“One year right after Brandi and I had gotten married, we were broke. Like broke broke. Like ramen noodles were a luxury kind of broke.” That is how Cody Johnson described the Christmas that changed his life. And he was not exaggerating. Long before the awards, the sold-out arenas, and the star-making turn with “‘Til … Read more
“Hey, how are you doing?”Grrrrr. That was the full extent of Riley Green’s first-ever run-in with Sam Elliott. There was no handshake, no words, and no small talk. Just a low, legendary growl. Riley shared the story on the Like A Farmer podcast this week, and if you thought the man behind The Ranch and … Read more
When George Jones showed up without his hair sprayed down, everybody on his team knew one thing. He wasn’t going on that stage. They called him “No Show Jones” for a reason. The man missed 54 shows in 1979 alone. But according to his former booking agent Wayne Oliver, you didn’t need a press release … Read more
“That is the prettiest purple plant I’ve ever seen.” That is what Jelly Roll said out loud nine months into cutting sugar, and that is also when he realized something major had changed. For the first time in decades, he could see color. Real color. No, this is not a punchline. And yes, Jelly Roll … Read more
Blake Shelton says bringing Gwen Stefani to his Oklahoma ranch for the first time was one of the greatest joys of his entire life. For a guy who has stood in front of roaring stadiums and judged the brightest talents on national TV, Blake Shelton still finds his biggest thrill in the quiet corners of … Read more
When Billy Bob Thornton’s character fires off a line that leaves jaws on the floor, you know Taylor Sheridan is behind the words. In the latest episode of Paramount Plus’s oil-soaked drama Landman, Thornton’s Tommy Norris delivers a gut-punch line aimed straight at daytime television, and it is dripping with that classic Taylor Sheridan fire. … Read more
Sometimes the loudest message is the one left unsaid. When George Strait walked into the Kennedy Center Honors this year, he was not there for a red carpet quote or a soundbite. He was there because the music, with decades of it and a legacy carved deep into American culture, spoke louder than anything he … Read more
Only Lauren Alaina can accidentally wear two different boots to a concert and still steal the whole damn show. Nothing screams country chaos quite like realizing you are wearing two different boots moments before hitting the stage, and Lauren Alaina handled it like the badass new mama she is. The Georgia native and “Road Less … Read more
Country star Cooper Alan just leveled up from viral hitmaker to proud new dad, and the photos will melt your heart. On December 16, Cooper and his wife, Hally, officially introduced the world to their baby girl, Coley Frances Cooper, with a heartfelt post on Instagram. “Everything we’ve prayed for, dreamed about, and then some. … Read more
Bailey Zimmerman has just gone full country fanboy, and Ella Langley is the reason why. The “Rock and a Hard Place” hitmaker recently took to social media to profess his obsession with Langley’s breakout single, “Choosin’ Texas,” and from the way he is singing along, it is clear this one has him hooked. Captioning the … Read more
Morgan Wallen is not just setting records anymore because he is rewriting the entire playbook of country music dominance. In a moment that officially cements his place in the history books, Morgan Wallen has been named the highest certified country artist of all time by the Recording Industry Association of America. With a staggering 265.5 … Read more
The next generation of McGraw magic is officially on the screen. Audrey McGraw, the youngest daughter of country royalty Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, has officially stepped into the spotlight with her acting debut in the smash-hit Paramount Plus series LANDMAN. If her performance is any indication, this apple did not fall far from the … Read more
The Texas maverick who made rock and country ride shotgun in the same dusty pickup has taken his final bow. Joe Ely, the genre-defying powerhouse who brought West Texas grit to every stage he stood on, passed away at the age of 78. He died at his home in Taos, New Mexico, while surrounded by … Read more
Only Garth Brooks could turn a couple of cans of beets into a legendary holiday moment. When it comes to country music legends, Garth Brooks sits comfortably at the top. With a voice that fills stadiums and a catalog of hits that span decades, you would expect the man to go big on everything. But … Read more
They looked more like newlyweds than a couple on the rocks. Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are proving once again that they really do not care what the internet has to say about them. While rumors of an impending divorce have been swirling like wildfire, the two were spotted doing something refreshingly ordinary. They went … Read more
