Post Malone and Jelly Roll lit up Salt Lake City’s Rice-Eccles Stadium on April 29, launching their Big Ass Stadium Tour with explosive energy, emotional depth, and genre-defying performances. Jelly Roll kicked things off with a gritty 50-minute set full of vulnerability and grit. Clad in black with a backward cap, he stomped through hits […]
Category: Country
Zach Top, Ella Langley, and The Red Clay Strays Earn ACM Honors—and Signal a Shift in Country Music
The 2025 ACM Awards may not boast the prestige of their CMA or Grammy counterparts, but this year’s early “New Artist” category winners are turning heads for all the right reasons. Zach Top, the neo-traditionalist hailed by critics and fans alike, was crowned New Male Artist of the Year during a sold-out show in North […]
Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” Tour Blazes Into SoFi Stadium: A Monumental Night of Music and Legacy
Beyoncé has officially saddled up for her Cowboy Carter era, kicking off her much-anticipated world tour with a spectacular opening night at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. The 32-date trek, spanning nine cities, is a bold celebration of Black artistry in country music, reimagined through Beyoncé’s visionary lens. The show delivered a genre-bending setlist blending new […]
2025 American Music Awards: Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift Lead a Star-Studded Night in Las Vegas
The 2025 American Music Awards are set to light up Las Vegas on May 26, with Jennifer Lopez hosting and performing at what promises to be a historic night for music fans. Airing live coast-to-coast on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, the AMAs are back bigger than ever—and completely fan-voted. Leading the pack is Kendrick […]
The AMAs Nominations are Here!
The American Music Awards are making a grand return—and Kendrick Lamar is leading the charge. With 10 nominations including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for GNX, Lamar stands to make history if he sweeps his categories, potentially tying icons like Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most wins in a […]
Morgan Wallen Keeps It Real with Post Malone Collab: “I Ain’t Coming Back”
Morgan Wallen is digging deep—and doubling down on honesty—with his latest single, “I Ain’t Coming Back,” a raw, lyrical collaboration born from Post Malone’s foray into country. Originally penned during Malone’s sessions for his F-1 Trillion album, Wallen was quick to claim the track when it didn’t make Malone’s final cut. In a recent Spotify […]
Jelly Roll’s Redemption Journey: Tennessee Parole Board Recommends Pardon for Country Star
Country music sensation Jelly Roll, born Jason DeFord, has received a unanimous recommendation for a pardon from the Tennessee Board of Parole, marking a significant milestone in his journey from troubled youth to celebrated artist. At 17, DeFord was convicted of robbery, followed by drug-related offenses at 23. These convictions have since restricted his […]
Ella Langley Tops 2025 ACM Awards Nominations Amid Notable Snubs
The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards is set to take place on May 8, 2025, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, with Reba McEntire returning as host. Leading the nominations is Ella Langley, who has garnered eight nods, including Female Artist of the Year, New Female Artist of the Year, […]
Missy Elliot, Jelly Roll, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and More Receive Top Honors at Pollstar Awards
The 36th annual Pollstar Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, celebrated the live music industry’s top performers and contributors. Stevie Nicks was inducted into the Pollstar Hall of Fame, expressing gratitude to her fans and revealing plans for new autobiographical songs . Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” earned her the Major Tour of […]
Kelsea Ballerini’s Tour Finale Takes a Tumble—But the Show Goes On
Country music star Kelsea Ballerini experienced an unexpected fall during the final show of her 2025 North American tour in Toronto on April 13. While performing a cover of Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places” at Scotiabank Arena, Ballerini fell off a moving stage platform. The incident occurred as she sang and danced with her […]