Category Archives: Country News

Dolly Parton Named Guinness World Records Icon On ‘Dolly Parton Day’

Dolly Parton Named Guinness World Records Icon On ‘Dolly Parton Day’

In honor of Dolly Parton Day on August 5th, Guinness World Records named the renowned country music superstar as a Guinness World Records Icon. Parton has earned 11 Guinness World Records titles, joining a select group of individuals whose record-breaking achievements have had a profound impact beyond their respective fields. Dolly Parton was presented with…read more »

Ella Langley Refuses To Use Auto-Tune During Her Concerts

Ella Langley Refuses To Use Auto-Tune During Her Concerts

In an era of heavily edited and auto-tuned music, Ella Langley is committed to bringing raw, unfiltered talent to her live performances, even if it means embracing the occasional imperfect moment. In a new interview, Langley acknowledged that the industry’s obsession with flawless presentation has caused listeners to forget what real, live music actually sounds…read more »

CMA Awards Nominees To Be Announced September 8th

CMA Awards Nominees To Be Announced September 8th

The Country Music Association is set to reveal the nominees for the upcoming 59th Annual CMA Awards, along with the finalists for the CMA Broadcast Awards, during a livestream on the organization’s official Facebook and YouTube channels on September 8th. Coinciding with this announcement, the Second Ballot for the 59th Annual CMA Awards is now…read more »

VMAs Unveil 2025 Nominees, Including The New ‘Best Country’ Category

VMAs Unveil 2025 Nominees, Including The New ‘Best Country’ Category

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) have unveiled this year’s nominees, including the newly added Best Country category. Those nominees are Chris Stapleton for “Think I’m In Love With You,” Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood for “I’m Gonna Love You,” Jelly Roll for “Liar,” Lainey Wilson for “4x4xU,” Megan Moroney for “Am I Okay?,”…read more »

Chris Young Reveals New Album Track List, Announces Holiday Tour

Chris Young Reveals New Album Track List, Announces Holiday Tour

Chris Young has unveiled the full track list for his upcoming album “I Didn’t Come Here To Leave,” set for release on October 17th. Young first teased this new project with the lead single “Til The Last One Dies,” which is currently gaining momentum on country radio and streaming platforms. The album’s title track has…read more »

Joe Diffie Classic Golf Tournament Set For September 10-11

Joe Diffie Classic Golf Tournament Set For September 10-11

Kara and Parker Diffie, the children of late country music artist Joe Diffie, have announced the Inaugural Diffie Classic, a two-day golf and music tribute event in honor of their father. The event will take place on September 10-11 at the Hermitage Golf Course in Old Hickory, Tennessee. Additionally, a concert will be held on…read more »

Ashley McBryde Plans 4-Night Residency At Eric Church’s Nashville Venue

Ashley McBryde Plans 4-Night Residency At Eric Church’s Nashville Venue

Ashley McBryde will close out 2025 with a four-night residency at Eric Church’s downtown Nashville bar, Chief’s. The shows, titled “The Redemption Residency,” will take place at the bar’s ticketed venue, Neon Steeple, which features a church-like aesthetic. In a press release, McBryde expressed excitement about bringing her “own kind of church” to the only…read more »

Dolly Parton’s New Nashville Wine Bar Is Officially Open

Dolly Parton’s New Nashville Wine Bar Is Officially Open

Dolly Parton’s new wine bar has officially opened its doors at the Assembly Food Hall in Nashville, Tennessee. The country music icon’s wine brand, Dolly Wines, debuted its kiosk at the food hall. According to the Assembly Food Hall website, Dolly Wines are “crafted to be easy-drinking, light-hearted and vibrant,” drawing inspiration from Parton’s “rich…read more »