Joe Ely, Country-Rock Trailblazer Who Defined a Generation of Texas Sound, Dies at 78
Texas country-rock legend Joe Ely has died at 78 after a powerful career that blended honky-tonk with rock and made him a touring favorite of the Clash and Rolling Stones.
Garth Brooks Once Made Someone Believe They Scored Big With a Fakeout Christmas Gift
Garth Brooks pulled off a hilarious Christmas prank by gifting two cans of beets in a Beats headphone box at a family gift exchange, proving he can win the holidays with humor and heart.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Appear Unbothered While Shopping Amid Divorce Speculation
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton shut down divorce rumors without saying a word, stepping out hand in hand for a grocery run that proves their love is still going strong.
Duck Dynasty’s Miss Kay Receives an Emotional Health Update After a Devastating Year
After a heartbreaking year of loss and health struggles, Duck Dynasty's Miss Kay Robertson is making a powerful comeback. Her family shares an uplifting health update that fans have been praying for.
Raul Malo’s Funeral Plans Have Been Announced and the Public Is Welcome to Attend
Raul Malo's funeral will be held on December 18 at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, and the public is welcome to attend and celebrate the legendary Mavericks frontman's life and legacy.
The Country Star Who Lost Three Fingers, Relearned Guitar, and Landed in Disney and Hollywood Westerns
Country music pioneer Wesley Tuttle lost three fingers in a childhood accident but relearned guitar, became a Capitol Records star, voiced Disney's Snow White, and lit up Westerns with his wife, Marilyn.
Alan Jackson Pulled a Wild Stunt to Get Denise’s Attention and It Somehow Turned Into a Marriage
Alan Jackson once hid in the backseat of Denise's car to get her attention, and that wild stunt somehow led to a real-life country love story that still stands strong today.
John Michael Montgomery Delivers His Final Performance of “I Swear” at Rupp Arena
John Michael Montgomery delivers an emotional final performance of "I Swear" at Rupp Arena, ending his touring career with a heartfelt farewell in his home state of Kentucky.
Megan Moroney Just Took the Crown as Billboard’s Top Female Country Artist of 2025
Megan Moroney just claimed Billboard's Top Female Country Artist of 2025 by outshining Taylor Swift and Beyoncé with true grit, heart, and honky-tonk heat.
Riley Green and Ella Langley Just Became One of the Only Pairs With Multiple No. 1 Duets in Country History
Riley Green and Ella Langley just made country music history with their second chart-topping duet, "Don't Mind If I Do," becoming only the second pair ever to score multiple No. 1s on the Country Airplay chart.
Toby Keith Goes 5× Platinum With “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” After His Passing
Toby Keith's iconic patriotic anthem "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" reaches five times Platinum, proving his legacy and American fire still hit just as hard after his passing.
Miranda Lambert Opens Up About Writing “Over You” With Blake Shelton After His Family Tragedy
Miranda Lambert reflects on writing "Over You" with ex-husband Blake Shelton, a powerful tribute to Shelton's late brother that turned personal grief into one of country music's most heartfelt songs.
Darryl Worley Mourns the Devastating Loss of Longtime Friend and Tour Manager Joe Morris
Darryl Worley mourns the heartbreaking loss of his longtime tour manager and close friend Joe Morris, reflecting on two decades of loyalty, brotherhood, and the pain of saying goodbye without truly letting go.
The Night Bruce Springsteen Made Kenny Chesney Cry in a Way He Never Expected
Kenny Chesney opened up about the night Bruce Springsteen made him cry during Springsteen on Broadway, revealing how The Boss validated his journey and became an unexpected inspiration.
Beyoncé’s Mom Slams Country Music’s Gatekeeping in New Peacock Documentary
Tina Knowles calls out country music for "gatekeeping," but fans say Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter missed the mark by skipping the roots and rewriting the story.
Country Music Just Snagged Billboard’s Top Artist Title and Ended a 32-Year Drought
Morgan Wallen just made history as Billboard's Top Artist of 2025, becoming the first male country star to do it since Garth Brooks in 1993, and proving that country music is officially back on top.
