Country Music News

Luke Bryan’s new single, “Country Song Came On,” was released to country radio by Capitol Nashville back on October 28. The irresistible charm of a country honky tonk bar is at the heart of the song, a magnetic pull that Bryan has easily succumbed to over the years. “I’ve certainly been drawn in, no shortage…

The woman who claims that Garth Brooks forcibly raped her in a Los Angeles hotel room in 2019 says that the country superstar is using “underhanded vindictive tactics” in an effort to get her sexual assault case dismissed. In a new court filing on Friday (November 22) , plaintiff Jane Roe requested that a federal…

During a stop at the Tacoma Dome over the weekend as part of his Quittin’ Time Tour, Zach Bryan had to admonish an unruly fan who threw something on stage at his show. The 28-year-old country superstar was in the middle of a song when an object thrown from the crowd hit his guitarist in…

During a conversation with Holler at the red carpet festivities for the CMA Awards, rising country star Ian Munsick revealed the sweet end-of-tour gift he recently received from Lainey Wilson. Munsick served as opening act on Wilson’s hugely successful Country’s Cool Again Tour, and when they finished up their shows together, he was truly touched…

Jelly Roll isn’t the only one in the family who can sing a memorable country tune. Jelly’s talented wife, Bunnie XO, just shared her annual dirty Christmas song, and this year’s edition is called, “Come Here Cowboy.” Bunnie has been releasing holiday songs for years now, occasionally they are originals like this year’s version, and…

During a new interview on Audacy’s Friday Night Takeover with Rob + Holly, Blake Shelton shared how the beloved songs and celebrated career of Conway Twitty have inspired his own music over the years. Shelton was discussing the recording of his new single, “Texas,” and how it captures a slightly different sound and style for…

Kix Brooks has been the host of American Country Countdown (ACC) for the past 18 years, helping shape the direction and sound of contemporary country as it has become more popular than ever before. But the celebrated broadcaster announced on Monday (November 25) that he is stepping away from the show, and that his final…

Queen Latifah was a 2023 Kennedy Center Honors recipient, and now the hip-hop icon is set to host the 2024 ceremony. The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors will be taped on Sunday, December 8, and will be broadcast on CBS on December 22 from 8:30-11:00 p.m. ET. This year’s Kennedy Center Honors recipients include director…

Shaboozey’s crossover smash hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” remains at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a record-tying 19th week. The song has now tied the longest reign at No. 1 over the 66-year history of the chart, equaling Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” (featuring Billy Ray Cyrus), which also ruled…

Zach Bryan, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, and Sabrina Carpenter were just announced as the leading finalists for the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. Bryan leads the 2024 BBMA finalists, with the country star up for 18 awards with 21 total entries. Swift, the most decorated female BBMAs artist of all time, is a finalist in 16…