The 2026 ACM Awards nominees are here, and country music fans already have a lot to celebrate. From major stars returning to the ballot to a few newer names having breakout years, this year’s nominations are packed with familiar favorites. Lainey Wilson is back in the Entertainer of the Year category after winning last year, while artists like Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, and Cody Johnson are once again in the mix. Megan Moroney had one of the biggest showings of...

In a city built on songs, Blue Harbor Music is quickly proving it knows how to make them matter. Just two years into its journey, the Nashville-based publishing company is already carving out a reputation as one of Music Row’s most forward-thinking creative hubs, balancing sharp instincts for talent with a clear vision for where country music is headed next. Left To Right: Anthony Olympia, Nick Donley, Miller Arant, Trey Pendley, Will Jones, Alex Hall, Jacob Bryant, Meg McRee, Ben Chapman,...

Ella Langley might be one of country music’s fastest-rising stars, but don’t let the momentum fool you, she’s still the same Alabama girl who grew up singing in church, dodging school rules, and dreaming big long before Nashville ever knew her name. In a candid (and often hilarious) sit-down with Theo Von, Langley pulled back the curtain on her journey, from small-town beginnings to navigating fame, creativity, and everything in between. Courtesy Of This Past Weekend On Youtube Raised on...