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‘Maybe just for a night, I belong,’ Parker McCollum says, as Ella Langley reveals what brought the tears

What does it feel like to be onstage performing at a major event like Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards?  For album of the year winner Parker McCollum, it can be distracting.  “I’ve performed several times at awards shows,” he says. “And every night that I’ve done it, I always stand out there and I’m in my… Continue reading ‘Maybe just for a night, I belong,’ Parker McCollum says, as Ella Langley reveals what brought the tears

It’s all ‘Fall’-ing into place for new ACM entertainer Cody Johnson

Now, this is what you call timing: Cody Johnson sits at #1 on Billboard Country Airplay with “The Fall,” on the heels of winning his first entertainer of the year trophy at Sunday’s 61st Academy of Country Music Awards.  It’s Cody’s 15th entry on the chart, dating back to 2016’s “With You I Am.” It’s also his… Continue reading It’s all ‘Fall’-ing into place for new ACM entertainer Cody Johnson

Lainey Wilson marries ‘Duck’ Hodges by a waterfall in Tennessee

Lainey Wilson and Devlin “Duck” Hodges were married Sunday, May 10, at Ruskin Cave in Dickson, Tennessee, the couple revealed in an extensive spread via Vogue.  “Pretty inseparable since” being set up on a blind date in 2021, the former NFL quarterback surprised Lainey with a proposal at George Jones’ estate in February 2025.  The two… Continue reading Lainey Wilson marries ‘Duck’ Hodges by a waterfall in Tennessee

Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Charlie Daniels Band and more join Library of Congress collection

The music of Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, The Charlie Daniels Band and Rosanne Cash is officially becoming part of American history, as their work joins the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. Reba’s Rumor Has It album is one of only 25 recordings chosen this year, alongside Rosanne’s 1993 album, The Wheel, The CDB’s “The Devil Went Down… Continue reading Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Charlie Daniels Band and more join Library of Congress collection

It’s ‘Been a Good Run’ as Scotty McCreery looks back on 15 years

American Idol crowned a new winner this week, and it’s understandable if the 2011 winner is feeling a little sentimental. But Scotty McCreery’s also doing something about it, releasing a “retrospective album” titled 15 on July 17.  “Fifteen years goes by like a flash,” Scotty wrote on his socials. “Some days it feels like yesterday when I did my initial American Idol audition… Continue reading It’s ‘Been a Good Run’ as Scotty McCreery looks back on 15 years

Nashville notes: Lauren Alaina’s Stages + Zach John King ‘Get[s] to Drinkin” on tour

Ashley McBryde, Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Shaboozey, The War And Treaty, TJ Osborne and Michael Bublé are set to present at Sunday’s 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, along with sports stars Andrew Whitworth, Carl Edwards, Corey LaJoie and Ryan Fitzpatrick. You can stream the show starting at 8 p.m. ET via Prime Video.  Lauren Alaina’s… Continue reading Nashville notes: Lauren Alaina’s Stages + Zach John King ‘Get[s] to Drinkin” on tour

The next preview of Cody Johnson’s new album is ‘Fool Proof’

The track list for Cody Johnson’s Banks of the Trinity is out now, giving fans a preview of what they can look forward to when the album arrives June 26.  The 16-track collection includes a collaboration written especially for the CMA male vocalist of the year and Luke Combs titled “Shoot the Bull.” Brothers Osborne pop up… Continue reading The next preview of Cody Johnson’s new album is ‘Fool Proof’

Deep thoughts about the ACM Awards with Chris Stapleton

Leave it to Chris Stapleton to wax philosophical about country music awards shows.  Of course, he does know a thing or two about the topic, since he’s the most-nominated male artist at Sunday’s 61st ACMs, with a chance to take home six more trophies.  “These things are fantastic things to win, but when you get… Continue reading Deep thoughts about the ACM Awards with Chris Stapleton