Traditional Country Just Got Its Own Grammy Category and That’s a Win We’ve Waited Decades For
The Grammys just gave traditional country its own category, and it's the recognition fans and artists have fought decades for. No more blending twang with trends.
Lauren Alaina and Husband Cam Arnold Welcome Their First Child, a Beautiful Baby Girl
Lauren Alaina gave birth to her first baby and dropped a raw song that blends grief and joy in a way only real country can. This wasn't planned. It was lived.
Zach Bryan Drops Surprise Red Rocks Show With a $50 Ticket Cap and a Promise to Keep It Real
Zach Bryan surprised fans with a $50 show at Red Rocks, proving again that he's not chasing paydays. He's showing up for the people who made him.
He Was Alabama’s Drummer for Years But Mark Herndon Says He Was Never Treated Like He Belonged
Mark Herndon spent 25 years drumming for Alabama, but behind the fame, he was never treated like family. His story is the side of country's biggest band you didn't hear.
Whatever Happened to the Dixie Chicks After They Crossed the Line in 2003?
The Dixie Chicks blew up their own career in 2003 and never fully came back. Two decades later, they're a lesson in what happens when you trash your own roots.
On This Day in 2015, Willie and Merle Proved They Still Ran the Damn Game With “Django and Jimmie”
On this day in 2015, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard topped the charts with Django and Jimmie, proving country's outlaws still ran the show.
On This Day in 1949, Hank Williams Stepped on the Opry Stage and Blew the Damn Roof Off
On June 11, 1949, Hank Williams made his Opry debut with "Lovesick Blues" and earned six encores. It was chaos, country music, and a legend in the making.
John Foster, Breanna Nix, and IAMKNOWN Team Up for a Soul-Crushing Take on “Go Rest High on That Mountain”
John Foster, Breanna Nix, and IAMKNOWN deliver a spine-tingling take on Vince Gill's "Go Rest High," proving some covers feel more like church than performance.
Miss Kay Robertson ‘Not in the Best of Health’ After Phil’s Death According to Son Willie
Miss Kay Robertson is struggling after Phil's death, facing serious health issues and grief that cuts deep after 60 years of love, loss, and shared life.
Trisha Yearwood Set to Take the Stage in Santa Barbara to Raise Funds for First Responders
Trisha Yearwood will headline One805LIVE! 2025 at Kevin Costner's Santa Barbara estate to support California's first responders and wildfire-impacted musicians.
Faith Hill Stuns With Her First Public Appearance in Two Years After Stepping Out of the Spotlight
Faith Hill made a surprise appearance at CMA Fest 2025 after two years out of the spotlight, sparking buzz about a possible comeback and turning heads backstage.
Did Faith Hill Quietly Step Away From Country Music? The Biggest Sign Yet She’s Retired
Faith Hill hasn't released solo music in nearly two decades, her website is wiped clean, and she's vanished from social media. Has the country icon quietly retired?
John Foster and Breanna Nix Tease “I Told You So” Cover and Now Everyone’s Begging for the Full Song
John Foster and Breanna Nix teased a cover of "I Told You So," and now fans are begging for the full version after just one verse lit up social media.
Megyn Kelly Slams Beyoncé for Using Her in Tour Footage and Playing the Victim Yet Again
Beyoncé uses Megyn Kelly footage on her Cowboy Carter Tour, but Kelly fires back, calling out the pop star for playing the victim in a genre she never earned.
Country Singer Conner Smith Linked to Crosswalk Accident That Claimed the Life of a 77-Year-Old Woman
Conner Smith was involved in a fatal crosswalk crash in Nashville that killed 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins. Police say he failed to yield but showed no impairment.
Legendary Leroy Troy Performs “Ghost Chickens in the Sky” and It’s Classic Country Gold
Leroy Troy clucked his way into country music legend with a wild parody of "Ghost Riders in the Sky" on The Marty Stuart Show and left the crowd howling.
Trace Adkins and Blake Shelton Lit Up CMA Fest With “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk”
Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins brought pure honky tonk energy to CMA Fest with a surprise duet of "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" that blew the roof off Nissan Stadium.
5 Country Artists Who Took a Political Stand and Faced the Kind of Backlash You Don’t Forget
These five country stars took bold political stands that rocked Nashville and split the fanbase wide open, with consequences they'll never forget.
Carrie Underwood, Christina Applegate, and Kristin Chenoweth Go Full Glam With 60s Classic Mashup
Carrie Underwood, Christina Applegate, and Kristin Chenoweth light up the stage with a fiery 60s girl group mashup that's all sass, harmony, and pink perfection.
John Foster Makes a Vow Inside the Country Music Hall of Fame to Keep the Circle Unbroken
John Foster made a quiet vow inside the Country Music Hall of Fame, promising to keep the circle unbroken before his Grand Ole Opry debut.
John Foster Brought the Church to the Grand Ole Opry With His Powerful “How Great Thou Art” Debut
John Foster brought the church to the Grand Ole Opry with a soul-shaking debut of "How Great Thou Art," proving this 19-year-old isn't here to play it safe.
John Foster Opened His Grand Ole Opry Debut With “Murder on Music Row” and Didn’t Hold Back
John Foster opened his Grand Ole Opry debut with "Murder on Music Row" and, at just 19 years old, made it clear he was not playing the Nashville game.
American Idol Finalist John Foster Just Made His Grand Ole Opry Debut and Owned the Stage
John Foster makes a powerful Grand Ole Opry debut just weeks after American Idol, honoring country roots with "Murder on Music Row" and "How Great Thou Art."
John Foster and Breanna Nix Deliver a Stunning “Whiskey Lullaby” Duet on Live Stream
John Foster and Breanna Nix stunned fans with a raw, emotional "Whiskey Lullaby" duet at a children's hospital that felt more country than anything on the charts.
On This Day in 1991, Alan Jackson Was Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry by Two Country Legends
Alan Jackson was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on June 7, 1991, by Randy Travis and Roy Acuff, cementing his legacy as a true torchbearer of country tradition.
Beyoncé Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction Mid-Show on Cowboy Carter Tour
Beyoncé's chaps fell mid-performance on the Cowboy Carter Tour in London, and it felt like the perfect symbol for a country act that still doesn't quite fit.
Riley Green Finally Addresses His Relationship Status and Ends the Speculation
Riley Green sets the record straight on dating rumors, confirming he's single while addressing fan speculation about Ella Langley and Megan Moroney.
Tim McGraw’s Daughter Audrey and Willie Nelson’s Son Lukas Finally Share Their Long-Held Duet
Audrey McGraw and Lukas Nelson share a long-awaited duet that proves the next generation of country royalty isn't here to play it safe, they're here to make magic.
The Chrisleys Are Back With a New Reality Show But Not Everyone Thinks It’s a Good Idea
The Chrisleys return to reality TV after prison and a Trump pardon, but not everyone's cheering. Their fast-tracked comeback has critics raising eyebrows.
Fans Lose It as Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake Recreate Their CMA Duet of “Tennessee Whiskey”
Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake reunited in Los Angeles in 2022 for a surprise 12-minute "Tennessee Whiskey" duet that reignited their unforgettable 2015 CMA magic.