Country music veteran Clay Walker is confronting a difficult chapter in his battle with multiple sclerosis but remains defiantly optimistic. Diagnosed nearly three decades ago in 1996, the 56‑year‑old singer says that early this year he began experiencing increased balance problems and difficulty walking, which raised alarm bells. In response to the decline, Walker underwent […]
The stage is officially set for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards, with the Recording Academy unveiling its full list of nominees and ushering in another vibrant chapter of music history. Scheduled for Sunday, February 1, the ceremony will unfold live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, promising a dazzling […]
Dolly Parton recently marked a full‑circle moment in her storied career by performing a live tribute to Porter Wagoner at the Grand Ole Opry in honor of the venue’s centenary. The late‑1960s to early‑1970s partnership between Parton and Wagoner set the stage for Dolly’s solo rise and became a defining chapter in country music history. Now, decades later, Parton […]
After more than a decade on the air, CMT’s video‐countdown staple Hot 20 Countdown is heading into the sunset this December. The longtime weekend program, which counted down the 20 hottest country music videos, will air its final episode at the end of December 2025. Launched in January 2013, the show quickly became a reliable weekend destination for country fans […]
Jelly Roll, on his first trip to Australia, found more than just sold‑out shows and festival appearances — he ended up with an unexpected experience at a luxury boutique in Sydney. During a visit to a Louis Vuitton store in the city’s heart, the country‑music star says he was treated as though he were “finna come in […]
Carrie Underwood’s rise in country music has been both steady and spectacular. Since winning American Idol in 2005, she has translated that early momentum into a career defined by hits, staying power and commercial dominance. With more than 95 million certified units sold in the United States—22.5 million albums and 72.5 million singles—she now stands as the highest‑certified […]
Brandi Carlile took the stage of Saturday Night Live on November 1 to deliver a pair of striking performances from her freshly released solo album Returning to Myself. The singer‑songwriter opened her set with “Church & State,” a bold and politically charged rock‑infused track, during which she momentarily shifted gears to recite a historic letter penned by Thomas Jefferson in 1802 to […]
Morgan Wallen is turning up the spotlight again, announcing his 2026 stadium tour with a high‑profile launch in Minneapolis. The country star will open his upcoming “Still the Problem Tour” with two nights at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on April 10 and 11, 2026. By choosing a stadium that features a roof, Wallen and his team […]
Las Vegas is revving up the volume alongside the engines for the 2025 Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix, promising a music lineup as high-octane as the race itself. Set for November 22, the Grid stage will transform into a full-blown concert venue, delivering back-to-back sets from global stars embedded within the weekend’s motorsport […]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is doubling down on star power for its 40th annual induction ceremony, bringing in Chappell Roan and The Killers to round out a glittering list of presenters and performers. The milestone event, set for November 8 at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, promises a night of […]