When Brooks & Dunn announced their retirement in 2009, it marked the end of an era in country music. After decades of hits and hard-hitting honky-tonk anthems, the duo decided to take one final bow with The Last Rodeo tour. To celebrate their legendary career, the ACM put together a special tribute show, and it … Read more
When John Foster took the American Idol stage and ripped into Brooks & Dunn’s “Neon Moon,” it wasn’t just another country cover — it was a shot of pure, old-school magic, straight into the veins of everyone in the room. Fresh off the emotional high of his original song “Tell That Angel I Love Her” … Read more
Miranda Lambert might be one of country music’s most powerful voices today, but she’s always been quick to tip her hat to the icons who paved the way. In a January 2025 interview with Today, Lambert opened up about the country legends who inspired her to blaze her own trail — and the names she … Read more
Before Willie Nelson was torching stages with that beat-up guitar he calls “Trigger,” before he was penning some of the finest songs to ever bleed out of a jukebox, he was just a six-year-old kid who wrote a poem that basically told the world: “Take me or leave me, I’m doing it my way.” And … Read more
Uncle Si Robertson has always been the secret sauce of Duck Dynasty, the guy who could turn a hunting trip, a cup of tea, and a random story about ‘Nam into pure gold. But behind the camo, tea-stained Tupperware, and cr𝐚zy one-liners, there’s much more to Si than meets the eye. Here are ten facts … Read more
Well, if your heart ain’t swelling after this, you might want to check your damn pulse. Saturday night at the Grand Ole Opry was supposed to be just another killer set for Steve Earle — a guy who’s been waving the outlaw flag before half the crowd was even born. But right after he tore … Read more
If there’s one woman who’s been kicking the door down and taking names in country music, it’s Carrie freakin’ Underwood. With three ACM Entertainer of the Year wins under her belt — 2009, 2010, and 2020 — Carrie holds the record for the most wins by any woman in the history of the show. Not … Read more
Annie D’Angelo doesn’t play when it comes to her family. After a bogus report claimed their son, Lukas Nelson, had stepped in to take care of Willie Nelson and Annie full-time, she jumped straight into the comments section and shut it down with the force of a Texas thunderstorm. It all started when AXS TV … Read more
Disclaimer:This article contains editorial predictions for the 2025 ACM Awards and is for entertainment purposes only. Official winners will be announced during the live broadcast. The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards are shaping up to be a thunderclap of old legends and new blood. And if early wins, tour grosses, and streaming stats tell … Read more
For the price of a Big Mac combo, you can catch Beyoncé live—and the internet is absolutely eating it up. Queen Bey’s Cowboy Carter Tour tickets have hit shocking new lows, with resale prices as cheap as $20 for her upcoming Los Angeles stop at SoFi Stadium. One X (formerly Twitter) user went viral after … Read more
Kelly Clarkson didn’t just blow out candles on her 43rd birthday. She lit a fire with a soul-baring cover of Riley Green’s “Don’t Mind If I Do,” bringing a raw, emotional spark to the tender country ballad during her show’s latest “Kellyoke” segment. On April 24, 2025, Clarkson turned the studio into something more intimate … Read more
Willie Nelson isn’t just alive at 92 — he’s still out there touring, playing shows, and living harder than guys half his age. Most people slow down. Willie just found smarter ways to keep going. His secret? It’s a mix of simple food, constant movement, a stubborn mindset, and knowing when to bend the rules … Read more
John Denver’s music filled millions of homes with hope, love, and an aching appreciation for the simple beauty of life. After his tragic death in 1997, his greatest legacy lived on in his songs and his three children: Zachary John Denver, Anna Kate Denver, and Jesse Belle Deutschendorf. Each of them, in their own way, … Read more
Marcus Lemonis could have taken the flags down. Instead, he shut the store down. The Camping World CEO announced he was closing one of his Greenville, North Carolina dealerships after a months-long fight with city officials over massive American flags flying outside his business. Rather than remove the flags to comply with local codes, Lemonis … Read more
Before Willie Nelson became a country music legend, Nashville almost broke him. In the late 1960s, the young songwriter struggled to find his place in a city that didn’t quite know what to do with him. The rejection cut deep, driving him professionally and personally to the edge. At the time, Willie Nelson had already … Read more
