With today’s release of his new album, God’s Problem Child, Willie Nelson is celebrating his 84th birthday one day early. To jump-start the festivities, Willie dropped a new video for “Still Not Dead,” a tune on the new album that pokes fun at the many reports of Willie’s demise over the years. Co-penned by Willie…… MORE
Go Behind the Scenes With Lady Antebellum as They Create Upcoming Album, “Heart Break” [Watch]
After taking a hiatus in fall 2015, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood got their creative juices flowing by spending about two months together in sunny Florida and Los Angeles last summer. In the process, the Grammy-winning trio created their upcoming sixth studio album, Heart Break, which drops on June 9. The…… MORE
Cole Swindell Talks About His Consecutive No. 1 Singles Streak, Touring With Dierks Bentley and Delivers a Spoken Word Rendition of “Flatliner”
Jim Casey talks with Cole Swindell about his string of consecutive No. 1 singles, being a fan of Dierks Bentley from his first album, writing “Flatliner” specifically for Dierks with Jaron Boyer and Matt Bronleewe, touring with Dierks and Jon Pardi, gives us a little spoken word “Flatliner” performance and more. Show Participants Cole Swindell Jim Casey,…… MORE
Watch RaeLynn Make Her Late-Night TV Debut by Singing “Love Triangle” on “Seth Meyers”
One month after releasing her Billboard No. 1 album, WildHorse, RaeLynn made her late-night television debut on April 27 by performing “Love Triangle” on Late Night With Seth Meyers. “Love Triangle,” which was co-penned by RaeLynn, Nicolle Galyon and Jimmy Robbins, is currently No. 28 on the Mediabase chart. “‘Love Triangle’ was that song that…… MORE
Be the First to Listen to Chris Stapleton’s New Song, “Second One to Know”
The May 5 release of Chris Stapleton’s highly anticipated sophomore solo album, From A Room: Volume 1, is one week away. After sharing his new tune, “Broken Halos,” earlier this month, Chris is giving fans their second taste of what’s to come on the album by releasing “Second One to Know,” which was co-penned by…… MORE
Trisha Yearwood Wants Your Vote: Who Can Handle HOT Better?
Trisha Yearwood is dipping her toe in the age-old battle of the sexes. While filming the tenth season of her popular cooking show, Trisha’s Southern Kitchen— on the Food Network, the star headed over to Prince’s Hot Chicken in Nashville for some, wait for it… hot chicken. While there, Trisha admitted to ordering the hot…… MORE
Exclusive Album Premiere: “Bruce Robison & the Back Porch Band”
Following in the footsteps of Lone Star State luminaries like Robert Earl Keen and Joe Ely, singer/songwriter Bruce Robison has been tumbleweeding across the US for the last 20-plus years with his own brand of lyric-first country music. During that time, Bruce has released more than 10 solo and collaborative albums, as well as penned…… MORE
Jon Pardi to Assist the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers on Draft Day
Round 1 of the NFL Draft is must-watch television (today) for a lot of football fans across the country. Rounds 2 and 3, which take place on April 28, still get pretty good ratings. But Rounds 4, 5, 6 and 7 on April 29 are really for the diehard fans. That’s why NFL teams are…… MORE
Reba McEntire Has More Acting Roles She Wants To Try: “I Love to Entertain People”
When it comes to acting, Reba McEntire wants to do it all. And why not? Reba is currently in the midst of shooting her new television series, Red Blooded, in Madison, Ga. The hour-long drama, from creator Marc Cherry (Desperate Housewives, Devious Maids), has Reba starring as Sheriff Ruby Adair, who is dealing with a…… MORE
Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley & Chris Young Celebrate the Nashville Predators Win Over the St. Louis Blues
Hockey fever is sweeping across Nashville . . . or “Smashville,” as it’s commonly known in hockey circles. After sweeping the Chicago Blackhawks in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs, the Nashville Predators defeated the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 of Round 2 last night (April 26). Carrie Underwood—whose husband Mike Fisher is the…… MORE
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Eric Church Announces 2025 Free The Machine North American Tour
On Wednesday (April 30), Eric Church announced the dates and details of his 2025 Free The Machine Tour of North America. The 22-date arena tour starts in Pittsburgh on September 12 and finishes in Los Angeles on November 15, hitting cities like Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, and Seattle along the way. Church will be joined by…
Jessi Alexander Shares Her Journey From Fledgling Artist To Hit Country Songwriter
Prior to being honored during Variety’s Power of Women: Nashville event, Jessi Alexander spoke with the publication about her journey from fledgling artist to blockbuster country songwriter. Alexander broke gender stereotypes in the Music Row writers’ rooms by penning chart-topping hits like Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck,” Miranda Lambert’s “Things That Break,” Blake Shelton’s…
Minority Stake In Morgan Wallen’s Catalog Sold By Big Loud For $200 Million
Nashville-based label Big Loud, home to Morgan Wallen, has reportedly sold a minority stake in the country superstar’s master recordings to Chord Music Partners for over $200 million. The deal is for a minority holding in Wallen’s first three studio albums, which includes his blockbuster 2023 double album, One Thing at a Time. The deal…
2025 ACM Awards Will Open With 12-Minute “Songs Of The Decades’ Medley, With Special Collaborations Planned During Ceremony
The 2025 ACM Awards will begin with a 12-minute music showcase honoring ACM Award-winning Songs of the Year over six decades. The segment will feature Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland, and will likely include hit songs like “Tequila,” “Why Not Me,” “Blue,” and “Stay” in the medley.…
Lainey Wilson Set To Make Feature Film Debut In Colleen Hoover’s ‘Reminders Of Him’
Lainey Wilson will make her feature film debut in the Universal adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, Reminders of Him. The Grammy-winning country superstar will join a star-studded cast that includes Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, and Lauren Graham, with the film set to be directed by Vanessa Caswill. This won’t be Wilson’s first…