Josh Turner is making, what some might call, a comeback in country music with the announcement of the release of his sixth studio album, Deep South, on March 10. This will be the traditional-leaning singer’s first studio album in five years since the release of Punching Bag in 2012. “I’m really proud of this album,”…… MORE
RaeLynn Announces Release Date for Debut Album, “WildHorse”
The wait is over. RaeLynn has finally set a new date for the release of her debut album, WildHorse. The singer announced this morning (Jan 27), during a Facebook Live interview, that her new album will be released on March 24. The album, originally slated for Dec. 2016 release, was pushed back due to “an…… MORE
Dustin Lynch Is Having the Time of His Life as “Seein’ Red” Climbs the Charts
The momentum of Dustin Lynch’s career is going full-speed ahead as his first single, “Seein’ Red,” from his upcoming album, is nearing the top spot on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. If the song, currently sitting at No. 4 on the charts, hits the No. 1 spot, this would give Dustin his fourth consecutive No.…… MORE
Brantley Gilbert Steps “Outside the Box” With New Album, “The Devil Don’t Sleep”
They say art imitates life, and Brantley Gilbert is applying that prophecy to his new album, The Devil Don’t Sleep, which is set to drop Friday, Jan. 27. The new album will reflect Brantley’s life experiences over the past couple of years since the release of his last album, 2014’s Just As I Am. “All…… MORE
New “The Shack” Soundtrack Features Songs by Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Brett Eldredge, Dan + Shay & More [Listen]
Based on the New York Times best-selling book of the same name, motion picture The Shack—co-starring Tim McGraw—will open in theaters nationwide on March 3, but you don’t have to wait that long to get a taste of what the soundtrack has to offer. The soundtrack, which will be released on Feb. 24, features songs…… MORE
Can You Name the 14 Country Artists Featured on Nashville’s New Mural? If So, We’ve Got More Mural Trivia for You
It’s not exactly da Vinci’s The Last Supper, but one of Nashville’s favorite honky-tonks recently unveiled a new mural depicting some of country music’s biggest stars, both past and present. The mural appears on one of the outside walls of Legends Corner on Lower Broadway. Any country music fan worth his or her weight in…… MORE
The 10 Most Controversial Songs in Country Music History
Controversy can be a double-edged sword in country music. On the one hand, some spirited conversation about a song or album can elevate an artist’s profile, particularly in our present on-demand world. On the other, there’s a real risk of being banished from radio. Here are 10 of country music’s most controversial tunes, in order…… MORE
Alan Jackson Remembers His Little Buddy Joshua John “JDub” Waldrop
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Joshua John “JDub” Waldrop—a young boy that Alan Jackson befriended in 2015—who passed away on Jan. 24 after battling cancer. Alan met JDub, who was 5 years old at the time and one of his biggest fans, in 2015 when he became aware that the…… MORE
Willie Nelson Cancels Two Las Vegas Concerts Due to Recent Illness
Willie Nelson, 83, was forced to cancel two upcoming concerts at Las Vegas’ Venetian Theatre on Jan. 28 and 29 due to a recent illness. The announcement was made on Willie’s Facebook page earlier today (Jan. 26): “We regret to inform fans that Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29 performances of Willie Nelson &…… MORE
Watch Frankie Ballard Channel His Inner Bob Seger on “You’ll Accomp’ny Me”
Frankie Ballard and his troupe set up shop in the Paste magazine studio in New York a couple of weeks ago (Jan. 13) to play a few songs from his 2016 album, El Rio, including “You’ll Accomp’ny Me,” a track that Bob Seger penned and originally recorded on his 1980 Against the Wind album. Bob’s…… 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.…
Chase McDaniel Shares Insight Into His Debut Radio Single, “Burned Down Heaven”
Chase McDaniel believes that listening to music in real-time can have a significant impact on listeners, rather than letting an algorithm choose what they hear. The new country artist recalls three life-changing moments he’s had while hearing songs on country radio, and McDaniel hopes his first radio single, “Burned Down Heaven,” has a similar effect…