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If you like what Miranda Lambert’s been cooking up with “Crisco,” you’ll be glad to know the song is also the title track of her new record arriving Oct. 2.  The 12-song collection also includes “A Song to Sing” with Chris Stapleton, her cover of Jim Croce’s “I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song” and… Continue reading Miranda Lambert’s been cooking a whole album with Crisco

Dolly Parton made a surprise appearance Wednesday at the grand opening of her new venture, a gas station and restaurant called Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop. The legendary singer-songwriter, author and businesswoman, now 80, cut the ribbon in a grand opening ceremony for the travel stop and welcomed guests in a pink-and-blue fringe outfit, complete with… Continue reading Dolly Parton cuts the ribbon on her Tennessean Travel Stop

Eric Church, Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, The Carter Family, Bill Anderson, Brett James, Landman, C2C: Country to Country and Mike Curb are among those who’ll step into the spotlight Aug. 19 at the 19th Academy of Country Music Honors.  Carly Pearce will host the show for the sixth year, with Parker McCollum joining her for the… Continue reading Parker McCollum joins Carly Pearce to host the 19th ACM Honors

If there’s a naughty list at CMA Fest, Luke Bryan’s probably on it.  It’s a confession the superstar made backstage as he prepared to close out the 2026 Nissan Stadium shows earlier in June, making him the final artist to play the festival in the original home of the Tennessee Titans. In 2027, it’s set… Continue reading Even if he’s on the naughty list, Luke Bryan vowed to ‘keep it on the rails’ at CMA Fest 2026

Could a top-10 album inspire Keith Urban to cut another record of yacht rock tunes?  If so, he’s well on his way to a sequel, as flow state debuts at #7 on Billboard‘s Top Album Sales chart.  With versions of everything from Seals & Crofts’ “Summer Breeze” to Player’s “Baby Come Back,” the record includes 10 covers. There are… Continue reading Keith Urban slips into a flow state with a top-10 album

If you like the groove Miranda Lambert’s been throwing down lately, there’s more to come.  Though she hinted at it with “A Song to Sing,” her duet with Chris Stapleton from July 2025, Miranda came right out and said it in “Crisco,” which dropped in May: “Ain’t we mixin’ country and disco?” She also spells it… Continue reading Go ahead and bedazzle your boots, ’cause Miranda Lambert’s ‘gotta keep groovin”

Lainey Wilson steps into the spotlight Thursday night for a headlining performance on ABC’s annual three-hour CMA Fest special.  But Lainey has a history with the festival, formerly known as Fan Fair, that dates back to her teens.  “I was probably 14 or 15 when I saw Sugarland in a big blow-up ball and they rolled… Continue reading The greatest hits of CMA Fest, through the eyes of a teen Lainey Wilson

(NOTE LANGUAGE) The release of Brantley Gilbert’s eighth studio album is still a little more than a month away, but he’s just released two new songs early.  The first is the title track, “Sins of the Father,” which he calls the “most country song on the album.” “I’ve done my dirt/ And I’ve been washed in the water/ Lord… Continue reading Brantley Gilbert reveals the ‘Sins of the Father’ with album’s title track

Tim McGraw will be Live in Las Vegas for five performances at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace this fall.  His Oct. 23-24 and Nov. 4, 6 and 7 shows follow his December 2025 run during the National Finals Rodeo. Presales start Tuesday, before tickets go on sale to the public Friday.  The “Live Like You Were Dying” hitmaker… Continue reading Hey baby, let’s go to Vegas: Tim McGraw returns to The Colosseum

It’s been a whirlwind 2026 for new male artist of year Tucker Wetmore, picking up his trophy from the Academy of Country Music just before “Brunette” became his third consecutive #1.  Simultaneously, he’s been on the road with the song’s namesake tour.  “The Brunette World Tour has been crazy,” Tucker says. “I was overseas for… Continue reading Tucker Wetmore reveals his favorite moment on the Brunette Tour