After a year that nearly sidelined his career, Tim McGraw is finally stepping back into the spotlight — and carrying a lot more than just a guitar onto that stage. The country legend, who spent months battling pain and recovering from multiple surgeries, is preparing to make his return to live performance this summer. Fans … Read more
Before TikTok stars, before country-pop collaborations took over the charts, the 1990s were when country music roared louder than ever. Garth Brooks outsold rock bands. Shania Twain didn’t just go pop—she ruled the world. Reba McEntire built an empire while George Strait quietly stacked up Number Ones like poker chips. CD sales hit record highs, … Read more
Country music lost one of its brightest and most beloved voices this week. Lulu Roman, the comic firecracker who made America laugh on Hee Haw and later touched hearts as a gospel singer, has died at the age of 78, Variety reports. Born Bertha Louise Hable in Dallas, Roman’s life was shaped early by heartbreak. … Read more
Zach Top just posted a photo with Alan Jackson, and the internet isn’t asking questions anymore—they’re calling it blood. In what feels like country music’s most persistent and hilarious rumor, the side-by-side snap of the two artists backstage has fans demanding a DNA test once again. It’s not just the mustache, the hair, or the … Read more
For once, an award show actually listened. The Academy of Country Music handed out its New Male Artist of the Year trophy ahead of the main ceremony, and they got it right. Zach Top, the Washington native who’s been raising hell and restoring steel guitars to the airwaves, took the win. It didn’t just make … Read more
What started as a family tragedy has now become a tense legal showdown. More than a year after country singer Kellie Pickler lost her husband, Kyle Jacobs, she’s locked in a courtroom fight with his parents over his personal belongings—and neither side seems willing to back down. Jacobs, a respected songwriter and producer in Nashville, … Read more
The 2025 ACM Awards just announced a wave of new performers—a lineup that spans three decades of country music. But as the roster grows, so do the questions about who’s missing. Alan Jackson, Cody Johnson, and Wynonna Judd were announced as part of the expanded list on April 24. They join an already star-stacked show … Read more
When Garth Brooks dropped the music video for “The Thunder Rolls” in 1991, it was banned from major country networks within 24 hours. Over three decades later, Brooks has rereleased it on his own terms—fully remastered, with no edits or disclaimers. And it still goes straight for the gut. This week, Brooks quietly reuploaded seven … Read more
The American Music Awards just did what too many award shows continue to do: propped up a pop superstar in the country categories while ignoring the very artists keeping the genre alive. Despite openly stating that her record wasn’t a country album, Beyoncé picked up two nominations—Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Country Album for … Read more
The Highwaymen were four of country music’s roughest legends, each with enough scars to write ten albums. Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson made up the outlaw supergroup that tore across America in the ’80s and ’90s. So you’d expect their backstage tour rider to look like a bar tab at closing … Read more
If you’re gonna walk away from country music, you better know what you’re walking into. Maren Morris didn’t just pack up and go. Before she made the jump to pop and torched bridges that were already halfway crumbling, she called the women who’d lived through the fallout: Taylor Swift and The Chicks. View this post … Read more
Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson has officially reunited with his wife, Miss Kay, after months of being separated due to ongoing health issues—and the family says it’s been a major boost for both of them. On a recent episode of the Unashamed podcast, their son, Jase Robertson, confirmed that Phil and Miss Kay are now sharing … Read more
In a genre that still hides behind hymns and denim, these seven artists stripped down—and what they revealed wasn’t just skin. It was ownership, defiance, grief, and freedom—and country music still doesn’t know what to do with that. LeAnn Rimes View this post on Instagram A post shared by leann rimes cibrian (@leannrimes) In 2020, … Read more
For the first time in its 23-season history, American Idol aired a fully faith-based Easter special. It was bold and heartfelt—and according to a report from The Sun, it almost didn’t happen. Behind the scenes, the idea of dedicating a full three-hour primetime episode to gospel music and Christian themes became a point of tension. … Read more
Just one day after delivering his final Easter address and meeting with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas and a defining spiritual voice of the 21st century, passed away at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed that Francis died on the morning of Easter Monday, April 21, … Read more