COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

The Hunter Brothers are back, and this time, they’re flying the flag for every kind of country. With their new EP All Kinds of Country , the Saskatchewan-born quintet doubles down on what’s made them one of the most dynamic sibling acts in modern country music: powerhouse harmonies, storytelling that sticks, and a willingness to color outside the lines. Photo Courtesy Of Hunter Brothers The project builds on the momentum of their recent feel-good hits “Homegrown Night” and “B

In a town that never stops spinning out stars, KIANA has found her moment to shine. With her brand-new EP This Is The Part , the rising pop-country artist isn’t just dropping songs, she’s dropping a statement. One that’s equal parts confidence, nostalgia, and pure fun. Photo Courtesy Of KIANA “This is the project I’ve always wanted to make,” KIANA says. “It’s full of anthemic, feel-good songs inspired by the pop-country music that shaped me growing up.” That blend of heart an

Country riser Trey Calloway isn’t just dipping his toes into the fire with his latest release, he’s diving straight in. “Make That Move” is a high-octane burst of energy that fuses swaggering country charm with a funky, dancefloor-ready groove. It’s the kind of track that doesn’t just ask for attention, it demands it. Photo Courtesy Of Trey Calloway Written by Trey alongside Wolf Mahler and Ben Wagner, the release captures the moment when attraction sparks into action, when t

The holidays aren’t always wrapped in red and green bows, sometimes, they come tied up in blue. Rising country songstress Tyra Madison leans into that truth with her new single, “Santa, Can You Fix a Broken Heart?" a tender, soul-stirring spin on Christmas melancholy that proves she’s one of Music City’s brightest and most emotionally honest new voices. Single Art Courtesy Of Tyra Madison With a voice that soars like tinsel catching the light and lyrics that hit straight to t

There’s a certain magic that only holiday lights, twinkling evergreens, and country music can conjure, and this December, ABC and the Country Music Association are delivering it in spades. The 16th annual CMA Country Christmas returns Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 9/8c, with streaming on Hulu and Disney+ the following day. Photo Credit: Josh Brasted/CMA For the first time, Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis step into the co-host spotlight, bringing their signature warmth, charm, and humor

Good Scentiments is proud to introduce GRATEFUL , a candle created in collaboration with Purple Heart recipient and artist Scotty Hasting . With the warm, grounding scents of sandalwood and amber, GRATEFUL is designed to inspire reflection, gratitude, and resilience. Scotty’s story is one of courage, survival, and the healing power of music. As an Army Infantryman with the 1st Infantry Division, 4th Squadron, 4th Cavalry, he survived a life-threatening combat incident in Afgh

When the sun sets over Big Mountain Ranch, the Montana sky does something magical, it opens up wide and endless, a painted backdrop for stories told in twang, grit, and song. Next summer, that expanse will once again come alive as Under The Big Sky returns to Whitefish, Montana, from July 17–19, 2026 , with its biggest and boldest lineup yet. Photos Courtesy Of Artist Anchoring the festival’s seventh year is none other than Chris Stapleton , marking his long-awaited Under Th

ERNEST - Blessed There’s a certain kind of magic that only Nashville can bottle, and ERNEST seems to have found it in his latest song, “Blessed.” Released today, the track feels like a quiet exhale, a moment of peace from an artist who’s finally standing steady in his own boots. Known for his sharp pen and undeniable swagger, ERNEST has long been one of Music City’s best-kept secrets, the kind of guy who can walk into a writing room and walk out with a hit before lunch. But “

Joey Myron has never been one to color inside the lines, and his latest single, "Best Western", proves why he’s carving out a unique lane in country music’s evolving landscape. Equal parts outlaw grit and modern beat-driven swagger, the track takes listeners on a ride that’s as steamy as it is unpredictable. Photo Provided From the very first line, “Your spit in my mouth tastes like moonshine now” Myron sets a tone that is raw, unapologetic, and intoxicating. He’s not just te

New York City loves a holiday cliché. The twinkle of Fifth Avenue. The Rockefeller Center tree towering over bundled-up tourists. Couples leaning into each other under mistletoe like they invented romance. Cyndi Thomson knows the scene better than anyone, yet in her return to the spotlight, she flips the snow-globe fantasy into something far more honest. Photo by Daniel Shippey Her new single “Christmas In New York” arrives wrapped in glossy orchestration and bright-city shim

