Representing nearly all genres, M&Ms have just released new, special edition “Album Art” packs that feature candy-themed renditions of four of music’s biggest names: David Bowie, Kacey Musgraves, H.E.R., and Rosalia. The artists were specifically chosen because they are “each known for inspiring a wide range of entertainment-loving fans to be their true selves and for promoting […]
Taylor Swift, often celebrated for the relatability and authenticity of her lyricism and music, has just blasted Blur frontman Damon Albarn for claiming the Grammy-winning singer “doesn’t write her own songs.” In a recent interview, Albarn, who has worked with artists such as the Gorillaz, Snoop Dogg, and Robert Smith, was pretty blunt about what he thinks […]
CMT has once again named 10 rising female artists in country music in its 2022 Next Women of Country Class. The NWOC program began in 2014, spotlighting talented female acts on the verge of stardom. Some notable alumni include Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Carly Pearce, and Kacey Musgraves. Joining the NWOC for 2022 are Lily Rose, […]
Luke Combs and his wife Nicole, who have been married since 2020, announced on social media this week that they are expecting a baby boy this coming spring. This will be the couple’s first child. Nicole, noting that 2022 “may be the best year yet,” gleefully shared some photos from a maternity shoot with her followers. […]
Blake Shelton and Taylor Swift were notably among the world’s 10 highest-paid musicians for the year 2021, all of who collectively earned $2.3 billion. Shelton, who sat at No. 9 with $83 million, was the only country star on the list. This host of The Voice made a majority of his earnings with the sale of his […]
On January 19th, 1946, Dolly Parton was born. Today, the Queen of Country is turning 76! According to her own website, Parton grew up as the fourth child of 12 in Locust Ridge, Tennessee. Over the course of her rhinestone-studded career, the music icon has had 25 songs reach No. 1 on the country music […]
Dallas Frazier, the Grammy-winning songwriter behind songs including The Oak Ridge Boys’ “Elvira,” George Jones’ “If My Heart Had Windows,” and Connie Smith’s “Ain’t Love a Good Thing,” has died at a rehabilitation facility in Gallatin, Tennessee. He was 82. Confirmed by his daughter, Frazier’s death came after he had suffered two strokes since August. Frazier […]
Dolly Parton has just announced yet another dive back into the country music scene with the upcoming release of her 48th solo album Run, Rose, Run. According to the big-haired icon, the record is set to drop on March 4th. It will consist of 12 new songs, including collaborations with Ben Haggard, Joe Nichols, and Richard […]
Thomas Rhett has shared the official release date for his newly-announced, upcoming album Where We Started. As announced on Instagram just yesterday, country fans can expect Rhett’s sixth studio album on April 1st. Rhett previously released the first single of the album “Slow Down Summer” back in November of 2021. In addition to Where We Started‘s release […]
Trace Adkins’ country music drama Monarch will not be debuting on FOX at the end of the month as expected. The network said COVID-19 concern was the reason the series would be pushed to launch in fall. “Unfortunately, due to the unavoidable realities of the pandemic and the profound impact COVID-19 continues to have on our […]