After a heartbreaking year full of loss and struggle, Miss Kay Robertson is finally giving Duck Dynasty fans a reason to breathe a little easier. The beloved matriarch of the Robertson clan has been through it all in 2025. From battling serious injuries to losing her husband of 60 years, Phil Robertson, Miss Kay’s journey … Read more
The country world is preparing to say goodbye to a legend, and you are invited to be a part of it. Raul Malo might have left this world, but the music and memories he gave us are not going anywhere. And in true Raul fashion, his final farewell will be as open-hearted as the man … Read more
He lost three fingers in a butcher shop accident, but Wesley Tuttle still carved his name into the history books of country music, Hollywood, and even Disney. In a world that often measures talent by perfection, Wesley Tuttle stood tall with imperfection on full display. When he was just six years old, a horrific accident … Read more
It only took one wild stunt in the Dairy Queen parking lot for Alan Jackson to scare his way straight into Denise’s heart. Before he became a country music legend, Alan Jackson was just a bold teenager in Georgia with a serious crush. The woman was Denise. The plan was ridiculous. The result turned into … Read more
Some songs do not just soundtrack your life, they walk you all the way home. On a cold December night in Lexington, Kentucky, John Michael Montgomery stepped onto the stage at Rupp Arena and closed the book on one of the most defining careers in 1990s country music, delivering the final live performance of “I … Read more
Megan Moroney just proved that a small-town girl from Georgia can rise up and rule the entire country scene. In a music landscape where flashy pop stars are constantly dipping their toes into country waters, Megan Moroney did more than hold her own. She dominated. Billboard officially named her the Top Female Country Artist of … Read more
Some duets feel like lightning in a bottle. But Riley Green and Ella Langley just proved theirs might be thunder that keeps rolling. This week, the Alabama-born pair locked in their second Number One together on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “Don’t Mind If I Do.” It is a slow-burning, heart-wrecking, classic kind of country … Read more
Even in death, Toby Keith is still raising hell and waving that red, white, and blue high. The Big Dog Daddy just notched another massive posthumous win as his iconic battle cry “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)” has officially been certified five times Platinum by the RIAA. That means over … Read more
Some songs are written to climb charts, but every once in a while, one gets written because someone needed to survive the truth. That is exactly how Miranda Lambert‘s “Over You” came into the world, and more than a decade later, it still hits like a quiet punch to the chest. Released in 2012, the … Read more
Not all heroes stand center stage. Some work quietly in the shadows, and when they’re gone, the whole world feels it. Darryl Worley shared the heartbreaking news that his longtime tour manager, brother-in-arms, and loyal right-hand man for nearly 20 years, Joe Morris, has passed away. The loss cuts deeper than words. Morris was more … Read more
Even country stars get hit with emotions when the right song finds them. On December 3, Kenny Chesney stepped onto the campus of Monmouth University in New Jersey, not just to promote his new memoir Heart Life Music but also to revisit something sacred. He sat down for a live conversation at the future site … Read more
When you kick down the door to a genre and act surprised that folks do not roll out the red carpet, it is not gatekeeping. It is country music standing its ground. In the new Peacock docuseries “High Horse: The Black Cowboy,” Tina Knowles, mother of Beyoncé, takes aim at country music’s so-called gatekeeping following … Read more
It took 32 long years, but country music is finally back on Billboard’s throne. Morgan Wallen just made history by becoming Billboard’s Top Artist of 2025, and it is not just a personal victory. It is a game-changing moment that signals the full-blown rise of country in a music world that has long been dominated … Read more
Willie Nelson is still out here doing the Lord’s work, one check at a time. At 92 years old, the Red Headed Stranger is not slowing down, and he sure is not turning his back on the people who have fed America for generations. This year, Nelson helped lead Farm Aid’s latest push to support … Read more
Jelly Roll wants more than hit records and sold-out shows, and he wants his rifle rights back, too. The country star and redemption king got real during his sit-down on The Joe Rogan Experience and opened up about one thing he still cannot legally do, which is hunt with a firearm. Despite all the progress … Read more