The first quarter of the 21st century has seen country music evolve and expand its audience, blending traditional storytelling with new sounds like hip-hop beats and pop influences. Legendary artists from the ’80s and ’90s, such as George Strait and Reba McEntire, maintained their success, while newer stars like Florida Georgia Line, Luke Combs, Morgan…… Read More
Spencer Hatcher broke his silence six weeks after his mother, Holly Hatcher, was fatally stabbed during a home invasion in early August. In an Instagram video, the 28-year-old country singer said: “I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for all the love and support that you all have shown me and…… Read More
Dolly Parton had to miss Wednesday’s (September 17) announcement of Dollywood’s new Night Flight Expedition ride due to health issues. The 79-year-old country music star suffered a kidney stone that eventually caused an infection, which prompted doctors to advise her to rest at home. In a video message to fans, Dolly explained her absence while…… Read More
Bob Dylan is a late addition to the star-studded lineup at this Saturday’s Farm Aid festival, joining fellow performers Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Kenny Chesney, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Billy Strings, Margo Price, Steve Earle, and more, in support of family farmers in need. Since its founding in 1985 – which was sparked by Dylan’s…… Read More
Thirty years after its original release, John Prine’s Grammy-nominated 1995 album, Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings, has been re-issued digitally and released on vinyl for the first time on September 12, and features five unreleased demos and a new track, “Hey Ah Nothin’.” Produced by Howie Epstein during a transformative period when Prine was a…… Read More
On Wednesday (September 17), Bunnie XO announced the upcoming publication of her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, which is set to be released on February 10, 2026. The book features Bunnie – the 45-year-old host of the Dumb Blonde podcast and wife of Grammy-nominated country star Jelly Roll – candidly recounting her journey from…… Read More
Lady A’s Charles Kelley and his wife Cassie joyfully welcomed their second son, Archer Lancaster Kelley, on September 16. The newborn baby boy weighed 6 lbs. 11 oz., and joins the couple’s 9-year-old son Ward. “Our little miracle Archer Lancaster Kelley arrived at 11:14 am on Sept. 16 and we are absolutely in love,” the…… Read More
Walker Hayes’ new album, 17 Problems, released in August, reflects his mid-life perspective by exploring deep themes like love, regret, faith, doubt, grief, and hope alongside everyday moments with his family. Following the massive success of his 2021 hit, “Fancy Like,” which has just been certified 7x-platinum, Hayes cherishes simple joys such as touring with…… Read More
During the red carpet event before the Emmy Awards on Sunday night (September 14), Reba McEntire gave an update about how Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock’s children are doing after their dad’s death last month after a three-year battle with cancer. “Well, we miss him. We miss him every minute,” McEntire shared. “The kids are…… Read More
Noeline Hofmann credits country legend Wynonna Judd as being her guiding “north star” and “fairy godmother” who has been kind and encouraging throughout her rapid rise in the music industry, including during their memorable joint performance at CMA Fest 2025. Hofman was just nominated for Emerging Act of the Year at the 2025 Americana Honors…… Read More
