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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
On This Day in 1993, Country Legend Conway Twitty Passed Away at 59 and Country Lost a Voice
Conway Twitty died on June 5, 1993, but his voice still echoes across country music. From "Hello Darlin'" to 55 No. 1 hits, his legacy remains unmatched.
Hello Darlin’ Was Just Two Words But Conway Twitty Made Them a Whole Feeling
Conway Twitty turned two simple words into country music history with Hello Darlin', a song nearly lost to time that became his iconic heartbreaker hit.
Willie Nelson’s Son Wrote His First Song and Hearing His Dad Sing It Made Him Fall in Love With Music
Lukas Nelson revealed that the first song he ever wrote was for his legendary father, Willie Nelson, during a heartfelt Grand Ole Opry performance that had fans emotional.
Riley Green Thought You Look Like You Love Me Was Too Traditional to Work on Today’s Country Radio
Riley Green thought You Look Like You Love Me was too traditional for country radio, but fans proved him wrong with a chart-topping hit that changed the game.
Gretchen Wilson Says Radio Fought Her Over Redneck Woman But She Refused to Back Down
Gretchen Wilson fought tooth and nail to get Redneck Woman on the radio and proved that country still had room for women who lived loud, proud and unpolished.
Gretchen Wilson Wrote Redneck Woman Because Country Wasn’t Singing to Women Like Her
Gretchen Wilson wrote Redneck Woman to give a voice to real women who were ignored by country radio, trading satin sheets for grit, truth, and a loud, proud anthem.
Purple Heart Recipient Gets a New Home From George Strait Then Proposes On Stage Moments Later
George Strait gifted a Purple Heart veteran a new home on stage, and the soldier made it unforgettable by proposing moments later in front of a roaring stadium crowd.
Here’s How to Watch “The Blind, the Phil Robertson Story” at Home Right Now
Phil Robertson's redemption story hits harder after his death. Here's how to stream The Blind, the raw biopic that shows the man behind the beard.
That Time Kenny Chesney Stole a Police Horse and Tim McGraw Put a Cop in a Chokehold
Kenny Chesney once stole a police horse, and Tim McGraw put a cop in a chokehold in Buffalo, New York. Yes, that really happened, and somehow, they walked away.
Miranda Lambert Says She’s Willing to Do the Work to Earn Her Spot in the Country Hall of Fame
Miranda Lambert says she's not ready for the Country Music Hall of Fame yet, proving once again why she's exactly the kind of artist who deserves to be in it someday.
All About Randy White, The Low-Profile Husband Lorrie Morgan Loved for Nearly 15 Years
Randy White was more than Lorrie Morgan's husband. He was her steady, quiet strength and the one who finally gave her the lasting love she had spent a lifetime chasing.
Nashville Tried to Cancel These 3 Country Legends and Failed Every Time
They tried to cancel these three country legends. Nashville failed every time, and fans just turned the volume up.
Willie Nelson’s Voice Trembles Through “Help Me Make It Through the Night” and It Just Hurts to Watch
Willie Nelson's trembling performance of "Help Me Make It Through the Night" at Farm Aid 2024 wasn't just emotional, it was a raw goodbye we weren't ready for.
The 200 Greatest Country Songs Ever According to Rolling Stone Just Got People Talking
Rolling Stone's list of the 200 greatest country songs has Beyoncé, FGL, and chaos baked in. Some picks are gold, others are straight-up trolling. Here's the list.
Dolly Parton Says She’s Still Trying to Figure Out Life Without Husband Carl Dean
Dolly Parton opens up about the loss of her husband, Carl Dean, and how she's still trying to figure out life without him after nearly 60 years together.
When Bob Dylan Went Country During Chaos and Somehow Everyone Still Loved It
In 1969, Bob Dylan stunned the world by ditching protest songs for a soft country croon. Nashville Skyline was mellow, weird, and low-key, one of his boldest moves.