‘Wild’ collab confirmed: Lainey Wilson joining Aerosmith and Yungblud on new version of song

After several very, very obvious hints, it’s now been confirmed that Lainey Wilson is the “cowgirl” who’ll be joining Rock & Roll Hall of Famers’ Aerosmith and British singer Yungblud on a new version of their song “Wild Woman.” On Instagram, all three acts posted video of Yungblud FaceTiming Lainey and chatting about how she’s going to approach her part of the song.… Continue reading ‘Wild’ collab confirmed: Lainey Wilson joining Aerosmith and Yungblud on new version of song

Kelsea Ballerini and HARDY tracks among Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Songs of 2025

If you saw Kelsea Ballerini perform her song “I Sit in Parks” during November’s CMA Awards and thought, “That’s one of the best songs I’ve heard all year” — well, you weren’t alone. The song has been chosen as one of Rolling Stone‘s 100 Best Songs of 2025, and it’s one of the very few country tracks on… Continue reading Kelsea Ballerini and HARDY tracks among Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Songs of 2025

Lainey Wilson wishes you ‘Peace, Love and Cowboys’ this Christmas

“Peace, Love and Cowboys” is the closing track on the deluxe edition of Lainey Wilson‘s CMA Award winner Whirlwind. But it’s also the title track of the entertainer of the year’s holiday album.  While the Christmas version adds sleigh bells to the beginning of the track, the message of the song Lainey co-wrote remains the same.  “‘Peace, Love… Continue reading Lainey Wilson wishes you ‘Peace, Love and Cowboys’ this Christmas

Bailey Zimmerman, Ella Langley on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Musicians list

Bailey Zimmerman and Ella Langley aren’t even 30 yet, but they’ve certainly accomplished a lot. That’s why both of them have made Forbes’ annual 30 Under 30 list in the musicians category. According to the publication, they’re just some of the young artists who are determining “what the future sounds like.” Bailey, 25, has “already proven that he’s more than just a… Continue reading Bailey Zimmerman, Ella Langley on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Musicians list

Shaboozey, Morgan Wallen top Billboard year-end country charts

Billboard is trickling out its year-end charts, and when it comes to country, Morgan Wallen and Shaboozey ruled. The Billboard chart year runs fromOct. 26, 2024, through Oct. 18, 2025. The publication has shared the top 10 slots on its 2025 Year-End Top Country Albums chart, and Morgan grabbed the top three positions with, respectively, I’m the Problem, One Thing at a Time and Dangerous: The… Continue reading Shaboozey, Morgan Wallen top Billboard year-end country charts

Lady A brings a new layer of meaning to On This Winter’s Night (Volume 2)

Lady A‘s extensive yuletide catalog started with 2010’s A Merry Little Christmas EP and then morphed into 2012’s On This Winter’s Night album.  Volume 2 of their holiday collection arrived in September with 11 new tunes.  So, why was 2025 the right time to double their December offerings? “It was more started with, ‘Let’s do a Christmas tour,’” Charles Kelley explains. “And… Continue reading Lady A brings a new layer of meaning to On This Winter’s Night (Volume 2)

Watch an animated Lainey Wilson and Bing Crosby croon in ‘Let It Snow’ video

On her Peace, Love and Cowboys EP, Lainey Wilson sings a posthumous duet of “Let It Snow” with the late Bing Crosby. In a new Claymation-style animated video for the track, which doubles as an ad for Hershey’s, Lainey battles chaos in her house as she tries to enjoy some chocolate treats. Throughout the clip, Lainey attempts to drink some hot chocolate and… Continue reading Watch an animated Lainey Wilson and Bing Crosby croon in ‘Let It Snow’ video

Kelsea Ballerini wants fans to honor the fact that she’s ‘protecting my peace’

Kelsea Ballerini wants fans to know that just because she isn’t sharing every detail of her life with them doesn’t mean she doesn’t love them. While doing an “Ask Me Anything” session on her Instagram Story, Kelsea chose to answer the question, “How are YOU? You heal a lot of us. What do YOU need?”  “Thank you… Continue reading Kelsea Ballerini wants fans to honor the fact that she’s ‘protecting my peace’

Don’t call Rex Linn Reba McEntire’s ‘husband’ just yet

Reba McEntire and her fiancé, Rex Linn, got engaged in December 2024, but didn’t tell anyone until September of this year. It’s no wonder that Reba doesn’t want anyone to think they went off and got married without telling anyone. While appearing on NBC’s Today on Monday, Savannah Guthrie referred to the actor as Reba’s “husband.” “Now, wait a minute. Before… Continue reading Don’t call Rex Linn Reba McEntire’s ‘husband’ just yet