Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, becoming the third chart-topper of the country superstar’s career, following 2023’s One Thing at a Time and 2021’s Dangerous: The Double Album. The release claims the year’s biggest week with 493,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States, while also…… MORE
The 2025 American Music Awards returned on Monday (May 26) after taking a two-year hiatus, with the ceremony for the “biggest fan-voted awards show in the world” taking place at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Billie Eilish was the night’s big winner, taking home Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for Hit Me Hard…… MORE
On Tuesday (May 20), Jamey Johnson tied the knot with Brittney Eakins in a “timeless” Tennessee wedding at Graystone Quarry in Franklin. The ceremony was attended by a star-studded guest list including Zac Brown, Ella Langley, Lukas Nelson, Luke Grimes, Randy Travis, Colt Ford, Marcus King, and Kid Rock. The couple exchanged personal vows in…… MORE
On Wednesday (May 21), Martina McBride testified in front of Congress, urging them to pass the NO FAKES Act. The country star expressed the urgent need to protect artists and their reputations from unauthorized AI and deepfakes. “I’m pleading with you to give me the tools to stop that kind of betrayal,” McBride said at…… MORE
Blake Shelton’s latest studio album, For Recreational Use Only, makes a strong debut in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales (No. 6), Top Country Albums (No. 8), and Independent Albums (No. 8) charts. This marks Shelton’s 18th Top 10 on the Top Country Albums chart over the course of his celebrated career, dating…… MORE
During a new interview on Tracy Lawrence’s Road House podcast, Tim McGraw credits marrying Faith Hill with transforming his personal and professional life. “I’ve been lucky. I’ve been very fortunate. First off, meeting my wife saved my life,” said the 58-year-old McGraw of Hill, 57. “I was a wild man. I was having fun.” The…… MORE
On Wednesday (May 21), the Grand Ole Opry revealed the details of their historic, first-ever international live broadcast set to take place at London’s Royal Albert Hall on September 26. Grand Ole Opry: Live In London continues the 100th anniversary celebrations of the country music institution, and features a star-studded lineup including Opry members Luke Combs,…… MORE
During a recent appearance on The Zane Lowe Show, Miley Cyrus confessed to lying about the existence of two new songs after her godmother, Dolly Parton, inquired if she had any hits during a visit two Christmases ago. This fabrication spurred the Grammy-winning pop star to create the songs “More to Lose” and “Every Girl…… MORE
Riley Green has surprised his fans by shaving off his signature mustache. On Tuesday (May 20), the 36-year-old country star shared a bare-faced selfie on his Instagram Story, along with the caption “Never let em know your next move,” and the hashtag “#shegone.” Green’s decision to remove his mustache comes after fellow country star Ella…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban, Shaboozey, Lainey Wilson, and more are set to perform at the Spotify House during CMA Fest 2025 at Nashville’s Ole Red from June 5-7. The lineup includes a variety of artists performing on the main stage of the 300-capacity venue from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., such as Brothers Osborne, Riley…… MORE
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