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J-Kwon’s Grammy Nods Withdrawn For Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’

J-Kwon’s Grammy Nods Withdrawn For Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’

Late last week, the Recording Academy officially withdrew the 2025 Grammy nominations for J-Kwon (Jerrell C. Jones), Joe Kent, and Mark Williams, the writers of J-Kwon’s 2004 hit “Tipsy,” which Shaboozey interpolated in his chart-topping megahit, “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” The crossover smash received Grammy nominations for both Song of the Year and Best Country…

George Birge Notches His First Country Airplay No. 1 With ‘Cowboy Songs’

George Birge Notches His First Country Airplay No. 1 With ‘Cowboy Songs’

George Birge just scored his very first No. 1 single on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with his current hit, “Cowboy Songs.” The catchy tune jumped up two spots this week, vaulting from No. 3 to the top of the charts. “Cowboy Songs” is the title track from Birge’s full-length album eleased back in April. He…

Ashley McBryde Recalls Her Starstruck Moment Meeting Reba McEntire In 2019

Ashley McBryde Recalls Her Starstruck Moment Meeting Reba McEntire In 2019

In an interview with People, Ashley McBryde shared details of her most starstruck moment, when she first met Reba McEntire at the 2019 Academy of Country Music Awards. McBryde was doing a promotional interview, and was surprised when an unexpected guest joined in the discussion. “She snuck in when I was doing a radio interview,”…

Jelly Roll’s Long-Rumored Collaboration With Snoop Dogg Is Finally Here

Jelly Roll’s Long-Rumored Collaboration With Snoop Dogg Is Finally Here

Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Dre-produced new album, Missionary, was released on Friday (December 13). One of the clear standouts on the record is the rapper’s long-awaited collaboration with Jelly Roll, and the track is Snoop’s ode to weed that fittingly samples Tom Petty. Snoop and Jelly’s joint track, “Last Dance with Mary Jane” borrows its hook…

Keith Urban Reflects Back To When Taylor Swift Opened For Him During 2009 Tour

Keith Urban Reflects Back To When Taylor Swift Opened For Him During 2009 Tour

During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Thursday (December 12), Keith Urban shared memories of the time when a 19-year-old Taylor Swift was his opening act during his 2009 Escape Together World Tour. Urban went on to bring the creative experience full circle by duetting with Swift on “That’s When,” from her reworked…

Post Malone Receives Platinum Certification For ‘F-1 Trillion’ And 5X-Platinum Certification For “I Had Some Help”

Post Malone Receives Platinum Certification For ‘F-1 Trillion’ And 5X-Platinum Certification For “I Had Some Help”

On Thursday (December 12), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced that Post Malone’s hit-filled, star-studded debut country album, F-1 Trillion, has been certified Platinum, marking one million units sold. That album’s Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single, “I Had Some Help” (feat. Morgan Wallen), was also certified 5x-Platinum by the RIAA, while Posty’s…

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Charity Drive Distributes 2,000 Free Music Instruments To North Carolina Hurricane Victims

Charity Drive Distributes 2,000 Free Music Instruments To North Carolina Hurricane Victims

Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina hosted a charity drive on Sunday, March 9th, distributing over 2,000 musical instruments to North Carolina hurricane victims. The event was organized by the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, and they aimed to support those impacted by Hurricane Helene by giving out donated instruments that were collected from multiple…

Morgan Wallen’s High School Baseball Field Renamed After Him

Morgan Wallen’s High School Baseball Field Renamed After Him

Gibbs High School in Tennessee has renamed its baseball field the ‘Morgan Wallen Field’ in honor of their most famous alumni. Principal Jason Webster praised Wallen’s generosity and his positive impact on the school while making he dedication to the country music superstar. Wallen, a former player at Gibbs High who was part of their…

Kelsea Ballerini Recalls Her Pre-Fame Bonding Experience With Carly Pearce

Kelsea Ballerini Recalls Her Pre-Fame Bonding Experience With Carly Pearce

During her recent guest-hosting stint on SiriusXM’s Women of Country channel, Kelsea Ballerini revealed that she has been friends with fellow country star Carly Pearce for over a decade. The duo bonded before their rise to fame as part of what Ballerini describes as an “all-girl” “therapy group.” “We were all just trying to figure…

Luke Combs Opens Up About His Ongoing Battle With OCD

Luke Combs Opens Up About His Ongoing Battle With OCD

In a new interview with 60 Minutes Australia, Luke Combs detailed his ongoing struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Combs revealed that he has been diagnosed with what he calls “Pure O,” a  variant that causes obsessive mental symptoms and intense anxiety. Combs described the effects of his OCD as “particularly wicked” and more “obscure”…