SZA’s SOS has just made history by surpassing Adele’s 21 for the most weeks in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 among albums by women, as it secures its 85th total week within the top tier. came in 2022, but has climbed back into the charts due to the release of an expanded edition,…
During an appearance on Friday Night Takeover with Rob + Holly, Keith Urban reflected on his recent performance at Opry 100, while also discussing his latest album, HIGH, and his forthcoming new TV series with Blake Shelton, The Road. Urban said that it was a unique experience singing one of Crystal Gayle’s hits in front…
Dustin Lynch fulfilled a lifelong dream with his debut performance at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 16. Four songs into his set, the country star paid tribute to his musical roots by covering Incubus’ 1999 hit, “Drive,” alongside his former bandmates. “We’re going to play a song by the band that inspired us…
Chris Stapleton and festival co-founder Tyler Childers have been announced as the headliners for the 2025 edition of Healing Appalachia, which bills itself as “the largest recovery-based music festival.” The event is relocating to eastern Kentucky after five years in West Virginia, and is set to take place at “a mountaintop near the Boyd County…
Post Malone brought out Jelly Roll and Ed Sheeran during his headlining set on Sunday night (April 20) that brought Coachella’s second weekend to a rousing close. Sheeran joined Post on “Sunflower,” taking the place of his original collaborator Swae Lee on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, with the country superstar genuinely surprised at their…
On Sunday (April 20), Snoop Dogg celebrated his enduring relationship with marijuana by releasing a trippy new music video for “Last Dance With Mary Jane,” which was directed by Dave Meyers. The single is a collaboration with country star Jelly Roll, and features a sample from late rock legend Tom Petty, and is lifted from…
On Wednesday (April 16), Post Malone’s ex-fiancée, Hee Sung “Jamie” Park, filed for custody of their two-year-old daughter in Los Angeles Superior Court. In the filing, Park is seeking primary physical custody of the girl, referred to as DDP, along with joint legal custody, while granting Malone visitation rights. Park has reportedly been the sole…
On Friday (April 18), Maren Morris released her latest single, “Bed No Breakfast,” from her upcoming album Dreamsicle, which is due out May 9 via Columbia Records. The new song is also accompanied by a music video, joining the previously released single, “Carry Me Through.” “Bed No Breakfast” was co-written by Morris alongside Delacey, John…
The Academy of Country Music has just announced the details of the ‘Play Something Country’ 60th Anniversary Gala, which will honor Brooks & Dunn. The event is set to take place on May 7 at the Omni PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas, and will feature performances by Eric Church, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Keith Urban,…
Morgan Wallen claims his 17th career No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “I’m the Problem,” as the title track to his forthcoming album climbs one place to reach the top spot this week. “I’m the Problem” reached No. 1 in just 11 weeks, becoming the third track from Wallen’s upcoming record to rule…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…