Tag: Country Music

George Strait to Headline Clemson’s First Concert in 27 Years

Country legend George Strait is set to make a triumphant return to Clemson University’s Memorial Stadium in 2026, nearly three decades after his last appearance there. The concert, scheduled for May 2, will be the first musical event at the venue—known as “Death Valley”—since Strait headlined it in 1999. This highly anticipated event will see […]

Niall Horan Replaces Blake Shelton on Thomas Rhett Track, and the Jokes Write Themselves

When Thomas Rhett decided to shake up one of his signature tracks, he did it with a healthy dose of humor and a little help from a familiar face—or rather, a former rival. The country star’s song “Old Trick,” originally released in 2024 as part of his album About a Woman, is getting a playful […]

Country Star Mark Chesnutt Hospitalized Before Louisiana Show 

Country Singer Mark Chesnutt Hospitalized, Cancels Shows Due to Health Scare Country music veteran Mark Chesnutt is recovering at home after a sudden hospitalization forced him to cancel multiple performances last week. Chesnutt, 62, was set to open for Alabama at the Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge on October 16 when he was […]

Old Dominion Riffs on Cars and Country: How Automobiles Fuel Their Music

Country powerhouse Old Dominion isn’t just revved up in the studio — they’re revving engines too. In a recent interview with Car and Driver, frontman Matthew Ramsey and guitarist Brad Tursi took fans on a ride through their automotive passions and explained how cars and country music share a poetic bond. Ramsey’s prized possession: a […]

Luke Combs Says British Country Fans “Very Different” — A Transatlantic Love Story

Country megastar Luke Combs recently sat down with BBC News to reflect on his growing popularity in the UK — and what sets British country fans apart from those at home. Combs shared that while U.S. crowds bring raw, unabashed energy, his British audiences channel more quiet intensity. “They’ll stand, locked in, listening,” he said […]

Eric Church Brings “Free the Machine” Tour to St. Louis in 2026

Country superstar Eric Church will perform in St. Louis on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as part of his Free the Machine tour—bringing his high-energy show to the Enterprise Center. He’ll be joined by special guest 49 Winchester, adding more excitement to what’s expected to be a standout night. This tour supports Church’s recently released album […]

Reba McEntire & Rex Linn Confirm Engagement at 2025 Emmys After Five-Year Romance

Country music legend Reba McEntire and actor Rex Linn are officially engaged, a love story five years in the making that she confirmed on the red carpet at the 2025 Emmy Awards. Reba, 70, and Rex, 68, first crossed paths back in 1991 on The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw, but they didn’t […]

Country Titans Clash: Langley, Moroney & Wilson Dominate 2025 CMA Nominations

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, […]

Country and Rap Stars Shine at the 2025 MTV VMAs

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 […]

From Childhood to Center Stage: Carly Pearce’s Raw Confession of Anxiety & OCD

Country star Carly Pearce is breaking the silence on a deeply personal journey—revealing that her struggles with anxiety and obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD) began long before the spotlight ever found her. Appearing on the Dumb Blonde podcast with host Bunnie Xo, Pearce admitted she once believed her mental health issues emerged during her 2020 divorce, but therapy […]