Kane Brown Says He’s “Trying to Rebrand Myself” By Getting Fit, And Morgan Wallen Might Be Next
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… ...
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Luke Bryan’s Country Festival, Crash My Playa, Returning To Mexico For 11th Year In 2026
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… ...
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Dolly Parton Reveals That She Has Put Songwriting “On Hold” Following Her Husband’s Death
During her appearance on Wednesday’s (July 9) episode of Khloé Kardashian’s Khloé in Wonder Land podcast, Dolly Parton revealed that she has put her songwriting endeavors on hold following the recent passing of her husband, Carl Dean. When Parton was asked if she ever has writer’s block that prevents her from finishing a song, the… ...
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Ray Stevens Recovering From Surgery Following Minor Heart Attack
Ray Stevens is recovering after undergoing surgery following a minor heart attack in early July. The two-time Grammy winner's performances at the CabaRay Showroom in Nashville have been canceled through July while he focuses on his recovery. The 86-year-old country music star "complained of chest pain" on Friday (July 4) and went to a Nashville… ...
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Zach Top Dons Fake Abs Plus “A Fresh Beer And A Cigarette” To Take Part In Dierks Bentley’s Ice Plunge Challenge
Zach Top humorously sports fake abs while taking part in Dierks Bentley’s Ice Plunge Challenge, joining the ranks of Parker McCollum, Travis Denning, Jordan Davis, and Riley Green who have all taken the icy bath while on tour with the country star. Negotiating his way into the challenge, Top reveals drawn-on abs for a humorous… ...
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Kerrville Native Robert Earl Keen Is Planning Benefit Show For Texas Flood Victims
Robert Earl Keen, a Kerrville, Texas native, has a personal connection to the devastating floods that struck the area. The 69-year-old country music star’s two daughters both attended Camp Mystic, the summer camp where 27 campers and counselors perished. Despite the tragic events, Keen is planning an upcoming benefit concert, while also donating 100% of… ...
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Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Eric Church, And Cody Johnson Lead List Of ACM Special Awards Honorees
Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Eric Church, Rissi Palmer, Randy Travis, Luke Combs, and Cody Johnson are among the honorees receiving special awards at this year's ACM Honors, with the ceremony set to take place on August 20 at The Pinnacle in Nashville. Jelly Roll will be honored with the ACM Lifting Lives Award, in recognition… ...
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Pat Green Reveals “Deeply Personal Loss” Of Multiple Family Members In Tragic Texas Floods
Pat Green took to Instagram on Monday (July 7) to share the heartbreaking news that his brother, sister-in-law, and two nephews were victims of the recent flash flooding in Kerrville, Texas. The country singer expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and prayers from supporters, as the family grieves and waits for news on their… ...
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Riley Green Says A Fishing Trip With Luke Bryan Inspired Their Duet, “Reel Problems”
Riley Green reflects on how a fishing trip with Luke Bryan led to their collaboration, “Reel Problems,” which was featured on his 2024 album, Don’t Mind If I Do. Green co-wrote the song with Erik Dylan and Wyatt McCubbin, but the inspiration for the track comes from Green and Bryan’s first time hanging out together.… ...
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Dolly Parton Sends Ozzy Osbourne An Emotional Message During His Final Show
During Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell concert in Birmingham, England, on Saturday (July 5), Dolly Parton sent the heavy metal legend a heartfelt video message that played during the day’s festivities. “I know you’re at home and what a wonderful place to be, right? Now, are we supposed to be saying farewell to you? Well, I don’t… ...
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Ella Langley Claims First Solo No. 1 At Country Radio With “Weren’t For The Wind”
Ella Langley has just achieved her first solo No. 1 at Country Radio with her current single, "Weren't For The Wind. " The country star co-wrote the track with her longtime friend and collaborator, Joybeth Taylor, and songwriter Johnny Clawson, and it was produced by Will Bundy. Langley first hit No. 1 last year with… ...
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2025 ACM Honors Ceremony Will Recognize Dave Cobb, Brent Mason, Drew Bollman, And More
The 2025 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Honors ceremony is set to take place on August 20 at The Pinnacle in Nashville Yards. The event will celebrate winners of the ACM Industry Awards and Studio Recording Awards, including Dave Cobb's sixth ACM Award for Producer of the Year, first time winner Drew Bollman for Audio… ...
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‘CMT Music Awards: Ultimate Party Edition’ Set To Premiere On July 17
CMT is marking the 20th anniversary of its annual awards show with the premiere of CMT Music Awards: Ultimate Party Edition on July 17 at 9/8 CST. The 90-minute special will be hosted by Cody Alan, and is set to feature exclusive interviews with country music stars like Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Kelsea… ...
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Chris Stapleton And Miranda Lambert Tease Upcoming Collaboration, “A Song To Sing”
On Monday (July 7), Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton both took to social media to announce their upcoming duet, "A Song to Sing," which will be released on Friday (July 11). Lambert and Stapleton co-wrote the song with Jesse Frasure and five-time CMA Musician of the Year-winning fiddle player Jenee Fleenor, with the track drawing… ...
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Zac Brown Endearingly Named His Horse After Cody Johnson
Zac Brown took to Instagram on July 2 to share photos of his beautiful palomino horse, revealing that he named it after his friend, Cody Johnson, following their collaboration on “Wild Palomino” back in 2021. “First time I heard the bones of Wild Palomino, I knew it had something special. @codyjohnson and I connected over… ...
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Post Malone Reveals That He Will Be Touring With Jelly Roll Again In 2026
Post Malone and Jelly Roll just finished up the North American leg of their Big Ass Stadium Tour together on July 1 at San Francisco's Oracle Park. While the duo will continue to tour together with a series of European dates scheduled throughout the summer, fans in the U.S. feared this might be their final… ...
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Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” Claims No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100 For Fifth Week
Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” tops the Billboard Hot 100 once again, as his first career leader on the chart scores a fifth total week at No. 1. Meanwhile, Morgan Wallen notches his fifth week in 2025 with at least three songs simultaneously charting in the Hot 100’s Top Five, as “What I Want,” featuring Tate McRae,… ...
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Morgan Wallen Chart-Topping Album, ‘I’m The Problem,’ Spawns Fourth Country Airplay No. 1 Hit, “Just In Case”
Morgan Wallen secures his 18th career No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart with "Just in Case," marking his fourth chart-topping hit from his No. 1 album, I'm the Problem. The title track ruled for eight weeks beginning in April, “Love Somebody” topped the tally for three weeks in February, and “Lies Lies Lies” led… ...
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Lainey Wilson Reveals One Rule That Keeps Her Relationship With Fiancé Devlin ‘Duck’ Hodges Strong
In a new interview with People, Lainey Wilson opens up about her relationship with fiancé Devlin "Duck" Hodges, while revealing the one thing that keeps their partnership going strong. "You have to definitely carve out the time," the 33-year-old country superstar says of her relationship with the 29-year-old former NFL player. "It has to be… ...
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Kelsea Ballerini Covers Justin Bieber With A Patient During Visit To Phoenix Children’s Hospital
During a visit to Phoenix Children’s Hospital in May, Kelsea Ballerini continued her involvement with Musicians On Call, a music-based charity that brings live and recorded music to patients in healthcare environments. In a heartwarming TikTok video shared by the charity, Ballerini sang Justin Bieber’s 2010 hit, “Baby,” with a young girl in a hospital… ...
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