Country music mourns the loss of a legend as George Strait paid heartfelt tribute to Johnny Rodriguez, who passed away on May 9 at the age of 73. In a touching Instagram Story posted on May 12, Strait, known as the “King of Country,” reflected on the profound impact Rodriguez had on his career. “Norma […]
The countdown is on for country music’s biggest night. The Country Music Association (CMA) and ABC have officially announced that the 59th annual CMA Awards will return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The show will air live at 7 p.m. Central on ABC and will be available for streaming the following […]
Morgan Wallen has finally addressed his abrupt exit from the Saturday Night Live stage last month — and his explanation is as casual as it gets. Appearing on Sundae Conversations with host Caleb Pressley, Wallen shrugged off the drama, saying simply, “No, no, I was just ready to go home. I been there all week.” […]
Maren Morris is drawing a clear line between evolution and imitation. In a new interview with The Zoe Report, the Grammy-winning singer opened up about her path from country prodigy to pop powerhouse — and shared why she’s skeptical of pop artists dabbling in country music. “I think people like cosplaying at it or doing […]
The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards didn’t just honor Nashville’s finest — it turned into an all-out celebration of sound, style, and surprise collabs in Frisco, Texas. Hosted for the 18th time by the legendary Reba McEntire, the star-studded show streamed live on Prime Video from the Ford Center at The Star and delivered […]
The stage is set for a star-studded celebration as the 2025 ACM Awards air live on May 8 from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Hosted for the 18th time by country icon Reba McEntire, the ceremony promises two and a half hours of powerhouse performances, major milestones, and genre-spanning collaborations. Opening […]
Kelsea Ballerini is making it clear: country music should have open arms. In her new digital cover story for ELLE, the singer-songwriter reflected on the genre’s growing crossover appeal, welcoming artists like Beyoncé, Zayn Malik, and Lana Del Rey to explore their country roots. “If we, as country artists, feel like we can collab with […]
Keith Urban is set to make ACM history once again. On May 8, during the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, the country superstar will receive the prestigious Triple Crown Award — a distinction achieved by only 11 other artists in ACM history. The award recognizes performers who have won new artist, artist of the […]
Sheryl Crow isn’t afraid to raise her voice—even when it puts her in the crosshairs. In a new Variety cover story for their Power of Women Nashville issue, the Grammy-winning singer opened up about the emotional and political tightrope she walks living in Tennessee, a state she calls both home and a source of deep […]
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 […]