Morgan Wallen has topped the TouchTunes Artists Chart for the second consecutive quarter in 2025, with his music appearing 10 times across the company’s Frontline and Catalog song rankings, which marks the most entries by any artist since the quarterly charts began in 2024. This dominance is fueled by his chart-topping fourth studio album, I’m…… Continue Reading
Beyoncé won her first ever Emmy Award on Tuesday (August 12), for Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming for the ‘Beyoncé Bowl,’ her 2024 halftime show performance during Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL broadcast. During her set, Beyoncé performed songs from her Grammy-winning album, Cowboy Carter, live for the first time, which featured special…… Continue Reading
On Friday (August 8), the same day the New England Patriots unveiled a 12-foot statue of Tom Brady at Gillette Stadium, Luke Bryan performed at the nearby Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts, where he playfully teased the crowd by announcing a fake appearance from the NFL Hall of Fame quarterback. Bryan congratulated Brady on his…… Continue Reading
Zach Bryan delivered a memorable show at Red Rocks on Sunday night (August 10), surprising fans with a series of special guests and unique collaborations. The evening started with Bryan making an unexpected cameo during Jack van Cleaf’s opening set, dueting with the rising country singer on his breakout hit, “Rattlesnake.” During Bryan’s headlining performance,…… Continue Reading
Kenny Chesney has revealed that he has just finished the final edit of his first book, Heart Life Music, which is set for release on November 4 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Rather than a traditional autobiography, the book offers a vivid collection of personal snapshots and reflections spanning his journey since…… Continue Reading
Buck Owens’ iconic Crystal Palace music venue in Bakersfield, California, will close permanently after nearly 30 years, citing a challenging business climate and the Owens family’s desire to step back from management. Opened in 1996 by the late country pioneer known for hits like “Act Naturally” and co-hosting Hee-Haw, the Crystal Palace became a celebrated…… Continue Reading
On Monday (August 11), Ella Langley took to social media to announce that she is canceling seven upcoming shows – including two supporting slots on Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem Tour, and three opening dates on Riley Green’s Damn Country Music Tour – due to fatigue and illness. “I’m sad to be posting this. The…… Continue Reading
Carly Pearce was recently rushed to the hospital after accidentally cutting her right thumb on a broken bottle of ranch dressing while eating after a show at the VOA Country Music Festival in Ohio. Although she initially thought the injury was minor, paramedics on-site recommended hospital treatment, leading to an ambulance ride that left her…… Continue Reading
Hallmark is partnering with the Grand Ole Opry for an upcoming original holiday film, A Grand Ole Opry Christmas, which is set to premiere during Hallmark’s 16th annual “Countdown to Christmas” event. The movie stars Nikki DeLoach and Kristoffer Polaha, and will feature guest appearances by a variety of Opry stars that will be announced…… Continue Reading
Coroner Dan Hollis has confirmed that Brandon Blackstock, the Nashville music manager and ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, passed away on August 7 at age 48 from melanoma, a form of skin cancer, while under hospice care at his home in Butte, Montana. Blackstock had bravely battled cancer for over three years, according to his employer…… Continue Reading