Drake Milligan released his sophomore album, Tumbleweed, on Friday (November 7), with the 27-year-old Fort Worth native blending traditional Texas country, Western swing, and modern Nashville sounds on his new material. Recorded in Nashville with producer Trent Willmon, the album features the standout track, “Old Flames, Old Whiskey,” which he released as a single on…… Continue Reading
CMA New Artist of the Year nominee Stephen Wilson Jr. has just announced his 2026 Gary The Torch Tour. The 17-date run kicks off on March 6 in Columbus, Ohio, and hits major music markets like Toronto, Boston, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Denver, before concluding on April 25 in Chicago. The Indiana-born, Nashville-based rising country star…… Continue Reading
Trisha Yearwood reflected on her marriage to Garth Brooks during her appearance at the “In Her Own Words: An Evening with Trisha Yearwood” event at The Paley Center for Media in New York City on Saturday (November 8). The 61-year-old singer shared that after marrying Brooks, 63, and moving to Oklahoma, she shifted her focus…… Continue Reading
Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill will be honored with the 2025 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 59th annual CMA Awards on November 19 in Nashville. The award is presented to “an iconic artist” who has “positively impacted and contributed to the growth of the genre over the course of many…… Continue Reading
During a recent backstage tour of her talk show, Kelly Clarkson revealed her top three all-time favorite albums, with the pop star teasing viewers by proclaiming, “I hope you like them. If you don’t, you’re dumb.” After praising a diverse series of artists like Alanis Morissette, the Toadies. and Aretha Franklin, Clarkson shared her top…… Continue Reading
Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” continues to rule the Billboard Hot 100, topping the chart for a fifth consecutive week. This marks Swift’s third single to spend at least five weeks at No. 1, alongside “Anti-Hero” (eight weeks in 2022) and “Blank Space” (seven weeks in 2014). “The Fate of Ophelia” garnered 27.4 million…… Continue Reading
Clay Walker, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1996, revealed that he is currently facing a challenging period with his condition. The 56-year-old country star underwent surgery in March 2025 to implant a baclofen pump aimed at easing muscle spasticity, though his balance and mobility remain difficult. Despite the rough patch and visible…… Continue Reading
On Friday (November 8), Jelly Roll canceled the final show of his debut Australia and New Zealand tour scheduled to take place in Auckland later that night. The Grammy-nominated country star announced via Instagram just hours before showtime that his headlining concert at The Outer Fields at Western Springs in Auckland, New Zealand, was cancelled…… Continue Reading
Chase Matthew has scored his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “Darlin’,” after garnering 31.3 million audience impressions for the week of Oct. 31–Nov. 6. This marks Matthew’s third charting single, following his first appearance in the Top 10 with his 2014 breakthrough hit, “Love You Again,” which peaked at No. 9.…… Continue Reading
Following last month’s announcement of an upcoming blockbuster show in Clemson, South Carolina, George Strait has revealed another major 2026 concert. The one-night-only stadium performance will take place in Strait’s home state of Texas on April 25 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock. Joining the King of Country are Texas stars Miranda Lambert and Hudson…… Continue Reading