On Max McNown’s sophomore album, Night Driving – released on January 24 on Fugitive Recordings – the Oregon native effortlessly blends raw alt-country, soulful folk, and a hook-driven country sound that permeates the radio dial. The rising country star first found viral success on TikTok with songs featured his 2024 full-length debut, Willfully Blind, and…… MORE
Zach Bryan has confirmed the upcoming release of his new EP, With Heaven On Top. The country star’s new project follows the success of his recent singles, “This World’s A Giant” and “High Road.” With Heaven On Top will feature collaborations with New York indie artist Grumpy, violinist Hannah Lynn Cohen, cellist Ana Monwah Lei,…… MORE
A stellar collection of country musicians are set to take part in the LA Revival benefit concert taking place at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on February 19. Dwight Yoakam, Cam, Turnpike Troubadours, Corey Kent, Carter Faith, Shane Profitt, and Brit Taylor will all be part of the show, which will support MusiCares’ LA Fire Relief effort.…… MORE
Parmalee’s new single, “Cowgirl,” continues the string of successes that the North Carolina band has achieved since the release of their first single, 2012’s “Musta Had a Good Time.” Three of their recent singles, the Blanco Brown collaboration “Just the Way,” “Take My Name” and “Gonna Love You” all reached No. 1 on the Country…… MORE
Bourbon & Beyond music festival has revealed its lineup for 2025, featuring headliners Jack White, Phish, Noah Kahan, Sturgill Simpson (as Johnny Blue Skies), and the Lumineers. Alongside these acts, the festival will include performances from Alabama Shakes, Cage the Elephant, Pixies, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, Benson Boone, Third Eye Blind, Gin Blossoms,…… MORE
Shania Twain has collaborated with Coffee Mate for a Super Bowl ad featuring the upbeat song, “Gimme Cold Foam.” The ad showcases Twain as the voice of a dancing tongue, emphasizing their love for coffee and fun in a “foam party.” Twain describes the song as catchy and danceable, and she recorded her vocals during…… MORE
Reba McEntire surprised Kelsea Ballerini with a heartfelt handwritten letter on her first day as a coach on The Voice. “Dear Kelsea, I heard you would be the new coach this season and I’m just so excited for you,” McEntire wrote. “It’s up to you to keep country alive on the show and I know…… MORE
Legendary singer-songwriter John Hiatt was honored at a special tribute show at the Troubadour in L.A., on Saturday (February 1). The event featured performances by acclaimed artists from multiple genres who have been impacted by Hiatt’s music, such as Los Lobos, Sara Watkins, Lyle Lovett, Sarah Jarosz, Michael McDonald, Shemekia Copeland, Tom Morello, Maggie Rose,…… MORE
Kacey Musgraves firmly dismissed rumors that she was upset after Beyoncé won Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter at the 2025 Grammy Awards, after her televised reaction to the moment went viral on social media. Musgraves’ representative spoke to E! News and downplayed the incident, saying, “It’s a sensationalistic false narrative meant to pit two…… MORE
Jelly Roll will be American Idol’s first-ever “artist in residence” for the upcoming season, joining the show during “Hollywood Week” and continuing to be a permanent fixture throughout. As a previous guest mentor and performer on the show, Jelly Roll will offer direct guidance to the Idol hopefuls. This news coincides with Carrie Underwood replacing…… MORE
