Country News

On Wednesday (March 12), Willie Nelson announced the upcoming release of his 154th studio album, Oh What a Beautiful World, on April 25th via Legacy Recordings. To promote his new release, the 91-year-old country music legend just shared the title track for the record, as well as the cover art, which features a lone figure… ... Continue Reading

Zach Bryan has sparked rumors of a new romance with Australian model Hannah Duncan, as he posted an Instagram Story featuring her on Tuesday (March 11). Duncan is shown standing on a beach in workout gear, with Bryan captioning the post, “nothing like a 6 am half marathon ehh? @hannduncan.” The 28-year-old country music star… ... Continue Reading

Country musician Jason Isbell, 46, and his former wife and collaborator Amanda Shires, 43, have finalized their divorce. Isbell initially filed for divorce in December 2023 after 10 years of marriage, due to irreconcilable differences between the couple. Isbell has since been in a relationship with painter Anna Weyant, 29, and she created the cover… ... Continue Reading

On Wednesday (March 12), the NCAA and TNT Sports Live Events announced the star-studded lineup of artists who will perform at the 2025 March Madness Music Festival. The three-day event will take place at Tower Park in San Antonio, Texas from April 4th to 6th, and will be held in conjunction with the Division I… ... Continue Reading

Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina hosted a charity drive on Sunday, March 9th, distributing over 2,000 musical instruments to North Carolina hurricane victims. The event was organized by the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, and they aimed to support those impacted by Hurricane Helene by giving out donated instruments that were collected from multiple… ... Continue Reading

During her recent guest-hosting stint on SiriusXM's Women of Country channel, Kelsea Ballerini revealed that she has been friends with fellow country star Carly Pearce for over a decade. The duo bonded before their rise to fame as part of what Ballerini describes as an “all-girl” “therapy group." "We were all just trying to figure… ... Continue Reading

Gibbs High School in Tennessee has renamed its baseball field the 'Morgan Wallen Field' in honor of their most famous alumni. Principal Jason Webster praised Wallen's generosity and his positive impact on the school while making he dedication to the country music superstar. Wallen, a former player at Gibbs High who was part of their… ... Continue Reading

In a new interview with 60 Minutes Australia, Luke Combs detailed his ongoing struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Combs revealed that he has been diagnosed with what he calls "Pure O," a  variant that causes obsessive mental symptoms and intense anxiety. Combs described the effects of his OCD as “particularly wicked” and more “obscure”… ... Continue Reading

ERNEST and Snoop Dogg's highly-anticipated collaboration, “Gettin' Gone,” appears to be on the horizon as the dynamic duo were spotted shooting a music video on Nashville's Broadway Strip. The clip follows in the footsteps of Post Malone and Luke Combs' viral video shoot last summer. “Gettin’ Gone” was co-written by ERNEST, Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip,… ... Continue Reading

Stephen Schwartz, the acclaimed songwriter behind Wicked, is set to receive the 2025 Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City on June 12. The honor comes amidst the success of Wicked as the highest-grossing film ever based on a Broadway musical, with a sequel slated… ... Continue Reading

Country singer Wade Bowen and his band survived a frightening bus accident over the weekend. The crew was on their way to a show in Lubbock, Texas, when another car collided with their bus as they were leaving Austin. In an Instagram post shared on Monday (March 10), Bowen captures a photo documenting the severe… ... Continue Reading

Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson both launched advertising campaigns recently. Jelly surprised his fans by donning Daisy Dukes in an eye-catching new Zevia commercial, which showcases the country star’s favorite Creamy Root Beer flavor. Jelly Roll breaks stereotypes by promoting the zero-sugar soda, while challenging the idea that real men can't prioritize their health. Inspired… ... Continue Reading

Bunnie Xo took to TikTok recently to share an update on her journey with in vitro fertilization with her husband, Jelly Roll. The Dumb Blonde podcast host, whose real name is Alyssa DeFord, opened up about the couple’s ongoing efforts to expand their family in the heartfelt clip, where Bunnie reveals: "I’m literally going through… ... Continue Reading

On Monday (March 10), Wynonna Judd took to Instagram to share a video announcement for her highly anticipated 2025 Greatest Hits Tour. The trek will feature the country music icon performing a series of fan-favorite classics from her time with The Judds as well as her solo career, including hits like "No One Else on… ... Continue Reading

John Morgan's collaboration with Jason Aldean, "Friends Like That," has climbed into the Top 10 of Billboard's Country Airplay chart this week. This marks the 29-year-old Morgan's first ever Top 10 entry as a billed recording artist. The Sylva, North Carolina native co-wrote “Friends Like That” with Brent Anderson, Will Bundy, and Lydia Vaughn, and… ... Continue Reading

Ingrid Andress retreated from the public eye following a disastrous performance of the “Star Spangled Banner” at Major League Baseball's All-Star Game last July. The country singer attributed her shambolic rendition to being intoxicated, which led to a stint in rehab. “I just kept plowing forward and that’s when I started losing track of how… ... Continue Reading

Dolly Parton has honored her late husband Carl Dean by releasing a tender new song, “If You Hadn’t Been There,” which pays affectionate tribute to the couple’s 58-year marriage. The poignant, piano-laden ballad expresses gratitude to Dean for the support and encouragement that he showed the country superstar over the years, and features Dolly's emotive… ... Continue Reading

CMT's Next Women of Country series has announced its 2025 class, which features Alexandra Kay, Dasha, Kaitlin Butts, Kat Luna, Lanie Gardner, Meghan Patrick, and MŌRIAH. These talented female artists will be highlighted and promoted across all of CMT's platforms and beyond. The initiative was launched in 2013 by Leslie Fram, and aims to support… ... Continue Reading

Country singer HARDY and his wife Caleigh Ryan have joyously welcomed their daughter, Rosie Ryan Hardy. The baby was born on March 7, 2025, weighing nine pounds, two ounces. The couple shared the happy news on Instagram on Sunday (March 9) in a photo carousel featuring adorable photos of the baby girl and the proud… ... Continue Reading

During an appearance on The Tonight Show on Wednesday night (March 5), American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood took part in a joint interview and competed against each other during a “Name That Song Challenge” with host Jimmy Fallon. When asked what it’s like to have the original Idol winner on… ... Continue Reading