoke,”she sets the American dream on fire and watches what survives. Courtesy Of Valerie Ponzio The third single from her forthcoming EP, Reina, due October 9, is a roaring, restless anthem built for windows-down drives and festival-sized singalongs. But beneath its Springsteen-sized sweep lies something far more complicated. Ponzio captures the intoxicating promise of freedom while keeping one eye fixed on how qu

The Texas-born duo opens up exclusively to All Country News about finding their identity, fighting to finish the record and taking their signature harmonies to new heights. CREDIT: ERIKA ROCK For Smithfield, Country With Heart, Part 2 is more than the next installment of a musical project. It is the sound of two artists finally understanding exactly who they are, and refusing to walk away before the rest of the world hears it. The Texas-born duo of Jennifer Fielder and Trey S

Ella Langley is having a major CMA moment. The country star leads all artists with nine nominations, including her first-ever Entertainer of the Year nod. From Dandelion to “Choosin’ Texas,” here’s a look at all nine of Langley’s 2026 CMA nominations and what makes this year such a milestone.

The 2026 CMA Awards nominations are officially here! Ella Langley leads all artists with nine nods, while Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson and more earn major recognition. Here’s the complete list of nominees for the 60th CMA Awards.