Country music star Martina McBride shared heartbreaking news with her fans on Saturday, Jan. 18, announcing the sudden passing of her father, Daryl Schiff, at the age of 86. “Our hearts are broken,” McBride, 58, wrote in an emotional Instagram post. “My dad passed away Tuesday night, suddenly and peacefully at his home.” Remembering a […]
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2025’s Music Landscape: Japanese Breakfast, Coheed and Cambria, Lana Del Rey, and More
The music world in 2025 is buzzing with excitement, despite the growing trend of surprise album drops keeping fans on their toes. While many confirmed releases taper off by May, a trio of high-profile albums from Japanese Breakfast, Coheed and Cambria, and Lana Del Rey promise a diverse mix of styles and storytelling. Japanese Breakfast’s […]
Kenny Chesney Announces 2025 Las Vegas Sphere Residency
Country music superstar Kenny Chesney is bringing his talents to Las Vegas with a 2025 residency at the iconic Sphere at The Venetian. Chesney made the exciting announcement on January 16, sending fans into a frenzy as ticket sales opened for the highly anticipated shows. The residency, titled Here and Now: Live in Vegas, will […]
Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album Named No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Albums of the 21st Century
Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album has officially claimed the title of the No. 1 album of the first 25 years of the 21st century on Billboard’s Top Billboard 200 Albums of the 21st Century chart. This prestigious ranking, which spans from January 2000 through the end of 2024, highlights the top-performing albums on the […]
Farewell to a Country Icon: Buck White Passes Away at 94
Buck White, the legendary country musician and founder of the family band The Whites, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on January 13, 2025. His family confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement shared by fellow musician and son-in-law Ricky Skaggs. White’s daughters—Sharon, Cheryl, Rosie, and Melissa—expressed their gratitude for his remarkable life: […]
Carrie Underwood to Perform at Presidential Inauguration
Country music superstar Carrie Underwood is set to perform “America the Beautiful” at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025. The ceremony, which will take place at the U.S. Capitol, will mark Trump’s swearing-in as the 47th president of the United States. Underwood’s Statement on the Performance In a statement to CNN, Underwood expressed […]
Willie Nelson’s Timeless Appeal: Music, Connection, and the Art of Breaking Boundaries
Under the sweltering sun of California’s Central Valley, thousands gathered at the Toyota Amphitheatre, united by a singular purpose—to see the legendary Willie Nelson. As the sun dipped below the horizon and a cool breeze swept through the crowd, Nelson took the stage with his iconic, weathered guitar, Trigger, launching into “Whiskey River” and capturing […]
Elle King Addresses Grand Ole Opry Controversy in Unreleased Song “Banned From the Grand Ole Opry”
Singer Elle King is turning personal turmoil into music with her unreleased track, “Banned From the Grand Ole Opry.” The song, performed for fans in a recent social media video, revisits her controversial, intoxicated performance at the Opry earlier this year—a night that left her reputation bruised and sparked debate about her future at the […]
Shania Twain Extends “Queen Of Me” Tour Into Summer 2025
Shania Twain fans have a reason to celebrate—the country music legend has extended her wildly successful “Queen Of Me” tour into the summer of 2025. A Tour Fit for Royalty The tour, which has already spanned nearly two years and covered 70 cities, is adding a limited run of summer dates before Twain officially wraps […]
Morgan Wallen Wraps Record-Breaking Tour with Lavish Gift for Opening Act Ella Langley
Morgan Wallen may have closed out the highest-grossing country music tour of all time, but he didn’t leave his opening acts empty-handed—especially rising star Ella Langley. After sharing the stage with Wallen on his One Night At A Time tour, Langley walked away with more than just exposure—she scored a custom diamond necklace from the […]