Category: Country

LeAnn Rimes Looks Back: Resilience Beyond the Spotlight

LeAnn Rimes continues to redefine grace under pressure. The country-pop icon recently reflected on the immense backlash she and husband Eddie Cibrian endured following the public affair that began during their respective marriages. Speaking candidly, Rimes revealed she initially felt like “a target that was just easily projected upon,” sensing the weight of collective anger—often […]

Brandi Carlile’s Soulful Return: Returning to Myself Rises This Fall

After a four‑year solo hiatus, Brandi Carlile makes a triumphant return with her latest album, Returning to Myself, scheduled for release on October 24, 2025, via Interscope alongside the revitalized Americana imprint Lost Highway. The announcement arrived hand‑in‑hand with the release of the title track and its compelling music video, directed by the visionary Floria Sigismondi. […]

Shania Twain Reclaims “You’re Still the One” with “Newfound Appreciation” After Divorce

Shania Twain has rediscovered her connection to one of her most iconic songs, “You’re Still the One,” despite the emotional challenges it represented after her divorce. In a candid chat with ETalk, the country-pop legend revealed that she initially struggled to perform the 1997 hit after parting ways with its co-writer and then-husband, Robert John […]

Shaboozey Scores His Second Country Airplay No. 1 with “Good News”—and Fans Are Emotional

Shaboozey has marked another milestone: his single “Good News” has climbed to No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, becoming the Virginia-born artist’s second chart-topper. The song reached the summit this week after earning a remarkable 31.1 million audience impressions. Co-written alongside Sean Cook, Michael Pollack, Sam Roman, Nevin Sastry, and Jake Torrey, “Good News” […]

Bon Jovi Reimagines ‘Forever’ with Star-Studded Collaborations for ‘Legendary Edition’

Bon Jovi is reviving their 2024 album Forever with a brand-new edition titled Forever (Legendary Edition), arriving October 24, 2025. The ambitious reimagining brings in an all-star ensemble, with guest vocals from Bruce Springsteen, Avril Lavigne, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, Robbie Williams, Lainey Wilson, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, rapper Carín León, and more. The project […]

Old Dominion Struggles Stumble Into Gold: How “Making Good Time” Saved the “Barbara” Sessions

When Old Dominion entered the studio for their latest album, Barbara, the creative energy felt off. “That was a difficult session for me personally,” admits lead singer Matthew Ramsey. Despite working through several tracks, the band couldn’t find their groove—except for one.(“That was a difficult session for me personally. I wasn’t sure about any of […]

Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton Skate Back to the ‘70s in Nostalgic Duet “A Song to Sing”

In a vibrant celebration of classic country duets, Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton blend nostalgia and modern flair in their first-ever duet, “A Song to Sing.” Released to radio in July, the track is steeped in ’70s disco-country vibes, drawing clear inspiration from Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers’s iconic “Islands in the Stream.” Co-written with […]

From Childhood to Center Stage: Carly Pearce’s Raw Confession of Anxiety & OCD

Country star Carly Pearce is breaking the silence on a deeply personal journey—revealing that her struggles with anxiety and obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD) began long before the spotlight ever found her. Appearing on the Dumb Blonde podcast with host Bunnie Xo, Pearce admitted she once believed her mental health issues emerged during her 2020 divorce, but therapy […]

Sweetheart of the Opry Hits Pause: Connie Smith Postpones 60th Anniversary Celebration

Country music icon Connie Smith—affectionately dubbed the “Sweetheart of the Grand Ole Opry”—was set to mark an extraordinary milestone: her 60th year as an Opry member, celebrated with a special show on August 20, 2025. Fans were brimming with anticipation, eager to honor her enduring legacy that began in 1965 with her chart-topping debut, “Once a […]

ACM Honors 2025: A Night of Legends, Tributes, and Emotional Country Moments

The 18th Annual ACM Honors at Nashville Yards brought a wave of unforgettable performances and heartfelt tributes to country music’s biggest stage. Hosted by Carly Pearce alongside first-time co-host Russell Dickerson, the evening kicked off with a spirited duet of “Jackson,” honoring the legendary Johnny Cash and June Carter. Mac McAnally received the ACM Poets […]