Country Music News

Kris Kristofferson, country music icon and celebrated Hollywood actor, died on Saturday (September 28) at the age of 88. Kristofferson died peacefully at his home in Maui while surrounded by his family. No cause of death has been disclosed. Kristofferson was a native of Brownsville, Texas, who wrote classic country songs like “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’…

During a recent stop on Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion tour, a fan in the crowd caught the country star’s attention. A little five-year-old Posty fan named Ava was wearing a t-shirt that read, “My Make-A-Wish Is To Meet You. F**k Cancer.” The young girl is battling a type of brain cancer called pilocytic astrocytoma, and…

On Thursday (September 26), music legend Jerry Douglas was inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame by 2023 honoree and fellow bluegrass luminary, Sam Bush. The 67-year-old Douglas is a 30-time IBMA Awards winner who is celebrated for his songwriting, inventive dobro playing, and distinguished production work with over 100 albums under his belt.…

Megan Moroney released her sophomore album, Am I Okay?, on July 12 via Columbia Nashville. As they rolled out the record’s singles, they intentionally held onto the title track, wanting fans to experience it as part of the release as a whole. But now that the album has won over country fans, Moroney and her…

Luke Bryan’s new docuseries, It’s All Country, is set to premiere on Hulu on November 15. The six-episode series follows Bryan around Nashville as he has revealing discussions with fellow country legends. The 48-year-old country superstar gets his famous guests – including Sheryl Crow, Shaboozey, Kane Brown, Wynonna Judd, and Luke Combs – to open…

The second-annual People’s Choice Country Awards took place last night (September 26) at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The show was hosted by the stylish Shania Twain, and aired live on NBC. Miranda Lambert, who  released her new album Postcards From Texas on September 13, was presented with the Country Icon Award, while…

The lineup of performers and special guests has been revealed for The American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special. The show will feature music from Brad Paisley, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Green Day, Jennifer Hudson, Kane Brown, Mariah Carey, RAYE, and Stray Kids, along with appearances by Carrie Underwood, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, and Jimmy Kimmel.…

Riley Green announced his upcoming Damn Country Music North American tour with a clever post on Instagram on Wednesday (September 25). The country star shared a cinematic Smokey and the Bandit-esque promotional video for his tour, which will also feature support coming from his “Don’t Mind If I Do” collaborator Ella Langley (who also co-stars…

The Nashville Songwriter Awards took place at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday (September 24). The ceremony is a celebration of the talented songwriters in the local music community who are recognized by the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Ashley Gorley was named Songwriter of the Year, while Jelly Roll was named Songwriter-Artist of the Year.…

In this week’s People cover story, Riley Keough opens up about the sad passing of her mother, Lisa Marie Presley, back in 2023. The interview with Keough is promoting Presley’s posthumous memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown, which Riley helped finish after her mother’s death. The book is set to be published on October…