Thomas Rhett claims his 21st career No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “After All the Bars Are Closed,” which climbed two places to reach the top spot this week. Rhett co-wrote the track with Julian Bunetta, John Byron, Jaxson Free, and Jacob Kasher, with the country superstar also co-producing it alongside Bunetta and…… MORE
Zach Bryan, a devoted Philadelphia Eagles fan, has vowed never to perform in Kansas City again after reigniting a social media feud with Chiefs fans ahead of the start to the NFL season. The country music superstar mocked the Chiefs’ failed three-peat attempt with a post on X on Friday (August 8), taunting KC fans…… MORE
Country music star Cole Swindell and his wife, Courtney Little Swindell, joyfully welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Rainey Gail Swindell, on Thursday (August 7). The couple, who announced their pregnancy in March and married in June 2024, shared the news on Instagram with a photo of their adorable baby dressed in a…… MORE
Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem claims a tenth non-consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, after earning 136,000 equivalent album units in the United States over the past seven days. Wallen’s three chart-topping albums – I’m the Problem, One Thing at a Time, and Dangerous: The Double Album – have now spent…… MORE
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025 inductees. Emmylou Harris, Brad Paisley, Jim Lauderdale, Don Cook, Steve Bogard, and Tony Martin will be welcomed as the newest members of the esteemed organization. The six individuals will be formally inducted during the 55th Anniversary Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala on…… MORE
Lukas Nelson, the son of Willie Nelson, has undergone a significant life change in recent years. He has given up drinking and smoking marijuana, got in shape, and even earned his pilot’s license. However, Nelson stops short of calling himself “sober” completely, as he still partakes in mushrooms occasionally. Nelson opened up about this juxtaposition…… MORE
LOCASH celebrated their recent multi-week radio number one hit, “Hometown Home,” at an event on the BMI rooftop. The song spent two weeks at the top of the charts earlier this year. The celebration, hosted by BMI and ASCAP, featured speeches from industry partners praising the duo’s hard work and dedication. The event also included…… MORE
Ashley McBryde has revealed that she is currently on vocal rest to heal an injury to her vocal cords. In an Instagram video, the “One Night Standards” singer communicated with fans through handwritten notes, explaining the situation and suggesting they practice American Sign Language to communicate during meet-and-greets. McBryde assured fans that she does not…… MORE
Kane Brown is set to make a guest appearance on the series premiere of ABC’s 9-1-1: Nashville, airing on October 9th. The musician shared a sneak peek of his upcoming TV shoot on his Instagram Story, teasing that his role “proves heroic in a major storyline.” Brown’s previous television credits include a 2023 episode of…… MORE
The Academy of Country Music has announced the addition of several new performers to the lineup for the 18th annual ACM Honors event. Carter Faith, Ashley Gorley, K. Michelle, and Tucker Wetmore are the latest names set to take the stage at The Pinnacle in Nashville on August 20. They join a previously announced roster…… MORE
