Shaboozey’s crossover smash hit, “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” has just set a record by spending a 35th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart, surpassing Sam Hunt’s previous 34-week record with his 2017 hit, “Body Like a Back Road.” Shaboozey now holds the longest reign at No. 1 by a solo…… MORE
Chris Stapleton almost pursued a career in engineering before discovering his passion for songwriting and music. In a revealing 2022 60 Minutes interview that has just resurfaced on TikTok, Stapleton shared his journey from studying biomedical engineering to exploring a career in songwriting, which he was surprised to learn was something he could do for…… MORE
Kane Brown just released his fourth studio album, The High Road, at the end of January. But the country superstar is already thinking about writing and recording his fifth album, and has hinted at a potential release sometime in 2025. During a recent interview with Katie Neal ahead of his performance at Audacy’s Totally Private…… MORE
On Wednesday (February 26), the initial list of performers and presenters were announced for the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event. The lineup of live performers features Gracie Abrams, GloRilla, Tyla, Megan Moroney, Ángela Aguilar, aespa, and Muni Long, with each artist set to be honored with various WIM awards during the ceremony. The event…… MORE
On a recent appearance on The Thrivalist podcast with Jamie George, former American Idol contestant Emmy Russell revealed that she was initially reluctant to perform her grandmother Loretta Lynn’s iconic song, “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” on Season 22 of the show. Russell was frustrated when the judges selected the track for her, but the 26-year-old singer…… MORE
On Sunday (February 23), Laci Kaye Booth shared her heartwarming reaction after being invited by Parker McCollum to make her Grand Ole Opry debut on March 29th. During McCollum’s headlining show in Iowa over the weekend, Booth joined him for a duet on her hit, “The Loneliest Girl In The World,” and the country star…… MORE
Keith Urban has been selected as the headliner for The Road, a new CBS singing competition show where up-and-coming musicians showcase their skills in live performances across Texas, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. In the series – which is executive produced by Blake Shelton, Taylor Sheridan, David Glasser, and Lee Metzger – participants will serve as the…… MORE
During a stop on her Patterns tour at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Sunday (February 23), Kelsea Ballerini called out fans who verbally slammed her ex-husband, Morgan Evans. The incident occurred during a performance of Ballerini’s song, “Penthouse,” which features emotional lyrics about moving on after the end of a relationship. After fans…… MORE
Paramount+ has just announced that they have added over 100 episodes of iconic music shows like MTV Unplugged, VH1 Storytellers, and CMT Crossroads to its streaming platform. The 125 newly added episodes feature classic performances from seasons 1-8 and 10-13 of these celebrated music programs, which includes legendary MTV Unplugged sets from Nirvana, Neil Young,…… MORE
On Monday (February 24), Hudson Westbrook announced the dates and details of his 2025 summer tour. The 29-date run kicks off on June 7 in Little Elm, Texas, and finishes up on August 30 in La Grange, Texas. “With every new city we visit, I’m realizing how much I love touring,” Westbrook shares. “Seeing you…… MORE
Miranda Lambert fans in Atlanta got more than they bargained for at her concert on Saturday night (Jan. 20), when the singer and her band burst into a high-energy cover of the Joe Walsh classic “Rocky Mountain Way.” Lambert struts the stage and does the heavy song justice with a high-octane vocal performance, but the…