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
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Brantley Gilbert reveals the ‘Sins of the Father’ with album’s title track
(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
Hey baby, let’s go to Vegas: Tim McGraw returns to The Colosseum
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
Tucker Wetmore reveals his favorite moment on the Brunette Tour
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
Cole Swindell delivers more ‘real life moments’ with ‘Girl Dad’
Cole Swindell’s “Girl Dad” is out now, continuing the story he started with 2015’s “You Should Be Here.” While his #1 dealt with losing his dad in 2013, the new song carries the story forward, imagining what he’d say to his father after getting married in 2024 and welcoming his daughter in 2025. “I’ve spent… Continue reading Cole Swindell delivers more ‘real life moments’ with ‘Girl Dad’
The inspiration behind Taylor Swift’s top-10 hit from Toy Story 5
Taylor Swift is sharing the inspiration behind “I Knew It, I Knew You,” her original song for Toy Story 5. The Grammy-winning singer says an early screening of the Pixar film sparked the idea for the track, which was inspired by Jessie, the beloved cowgirl first introduced in 1999’s Toy Story 2. “We’ve seen her have her… Continue reading The inspiration behind Taylor Swift’s top-10 hit from Toy Story 5