Country Music News

Jimmie Allen’s former manager, who dropped a sexual assault lawsuit against the country music star last week, has explained the reason for her decision. Elizabeth Fegan, the attorney for the unnamed accuser said in a statement to People, “Jane Doe entered into a settlement agreement with Jimmie Allen to avoid the trauma of reliving her…

The Country Music Association has announced that Toby Keith, John Anderson and James Burton will be inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame this year. Burton will be inducted in the Recording and/or Touring Musician category, which is awarded every third year in rotation with Songwriter and Non-Performer categories. Anderson will be inducted in…

Beyonce’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” has earned a fourth straight week atop the U.K. Singles Chart, marking a new personal best for the superstar in the chart’s history. Her sixth U.K. No. 1 single, taken from her newly-announced upcoming album Cowboy Carter, “Texas Hold ‘Em” is now her longest-running chart-topper on the Official Singles Chart. Her…

Mazzy Star’s Hope Sandoval duets with the late Glen Campbell on a new version of “The Long Walk Home.” The song is set to feature on Glen Campbell Duets: Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, a reimagined version of the late country icon’s 2011 farewell album, Ghost on the Canvas. Producer Julian Raymond, who co-wrote “The…

Tyler Hubbard recently shared “Vegas,” the latest song from his forthcoming album Strong, which is due on April 12 via EMI Nashville. “Vegas” is a wild-at-heart take on the ever familiar love-at-first-sight story. Written on the road with his live show in mind, the song is perhaps one of the most energetic interpretations of vulnerability…

Lainey Wilson has teamed up with The Black Crowes for a collaborative track, “Wilted Rose,” from the band’s new album, Happiness Bastards, which arrived on March 15. “Wilted Rose” is a Southern rock ballad, featuring soulful guitar lines. The song sees Wilson lending harmonies to Chris Robinson’s soulful lead vocals. The track slowly progresses into…

Country legend Willie Nelson has announced a new studio album, The Border. Legacy Recordings will release the album in all configurations – digitally, on CD and black vinyl – on May 31. Meanwhile, Barnes & Noble will be offering an exclusive LP edition of The Border, pressed on orange vinyl and there will be an…

Kelly Clarkson is set to co-host the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Clarkson will be joined by NFL hall of famer Peyton Manning and veteran NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico as hosts of the opening ceremony. Paris is set to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, also known as the Games of the…

The Country Music Association has announced the initial lineup for the 51st CMA Fest. Hundreds of artists will perform across 10 stages throughout the four-day festival, beginning in downtown Nashville on June 6. The nightly shows at Nissan Stadium will see some of the biggest stars in country music, including Kelsea Ballerini, Brothers Osborne, Luke…

Mickey Guyton recently shared a video for her new song “Woman”, in which she pays homage to women everywhere. “Woman” is Guyton’s first new music of 2024. Guyton wrote “Woman” with Victor Franco, Oliver Frid, Kameron Glasper and Tayla Parx in celebration of International Women’s Day. Guyton said in a statement, “I loved the idea…