Maddie & Tae — the celebrated country‑music duo who took the genre by storm in the mid‑2010s — are pressing pause. After 15 years of shared stage and studio time, the pair announced they are stepping away from their partnership. The split comes from deeply personal choices: Tae Dye Kerr will step back to focus […]
At 92, Willie Nelson remains a powerful emotional force in country music. Far from the image of the weary old-timer winding down, he confesses that some songs still reach him — songs that bring genuine tears and stir deeper feelings, even after all these years. Among those songs are two staples of his storied catalog: […]
The audience at a recent Sydney concert got more than just a song — they got a raw moment of confrontation from Kelsea Ballerini. In the middle of her performance of “Penthouse,” a tender breakup ballad inspired by her 2022 divorce from Morgan Evans, a fan shouted “Team Morgan,” invoking the name of her ex‑husband. […]
Country music titan George Strait took center stage at the White House this weekend as he received one of the nation’s highest cultural honors. The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony kicked off with President Donald Trump personally presenting medals to this year’s elite group of honorees, with Strait being the first to receive his award. […]
Two of country music’s standout women are rewriting the chart history books this week. Ella Langley has clinched her first-ever No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with “Choosin’ Texas,” a major milestone that underscores her ascent in the genre. Blending strong sales, robust streaming, and solid airplay, the single marks a defining moment […]
NBC wrapped its holiday programming in a warm Tennessee hug this year with Christmas in Nashville, a prime-time celebration that turned the spotlight toward country music’s capital. Hosted by country icon Trisha Yearwood, the special aired December 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, immediately following the Christmas in Rockefeller Center tree-lighting broadcast. More than a genre […]
The 2026 ACM Awards are bringing country‑music’s biggest night back to Vegas after a three‑year detour to Texas. The MGM Grand Garden Arena will host the event May 17, 2026, with the full awards week kicking off May 15. The livestream will once again be exclusive to Prime Video and the Amazon Music Twitch channel. […]
The Grand Ole Opry’s 100‑year milestone was celebrated with a show that felt like a homecoming for country music. Legendary names like Vince Gill, Bill Anderson, Pam Tillis and Jamey Johnson shared the stage — a roll call of country’s enduring voices. That the Opry still draws its storied roster together after a century is […]
Dolly Parton — still setting her alarm for 3 a.m. At 79 years old, Dolly Parton continues to greet the day well before sunrise. In a candid recent interview, she revealed that she often wakes around 3 a.m., a tradition she traces back to her late father. During those early quiet hours, she prays, reflects, […]
Country star Jelly Roll, known for his candid storytelling and larger‑than‑life presence, has revealed a striking new look that marks yet another chapter in his transformation. In a November 20 Instagram clip, the 40‑year‑old artist shared his clean‑shaven face and noticeably leaner build, revealing for the first time in a decade a jawline previously hidden behind his […]