Category: Country

The Grammys Add Fresh Flair: New Categories Honor Traditional Country and Album Art

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The 2026 Grammy Awards are tuning up for change. Set to take place February 1 at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, the prestigious ceremony will introduce two new categories: Best Album Cover and Best Traditional Country Album. While the recognition for album artwork isn’t entirely new—Frank Sinatra won a similar honor in 1959—it’s the first time […]

Barefoot Country Music Fest 2025: Four Days of Sand, Sun, and Superstar Sets

Summer 2025 is heating up on the Jersey Shore as the Barefoot Country Music Fest returns to Wildwood, NJ from June 19 to June 22—bringing four days of beachside performances from country’s biggest stars and rising talent. The festival kicks off Thursday with a reunion set from Rascal Flatts, igniting the beach with nostalgia and […]

CMA Fest 2025 Brings Country Stars to the People—For Free

At CMA Fest 2025, Nashville once again proved why it’s the heart of country music—offering fans more than just star-studded stadium shows. This year’s festival struck a harmonious chord between big-name acts and grassroots accessibility, making sure even those without tickets had unforgettable experiences. The Chevy Riverfront Stage became a standout attraction, where fans gathered […]

Post Malone, Kacey Musgraves, and Noah Kahan to Headline Redwest Festival’s Return to Utah

Utah’s newest major music event is back, and it’s bringing some serious star power. The Redwest Music Festival is set to return for its second year, with headliners Post Malone, Kacey Musgraves, and Noah Kahan leading a genre-blending lineup October 10–12 at the Utah State Fairpark. After a successful 2024 debut, Redwest is raising the […]

Faith Hill Makes Glamorous Return at CMA Fest 2025 to Cheer on Country’s Rising Stars

After months out of the spotlight, country icon Faith Hill made a stunning public return at CMA Fest 2025 in Nashville on June 6. Though she didn’t take the stage herself, the 57-year-old singer made waves simply by showing up — effortlessly stylish in a tan cowboy hat and black leather jacket — and supporting […]

Morgan Wallen Dominates ARIA Charts as Country Makes Global Noise

Morgan Wallen is making history down under. His album I’m The Problem has secured its third consecutive week at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, marking the longest-running chart-topper by a country artist in Australia since Lee Kernaghan’s Spirit of the Anzacs in 2015. It’s a rare feat in a market typically dominated by […]

Jackie Chan Says Country Music Taught Him English — One Slow Song at a Time

Jackie Chan credits an unlikely teacher for helping him learn English: country music. During his June 3 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the action star revealed that slow, heartfelt country songs played a major role in improving his language skills after moving to the U.S. “When I came to America, I didn’t understand the […]

George Strait Tips His Hat to Waylon Jennings with Classic Tribute Performance

George Strait may be 73, but the King of Country proves he’s still at the top of his game. Currently out on tour, Strait gave Pittsburgh fans a special moment on May 31 when he paid tribute to one of country’s most iconic voices—Waylon Jennings. Midway through his set at Acrisure Stadium, Strait launched into […]

Keith Urban Hits the Road — and the Studio — with Fresh Energy and a Full Heart

Keith Urban isn’t just touring in 2025—he’s thriving. The four-time Grammy winner launched his High and Alive tour with a fiery kickoff in Orange Beach, Alabama, channeling a fresh surge of energy and passion into every note. At 57, Urban says the stage still feels brand-new. “Everything is just very now,” he shared. “It’s a […]

Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae’s “What I Want” Soars to Historic No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

Morgan Wallen and Tate McRae have officially delivered the biggest song in the country. Their new single, “What I Want,” has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a major milestone for both artists. The track, featured on Wallen’s newly released album I’m the Problem, launches with massive numbers: over 31 million […]