Chris Stapleton almost pursued a career in engineering before discovering his passion for songwriting and music. In a revealing 2022 60 Minutes interview that has just resurfaced on TikTok, Stapleton shared his journey from studying biomedical engineering to exploring a career in songwriting, which he was surprised to learn was something he could do for…
On Wednesday (February 26), the initial list of performers and presenters were announced for the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event. The lineup of live performers features Gracie Abrams, GloRilla, Tyla, Megan Moroney, Ángela Aguilar, aespa, and Muni Long, with each artist set to be honored with various WIM awards during the ceremony. The event…
On a recent appearance on The Thrivalist podcast with Jamie George, former American Idol contestant Emmy Russell revealed that she was initially reluctant to perform her grandmother Loretta Lynn’s iconic song, “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” on Season 22 of the show. Russell was frustrated when the judges selected the track for her, but the 26-year-old singer…
On Sunday (February 23), Laci Kaye Booth shared her heartwarming reaction after being invited by Parker McCollum to make her Grand Ole Opry debut on March 29th. During McCollum’s headlining show in Iowa over the weekend, Booth joined him for a duet on her hit, “The Loneliest Girl In The World,” and the country star…
Keith Urban has been selected as the headliner for The Road, a new CBS singing competition show where up-and-coming musicians showcase their skills in live performances across Texas, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. In the series – which is executive produced by Blake Shelton, Taylor Sheridan, David Glasser, and Lee Metzger – participants will serve as the…
During a stop on her Patterns tour at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Sunday (February 23), Kelsea Ballerini called out fans who verbally slammed her ex-husband, Morgan Evans. The incident occurred during a performance of Ballerini’s song, “Penthouse,” which features emotional lyrics about moving on after the end of a relationship. After fans…
Paramount+ has just announced that they have added over 100 episodes of iconic music shows like MTV Unplugged, VH1 Storytellers, and CMT Crossroads to its streaming platform. The 125 newly added episodes feature classic performances from seasons 1-8 and 10-13 of these celebrated music programs, which includes legendary MTV Unplugged sets from Nirvana, Neil Young,…
On Monday (February 24), Hudson Westbrook announced the dates and details of his 2025 summer tour. The 29-date run kicks off on June 7 in Little Elm, Texas, and finishes up on August 30 in La Grange, Texas. “With every new city we visit, I’m realizing how much I love touring,” Westbrook shares. “Seeing you…
On Friday (February 21), Tucker Wetmore took to Instagram to announce that his long-awaited debut album, What Not To, is scheduled to finally be released on April 25. The 19-track record is described as a deeply personal reflection of the 25-year-old singer’s life journey, capturing both triumphs and heartbreaks through heartfelt storytelling and infectious melodies.…
During an appearance at the coveted New Faces of Country Music showcase at CRS 2025 in Nashville over the weekend, Dasha captivated the crowd with a performance of her upcoming single, “Not At This Party.” The rising country star introduced her new song by saying it “is kicking off this new album cycle for me,”…
Universal Music Group has just unveiled the rebranding of its Nashville operations to Music Corporation of America (MCA). The rebrand is led by recently appointed President/CEO Mike Harris and CCO Dave Cobb, with MCA continuing to operate and support their frontline labels: Mercury Nashville, EMI Nashville, Capitol Nashville and MCA Nashville, along with the newly…
During her final show of her Las Vegas residency on April 12, Carrie Underwood was reunited with Noel Miller, a Make-A-Wish recipient with a severe heart condition she first met 15 years ago. The country superstar also donated over $235,000 to the foundation, a portion of which came from her residency ticket sales. Underwood, who…
In a new interview clip featured on Spotify to promote his new album, Morgan Wallen discussed his collaboration with Post Malone on their just released track, “I Ain’t Comin’ Back.” The country superstar revealed how the song ended up on his upcoming album, I’m the Problem, instead of on Malone’s F-1 Trillion. “This was written…
Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, and LeAnn Rimes lead the list of performers who have just been added to the live lineup at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards taking place on May 8. The other new additions to the ACM performance roster are Cody Johnson, Kelsea Ballerini, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Clint Black,…
Drew Baldridge finds himself on the brink of possibly securing another No. 1 hit with his current Top 15 single, “Tough People,” following up the success of his groundbreaking self-released No. 1 hit from 2024, “She’s Somebody’s Daughter.” Working alongside Luke Combs to co-write the impactful song with Adam Sanders and Jordan Walker, Baldridge initially…