Sturgill Simpson is set to embark on his Who the F**k is Johnny Blue Skies? 2025 Tour across the US starting in April. Simpson is touring in support of his 2024 album, Passage Du Desir, which he released under the stage name Johnny Blue Skies. In the tour announcement on Instagram shared on Thursday (February…
Zach Bryan will headline the first concert at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, the largest stadium in the United States. The massive show is set to take place at “The Big House” – with a seating capacity of 107,601 – on September 27, and will feature special guest opening acts John Mayer, Ryan Bingham and…
Trisha Yearwood is set to release her first new studio album in five years, and she previewed her new project during an intimate performance at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe on Wednesday (February 12). The three-time Grammy winner and two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year will soon share her as-yet-untitled album, which marks the first time…
Jelly Roll announced on Instagram on Tuesday (February 11) that he is launching Jelly Roll’s Losers Run Club to help inspire change and create a supportive community for those seeking to improve their health. The country star has been open about his own personal health transformation journey, admitting that “a little bit over a year…
Universal Music Group has just announced their partnership with the Music Health Alliance to launch a Music Industry Mental Health Fund. The new initiative will help provide mental health services to current and former music professionals, and serves as a response to recent industry discourse advocating for artists’ mental well-being. UMG’s fund will offer referrals,…
The Recording Academy will induct eight albums and five singles into the Grammy Hall of Fame this year, including Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt, Luther Vandross‘ Never Too Much, Emmylou Harris‘ Wrecking Ball, Cat Stevens‘ Tea For The Tillerman, and Santana‘s Supernatural among others. The 2025 honorees, chosen by a special committee, embody music’s cultural impact and…
Ernest has hinted at a potential collaboration with Post Malone and rapper BigXthaPlug, as the country star shared a carousel of studio photos on Instagram that he captioned, “Texas 🤝 Nashville.” Ernest is known for hits like “Flower Shops,” “Cowgirls,” and “I Would If I Could,” while also establishing himself as a go-to source for…
Morgan Wallen continues to dominate the country music scene as his latest single, “I’m the Problem,” debuts at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart. This also marks the eighth time in his record-setting career that Wallen has ruled all five of Billboard’s country charts: topping the Country Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song…
Old Dominion recently wrapped up their historic seven-concert residency at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Over the course of these memorable run of shows, the country band raised an impressive $1.2 million for seven different charities: MusiCares, Save the Music, Backline Care, Opry Trust Fund, CMA Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and The Ramsey Foundation. These…
Country Music Hall of Famer George Strait and 19x CMA Award-winner Chris Stapleton are heading out on another stadium tour in 2025. The two music legends announced a series of five joint concerts this summer, with Parker McCollum and Little Big Town providing support at select dates. “I keep trying to slow down a bit…
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…