Country music icon Connie Smith—affectionately dubbed the “Sweetheart of the Grand Ole Opry”—was set to mark an extraordinary milestone: her 60th year as an Opry member, celebrated with a special show on August 20, 2025. Fans were brimming with anticipation, eager to honor her enduring legacy that began in 1965 with her chart-topping debut, “Once a […]
In a surprising move, country superstar Morgan Wallen has declined to submit his massive fourth album, I’m the Problem, for Grammy consideration in 2026. According to multiple reports, the album—and none of its 37 tracks—will be part of this year’s Recording Academy submissions. The decision reflects Wallen’s pattern of playing by his own rules. His […]
Country star Carly Pearce turned a routine post-show dinner into a dramatic ER trip following an unexpected accident. After her concert in Holmdel, N.J., on August 8, she tried opening a glass bottle of ranch dressing, only for part of it to snap off and slice her thumb — drawing blood she initially mistook for […]
In a momentous celebration of musical storytelling, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has unveiled its illustrious Class of 2025. Leading the honorees are Americana legend Emmylou Harris and country superstar Brad Paisley, both celebrated for their songwriting genius and enduring impact. The induction ceremony is slated for October 6—coinciding with the Hall’s 55th Anniversary […]
Willie Nelson continues to prove that age is just a number—and music is timeless. At a recent concert, the 91-year-old country icon delivered a hauntingly beautiful rendition of Tom Waits’ “Last Leaf,” leaving fans in awe. The cover, which originally appeared on his 2024 album Last Leaf on the Tree, showcases Nelson’s signature warmth and […]
Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem stadium tour rolled into Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California this weekend—and despite past crowd chaos at other stops, the country superstar gave fans a feel-good moment to remember. During the first of two sold-out nights at the 49ers’ home turf, Wallen paused mid-show after spotting a fan holding up […]
Luke Combs reminded fans that vulnerability is strength during a moving moment at the Newport Folk Festival on July 26. While performing “Whoever You Turn Out to Be,” a tender ballad from his 2024 album Fathers and Sons, the country star was brought to tears mid-song. The emotional lyrics—particularly, “But you ain’t gotta change the […]
Margo Price is circling back to where it all began — both literally and musically — with her upcoming album Hard Headed Woman. Known for her fearless songwriting and boundary-pushing spirit, Price is grounding herself once again in the raw, unvarnished sound of traditional country. The new record finds her reuniting with producer Matt Ross-Spang, […]
Morgan Wallen continues his chart dominance as I’m the Problem secures its eighth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, tallying 151,000 equivalent album units. Despite a 12% dip, the album’s strong streaming numbers (over 188 million official on-demand streams) keep it atop the Top Streaming Albums chart as well. This latest win […]
The numbers are in, and Morgan Wallen and Kendrick Lamar are leading the charge in 2025’s music landscape. According to Luminate’s Midyear Music Report, Wallen’s I’m the Problem topped U.S. album consumption for the first half of the year, racking up 2.562 million equivalent album units since its May release. It marks yet another chart […]