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Could “Choosin’ Texas” be the most unstoppable country song of all time?  The hit co-written by Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert topped both the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 and Country Airplay way back on Valentine’s Day.  Since then, it’s gone on to spend 10 nonconsecutive weeks at #1.  “We loved the song when we wrote it,” Ella… Continue reading Ella Langley & Miranda Lambert clicked by ‘Choosin’ Texas’

A week after the kickoff of CMA Fest 2026, Russell Dickerson’s still living in the afterglow.  “THAT WAS THE BEST CMA FEST OF MY LIFE!!!!” he posted on his socials Wednesday, along with a photo of Fetty Wap.  The rap icon surprised fans onstage with Russell during the final performance at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium on Sunday. Russell started… Continue reading Fetty Wap helps to make 2026 the ‘best CMA Fest’ of Russell Dickerson’s life

With Carly Pearce’s fifth studio album on the horizon, there comes an unexpected change: The “I Hope You’re Happy Now” hitmaker is changing record labels. She’s leaving Blue Highway Records for BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. “Signing with BMG feels less like turning a new page and more like finding the best next chapter,” Carly says. “I… Continue reading If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay? Carly Pearce changes record labels

(NOTE LANGUAGE) What’s HARDY’s biggest source of fun on the road? (Besides the fans, of course.) Well, the “Favorite Country Song” hitmaker says all you have to do is look behind him for the answer.  “The band is awesome,” he says. “I have two guitar players and a drummer and, man, they are all unique in… Continue reading Why HARDY’s hangover cure is always with him on the road

ACM entertainer of the year Cody Johnson is changing things up with his new radio single, “Horse Back.”  While the full song won’t be out until Friday, he’s offering fans a sneak peek via his socials.  “Y’all are going to have fun with this next one,” he teases. “If you’ve seen this horse or want to… Continue reading Cody Johnson just wants his ‘Horse Back’

Kenny Chesney’s next album is done, but the discovery of three new songs has thrown an unexpected challenge into the mix.  “It’s a little bit like putting a puzzle together,” he says, “you know the best possible thing is there, you just have to figure it out. It’s been kind of fun, kind of crazymaking,… Continue reading Ignore the ‘Noise’ and ‘Carry On,’ Kenny Chesney’s new album is coming

Justin Moore’s coming off the road for a short time to take care of something personal, he revealed Monday on social media.  “I’ve made the decision to take some time to focus on my health,” his post begins. “As a result, I’ll be stepping away from touring for a short period and will be unable to… Continue reading Justin Moore says he’s stepping away ‘for a short period’ to focus on his health

When the Gregg Allman documentary The Music of My Soul premieres Tuesday night at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre, Jackson Dean will deliver the closing theme. Director/producer James Keach — also the man behind the Johnny Cash biopic, Walk the Line — enlisted Grammy-winning music maker Julian Raymond to create the track.  “I loved, I have listened/ I trusted, and I… Continue reading Jackson Dean channels Gregg Allman in Music of My Soul closer

Not only is Ella Langley blocking her duet partner Riley Green on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, she’s also still setting records.  “Be Her” is currently spending its second week at #1, keeping Riley’s “Change My Mind” from the top spot, at least for now.  That makes “Be Her” Ella’s second multiweek #1, following “Choosin’ Texas,” which… Continue reading The chart record Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen have in common