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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.

The 60th CMA Awards are officially on the horizon, which means it’s time to make some predictions. The nominations will be announced Sept. 10, and if this year’s eligibility period is any indication, there’s going to be a lot to talk about. Ella Langley has continued her massive 2026 run, while established stars like Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton are still firmly in the mix. And with several of the CMA’s biggest categories looking especially com

From Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton to chef demonstrations and amusement rides, here’s how to make your first Bourbon & Beyond weekend count. You came for Chris Stapleton. You’ve also penciled in Kacey Musgraves, started debating dinner options and discovered that your festival ticket comes with access to amusement rides. Suddenly, four days feels surprisingly short. Welcome to Bourbon & Beyond, where building your itinerary is half the fun. Returning to the Kentucky Exp

There’s something lovely about a memory that catches you off guard and leaves you smiling. A familiar face comes to mind, an ordinary afternoon suddenly feels a little warmer, and for a moment, the distance between then and now disappears. Erin Kirby captures that feeling in “Cross My Mind,” a bright, cheery song that welcomes the past with an open heart. Credit: Brandon Gentry Offering a lighter side of Kirby, the track finds its charm in the simple pleasure of remembering s

All Country News has your exclusive first look at Green’s conversation with Pat McAfee before the full interview drops tomorrow on Spotify. Courtesy Of Spotify Riley Green remembers having a question after writing the song that would become one of the biggest moments of his career. “Man, is this okay?” The song was “Worst Way.” And in a new conversation with friend, football personality, and music enthusiast Pat McAfee, Green admits that stepping outside his comfort zone didn

A newly released floor plan offers an early look inside Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, taking fans from her Smoky Mountain beginnings through her extraordinary life and career. Courtesy of The Dolly Parton Estate Dolly fans, this is a floor plan worth getting excited about. A newly released layout is giving fans a sneak peek at Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, opening September 29 inside Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel in Nashville. Spanning the hotel’s entire third f

The country superstar will return to lead Country Music’s Biggest Night for its milestone 60th anniversary Lainey Wilson is officially running the show again! The country music powerhouse revealed live from her home state of Louisiana that she will return to host “The 60th Annual CMA Awards” on Wednesday, November 18. The milestone celebration will broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena at 8/7c on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming available on Hulu. Photo Cr

Country music has always been at its best when it reaches beyond the familiar beer-and-truck clichés and tells stories that genuinely matter. On her deeply personal new EP, Dear John, Dani Jack proves just how powerful the genre can be when an artist is willing to dig deeper. The title may initially seem unexpected, there isn’t actually a song called “Dear John” among the project’s five tracks. Instead, the entire EP serves as Jack’s goodbye letter to her late friend and co-w

Ethan Garner doesn’t spend The Georgia Kid chasing country music’s latest trend. Across seven sharply drawn stories, the rising singer-songwriter plants his boots in Southern soil and builds something unmistakably his own. Courtesy Of Ethan Garner A Piece of Home “The Georgia Kid as a collection of songs is symbolic of where I am at now but also where I have been. These are the first songs I’ve ever released, and they are a little piece of my home in Georgia, and represent ho

Jackson Dean + Laci Kaye Booth - The Moon And The Wolf The beauty of “The Moon And The Wolf” is that it refuses to promise daylight. This is not a sweeping love story or a declaration of forever. It is about the kind of connection that may evaporate by morning but feels endless while it is happening. Wild, wounded and suspended in time, “The Moon And The Wolf” turns a lonely night into something nearly sacred, and proves Dean and Booth can create serious magic in the dark. Re

Charlie Reece digs deep into the shadows on “Built On Her,” a brooding country-rock story song that carries the rough-edged intensity and emotional bite of early Brantley Gilbert. Dark, heavy and deliberately unresolved, the track finds Reece leaning into the kind of storytelling that leaves bruises. Rather than revealing every answer, he lets the tension build around the edges, creating a song that feels as much like a warning as it does a confession. Its gritty country foun

The country superstar revealed the wildly unexpected influence behind his powerhouse voice during a fiery appearance on Hot Ones. Photo Courtesy Of Luke Combs Luke Combs may be one of country music’s biggest voices, but the artist who helped shape that unmistakable sound isn’t who fans might expect. Forget George Strait. Forget Garth Brooks. Even Combs’ fellow North Carolina native Eric Church isn’t the answer. While taking on the infamous wings of death during an appearance

Twenty years after Josh Turner made country fans swoon with “Your Man,” Scotty McCreery helped him celebrate the song’s massive new milestone onstage in Wisconsin. Josh Turner (right) presented plaque for "Your Man" 5X Platinum by Scotty McCreery (left) Country In The Burg in Cedarburg, Wis. on Friday, August 28. Photos by Aaron Shriver Talk about a full-circle country music moment. Josh Turner was in for a major surprise Friday night while co-headlining Country In The Burg i

In an exclusive conversation with All Country News, Gardner opens up about the album’s final chapter, working with Kristian Bush and the fan-chosen anthem fueling her next era. Courtesy of BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville For Lanie Gardner, Faded Polaroids was never quite finished. The original album captured the heartbreak, growing pains and hard-earned lessons of her early twenties—but Gardner knew one final piece of the story still needed to be told. As she prepares to step i

Jackson Dean has always sounded most at home where the pavement ends and the shadows take over. On “The Moon And The Wolf,” he travels even deeper into the darkness, and brings Laci Kaye Booth along for the ride. Photo Credit: Gus Black The first release from Dean’s upcoming expanded album, Magnolia Sage (In Full Bloom), arriving October 9, is a hypnotic slow burn about two fiercely independent souls allowing themselves one fleeting moment of vulnerability. Haunted, narcotic

With classic-country conviction, razor-sharp personality and a family legacy she’s determined to make her own, Carlisle Wright delivers one of the genre’s most exciting introductions. Courtesy Of Carlisle Wright Meet Carlisle Wright Carlisle Wright isn’t easing quietly into country music. She’s kicking open the honky-tonk doors, introducing herself with a confident “Well, howdy” and making it crystal clear what kind of artist she intends to be. Her new song, “Wright Kind of C

Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star has been vandalized, with repairs now underway at the Hollywood landmark. According to TMZ, a fan reported seeing damage to the star Monday night after flowers left at the site were reportedly stolen and Parton’s name was scratched. Ana Martinez, a spokesperson for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, told TMZ that the star was already cracked and had been scheduled for repairs Tuesday. Dolly’s star was originally dedicated in 1984, be

Lainey Wilson knows a thing or two about turning a cowboy hat into a full-blown fashion moment, and her fall collection with Charlie 1 Horse is packed with enough Western attitude to make any outfit feel stage-ready. The country superstar’s latest lineup blends her signature free-spirited style with statement colors, standout hatbands and silhouettes built for everything from concert nights to weekend adventures. Whether your closet leans timeless and traditional or bold and