Legendary Hispanic Country Music Star Johnny Rodriguez Dies At 73
Johnny Rodriguez, the pioneering Hispanic country music star, passed away on May 9 at the age of 73. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Aubry Rodriguez, in an emotional social media post that reflected on her father's impactful legacy and his love of his family. His debut album, Introducing Johnny Rodriguez, reached No. 1… ...
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Dierks Bentley Shares Insight Into ‘Broken Branches,’ His Forthcoming 11th Studio Album
In a new interview with People, Dierks Bentley shared his excitement surrounding the release of his 11th studio album, Broken Branches, due out on June 13. The country star attributes the title of the project to the diverse music community in Nashville. “Everyone in Nashville is kind of a broken branch off the family tree,"… ...
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Zach Bryan Removes John Moreland Collaboration From Latest Album After He Mocks Bryan’s $350M Deal
Zach Bryan has removed the track “Memphis; The Blues” from streaming versions of his latest album, The Great American Bar Scene, after collaborator John Moreland mocked Bryan’s recent $350 recording and publishing deal on social media. Moreland took to Instagram on Wednesday (May 7), sharing a photo of the tattooed back of his head along… ...
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Riley Green, Corey Kent, And Ella Langley Score New Top 10s On Country Airplay Chart
Riley Green current single, "Worst Way," jumps up three spots to reach No. 8, earning a spot in the Top 10 on this week’s Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. This marks Green’s sixth Country Airplay Top 10 of his career, and follows his chart-topping duet with Ella Langley, “You Look Like You Love Me,” which led… ...
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Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ Reclaims No. 1 On Billboard 200 Following Vinyl Release
Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, jumping six places to top the charts due to its release on vinyl. It’s the fourth total week at No. 1 for the Spanish-language project, following three consecutive weeks atop the chart from January 25-February 8. This is an… ...
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Miley Cyrus Says “Family Is My Priority Above All Else,” Squashing Rumors Of Feud With Parents
Fresh off releasing her new single, “More To Lose,” on Friday (May 9), Miley Cyrus posted an Instagram Story that personally addressed the rumors that she is currently feuding with her parents, Tish and Billy Ray. When fans noted that Tish had recently unfollowed Miley on Instagram, people speculated that the two of them had… ...
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Lainey Wilson And Ella Langley Win Big At 2025 ACM Awards
The 60th Annual ACM Awards took place on Thursday (May 8) at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, hosted by Reba McEntire for a record 18th time. Lainey Wilson was the night’s big winner, taking home the ceremony's highest award, Entertainer of the Year, along with Album of the Year for Whirlwind,… ...
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84-Year-Old Grand Ole Opry Legend Jeannie Seely Is Recovering After Recent Health Issues
Grand Ole Opry icon Jeannie Seely is recovering from multiple recent health issues, including back and abdominal surgeries, an extensive stay in the ICU, and pneumonia. The 84-year-old country legend expressed gratitude for the support and love she received during her ordeal. "Over the past several weeks, I've received so many wonderful messages of love… ...
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Lainey Wilson Awarded 2025 ACM Artist-Songwriter Of The Year By Reba McEntire And Miranda Lambert
On Wednesday (May 7), Lainey Wilson found out that she had been named the 2025 ACM Awards' Artist-Songwriter of the Year, surprisingly receiving the honor from fellow country music stars Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire a day before the big ceremony. The trio are set to debut their new collaborative single, “Trailblazer,” at the awards… ...
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Blake Shelton Shares “Key To Happiness” With Wife Gwen Stefani After 10 Years Together
As Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani approach their tenth anniversary, the country music superstar reflects on their enduring love in a new interview with People. "It honestly does [feel like time is flying by]. It's like, how did this happen so quickly?" says Shelton, 48. He admits that "10 years is a long time," but affectionately… ...
