A routine night of live music in Melbourne took an unexpected turn when country singer Riley Green found himself dealing with an unusual onstage delivery. Mid-performance, a fan tossed a phone onto the stage, a move that could have easily disrupted the flow of the show. Instead, Green leaned into the moment. He picked up […]
The country music community is reflecting on the life of Emmons, the performer and television personality born Bruce MacKenzie, who has died at the age of 81. His career, which spanned decades, left a lasting mark not only through music but through his efforts to elevate others in the industry. Emmons became a recognizable figure […]
After years of rumors, speculation, and the occasional side-eye from fans, two of country music’s most recognizable voices appear to have finally turned the page. Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert are joining forces for a new duet titled “Horses and Divorces,” a track featured on Musgraves’ upcoming album Middle of Nowhere. The collaboration marks the […]
Trisha Yearwood is shining a spotlight on the women who shaped country music and the artists continuing to push the genre forward. The Grammy-winning singer has released a song titled “Country Music HerStory,” an energetic tribute that celebrates the female voices that helped define the sound and spirit of country music. Written with fellow songwriters […]
Each spring, Austin becomes a hub of global music discovery as South by Southwest brings artists, industry leaders, and fans together for one of the largest cultural festivals in the world. The 2026 edition, running March 12 through March 18, will again transform venues, parks, and streets across the city into stages. While many SXSW […]
Two artists from different corners of the music world are bringing their friendship to the biggest stages this summer. Niall Horan and Thomas Rhett have announced a pair of co-headlining stadium concerts scheduled for July, marking the first time the longtime friends will share the top billing at venues of that scale. The shows are […]
March 10 has delivered a surprising range of milestones across the music world, blending landmark recordings, chart triumphs, and moments of reflection on influential artists. One of the most influential studio sessions in pop history began on this date in 1966 when The Beach Boys started recording the instrumental track for “God Only Knows.” Led […]
Country music star Maren Morris is once again stirring conversation beyond the stage, this time with a pointed message aimed at supporters of former President Donald Trump. The Grammy winning singer shared a direct and highly critical statement on social media, declaring that she does not feel forgiveness toward people who backed Trump in each […]
Two rising voices in country music are enjoying a historic week on the charts, signaling a powerful moment for women in the genre. Megan Moroney has reached a new career milestone as her album Cloud 9 debuts at the top of the Billboard 200. The release represents her first album to reach No. 1 and […]
Carrie Underwood knows a thing or two about the pressure of the American Idol stage. Two decades after winning the competition that launched her career, the country star now sits on the other side of the judges’ table. This week, that role came with a chorus of boos. During Hollywood Week’s Music City Takeover round […]