Willie Nelson Just Gave $1.3 Million to Family Farms and Proved He’s Still in This for the Long Haul
Willie Nelson just helped deliver $1.3 million in Farm Aid grants to support family farms across the U.S., proving he's still leading the charge for rural America at 92.
Jelly Roll Wants His Right to Hunt With a Gun Back and Says Redemption Should Never Be Off the Table
Jelly Roll says it is time for redemption to mean something as he pushes for the right to hunt with a gun again, calling on lawmakers to give reformed felons a real second chance.
‘Landman’ Is Coming Back for Season 3 and the Team Says They’ve Got Much More to Unleash
Paramount+ renews Landman for Season 3 after its explosive Season 2 premiere, and the creators say they've only just begun to dig into the drama, power plays, and Texas-sized storytelling.
A Christmas Classic Took Seven Years and Two Stubborn Songwriters To Finally Come to Life
"Mary Did You Know?" has become a modern Christmas classic, but it took two writers and seven years to finish the song that now stirs hearts every December.
Jelly Roll Calls Sex Before Weight Loss “Horrible” and Says He’ll Never Forget the Feeling
Jelly Roll gets brutally honest about how losing over 200 pounds saved his sex life, transformed his marriage with Bunnie Xo, and helped him take control of his life and legacy.
Jelly Roll Breaks Down as He’s Asked to Join the Grand Ole Opry by Country Veteran Craig Morgan
Jelly Roll broke down in tears after country legend Craig Morgan surprised him with an official Grand Ole Opry invitation. From prison to the Opry, his full-circle journey is pure country music redemption.
Tim McGraw Steps Out in Tight Pants at Vegas Show and the Lainey Wilson Jokes Wrote Themselves
Tim McGraw went viral in Las Vegas after hitting the stage in tight suede fringe pants, sparking wild reactions online and comparisons to Lainey Wilson's wardrobe.
Charlie Daniels Got His Big Break Thanks to a No-Show Guitarist on Bob Dylan’s 1969 Album
Charlie Daniels got his big break when Bob Dylan's guitarist failed to show up in 1969, leading to a career-defining moment that launched the future country legend into the spotlight.
17-Year-Old Titus Thornton Sounds Like Keith Whitley Reincarnated in Viral “Miami, My Amy” Performance
Seventeen-year-old Titus Thornton stuns the internet with a powerful cover of Keith Whitley's "Miami, My Amy," proving real country music is alive and well in the hands of the next generation.
Morgan Wallen’s Sand in My Boots Fest Canceled Over One Missed Deadline and Gulf Shores Mayor Ain’t Budging
Morgan Wallen's wildly successful Sand in My Boots Festival won't return in 2026, and the surprising reason is a missed deadline. Gulf Shores pulled the plug, demanding top-tier talent and a well-behaved crowd like last time.
Raul Malo, Legendary Voice Behind Country-Rock Band The Mavericks, Dies at 60
Raul Malo, the iconic frontman of The Mavericks, has died at 60 after battling cancer. Known for his genre-defying sound and powerhouse voice, Malo leaves behind a legacy that forever changed country music.
Reba McEntire’s Son, Shelby Blackstock, Says the Pregnancy Loss Left Him Heartbroken
Reba McEntire's son, Shelby Blackstock, and his wife, Marissa, reveal a heartbreaking miscarriage after years of trying, following the loss of Brandon Blackstock and Marissa's father.
Maddie & Tae Confirm Heartbreaking Split After 15 Years and Say It’s Not the End of Their Bond
After 15 years together, Maddie & Tae have confirmed a heartbreaking split, with Tae stepping away for family and Maddie launching a solo career, but their unbreakable bond remains.
Garth Brooks Performed at the Kennedy Center Honors But Not for George Strait
Garth Brooks stunned fans at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors by rocking out for KISS instead of paying tribute to fellow country icon George Strait.