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Jelly Roll Dances To “Our Song” With Wife Bunnie XO During Lainey Wilson’s Show
During Lainey Wilson's recent performance, Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO shared a heartwarming moment as they danced to Wilson's love ballad "4X4XU," captured in a TikTok video posted by Bunnie on Wednesday (May 7). Initially hesitant, Bunnie was coaxed onto the stage by Jelly, who pleaded, "Mama, it's our song! Come dance with me." The… ...
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Jordan Davis Partners With 142-Year-Old Workwear Brand Wolverine
Jordan Davis is known for his genuine lyrics and strong work ethic, so it makes sense that the country music star is partnering with the 142-year-old workwear brand, Wolverine, since he perfectly represents the brand’s values. The partnership is launching the Wolverine x Jordan Davis Trades Tour, which aims to support eight American small trades… ...
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Maren Morris Reveals She Still Has “Family Dinners” With Ex-Husband Ryan Hurd, Who Lives Five Minutes Away
In a new cover story for The Zoe Report, Maren Morris shared insights into how she handles co-parenting with ex-husband Ryan Hurd. Morris only lives five minutes away from Hurd in Nashville, which makes drop-offs of their five-year-old son, Hayes, easy for both of them. "Our stops are really easy, and we’ll have family dinners,”… ...
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Blake Shelton Reveals He Was Burnt Out After ‘The Voice,’ But Post Malone ‘Lit A Fire Under’ Him
Blake Shelton felt burned out after he left The Voice in May of 2023. The country superstar took a year to contemplate his next steps, and got an unexpected phone call from Post Malone to collaborate on "Pour Me a Drink," which reignited his passion for music. Shelton says that the song's massive success "lit… ...
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Carly Pearce, Clint Black, Lionel Richie, And More Stars Announced As Presenters For The 2025 ACM Awards
The full list of presenters for the upcoming ACM Awards was revealed on Thursday (May 7), which includes stars like Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Clint Black, Crystal Gayle, ERNEST, Gabby Barrett, Gretchen Wilson, Lee Ann Womack, Jordan Davis, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Parker McCollum, and more. Additionally, Bobby Bones will conduct artist… ...
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Parker McCollum Releases New Single, “Big Sky”
Parker McCollum is building anticipation for his forthcoming self-titled album with the release of his latest single, "Big Sky." McCollum had been teasing his new song – which dropped on Wednesday (May 7) – on social media over the past week. "Big Sky" joins McCollum’s earlier singles, "What Kinda Man" and "Hope That I'm Enough,"… ...
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Kelsea Ballerini Says People Criticizing Artists Transitioning To Country Music Need To “Check Themselves”
In a new ELLE digital cover story, Kelsea Ballerini is advocating for inclusivity in country music. The 31-year-old singer expressed support for artists transitioning into the genre – like Beyoncé, Post Malone, and Lana Del Rey – while also stressing the importance of embracing diversity. "If we, as country artists, feel like we can have… ...
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Zach Bryan Signs New Deal With Warner Records, Reportedly Sells Publishing Catalog
In a pair of massive deals totaling $350 million, Zach Bryan has renewed his contract with Warner Records and is reportedly in the process of selling his publishing catalog. The recorded music deal with Warner is for at least two albums and was finalized on Sunday night after Warner faced tough competition from Universal to… ...
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Morgan Wallen Sharing “Superman” This Week, Last Single Ahead Of New Album Release
In an Instagram Story on Monday (May 5), Morgan Wallen announced that he will release his new single, “Superman” – a tribute to his son Indigo Wilder – on Friday (May 9), a week before he drops his highly-anticipated album, I’m the Problem. “It’s special to me for obvious reasons," Wallen wrote of “Superman” in… ...
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Sabrina Carpenter, The Strokes, Luke Combs, Doja Cat, Hozier Top 2025 ACL Fest Lineup
On Tuesday (May 6), the lineup was revealed for the 2025 Austin City Limits Festival, which will showcase a diverse set of headliners such as Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, Luke Combs, and The Strokes. ACL will take place across two weekends in Austin’s Zilker Park from Oct. 3-5 and 10-12, with performances spread out… ...
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