Dolly Parton has honored her late husband Carl Dean by releasing a tender new song, “If You Hadn’t Been There,” which pays affectionate tribute to the couple’s 58-year marriage. The poignant, piano-laden ballad expresses gratitude to Dean for the support and encouragement that he showed the country superstar over the years, and features Dolly’s emotive…
CMT’s Next Women of Country series has announced its 2025 class, which features Alexandra Kay, Dasha, Kaitlin Butts, Kat Luna, Lanie Gardner, Meghan Patrick, and MŌRIAH. These talented female artists will be highlighted and promoted across all of CMT’s platforms and beyond. The initiative was launched in 2013 by Leslie Fram, and aims to support…
Country singer HARDY and his wife Caleigh Ryan have joyously welcomed their daughter, Rosie Ryan Hardy. The baby was born on March 7, 2025, weighing nine pounds, two ounces. The couple shared the happy news on Instagram on Sunday (March 9) in a photo carousel featuring adorable photos of the baby girl and the proud…
During an appearance on The Tonight Show on Wednesday night (March 5), American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood took part in a joint interview and competed against each other during a “Name That Song Challenge” with host Jimmy Fallon. When asked what it’s like to have the original Idol winner on…
During a recent interview on CMT, Kane Brown provided some insight into the picture that circulated a few months back of him playing beer pong with Post Malone, Jason Aldean, and Jelly Roll at last year’s ACM Awards. Because Posty is a self-proclaimed master beer pong player, everyone thought he was on the winning team,…
On Thursday (March 6), Rascal Flatts announced the details of their upcoming album, Life Is a Highway: Refueled Duets, which is set for release on June 6 via Big Machine Records. The album includes 10 reimagined versions of the country trio’s hits, featuring guest appearances from Kelly Clarkson, the Backstreet Boys, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean,…
After the recent death of her husband Carl Dean, Dolly Parton took to Instagram on Thursday (March 6) to share a “love note” to her family, friends, and fans. “Thank you for all the messages, cards and flowers that you’ve sent to pay your respects for the loss of my beloved husband Carl,” the country…
On Thursday (March 6), NBC announced additional performers for, Opry 100: A Live Celebration, a TV special that will be broadcast on the network on March 19. The star-studded three-hour program will honor the 100th anniversary of Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry, and will include performances from Post Malone, Keith Urban, Alison Krauss & Union…
Sir Ringo Starr recently wowed audiences at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium with a two-night stand featuring hits from throughout his legendary seven-decade career. A new clip from the show features the 84-year-old Beatles drummer joined by Sheryl Crow, Molly Tuttle, and Mickey Guyton on his 1971 hit, “It Don’t Come Easy,” which promotes his upcoming TV…
Eric Church’s Nashville bar, Chief’s on Broadway, has introduced a drink called “The Chair,” which pokes fun at Morgan Wallen’s infamous chair-throwing incident at Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ. The drink – which consists of Smirnoff raspberry vodka, raspberry liqueur, lemonade, and soda – is priced at $19 and served in a red cup, which…
Parker McCollum is building anticipation for his forthcoming self-titled album with the release of his latest single, “Big Sky.” McCollum had been teasing his new song – which dropped on Wednesday (May 7) – on social media over the past week. “Big Sky” joins McCollum’s earlier singles, “What Kinda Man” and “Hope That I’m Enough,”…
In a new ELLE digital cover story, Kelsea Ballerini is advocating for inclusivity in country music. The 31-year-old singer expressed support for artists transitioning into the genre – like Beyoncé, Post Malone, and Lana Del Rey – while also stressing the importance of embracing diversity. “If we, as country artists, feel like we can have…
In a pair of massive deals totaling $350 million, Zach Bryan has renewed his contract with Warner Records and is reportedly in the process of selling his publishing catalog. The recorded music deal with Warner is for at least two albums and was finalized on Sunday night after Warner faced tough competition from Universal to…
In an Instagram Story on Monday (May 5), Morgan Wallen announced that he will release his new single, “Superman” – a tribute to his son Indigo Wilder – on Friday (May 9), a week before he drops his highly-anticipated album, I’m the Problem. “It’s special to me for obvious reasons,” Wallen wrote of “Superman” in…
On Tuesday (May 6), the lineup was revealed for the 2025 Austin City Limits Festival, which will showcase a diverse set of headliners such as Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, Luke Combs, and The Strokes. ACL will take place across two weekends in Austin’s Zilker Park from Oct. 3-5 and 10-12, with performances spread out…