Jason Aldean ties his highest ever debut on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart as “How Far Does a Goodbye Go” launches at No. 19 on this week’s chart. The track was produced by Aldean’s longtime collaborator, Michael Knox, and co-written by Kurt Allison, John Edwards, Tully Kennedy, and John Morganthe. The single is a preview of…… Read More
Brett James, the Grammy-winning songwriter behind Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and Kenny Chesney’s “When the Sun Goes Down,” died at the age of 57 in a small-engine plane crash near Franklin, North Carolina on Thursday (September 18). One of three passengers on board the Cirrus SR22T, James’ death is currently under investigation by…… Read More
Sonny Curtis, the Texas-born singer-songwriter who penned classics like “I Fought the Law,” “Walk Right Back,” and the iconic “Love Is All Around” theme for The Mary Tyler Moore Show, died on Friday (September 19) at the age of 88 following a sudden illness. Closely associated with Buddy Holly and the Crickets, Curtis took over…… Read More
Twenty One Pilots’ Breach debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with the duo claiming the year’s biggest week for any rock album, and the largest sales week for a rock record in six years. Breach becomes the second chart-topper of the Columbus group’s career – following the No. 1 premiere of Blurryface…… Read More
On Thursday (September 18), Brandi Carlile announced the lineup for the 7th annual Girls Just Wanna Weekend festival in Mexico, set for January 15-19, 2026, with the Chicks and Sam Smith named as co-headliners alongside Carlile. The all-female and nonbinary-focused event will also feature artists like Lucius, Joy Oladokun, SistaStrings, CMAT, and a Titans of…… Read More
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
