
Kameron Marlowe’s “Born in the U.S.A.” Inspired New Single, “Seventeen,” Gets Bruce Springsteen’s Stamp Of Approval
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Kameron Marlowe's new single, "Seventeen," draws inspiration from both the spirit and melody of Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A.," and the country track ultimately gained the Boss's approval. “I can’t even believe that he heard a song I wrote,” co-writer Austin Goodloe says. “Then, just selfishly, for all of us to have our name… 
Miranda Lambert And Tyler Childers Taking Part In Robert Earl Keen’s Benefit Show For Texas Flood Victims
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On Wednesday (July 16), Robert Earl Keen announced a star-studded lineup of musicians – most of them from Texas – who will be taking part in his benefit show in support of flood victims in Texas Hill Country. The event, billed as REK & Friends: Applause for the Cause, will include performances by Miranda Lambert,… 
Morgan Wallen’s ‘I’m The Problem’ Tops Luminate’s 2025 Midyear Rankings, Alongside Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s “Luther”
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In the first half of 2025 in the United States, Morgan Wallen’s chart-topping album, I’m the Problem, and Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s hit song, “Luther,” led Luminate’s midyear rankings. I'm the Problem earned 2.562 million equivalent album units, while “Luther” was the most-streamed song with 530.4 million on-demand audio streams. 2025’s Top 5 most popular… 
Alison Krauss & Union Station, Billy Strings Top List Of 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Nominees
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Alison Krauss & Union Station, Billy Strings, and the Alison Brown/Steve Martin/Tim O’Brien collaboration, “5 Days Out, 2 Days Back,” lead the nominations for the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards. The ceremony is set to take place on September 18 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga, Tennessee, marking a significant move from… 
Amanda Shires Announces New Album, ‘Nobody’s Girl,’ Shares Lead Single “A Way It Goes”
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Amanda Shires is set to release her new album, Nobody’s Girl, on September 26 via ATO Records. On Tuesday (July 15), Shires shared the project’s lead single, “A Way It Goes,” accompanied by a music video directed by Taylor G. Kelly. “This song means a lot to me and so does the video,” Shires writes… 
Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor’s New Solo Album Is “A Love Letter To Nashville”
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Old Crow Medicine Show frontman Ketch Secor's new solo album, Story the Crow Told Me, was released on July 11 via Equal Housing Records/Firebird Music. The renowned fiddle player’s new batch of tunes represent a love letter to Nashville, incorporating the city's history and its vibrant musical spirit into the album's dozen tracks. The project’s… 
Toby Keith’s ‘35 Biggest Hits’ Surges Up Billboard Charts After Independence Day Boost
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Following the July 4th holiday weekend celebrations, Toby Keith's 35 Biggest Hits collection experienced a remarkable surge up the charts, climbing from No. 43 to No. 9 on the Billboard 200 album tally. Keith’s 2008 compilation also vaults from No. 43 to No. 11 on the Top Streaming Albums chart, with the collection garnering 26,000… 
Margo Price Pays Tribute To Bob Dylan In “Don’t Wake Me Up” Video, Announces 2025 Tour
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On Tuesday (July 15), Margo Price announced the dates and details of her Wild At Heart Tour, where she will be joined by Eliza Thorn, Logan Ledger, Dillon Warnek, Leon Majcen, and Rattlesnake Milk at select dates. Price also released her new single, “Don’t Wake Me Up,” which features Jesse Welles, whom she met at… 
Zac Brown Band Announce New Album, While Rumors Swirl About Possible Sphere Las Vegas Residency
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On Monday (July 14), Zac Brown Band announced the details of their highly anticipated new album, Love & Fear, which is set to be released on December 5. The album will feature collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Dolly Parton, and Marcus King, and includes the previously released lead single, "I Ain't Worried About It." Despite the… 
Darius Rucker Offers Refunds To Entire Crowd After Losing His Voice And Cutting Set Short
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Darius Rucker had to cut his show short in Atlantic City, N.J. on Saturday night (July 12) after his voice began to give out. He promised to make it up to the crowd and issued a social media apology to his fans. "I feel awful and I'm so sorry — I have never lost my… 
