Category: Country

Keith Urban Cancels Greenville Show Due to Laryngitis, Puts Vocal Recovery First

Keith Urban was forced to cancel his October 16 concert in Greenville, South Carolina, citing a bout of laryngitis as doctors advised him to observe total vocal rest. The performance was part of his High and Alive World Tour. According to a statement from the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Urban consulted with Dr. Gaelyn Garrett […]

Blake Shelton Brings a Country Spectacle to Tuscaloosa’s Amphitheater

Blake Shelton rolled into Tuscaloosa, Alabama this week with a powerhouse performance at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater, delivering a set that reminded fans why he’s one of country music’s enduring headliners. The show featured classic hits, fresh favorites, and a hometown twist: Myles Morgan, a University of Alabama sophomore and Birmingham native, opened the night, making […]

Old Dominion Riffs on Cars and Country: How Automobiles Fuel Their Music

Country powerhouse Old Dominion isn’t just revved up in the studio — they’re revving engines too. In a recent interview with Car and Driver, frontman Matthew Ramsey and guitarist Brad Tursi took fans on a ride through their automotive passions and explained how cars and country music share a poetic bond. Ramsey’s prized possession: a […]

Luke Combs Says British Country Fans “Very Different” — A Transatlantic Love Story

Country megastar Luke Combs recently sat down with BBC News to reflect on his growing popularity in the UK — and what sets British country fans apart from those at home. Combs shared that while U.S. crowds bring raw, unabashed energy, his British audiences channel more quiet intensity. “They’ll stand, locked in, listening,” he said […]

Darius Rucker’s Charleston, SC 1966: A Milestone Born from Admiration

Fifteen years ago today, Darius Rucker released his sophomore country album Charleston, SC 1966, a project deeply shaped by his admiration for fellow singer-songwriter Radney Foster. For Rucker, Foster’s 1992 debut Del Rio, TX 1959 was a turning point—a “light switch record” that inspired him to pursue country music with conviction. The tribute is reflected […]

Packers Hope Luke Combs Concert Kicks Off Revival of Big Events at Lambeau

The Green Bay Packers are rolling out the welcome mat for major concerts again — beginning with Luke Combs’ upcoming show at Lambeau Field. The team sees the May 16, 2026 concert as a catalyst to bring more large-scale events to the legendary stadium. Under new leadership, including president Ed Policy, the Packers’ goal is […]

Dolly Parton Fires Back at Health Rumors: “I Ain’t Dead Yet”

Dolly Parton recently put swirling health speculations to rest in a candid video published on her social media. At age 79, the country legend reassured fans that she’s “not dying” and jokingly declared, “I ain’t dead yet.” The message came shortly after her sister, Freida Parton, requested prayers in an online post, which many interpreted […]

Freida Parton Clarifies: Dolly’s Health Not as Alarming as It Sounded

Dolly Parton Singing

Country music fans were sent into a mild panic this week when Freida Parton, the younger sister of legend Dolly Parton, took to Facebook asking for prayers for her iconic sibling. But as of Tuesday, Freida is walking it back—clarifying that her request was heartfelt, not cause for alarm. “I didn’t mean to scare anyone,” […]

Zach Bryan Takes Aim at ICE in Gritty New Song Teaser

Zach Bryan has ventured into bold political territory with a new track that takes direct aim at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In a teaser clip shared on Instagram, the country star delivers sharp verses about raids, fear, and fractured lives — singing, “ICE is gonna come bust down your door … Kids are […]

When the Queen Meets Her Muse: Sabrina Carpenter Brings Out Shania Twain at ACL

At the Austin City Limits Festival, pop star Sabrina Carpenter surprised fans with a spectacular homage to her musical inspirations—she invited Shania Twain on stage to duet their rendition of “That Don’t Impress Me Much.” Midway through her headlining set, Carpenter paused and said, “Give you a little present” before introducing Twain. The pair donned […]