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The Opry NextStage Class of 2026 will get its moment to shine the week of CMA Fest, as members play a special show Wednesday, June 3, at Category 10 in downtown Nashville.  Jake Worthington, Carter Faith, Tyler Braden, Emily Ann Roberts, Graham Barham, Alexandra Kay and Willow Avalon will each deliver a solo performance as part… Continue reading The Opry NextStage Class of 2026 will take center stage during CMA Fest

Lainey Wilson presented Ella Langley with the Powerhouse Award at Wednesday’s Billboard 2026 Women in Music event at the Hollywood Palladium. “She comes from the kind of place where you learn early how to work hard, tell the truth, and stand 10 toes down in who you are and the stories you were born to tell. That’s… Continue reading Lainey Wilson hands Ella Langley Billboard’s Powerhouse Award

Country rebel David Allan Coe passed away Wednesday at the age of 86, his booking agent David Wade confirmed to ABC Audio. “One of the best singers, songwriters, and performers of our time [and] never to be forgotten,” his wife, Kimberly Hastings Coe, told Rolling Stone. “My husband, my friend, my confidant and my life for… Continue reading Country outlaw David Allan Coe dead at 86

With songs like “She’s Why,” “Good Thing Going” and “Lovin’ Me Too Long” — not to mention their duet “Easier Gone” — you might assume the title of Jason Aldean’s new album, Songs About Us, refers to his wife, Brittany Aldean.  But actually, it’s his Peach State buddy Luke Bryan who has the co-starring role on the… Continue reading Jason Aldean’s Peach State buddy Luke Bryan puts the ‘we’ in ‘Songs About Us’

A new location of Blake Shelton’s bar and restaurant, Ole Red, will open in Indianapolis in late 2027. The first opened in Nashville in 2018, beginning Blake’s partnership with Opry Entertainment Group. Natalie Stovall, known for her work with Runaway June and as a member of Keith Urban’s touring band, is expecting her first child… Continue reading Nashville notes: Natalie Stovall’s baby + Old Red to Indy

The CMA Awards mark a significant milestone in 2026, as country music’s most prestigious honors celebrate six decades. The 60th annual CMA Awards will take place Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.  “Country music is shaped by the people who dedicate their lives to it, whether on stage, in the studio, on the road, or behind… Continue reading Country Music Association sets date for 60th annual CMA Awards

Keith Urban’s yacht rock covers album, Flow State, will arrive June 12, just in time to hit the beach.  You can now sample his version of Seals & Crofts‘ “Summer Breeze,” recorded at his Nashville studio The Sound, along with the record’s one original, “We Go Back,” which features Michael McDonald.  “The origins of this kind of music was,… Continue reading Ease into Keith Urban’s Flow State with some yacht rock covers

Zach Top is the second-most nominated male artist at the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards, news he almost missed since he was headed to the Masters golf tournament that day. Luckily, his manager called just in time.  “I’m glad he caught me before we went out there,” Zach says. “He called me that morning.… Continue reading ‘I Never Lie,’ but I do forget: Why Zach Top almost missed the ACM noms for golf

When Scotty McCreery topped the chart with “Bottle Rockets” with Hootie & the Blowfish back in September, it was his seventh #1 in the States. In Canada, however, it was the American Idol winner’s very first trip to the top.  During his recent concert run through the Great White North, Scotty celebrated his recent #1, as well… Continue reading Scotty McCreery celebrates his first #1 in the Great White North

Not only did Jason Aldean just sell out the University of Georgia’s stadium with fellow Peach State native Luke Bryan, the two duet on the title track of his new album, Songs About Us.  When it comes to friendships between two superstars, however, Jason admits it can be hard to get together.  “Luke and I both obviously have… Continue reading Jason Aldean reveals Luke Bryan’s son is a scholarship-worthy quarterback