Miranda Lambert Honors Her Bandmate’s Late Father During Performance In Miami
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During Miranda Lambert’s opening set for Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem Tour stop in Miami on Friday (July 11), she paid tribute to her bandmate Gwen Sebastian’s late father, Gerald. Lambert wore a belt that belonged to her backing vocalist’s father, who passed away in February at age 76. Lambert showed off the meaningful fashion… 
Shania Twain Thanks Fans For “A Night I’ll Never Forget” After Headlining Quebec Festival
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Shania Twain headlined the 2025 Festival d'été de Québec (FEQ) in Quebec City on Saturday night (July 12), delivering a dynamic performance to tens of thousands of fans that blended her classic hits with newer tracks. The 59-year-old country superstar shared video footage from the show in an appreciative Instagram post on Sunday, captioning the… 
Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” Notches Sixth Week At No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100
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Alex Warren’s first career Hot 100 No. 1 hit, “Ordinary,” has now spent six weeks atop the chart. Elsewhere in the Top 10, two tracks cracked the tally for the first time this week, as Drake’s “What Did I Miss?” debuts at No. 2, pushing the Canadian rapper’s record setting career total to 81 Hot… 
Noah Cyrus Honors Her Late “Pappy” In Emotional Post About Newly Released Country Album
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Noah Cyrus released her second album, I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me, on Friday (July 11), dedicating the project to her late grandfather, Ron Cyrus, known as "Pappy," who passed away in 2006. In an emotional Instagram post on what would have been his birthday, Noah shared that the album title was… 
Conner Smith Breaks Silence Over His Involvement In Crosswalk Car Accident Death, Says His “Heart Is Broken” For Victim
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Conner Smith has broken his silence after accidentally striking and killing 77-year-old Dorothy "Dot" Dobbins, a prominent Nashville attorney, as she walked in a crosswalk on June 8. Smith, who received a misdemeanor citation for his role in the fatal crash, expressed his remorse with a post on Instagram on Friday (July 11). "Four weeks… 
Shaboozey Earns His Second Top 10 On Country Airplay Chart With “Good News”
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Shaboozey has claimed his second Top 10 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart, as "Good News" climbs two spots to reach No. 10 this week. The track is from Shaboozey's 2024 album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, which debuted at No. 2 on Top Country Albums chart and No. 5 on the all-genre Billboard… 
George Strait, Jamey Johnson, Riley Green Set To Play Benefit Concert For Texas Flood Victims
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Texas native and Country Music Hall of Fame member George Strait is organizing the Strait to the Heart benefit concert on July 27 in Boerne, Texas, to aid flood victims in the Texas Hill Country. Joining Strait in the lineup are an impressive array of country artists including Jamey Johnson, Riley Green, Randy Houser, and… 
Morgan Wallen’s ‘I’m The Problem’ Spends Two Straight Months At No. 1 On Billboard 200
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Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem has now spent its first two months at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, after it debuted atop the chart following its release on May 16. Wallen’s three chart-topping albums (I’m the Problem, One Thing at a Time, and Dangerous: The Double Album) have spent a combined total of 37… 
Kane Brown Says He’s “Trying to Rebrand Myself” By Getting Fit, And Morgan Wallen Might Be Next
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During a recent appearance on the Impaulsive podcast with Logan Paul and Mike Majlak, Kane Brown revealed his intention to "rebrand" his sound and image towards a younger, fitter style. He referenced his new single, “2 Pair,” as representing his shift towards a more fun and youthful vibe on stage and in the studio. "I… 
Luke Bryan’s Country Festival, Crash My Playa, Returning To Mexico For 11th Year In 2026
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On Thursday (July 11), Luke Bryan announced that the 11th edition of his Crash My Playa Music Festival is set to take place in Riviera Maya, Mexico from January 15-18, 2026. "Every year I’m blown away by how special Crash My Playa has become," Bryan said in a press release. "From the beachside shows to…