Country Music News

A star-studded lineup of artists, including Garth Brooks and Metallica, is set to perform at an event in Washington on March 20 honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin, who will be awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The musicians will be joining the national library and U.S. leaders to honor the…

Billy Strings, Brandi Carlile, and Caamp are set to headline the highly-anticipated second edition of the FairWell Festival. The music festival is returning to the High Desert during July 19-21 at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon. More than 36 artists from different genres such as Folk, Blues, Rock, Country, and Soul will be…

John Fogerty reacted with surprise to being pulled from an upcoming Australian country music festival. Country Fest Queensland announced earlier this week that the Creedence Clearwater Revival co-founder had been dropped from its 2024 lineup due to “unforeseen circumstances.” “I was ready to celebrate with you all for my one and only show this year…

Luke Combs has announced the Bootleggers Bonfire Weekend for fan club members. The country music icon will entertain his diehard fan club members – known as the Bootleggers – in Miramar Beach, Florida. The three-day event, kicking off on October 10, will consist of two shows and special guests. “I’ll be playing two shows (one…

Beyonce’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” has claimed the top spot on the latest Billboard Hot 100. The co-lead single from her upcoming eighth studio album, currently under the tentative title Act II, rose a step up a week after debuting at No. 2. “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” were released on February 11. Act II…

Music Legends Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson are set to hit the road together this summer. Dylan will co-headline all 26 shows of Nelson’s 2024 “Outlaw Music Festival Tour.” The trek will also feature Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, John Mellencamp, Billy Strings, Brittney Spencer, and Celisse at select dates. The 2024 “Outlaw Music Festival…

CMT has announced that Kelsea Ballerini will return for the fourth consecutive year to host the CMT Music Awards, which will air live on April 7 on CBS. The 2024 CMT Music Awards will be held at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Unlike previous years, Ballerini will host the show alone in 2024. “I couldn’t…

Beyonce has returned to No. 1 on the UK Official Singles Chart for the first time in 14 years. “Texas Hold ‘Em,” one of two new tracks from her upcoming album Act II, rose to the top of the latest chart dated February 23. The country-tinged song climbed eight places after making its debut on…

Reba McEntire has denied the rumor that she is leaving “The Voice,” describing the reports as “clickbait.” The sexagenarian country singer, who joined NBC’s reality music show as a coach last May, replacing Blake Shelton, is set to continue in that role for the upcoming second season. But reports have been circulating for a few…

Emmy Russell, a singer-songwriter and the 24-year-old granddaughter of country legend Loretta Lynn, made her debut on “American Idol” on Sunday night, February 25. Emmy auditioned for “American Idol” and impressed judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan with her powerful song “Skinny.” “Growing up, I sang music my entire life,” she said as…