Country music fans are up in arms as this year’s CMA Awards nominations roll out—with fan favorites like Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson all in the running for the night’s top honors. Yet despite the heavy-hitters being recognized, there’s a growing chorus of discontent among viewers who feel other […]
Country music’s biggest night just got a serious shake-up. Leading the pack for the 59th CMA Awards are Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson—each amassing a whopping six nominations across categories like Single, Song, Album, Female Vocalist, and Music Video of the Year. Lainey Wilson stands out with nods for Entertainer of the Year, […]
The 2025 MTV VMAs weren’t just a pop spectacle—country and rap artists also claimed major victories in genre-specific categories. In the newly introduced Best Country category, Megan Moroney took home the moonman for her heartfelt single “Am I Okay?”, outpacing top names like Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson. Rap icons were […]
LeAnn Rimes continues to redefine grace under pressure. The country-pop icon recently reflected on the immense backlash she and husband Eddie Cibrian endured following the public affair that began during their respective marriages. Speaking candidly, Rimes revealed she initially felt like “a target that was just easily projected upon,” sensing the weight of collective anger—often […]
After a four‑year solo hiatus, Brandi Carlile makes a triumphant return with her latest album, Returning to Myself, scheduled for release on October 24, 2025, via Interscope alongside the revitalized Americana imprint Lost Highway. The announcement arrived hand‑in‑hand with the release of the title track and its compelling music video, directed by the visionary Floria Sigismondi. […]
Shania Twain has rediscovered her connection to one of her most iconic songs, “You’re Still the One,” despite the emotional challenges it represented after her divorce. In a candid chat with ETalk, the country-pop legend revealed that she initially struggled to perform the 1997 hit after parting ways with its co-writer and then-husband, Robert John […]
Shaboozey has marked another milestone: his single “Good News” has climbed to No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, becoming the Virginia-born artist’s second chart-topper. The song reached the summit this week after earning a remarkable 31.1 million audience impressions. Co-written alongside Sean Cook, Michael Pollack, Sam Roman, Nevin Sastry, and Jake Torrey, “Good News” […]
Bon Jovi is reviving their 2024 album Forever with a brand-new edition titled Forever (Legendary Edition), arriving October 24, 2025. The ambitious reimagining brings in an all-star ensemble, with guest vocals from Bruce Springsteen, Avril Lavigne, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, Robbie Williams, Lainey Wilson, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, rapper Carín León, and more. The project […]
When Old Dominion entered the studio for their latest album, Barbara, the creative energy felt off. “That was a difficult session for me personally,” admits lead singer Matthew Ramsey. Despite working through several tracks, the band couldn’t find their groove—except for one.(“That was a difficult session for me personally. I wasn’t sure about any of […]
In a vibrant celebration of classic country duets, Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton blend nostalgia and modern flair in their first-ever duet, “A Song to Sing.” Released to radio in July, the track is steeped in ’70s disco-country vibes, drawing clear inspiration from Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers’s iconic “Islands in the Stream.” Co-written with […]