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…… MORE
Jeannie Seely, known for her extensive performances at the Grand Ole Opry, will receive a fitting farewell tribute on the stage she cherished. Seely’s team announced that her public memorial service will be held as a special Grand Ole Opry show on Thursday, August 14th. Dubbed “Jeannie Seely’s 5,398th Opry Show,” the event commemorates the…… MORE
An array of music artists, including Jelly Roll, Jonas Brothers, CeCe Winans, and Dan+Shay, will join forces to support the fight against cancer through Stand Up To Cancer’s ninth biennial televised fundraising special. The one-hour event will air on August 15th at 8 p.m. ET, marking the first time the special will be broadcast from…… MORE
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…… MORE
Despite his immense success, Luke Combs maintains an unexpectedly low-key lifestyle off stage. The North Carolina native has deliberately worked to preserve a sense of normalcy in his day-to-day life. “I live an oddly normal life, to be honest…and that’s the way I want it to be,” Combs said in a new interview. The singer-songwriter…… MORE
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…… MORE
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?,”…… MORE
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…… MORE
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…… MORE
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…… MORE
