Morgan Wallen continues his chart dominance as I’m the Problem secures its eighth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, tallying 151,000 equivalent album units. Despite a 12% dip, the album’s strong streaming numbers (over 188 million official on-demand streams) keep it atop the Top Streaming Albums chart as well. This latest win […]
Category: Country
Reba McEntire Rallies Support for PBS Amid Threatened Funding Cuts
Country icon Reba McEntire is lending her voice to a growing movement to protect public broadcasting as PBS faces a potential $1.1 billion cut under the proposed Rescissions Act. In a heartfelt video posted to her social media, McEntire urged fans to stand with PBS, praising the network’s lifelong commitment to education and the arts. […]
Morgan Wallen and Kendrick Lamar Dominate Midyear Music Charts in 2025
The numbers are in, and Morgan Wallen and Kendrick Lamar are leading the charge in 2025’s music landscape. According to Luminate’s Midyear Music Report, Wallen’s I’m the Problem topped U.S. album consumption for the first half of the year, racking up 2.562 million equivalent album units since its May release. It marks yet another chart […]
George Strait to Headline Intimate Benefit Concert for Texas Flood Relief
Country music icon George Strait is stepping up to help his fellow Texans in a time of need. On July 27, Strait will host an exclusive benefit concert and donor dinner in Boerne, Texas, to raise funds for families devastated by recent flooding in the Texas Hill Country. The event, organized by Strait and the […]
Darius Rucker Halts Atlantic City Show Due to Voice Loss, Promises to Make It Right
Darius Rucker faced an unexpected hurdle during his Atlantic City concert on Saturday night, cutting the show short after losing his voice mid-performance. The country star, currently on a 45-date summer tour, had just begun his third show when he realized he couldn’t continue. After struggling through the first few songs, Rucker addressed the crowd […]
Country Stars Rally Around Scotty McCreery After Devastating Loss of Both Grandmothers
The country music community is wrapping Scotty McCreery in love and support following heartbreaking news: the singer has lost both of his grandmothers in a single day. On July 10, McCreery shared the emotional announcement via Instagram, writing, “My heart is absolutely broken. Yesterday, both my Grandma Janet and my Grandma Paquita passed away.” Despite […]
Steve Earle to Be Inducted into Grand Ole Opry During Historic 100th Anniversary Celebration
Steve Earle is officially joining country music’s most hallowed institution. On September 17, the legendary singer-songwriter will be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry—the first artist to receive the honor during the Opry’s centennial year. Hosted by country icon and longtime Opry member Emmylou Harris, the night promises to be a landmark celebration, featuring performances […]
Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem Tops Billboard 200 for 7th Week, Edging Out Lorde’s Virgin
Morgan Wallen continues his chart domination as I’m the Problem holds strong at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a seventh consecutive week. The country star’s latest project earned 173,000 equivalent album units for the week ending July 3, making it the most successful album in its seventh week since Adele’s 25 nearly a […]
Dolly Parton and Mötley Crüe’s “Home Sweet Home” Hits No. 1, Bridging Rock and Country for a Cause
In an unexpected yet powerful crossover, Dolly Parton and Mötley Crüe have struck gold—again. Their reimagined duet of the 1985 Crüe classic “Home Sweet Home” has climbed to No. 1 on the Mediabase Classic Rock Songs chart, nearly four decades after the song’s original release. The refreshed version celebrates the 40th anniversary of the beloved […]
Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton Announce Powerhouse Duet, “A Song to Sing”
Country music fans are in for a treat this week as two of the genre’s biggest voices—Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton—join forces for a highly anticipated new track titled “A Song to Sing.” Announced Monday, July 7 via Instagram, the surprise collaboration has already ignited excitement online. While the duo has kept most details under […]