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Lainey Wilson Just Put Her Signature Country Style on a MacKenzie-Childs Collection and Yes, There Are Cowgirl Boots. How To Get Yours Before They Are Gone
The country superstar is bringing bell-bottom flair, hand-painted checks and a little Louisiana soul straight into fans’ homes. Lainey Wilson has already taken over country radio, sold out stages and made bell-bottoms feel essential again. Now, she is bringing her unmistakable style somewhere new: your home. The country superstar has teamed up with MacKenzie-Childs for a limited-edition collection rooted in the warmth, authenticity and bold country flair that fans have come t
Sep 21


Windy City Smokeout Just Dropped Its Massive 2027 Headliners, and One Country Reunion Has Fans Losing It
Megan Moroney, Florida Georgia Line, Tucker Wetmore and Riley Green will lead four days of country music, cold drinks and some of the best barbecue in the country. Chicago, clear your calendars: Windy City Smokeout is officially turning up the heat for 2027. The beloved country music and barbecue festival has unveiled its four-day headlining lineup, and it is stacked from top to bottom. Megan Moroney, Florida Georgia Line, Tucker Wetmore and Riley Green are set to take over t
Sep 21


Kenny Chesney Just Announced a $10 Nashville Show, but There’s a Catch
The country superstar is taking over The Pinnacle in Nashville for one night only, with an extremely limited number of tickets available through a special fan registration. Courtesy Of Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney is not waiting until his newly announced stadium tour to bring his next chapter to the stage. Fresh off his second Sphere residency and a high-energy performance on NBC’s TODAY, Chesney has announced a surprise, one-night-only concert at The Pinnacle in Nashville. Th
Sep 18


Diamond Rio Celebrates 35 Years of Country Music History With New America Works EP
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
Sep 18


Riley Green Finds His Truest Voice on New Album That’s Just Me
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
Sep 18


New Country Music You Need To Hear This Week From Riley Green, Mae Estes, Muscadine Bloodline, Stephen Wilson Jr. & More
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
Sep 18


Chancey Williams and Ned LeDoux Saddle Up for Twangy New Anthem “Things a Cowboy Ain’t Ever Gonna Say”
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
Sep 18


Preston Cooper Turns Midwest Nostalgia Into a Movie-Worthy Anthem With “American Rust and Radio”
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
Sep 18


Chanel West Coast Gets Deeply Personal With New Country Single “Tennessee”
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
Sep 17


Is Luke Bryan Taking Over Roku City?
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
Sep 17


Stephen Wilson Jr. Delivers a Song for the Ages With “Cørnerman”
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
Sep 17
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Jade Eagleson Is Turning “Too Country” Into His Greatest Strength [EXCLUSIVE]
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
Sep 17


Country Music Is Saying Goodbye to Dolly Parton, And This Two-Hour Live Tribute Could Be the Year’s Most Emotional Night
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
Sep 16


Florida Georgia Line Is Officially Back, and Their Huge 2027 Plans Have Fans Losing It
“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
Sep 15


Kenny Chesney Just Revealed His Massive 2027 Stadium Tour, and the Lineup Is Absolutely Loaded
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
Sep 15


Florida Georgia Line Is Back, and Stagecoach 2027 Just Dropped Its Wildest Lineup Yet
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
Sep 14


It’s Official: Brooks & Dunn Are Receiving One of Country Music’s Biggest Honors
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
Sep 14


Darryl Worley Says “Have You Forgotten?” May Be More Important Than Ever, 25 Years After 9/11 {EXCLUSIVE}
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
Sep 11


New Country Music You Need To Hear This Week From Eric Church, Kenny Whitmire, Smithfield & More
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
Sep 11


Valerie Ponzio Sets the American Dream Ablaze on “American Smoke”
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
Sep 11
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