Country superstar Keith Urban has joined forces with the Tamworth Country Music Festival to launch the Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship, designed to elevate emerging Australian country musicians into the heart of Nashville’s music industry. The annually awarded scholarship offers one artist the extraordinary opportunity to travel to Nashville with all expenses covered. The winner […]
In a surprising move, country superstar Morgan Wallen has declined to submit his massive fourth album, I’m the Problem, for Grammy consideration in 2026. According to multiple reports, the album—and none of its 37 tracks—will be part of this year’s Recording Academy submissions. The decision reflects Wallen’s pattern of playing by his own rules. His […]
In an electrifying display of solidarity, Band Together Texas filled the Moody Center in Austin on August 17 with music, emotion, and resilience. Spearheaded by Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum, the star-studded concert raised an extraordinary $8.5 million to aid communities devastated by the July 4 floods in Central Texas—funds directed to the Texas Hill […]
The 2025 ASCAP Pop Music Awards spotlighted a new wave of chart-defining stars, with Dua Lipa, Beyoncé, and Shaboozey taking center stage as part of Sony Music Publishing’s triumph as Publisher of the Year. Their genre-bending hits—including Lipa’s sleek disco-pop anthem Houdini, Beyoncé’s groundbreaking country crossover Texas Hold ’Em, and Shaboozey’s viral sensation A Bar […]
This year’s MTV Video Music Awards are revving up to be a landmark night. Lady Gaga leads the pack with 12 nominations, reclaiming the spotlight after Taylor Swift’s prior dominance. Gill-covered favorites Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar also shine, earning 11 and 10 nods, respectively. The VMAs introduced two exciting new categories in 2025—Best Pop […]
Country superstar Morgan Wallen has taken a bold creative detour with his latest release: a heartfelt country reinterpretation of Nothing But Thieves’ 2014 track, Graveyard Whistling, issued as an Amazon Music Original. The rendition ditches the original’s edgy alt-rock vibe in favor of raw acoustics and emotional depth—showcasing Wallen’s ability to faithfully reinterpret and reinvent […]
Country music legend Reba McEntire has broken her silence following the passing of her former stepson, Brandon Blackstock, who died from melanoma at age 48. In a heartfelt Instagram post featuring tender photos, McEntire referred to Brandon as her “stepson/oldest son,” expressing deep gratitude for their shared memories. “His struggle is over and he is […]
Country star Carly Pearce turned a routine post-show dinner into a dramatic ER trip following an unexpected accident. After her concert in Holmdel, N.J., on August 8, she tried opening a glass bottle of ranch dressing, only for part of it to snap off and slice her thumb — drawing blood she initially mistook for […]
In a momentous celebration of musical storytelling, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has unveiled its illustrious Class of 2025. Leading the honorees are Americana legend Emmylou Harris and country superstar Brad Paisley, both celebrated for their songwriting genius and enduring impact. The induction ceremony is slated for October 6—coinciding with the Hall’s 55th Anniversary […]
The Academy of Country Music has revealed more talent for the highly anticipated 18th ACM Honors, set for August 20 at The Pinnacle, Nashville’s newest high-tech venue. Joining the previously announced star-studded roster are rising artist Carter Faith, award-winning songwriter Ashley Gorley, genre-blending vocalist K. Michelle, and breakout star Tucker Wetmore. These additions round out […]