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New Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit Will Feature Garth Brooks, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Buddy Miller & More

New Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit Will Feature Garth Brooks, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Buddy Miller & More

In the final revelation of its week-long rollout of new exhibits in 2017, the Country Music Hall of Fame announced today (Jan. 13) that its new American Currents exhibit will open on March 17, 2017, and run though March 2018. The exhibit will provide an annual up-to-date snapshot of the state of country music, featuring…

The 10 Best-Selling Country Albums of 2016 Include Blake Shelton, Keith Urban & Carrie Underwood—But Who’s No. 1?

The 10 Best-Selling Country Albums of 2016 Include Blake Shelton, Keith Urban & Carrie Underwood—But Who’s No. 1?

According to Billboard and Nielsen Music, 2016 country albums sales were down 11 percent from 2015. Interestingly enough, the top-selling album of 2016—Chris Stapleton’s Traveller—was released in 2015, and so were two other albums in the Top 10: Thomas Rhett’s Tangled Up and Carrie Underwood’s Storyteller. Sam Hunt’s Montevallo was released in 2014. With sales…

Houston Rodeo Announces Star-Studded 2017 Lineup, Including Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Sam Hunt, FGL, ZBB, Dierks Bentley, Chris Stapleton & More

Houston Rodeo Announces Star-Studded 2017 Lineup, Including Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Sam Hunt, FGL, ZBB, Dierks Bentley, Chris Stapleton & More

Running from March 7–26—yes, 20 days—Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the largest rodeo and livestock exhibitions in the world. Rodeo Houston features a carnival, a bar-b-que contest, 10K race and some of the best live entertainment in the country. The event pulled in almost 2.5 million attendees during last year’s festivities and…

Vote Now: Best Single of 2016

Vote Now: Best Single of 2016

From Maren and Miranda to Sturgill and Stapleton—and everyone in between—2016 was a stellar year for country singles. We managed to narrow our list down to 10 of the best singles, and now it’s up to you to help us decide who has the supreme single of 2016. Keep in mind, the single had to…

Everything You Need to Know About Tonight’s “Smoky Mountains Rise” Telethon: Who, What, When, Where to Watch?

Everything You Need to Know About Tonight’s “Smoky Mountains Rise” Telethon: Who, What, When, Where to Watch?

What Is It: Smoky Mountains Rise is a three-hour telethon broadcast to raise money for the Dollywood Foundation’s My People Fund to benefit those affected by the Sevier County, Tennessee, wildfires. When: Tuesday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m–11 p.m. EST. Who’s Performing: Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers, Alison Krauss, Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Jr., Alabama,…

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Morgan Wallen Says Upcoming Album Is “Officially Done,” Shares Teaser Of New Song

Morgan Wallen Says Upcoming Album Is “Officially Done,” Shares Teaser Of New Song

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” Tops Country Airplay Chart For His Career-Best Fifth Week

Jelly Roll’s “Liar” Tops Country Airplay Chart For His Career-Best Fifth Week

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 Announces Upcoming New Album ‘For Recreational Use Only’

Blake Shelton Announces Upcoming New Album ‘For Recreational Use Only’

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 Makes First Public Appearance Since Husband Carl Dean’s Death

Dolly Parton Makes First Public Appearance Since Husband Carl Dean’s Death

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…