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If you happen to be going through a tough time, Tyler Hubbard’s new song, “Land,” may just be the bit of encouragement you need.  “When the rug gets pulled on your best made plans/ It’s how you fall and where you land,” he sings on the track. “Really, it’s about overcoming obstacles in life,” Tyler says of… Continue reading Tyler Hubbard’s ‘Land’ is an encouraging taste of his next chapter

George Strait and Lainey Wilson are joining the lineup for Alan Jackson’s final touring show of his career Saturday, June 27, at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium.  Of course, George and Alan have worked together many times throughout their careers, duetting on the iconic “Murder on Music Row,” as well as “Designated Drinker.”  George and Lainey join… Continue reading George Strait and Lainey Wilson join Alan Jackson’s concert send-off

As CMA Fest prepares to take over downtown Nashville June 4-7, the Country Music Association and ABC have revealed the hosts and airdate for the annual three-hour special to follow. Riley Green and Good Morning America‘s Lara Spencer will host the show, set to air Thursday, June 25, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. You’ll be able… Continue reading Riley Green and GMA’s Lara Spencer to host CMA Fest on ABC

The unofficial start of summer is here, with Memorial Day weekend now in the rearview mirror. That’s good news for folks like Ashley Cooke, who’s ready to get things rolling ahead of the official start of the season on June 21.  “I’m a big water girl,” she explains. “I love the ocean, I love the lake,… Continue reading Ashley Cooke is about to be ‘the most me’ as she heads to the water

Ella Langley’s lock on the Billboard charts continues, as the hitmaker occupies the top three spots on the Hot Country Songs chart. Not only that, she’s done it for an entire month. For the fourth week, “Choosin’ Texas” is at #1, followed by its follow-up radio single, “Be Her,” at #2 and Ella’s duet with Morgan Wallen,… Continue reading Ella Langley bests Beyoncé with Hot Country Songs feat

Koe Wetzel took the “High Road” to land the most-played song at country radio in 2025. Now he’s following up the double Platinum, five-week #1 with Jessie Murph with a new radio single from his upcoming sixth studio album.  “‘Hurts Like You’ was one of the first songs that we wrote for the record,” Koe says.… Continue reading Koe Wetzel’s new radio single ‘Hurts Like You’

Tucker Wetmore claims his first #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart as “Brunette” rises to the top. His previous hits “Wind Up Missin’ You” and “3,2,1” both made it to #2 on the tally, in January and December 2025, respectively, while simultaneously making it to #1 on the comparable Mediabase ranking.  “Brunette” completed its climb to… Continue reading Tucker Wetmore goes ‘Brunette’ for first Billboard #1

Luke Combs and Alex Warren put out a live duet of the pop star’s hit “Ordinary” last year, recorded at Lollapalooza. On Monday night, the two reunited onstage to perform the song again. On Alex’s Instagram Story, footage shows the two singing the song during the encore of Alex’s show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, the first… Continue reading Luke Combs is an extra-‘Ordinary’ guest at pop star’s tour opener

Even though Keith Urban’s a country star, in concert, he often seems like a rock star, typically grabbing his guitar and going all around arenas to get closer to his fans.  While it might be easy to assume the Aussie superstar’s dynamic charisma was present from birth, he insists that’s not the case.  “I had… Continue reading How Keith Urban’s stage persona eased into a Flow State