Morgan Wallen isn’t taking his foot off the gas. After closing out his record-breaking I’m The Problem Tour this fall, the country superstar is gearing up to do it all over again, and bigger. Credit David Forehand Wallen just announced the Still The Problem Tour 2026 , a monster 21-date, 11-city stadium run that will see him packing some of the most iconic venues in North America for back-to-back nights of pure country firepower. Kicking off April 10 with two sold-out-to-be

There are country music landmarks, and then there’s Dolly Parton. The most glittering rhinestone in Nashville’s bedazzled crown is now adding a whole new chapter to her legend. Beginning June 2026, fans from Tennessee hollers to Tokyo high-rises will be able to not just hear Dolly’s stories, but stay inside them. Reservations are officially open for Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel , with pre-sale tickets now available for her new Life of Many Colors Museum , two massive love

Ashley McBryde has never been interested in doing the expected. So when the GRAMMY®, CMA, and ACM Award winner planted her flag at Neon Steeple at Chief’s for The Redemption Residency earlier this year, fans knew they weren’t just buying a ticket, they were stepping into her world. Now, McBryde is extending that invitation deep into 2026, promising more storytelling, more grit, and more nights that can only be described as so Ashley . This isn’t a residency built on repeat pe

Country music has always been built on straight shooters. Three chords, the truth, and someone brave enough to sing it. Now that philosophy is getting its own venue. Live Nation just pulled the curtain back on The Truth , a 4,400-capacity indoor room opening fall 2026 in Nashville’s ever-buzzing Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood. It promises a home for the city’s heartbeat: live music that plays loud, proud, and up close. Sally Williams, President of Nashville Music & Business S

ChatGPT said: Cracking into the dusty desert air just as spring turns into the sweet promise of summer, Boots In The Park is gearing up for an explosive return to Albuquerque. The festival that has quietly become one of the most magnetic forces in live country entertainment is doing what it does best in 2026: thinking bigger, swinging harder, and betting every chip on the rowdiest weekend New Mexico will see all year. The powerhouse behind it all, Activated Events, has made a

There are certain places that hold a version of us we haven’t seen in years. A quiet road where we learned to drive. A high school stadium where we lingered a little too long after curfew. A gravel parking lot that once felt like the center of the universe. Country riser Robyn Ottolini knows those ghosts well, and she’s chasing them down in her newest release, “Way Back.” Photo by Stephanie Montani. This is Ottolini at her most cinematic. The Ontario firebrand taps into that

Every September through October, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the richness of culture, music, and traditions that have helped shape communities across generations. It’s a time to honor identity, resilience, and those who proudly carry their heritage into everything they do. Image provided by Frank Ray For bilingual country artist Frank Ray, that pride runs deep. Growing up in New Mexico, he was surrounded by the warmth of Hispanic culture — the food, the language, and

Megan Moroney - Beautiful Things Megan Moroney has a way of turning the quiet aches of everyday life into something that feels cinematic. The Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records standout has done it again with the long-awaited release of “Beautiful Things,” a song that fans have already been clinging to like a lifeline. This is Moroney in her purest form: real stories, real emotions, and zero interest in sanding down the rough edges of the human experience. The Georgia nati

Billy Currington sounds exactly like you’d expect him to, relaxed, content, and maybe even a little sun-soaked. There’s an ease to his voice, the kind that comes from a man who’s done the chasing, earned the hits, and found something far more valuable on the other side: peace. He’s not chasing trends or proving anything, he’s simply making music that feels right. And that feeling? It’s written all over King of the World , his most easygoing and self-assured project yet. The c

In every artist’s story, there’s a moment where the curtain lifts, the fog clears, and the person behind the microphone takes a long, steady breath, ready to begin again. For Alexandra Kay, that moment has a name: Second Wind. Photo Credit: Alysse Gafkjen Her new album is more than a collection of songs. It’s a reckoning, a return to herself, an unraveling of heartbreak, and a rebuilding of spirit. “When I decided I was going to stop feeling sorry for myself, stop rotting in