Breanna Nix Sang “The Climb” and Made Miley Cyrus Sound Like the Opening Act
Breanna Nix delivered a powerhouse version of "The Climb" on the American Idol finale, with fans saying she out-sang Miley Cyrus and made the song her own.
5 Wild Things You Might Not Know About Lainey Wilson That Prove She’s Tougher Than Your Favorite Artist
From living in a camper to impersonating Hannah Montana, these five wild facts prove Lainey Wilson's rise to the top was pure grit.
Lainey Wilson Went From Camper Showers to Country’s Biggest Stage Without Complaining Once
Lainey Wilson went from breaking in a busted camper and performing Hannah Montana gigs to owning country music without begging for approval, earning every inch.
Cody Johnson and Lainey Wilson’s Duet of “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” Is Straight-Up Country Gold
Cody Johnson and Lainey Wilson's duet of "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" proves real country still kicks harder than anything on the radio.
John Foster and Luke Bryan Honor Randy Travis With “Deeper Than the Holler” Performance
John Foster joined Luke Bryan for a Randy Travis tribute on American Idol and delivered pure 90s country gold with a voice that stole the whole show.
John Foster May Not Have Won Idol But Country Music Just Found Its Next Big Voice
John Foster may have finished second on American Idol, but with that voice and grit, it's clear country music's next real star has already stepped into the spotlight.
John Foster Honored America With Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue”
John Foster opened the American Idol finale with Toby Keith's "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue," delivering a bold and unapologetic tribute to the late country icon.
John Foster Honors John Denver With a Stirring “Take Me Home, Country Roads” Performance on Idol
LSU freshman John Foster performs “Take Me Home, Country Roads” on American Idol, offering a faithful and grounded tribute to John Denver in the season finale.
7 Cringey Country Songs That Took Over the Radio Whether We Liked It or Not
These country songs made traditional fans cringe and critics howl, but they still dominated the charts. From Applebee's jingles to bro-country anthems, here's why.
“Torn Between Two Lovers” Might Be the Most Soft-Spoken Cheating Song Country Music Ever Adopted
Mary MacGregor's "Torn Between Two Lovers" quietly slipped into country radio in 1977 with a bold message and a soft voice, forever redefining cheating songs.
Blake Shelton’s Label Rejected “I Wanna Talk About Me” and Toby Keith Turned It Into a Monster Hit
Blake Shelton recorded "I Wanna Talk About Me" before his label rejected it. Toby Keith picked it up, made it a hit, and never let Blake forget it.
Vince Gill’s Granddaughter Everly Steals the Show with Surprise Grand Ole Opry Debut
Vince Gill's 7-year-old granddaughter Everly made her surprise Opry debut alongside him and her mom Jenny Gill, singing "Jenny Dreamed of Trains" in a touching family moment.
John Foster Sings Brooks & Dunn’s “Believe” for His Mom and Brings Her to Tears in the Audience
John Foster's Mother's Day performance of Brooks & Dunn's "Believe" hit like a gut punch on American Idol, bringing the crowd and his mom to tears.
Chris Stapleton Took On Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color” but Who Sang It Better
Chris Stapleton's soul-drenched ACM tribute to Blue Ain't Your Color left fans wondering if the song now belongs to him instead of Keith Urban.
Alan Jackson Breaks Down Thanking His Wife at the ACMs After Lifetime Achievement Win
Alan Jackson fights back tears as he honors his wife, Denise, during his emotional acceptance of the ACM Lifetime Achievement Award, marking a powerful return to the spotlight.
Brooks & Dunn Remember the Day They Got Their First Million-Dollar Check on the Bus
Brooks & Dunn recall the moment they became millionaires on a bus, opening royalty checks just seconds apart in a story that perfectly captures their humble rise.
Maren Morris Calls Out Pop Stars “Cosplaying” as Country and Yes the Irony Is Real
Maren Morris calls out pop stars for "cosplaying" as country artists, and while the irony is thick, her point about authenticity in country music still stands.
Lainey Wilson Won Entertainer of the Year and There’s a Damn Good Reason
Lainey Wilson wins ACM Entertainer of the Year for the second time, proving that authenticity, hard work, and heart still carry weight in country music today.
Morgan Wallen Fans Say There Was “Zero Reason He Shouldn’t Have Won” After ACM Snub
Morgan Wallen fans sound off after the 2025 ACM Awards, saying there was "zero reason he shouldn't have won" following a complete shutout despite massive success.
Old Dominion Snatched a Record Rascal Flatts Held for Over a Decade
Old Dominion breaks Rascal Flatts' long-standing record with their eighth consecutive ACM Group of the Year win at the 2025 Awards, setting a new country music milestone.
Brooks & Dunn Just Broke Another ACM Record and No One’s Even Close
Brooks & Dunn win their 17th ACM Duo of the Year award at the 2025 ACMs, marking a historic comeback and extending their record as country music's most awarded duo.
Lainey Wilson Reclaimed a Title Taylor Swift Couldn’t Hold on To
Lainey Wilson wins Entertainer of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards for the second year in a row, becoming the first woman since Taylor Swift to do it back-to-back.
Cody Johnson Pays Tribute to Brooks and Dunn With Powerful “Red Dirt Road” Cover at ACM Gala
Cody Johnson's powerful tribute to Brooks & Dunn, "Red Dirt Road," at the ACM Gala proved that some songs and artists never go out of style.
Eric Church Honors Brooks & Dunn With Soulful Take on “You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone” at ACM Gala
Eric Church delivers a haunting acoustic performance of "You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone" at the ACM Gala, honoring Brooks & Dunn with gritty perfection.
Remember When Alan Jackson Protested the ACMs Without Saying a Word?
Alan Jackson once protested the ACM Awards with a silent move so bold that it's still legendary. There was no speech, no drama—just a drummer without sticks and a statement for real country.
10 Female Country Stars Who Have Won Entertainer of the Year at the ACMs
Ten trailblazing women have won ACM Entertainer of the Year. From Loretta Lynn to Lainey Wilson, each carved her legacy by beating country’s biggest names.
Eddie Rabbitt’s “Drivin’ My Life Away” Is Still One of the Greatest Road Songs Ever
Eddie Rabbitt's "Drivin' My Life Away" remains one of country's most iconic road songs, blending grit, groove, and timeless storytelling into a true open-highway anthem.
Eddie Rabbitt Changed Country Music and Faded Without the Tribute He Deserved
Eddie Rabbitt shaped the sound of modern country music, yet his legacy remains overlooked. His story is one of quiet greatness that deserves louder recognition.
Remember When Kelly Clarkson Faced Backlash for Admitting She Spanks Her Kids?
Kelly Clarkson sparked a parenting debate in 2018 after admitting she spanked her kids. Her comment, reported by ABC News, still fuels conversation years later.
Dolly Parton Says Her 1987 The Dolly Show Got Canceled Right After She Sang with Oprah
Dolly Parton jokingly tells Oprah that their duet on her defunct variety show may have ended her series and says Oprah owes her a piece of her own talk show.