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The era of Ella Langley continues at country radio, as “Be Her” tops both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay rankings for the first time. While it’s new to the pinnacle on Mediabase, it’s currently taking its third victory lap atop the Billboard ranking. Of course, it continues Ella’s unbroken streak of chart-toppers that started with “you look like you love me”… Continue reading Ella Langley’s still ‘Her,’ but an unexpected cowboy is Toy-ing with ‘Texas’

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are calling it quits. The singer-songwriter, born Jason Bradley DeFord, filed for divorce from the podcast host, born Alisa Andrea DeFord, on May 18 after nearly 10 years of marriage, according to court documents filed in Williamson County, Tennessee, last month. The court documents were filed May 18 and cite “irreconcilable differences”… Continue reading Jelly Roll files for divorce from Bunnie Xo after nearly 10 years of marriage

Kenny Chesney was officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2025, and in 2026 he’ll get his own exhibit.  Kenny Chesney: Living in Fast Forward is set to open July 23 at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. “When you’re so busy living life – literally in fast forward – you… Continue reading Kenny Chesney’s ‘Old Blue Chair’ is headed for the Hall of Fame

Kenny Chesney was officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2025, and in 2026 he’ll get his own exhibit.  Kenny Chesney: Living in Fast Forward is set to open July 23 at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. “When you’re so busy living life – literally in fast forward – you… Continue reading Kenny Chesney’s ‘Old Blue Chair’ is headed for the Hall of Fame

Lainey Wilson’s got her “Phone, Keys, Wallet” and she’s getting ready to unlock the new music she’s been working on for quite awhile.  And it sounds like her new radio single featuring John Mayer is just the beginning. “To tell you the truth, we were already in the kitchen cooking it up before Whirlwind was even out,”… Continue reading Lainey Wilson had her ‘Phone, Keys, Wallet’ before the Whirlwind struck

ABC’s planning a huge party for the 250th birthday of the USA, live from the country music capitol of the world.  “Mark your calendars — this Fourth of July just got a whole lot bigger,” the network posted on its socials Monday. “Don’t miss Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash for a night of live music, fireworks, and celebration like… Continue reading Tim McGraw, Reba, LBT and many more to celebrate the Fourth live on ABC

CMA Fest 2026 may have wrapped a little more than a week ago, but George Birge is one of many people who are still riding the Fan Fair high.  His euphoria comes from getting to play his top-15 hit “Ride, Ride, Ride” with Luke Bryan during his set on the main stage in Nashville.   “It… Continue reading Behind the scenes of George Birge’s huge CMA Fest moment with Luke Bryan

I Didn’t Come Here to Leave is a strong statement to make when you’ve changed record labels 20 years into your career. That’s the title of Chris Young’s first album for Kelsea Ballerini’s label, Black River, after leaving his longtime home at RCA.  Now the “Gettin’ You Home” hitmaker is doubling down, putting out a new deluxe… Continue reading A ‘Lucky’ Chris Young unveils his deluxe album on his birthday

It’s been a month since Brad Paisley launched his new Tacklebox project, and it’s time for an update: His latest addition, “Someone Else’s Arms,” is out now and features Miranda Lambert. He’s added six tracks so far, drawing from his vast catalog of unreleased and unrecorded songs: “Fallin’,” “This Town Ain’t Small Enough,” “Without You,” “Hi Ho Silverado (featuring David… Continue reading Brad Paisley adds to his Tacklebox with help from Miranda Lambert