On Monday (February 24), Hudson Westbrook announced the dates and details of his 2025 summer tour. The 29-date run kicks off on June 7 in Little Elm, Texas, and finishes up on August 30 in La Grange, Texas. “With every new city we visit, I’m realizing how much I love touring,” Westbrook shares. “Seeing you…… MORE
On Friday (February 21), Tucker Wetmore took to Instagram to announce that his long-awaited debut album, What Not To, is scheduled to finally be released on April 25. The 19-track record is described as a deeply personal reflection of the 25-year-old singer’s life journey, capturing both triumphs and heartbreaks through heartfelt storytelling and infectious melodies.…… MORE
During an appearance at the coveted New Faces of Country Music showcase at CRS 2025 in Nashville over the weekend, Dasha captivated the crowd with a performance of her upcoming single, “Not At This Party.” The rising country star introduced her new song by saying it “is kicking off this new album cycle for me,”…… MORE
On Monday (February 24), Morgan Wallen shared a teaser of his emotional new song, “Superman,” with fans on TikTok. The track is dedicated to the country superstar’s four-year-old son, Indie, and features poignant lyrics that touch on Wallen’s personal struggles with the law and concerns about how his wilder days will shape his son’s perception…… MORE
Ruston Kelly has announced the upcoming release of his new five-track covers EP, Dirt Emo, Vol. 2, on March 14th. The collection will include his rendition of Avril Lavigne’s “Complicated” featuring fellow Nashville musician Annie DiRusso, as well as his cover of Morgan Wallen’s chart-topping 2021 hit, “Sand in My Boots.” Kelly, who was married…… MORE
A new kids’ book titled, Howdy: Welcome to the Grand Ole Opry, will be published this fall by Abrams Books for Young Readers. The book is written by the Opry’s Director of Archives and Content Management, Emily Frans, and illustrated by Susannah Chapman, and it features a foreword written by country music superstar – and…… MORE
Cole Swindell earns his 13th career Top 10 spot on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “Forever to Me,” as the tune climbs up a spot to reach No. 10 this week. Swindell co-wrote his current hit with Rocky Block and Greylan James, and the country star pays tribute to his wife, Courtney, whom he married…… MORE
During her tour stop in Charlotte, North Carolina on Thursday (February 20), Kelsea Ballerini made a personal connection with a young boy she spotted in the crowd. The fan held a sign that said, “I get bullied at school because I am a boy and I love you. Can we take a selfie?” In a…… MORE
As governmental funding cuts threaten cultural programs across the United States, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Indiana is in jeopardy. Governor Mike Braun has proposed reducing the state’s contribution to the program to $0, despite a previous pledge to match 50% funding starting in 2023. Parton and the Dollywood Foundation have urged the state to…… MORE
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s first collaborative album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, debuts at No. 1 on this week’sBillboard 200 chart. It’s the first chart-topper for PARTYNEXTDOOR, and the fourth Top 10 record of his career. $ome $exy $ongs 4 U is the 14th career No. 1 album for Drake, among 17 total Top 10s, as…… MORE
