Brenda Lee once again finds herself near the top of the charts, as her 1958 holiday classic, “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” sits at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. The 80-year-old music legend is the special guest on the December 17 episode of Southern Living’s Biscuits and Jam podcast, where she…
Country star Dasha and comedian Theo Von – along with a group of his gym buddies – spread plenty of holiday cheer around Nashville on Tuesday night (December 17) by singing Christmas carols at area homes. Von, the host of the popular This Past Weekend podcast, shared a video of the carollers’ musical festivities on…
A host of A-list music stars will pay tribute to legendary singer Joan Baez with a benefit concert at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco on February 8. In addition to a performance by Baez herself, confirmed participants for the show include Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Margo Price, Bonnie Raitt, Hozier, Tom Morello, Joe Henry,…
Grand Ole Opry turns 100 in 2025, and a special series of ‘Opry at the Ryman’ shows have been planned to mark the impressive milestone. The concerts will take place at the original home of the long-running country music radio broadcast, Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium. The festivities start with a January 3 showcase paying tribute…
Jessi Alexander and Jessie Jo Dillon are two of the five nominees up for Songwriter of the Year at the 67th annual Grammy Awards. The pair of Music Row hitmakers have more than just their first name in common, as both songwriters are responsible for some of the year’s biggest hits. Alexander is credited with…
On Sunday (December 15), Michael Bublé made his celebrated debut at the Grand Ole Opry, and he has country star Carly Pearce to thank for the memorable experience. The pair of singers recently collaborated on the soulful holiday hit, “Maybe This Christmas,” and they performed the track together at the Opry in Nashville over the…
Even after his death in February, Toby Keith continues to add accolades to his legendary country music career. On Tuesday (December 17), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) honored Keith with two posthumous Gold Records and two Platinum Records to add to his illustrious list of best-selling country hits. “God Love Her” and “American…
Carrie Underwood made sure that her fans were filled with the holiday spirit by delivering a surprise performance of Christmas songs at a Nashville-area church. The country superstar sang holiday classics like “O Holy Night” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” during the intimate concert, which also featured the choirs from the Rolling Hills…
The Allman Betts Family Revival celebrated the music of the Allman Brothers Band at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Monday night (December 16). The group – led by Devon Allman and Duane Betts, the sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts – brought out a series of special guests for the big occasion,…
The shortlist for Best Original Song at the 2025 Academy Awards is filled with A-list music superstars. Elton John and Brandi Carlile are shortlisted for co-writing “Never Too Late” from Elton John: Never Too Late; Lainey Wilson for co-writing “Out of Oklahoma” from Twisters; Pharrell Williams for writing “Piece by Piece” from his Netflix biopic…
Country singer Wade Bowen and his band survived a frightening bus accident over the weekend. The crew was on their way to a show in Lubbock, Texas, when another car collided with their bus as they were leaving Austin. In an Instagram post shared on Monday (March 10), Bowen captures a photo documenting the severe…
Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson both launched advertising campaigns recently. Jelly surprised his fans by donning Daisy Dukes in an eye-catching new Zevia commercial, which showcases the country star’s favorite Creamy Root Beer flavor. Jelly Roll breaks stereotypes by promoting the zero-sugar soda, while challenging the idea that real men can’t prioritize their health. Inspired…
Bunnie Xo took to TikTok recently to share an update on her journey with in vitro fertilization with her husband, Jelly Roll. The Dumb Blonde podcast host, whose real name is Alyssa DeFord, opened up about the couple’s ongoing efforts to expand their family in the heartfelt clip, where Bunnie reveals: “I’m literally going through…
On Monday (March 10), Wynonna Judd took to Instagram to share a video announcement for her highly anticipated 2025 Greatest Hits Tour. The trek will feature the country music icon performing a series of fan-favorite classics from her time with The Judds as well as her solo career, including hits like “No One Else on…
John Morgan’s collaboration with Jason Aldean, “Friends Like That,” has climbed into the Top 10 of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart this week. This marks the 29-year-old Morgan’s first ever Top 10 entry as a billed recording artist. The Sylva, North Carolina native co-wrote “Friends Like That” with Brent Anderson, Will Bundy, and Lydia Vaughn, and…