The Weeknd scores his fifth No. 1 album of his career as Hurry Up Tomorrow debuts atop the Billboard 200 chart this week. Hurry Up Tomorrow garnered the largest sales week for any album since Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department debuted at No. 1 on the May 4, 2024, while also marking the biggest…… read more »
Music played a major role in the Super Bowl festivities that took place in New Orleans over the weekend. Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show headlining performance was the clear highlight, with the multiple Grammy-winning Compton rapper delivering a medley of hits from his chart-topping album, GNX, including “Squabble Up,” “TV Off,” and his hit Drake diss…… read more »
The family of Toby Keith marked the one-year anniversary of his passing on social media, reflecting on a year without the country music legend who succumbed to stomach cancer at age 62. Krystal, Toby’s daughter, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram accompanied by photos of cherished memories with her father, writing: “It feels like yesterday…… read more »
Rising country music stars Dylan Marlowe and Conner Smith just announced that they are teaming up for the Did We Just Become Best Friends? Tour in April 2025. The announcement follows the teasers the musicians recently shared featuring a series of hilarious Step Brothers-themed videos on Instagram. The brief run of six shows kicks off…… read more »
Kenny Chesney is set to release his first book, Heart Life Music, on November 4, 2025 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. The country music superstar will document the pivotal people, places, and moments that have shaped his personal journey from a small town in East Tennessee to eventually scoring 17 No. 1…… read more »
In a new interview with People, breakout country superstar Shaboozey shared the one piece of advice that he received from Beyoncé. The 29-year-old “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” hitmaker made a guest appearance on Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning Best Country Album and Album of the Year, Cowboy Carter, and he reflects on what that memorable experience was like.…… read more »
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…… read 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,…… read 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…… read 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.…… read more »