Country Music News

Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) has topped Australia’s ARIA Albums Chart for the eighth straight week. 1989 (Taylor’s Version) is now the longest running No. 1 album of 2023, moving ahead of Taylor’s own Midnights, which was on top for seven non-consecutive weeks between January and July. A re-recording of Swift’s fifth studio album, 1989,…

Country icon Dolly Parton helped one of her fans with cancer cross an item off his bucket list. Utah resident LeGrand Gold has been a fan of the Grammy-winning superstar for his entire life. He was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer in 2021, and one of the things on his bucket list included meeting…

Luke Bryan has voiced his approval of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s new relationship. At the CMA Awards in November, Bryan spoke to Access Hollywood on the red carpet, where he gave an enthusiastic “Yeehaw” to the couple’s relationship. The interviewer seemed surprised, repeating, “Yee Haw? You like it?” “You know, she’s got her a…

Lynyrd Skynyrd are expanding their acclaimed Hell House Whiskey into Tennessee for New Year celebrations. Building on the triumph of their Jacksonville launch, the legendary Southern rock icons are set to deliver a high-voltage performance on CBS’ “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash,” accompanied by exclusive bottle signings at Nashville Palace and Total Wine.…

Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) has reclaimed the top spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart. 1989 (Taylor’s Version) rose from 2-1 on the Billboard 200 dated December 30, earning its fourth non-consecutive week atop the chart. The album earned 136,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending December 21, up 25%,…

Laura Lynch, a founding member of the Dixie Chicks, has died. She was 65. Lynch was killed in a car crash in West Texas Friday evening, December 22, her cousin Michael Lynch confirmed to CBS News. An upright-bass player and singer, Lynch founded the Dixie Chicks, now officially known as The Chicks, with Robin Lynn…

Ted Nugent has slammed Taylor Swift’s music, saying it is “all poppy nonsense” with “no fire” and “no sensuality.” The guitarist, singer, songwriter, and political activist made the remarks when was asked about his opinions on modern music during an appearance on “The Joe Pags Show.” “I’m afraid to say in this world that’s gone…

HARDY recently shared the trailer for his upcoming short film, Becoming The Crow. The country singer/songwriter also announced that the short film will be released on YouTube on January 11. It will be preceded by a private screening for fans in Nashville. Becoming the Crow chronicles HARDYS’s story of becoming a Nashville country songwriter, life…

Megan Thee Stallion, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyla and more are set to perform on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest.” ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced the lineup for this year’s New Year show on Thursday. Besides the four featured performers, the show will also include performances by Aqua, Doechii, Ellie…

Gabby Barrett has opened up about how faith and marriage have affected her career. On the “Unexpected With Hannah Love” podcast, the country music star revealed that she always gave priority to her marriage ahead of big career opportunities. “There have been large song opportunities that have come in for me to duet on and…