During an interview with Katie Neal, Blake Shelton revealed how a song he originally discarded eventually became Toby Keith’s No. 1 hit, “I Wanna Talk About Me.” Shelton said he would go in the studio singing “really terrible, inappropriate, stupid rap songs” just to shock his producer, Bobby Braddock. “I did it so much that…… MORE
On Monday (March 3), Brad Paisley announced the dates and details of his 2025 Truck Still Works World Tour. The 20-date tour kicks off on May 21 in Idaho Falls, and crosses the country before concluding on August 8 in Arcadia, WI, with the run including Paisley’s first-ever shows at iconic venues like Colorado’s Red…… MORE
Cole Swindell and his wife Courtney Little announced on social media that they are expecting their first child later this year. The couple announced the happy news on Instagram on Monday (March 3), posting a series of celebratory photos that included sonograms, baby onesies hanging on a clothesline around the parents-to-be, and a pregnancy test…… MORE
Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, has passed away at the age of 82, following nearly 60 years of marriage. A statement on Dolly’s Instagram on Monday night (March 3) announced Dean’s sad passing, though a cause of death has not been disclosed. “Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at…… MORE
Brooks & Dunn had a remarkable 2024, winning Vocal Duo of the Year at the CMA Awards, and releasing their well-received new collaboration album, REBOOT II, this past fall. Now, the celebrated country group is set to hit the road on their upcoming Neon Moon Tour, building on their creative and critical momentum that the…… MORE
Zach Top has earned his first career Top 10 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “I Never Lie,” which climbs two spots to reach No. 10 on this week’s ranking. The 27-year-old Sunnyside, Washington native co-authored the tune with the songwriting team of Carson Chamberlain and Tim Nichols. “I Never Lie” is featured on Top’s…… MORE
During his first-ever tour of Australia, 10-time Grammy winner Chris Stapleton has declined to participate in the country’s tradition of doing a “shoey” – drinking beer from a shoe – despite its popularity at major performances. While appreciative of his Australian fans, Stapleton remains focused on his music and has questioned the possible penalties for…… MORE
Midway through her first-ever arena tour, Kelsea Ballerini took to Instagram to express gratitude to her fans for their enthusiastic support while reflecting on her live journey so far. The country star is touring in support of her 2024 album, Patterns, which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Ballerini’s 30-city Live on…… MORE
At the debut of Nashville’s newest music venue, The Pinnacle, on Thursday night (February 27), Kacey Musgraves premiered a song she wrote about her dog. The song is playfully titled, “My B*tch,” and the country superstar wrote it about her beloved Australian cattle dog, who Musgraves revealed “is so spicy, I named her Pepper.” In…… MORE
Country artist Kip Moore just released his sixth studio album, Solitary Tracks, on Friday (February 28). Moore’s breakthrough debut single, “Something ‘Bout a Truck,” topped Billboard’s Country Airplay chart over a decade ago, which he followed with four more Top 5 hits, but the singer parted ways with his longtime label, MCA Nashville, in 2024.…… MORE
Tim Allen says “Toy Story 5” will focus a lot on Jessie the cowgirl, and that Buzz and Woody will reunite. The sequel hits theaters June 19th, 2026. Morgan Wallen just released the full 37-song tracklist for his upcoming album, “I’m the Problem”. 1. Morgan co-wrote 22 of the 37 songs on the album. 2. …
When a batter is coming up to the plate, the stadium will play them a walk-up song that the player chooses that best represents them. And Country music is DOMINATING. Here are the most popular country walk-up songs in Major League Baseball . . . Notice how four of the top five are COUNTRY. 1. …