Carrie Underwood’s rise in country music has been both steady and spectacular. Since winning American Idol in 2005, she has translated that early momentum into a career defined by hits, staying power and commercial dominance. With more than 95 million certified units sold in the United States—22.5 million albums and 72.5 million singles—she now stands as the highest‑certified […]
Morgan Wallen is turning up the spotlight again, announcing his 2026 stadium tour with a high‑profile launch in Minneapolis. The country star will open his upcoming “Still the Problem Tour” with two nights at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on April 10 and 11, 2026. By choosing a stadium that features a roof, Wallen and his team […]
After five decades in the spotlight, Reba McEntire is showing no signs of slowing down—though she’s the first to admit she’s thinking about it. At 70 years old, the country music legend has declared that retirement is nowhere on her radar. Instead, she’s embracing the rhythm of a slightly slower pace without missing a beat. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]