The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” comes in at No. 1 on Billboard’s look back at the hit songs of the first 25 years of the 21st century, ruling Billboard’s Top Hot 100 Songs of the 21st Century chart. The survey takes into account the collective performances on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart from the start…
A benefit concert for Los Angeles fire victims dubbed FIREAID is set to take place on January 30 at L.A.’s Intuit Dome. The event, billed as “an evening of music and solidarity,” will be organized by the Azoff family alongside booking giants Live Nation and AEG Presents. Ticket information and a music lineup will be…
Chris Stapleton took to Instagram on Thursday (January 9) to announce 2025 tour dates on his All-American Road Show. This new iteration of the reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year’s ongoing live revue will stretch out over 14 dates throughout the summer, and will feature special guest performances from Allen Stone, Brittney Spencer, Grace…
Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album, comes in as Billboard’s No. 1 album of the first 25 years of the 21st century, as the country star’s 2021 sophomore record rules the Top Billboard 200 Albums of the 21st Century chart. The list takes into account all performances on the weekly Billboard 200 albums chart from…
Brad Paisley took to Instagram on Wednesday (January 8) to mourn the loss of his first home that he had with his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, which burned down in the recent fires in Los Angeles. The country star reflected on some significant things that happened to his young family in that home, while also expressing…
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood honored late President Jimmy Carter at his funeral on Thursday (January 9) by performing a touching cover of John Lennon’s “Imagine,” one of Carter’s favorite songs. The duo also performed that song at Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in 2023. The two country stars were longtime friends of the Carters, having first…
The 55th season of Sesame Street is set to kick off on January 16 on Max, and once-again the beloved children’s program will feature an impressive array of special guests throughout their new episodes. Renee Rapp is set to appear on the season premiere, with fellow music superstars SZA, Noah Kahan, Chris Stapleton, and Samara…
On Wednesday (January 8), organizers for the Field & Stream Music Fest announced their 2025 lineup. The three-day music festival in Winnsboro, South Carolina will feature headliners Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Riley Green, and Bailey Zimmerman, along with classic southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top. The fest will include performances from more than…
On Tuesday (January 7), Dylan Marlowe shared a TikTok video capturing the rising country star performing a tender, unreleased new song called “Picture Perfect.” “This song is about dreaming about buying a farm with my wife,” Marlowe wrote over the top of the clip, which features him playing the tune outdoors in a rustic field.…
In a new interview with Southern Living, Dolly Parton reflects on her career and the levels of success that she has achieved over the years. The 78-year-old country star – who has a birthday coming up on January 19 – remains modest about her fame, and is surprised about all of the awards and accolades…
On Friday (March 14), Morgan Wallen took to Instagram to announce that his highly-anticipated new album, I’m The Problem, is completely finished, while also sharing a teaser of an unreleased new song titled, “Just In Case.” Wallen captioned his post, “Album is officially done. More news for y’all next week, but here’s a clip of…
Jelly Roll’s “Liar” maintains its No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Country Airplay for the fifth consecutive week, marking his longest-leading hit on the chart. Jelly co-wrote the track with Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, and Taylor Phillips, and it was produced by Zach Crowell. “Liar” is lifted from his 2024 album, Beautifully Broken, which debuted at…
Blake Shelton is set to release his new album, For Recreational Use Only, on May 9, his first record for his new label home, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Shelton’s 12-song album features collaborations with his wife, Gwen Stefani, along with John Anderson and Craig Morgan, with contributions from a series of renowned country songwriters. “It’s…
Dolly Parton made her first public appearance after her husband Carl Dean’s passing on March 3 at the age of 82. On Friday morning (March 14), the country legend took part in a celebration of Dollywood’s 40th anniversary season. According to the Knoxville, Tennessee news station WVLT, Parton started off the event by thanking guests…
Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time has just secured its 100th nonconsecutive week in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. With this achievement, Wallen becomes the only solo artist to have two albums reach that milestone. His previous album, Dangerous: The Double Album, has spent 158 weeks in the Top 10, the…