Ella Langley ventures into Taylor Swift territory on the Hot 100

They’re “Choosin’ Texas” all over the place these days. This week, Ella Langley‘s latest hit becomes her first top 10 on Billboard‘s all-genre Hot 100 ranking.  Just how hot is Ella’s song, which was co-written and co-produced and Miranda Lambert? It surges from #48 to #5, where it’s just a few spots away from another country cousin: Taylor Swift reigns at #1… Continue reading Ella Langley ventures into Taylor Swift territory on the Hot 100

Ella Langley, Chase Matthew and more are the New Faces of 2026

Ella Langley, Chase Matthew, John Morgan, Josh Ross, Meghan Patrick and Kelsey Hart are the 2026 New Faces of Country Music.  The honorees are voted on by the country radio community, and go on to perform on the final night of Country Radio Seminar each year. The 2026 gathering takes place March 18-20 at Omni Nashville. This year’s class includes six members… Continue reading Ella Langley, Chase Matthew and more are the New Faces of 2026

‘One Number Away’? Luke Combs is counting down the seconds

Luke Combs is in the middle of a countdown. What comes at the end? Well, it’s a mystery at this point. If you check out the “Hurricane” hitmaker’s website, it’s currently keeping track of the seconds until Wednesday, Jan. 7, at noon ET. Whether it’s a major announcement or simply something new on his site, he hasn’t… Continue reading ‘One Number Away’? Luke Combs is counting down the seconds

Look for Ashley McBryde’s ‘Hand Me Downs’ ahead in 2026

Ashley McBryde‘s fifth studio album seems destined to arrive in 2026, and so far, she’s simply overwhelmed by what she’s been able to do.  The “One Night Standards” hitmaker shared her thoughts on Instagram, after listening to the rough mixes of the record for the first time.  “This is literally a video I sent to my… Continue reading Look for Ashley McBryde’s ‘Hand Me Downs’ ahead in 2026

Jason & Brittany Aldean’s first duet is just days away

Jason Aldean‘s new album, Songs About Us, won’t arrive until April 24, but fans won’t have to wait that long to hear new music.  In a surprise New Year’s Eve announcement, he and wife Brittany Aldean revealed “something special” is coming Jan. 9, specifically three new tracks.  Jason goes on to say one of them will be the couple’s… Continue reading Jason & Brittany Aldean’s first duet is just days away

Jelly Roll reveals 275-pound weight loss in new cover story

Jelly Roll is opening up about shedding 275 pounds and the motivation behind his major weight loss. The “Beautifully Broken” singer-songwriter is the latest cover star of Men’s Health, fulfilling the dream he shared back in December 2024. He also stars in a new documentary short from Men’s Health, titled A Year for a Life. “I was killing myself.… Continue reading Jelly Roll reveals 275-pound weight loss in new cover story