Over the weekend, thousands of songs and music videos by artists like Adele, Kendrick Lamar, Nirvana, Bob Dylan, Green Day, Mariah Carey and hundreds more were removed from YouTube. The drastic and surprising move comes after YouTube failed to come to terms on a new agreement with the publishing rights organization SESAC. “We have held…… Continue Reading
Future’s Mixtape Pluto debuts at No. 1 on this weeks’ Billboard 200 chart. The collection becomes the rapper’s third chart-topping record in 2024 alone – joining his prior collaborations with Metro Boomin, We Don’t Trust You and We Still Don’t Trust You – and the 11th No. 1 album of Future’s career. Elsewhere in the…… Continue Reading
Kris Kristofferson, country music icon and celebrated Hollywood actor, died on Saturday (September 28) at the age of 88. Kristofferson died peacefully at his home in Maui while surrounded by his family. No cause of death has been disclosed. Kristofferson was a native of Brownsville, Texas, who wrote classic country songs like “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’…… Continue Reading
During a recent stop on Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion tour, a fan in the crowd caught the country star’s attention. A little five-year-old Posty fan named Ava was wearing a t-shirt that read, “My Make-A-Wish Is To Meet You. F**k Cancer.” The young girl is battling a type of brain cancer called pilocytic astrocytoma, and…… Continue Reading
Luke Bryan’s new docuseries, It’s All Country, is set to premiere on Hulu on November 15. The six-episode series follows Bryan around Nashville as he has revealing discussions with fellow country legends. The 48-year-old country superstar gets his famous guests – including Sheryl Crow, Shaboozey, Kane Brown, Wynonna Judd, and Luke Combs – to open…… Continue Reading
Megan Moroney released her sophomore album, Am I Okay?, on July 12 via Columbia Nashville. As they rolled out the record’s singles, they intentionally held onto the title track, wanting fans to experience it as part of the release as a whole. But now that the album has won over country fans, Moroney and her…… Continue Reading
On Thursday (September 26), music legend Jerry Douglas was inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame by 2023 honoree and fellow bluegrass luminary, Sam Bush. The 67-year-old Douglas is a 30-time IBMA Awards winner who is celebrated for his songwriting, inventive dobro playing, and distinguished production work with over 100 albums under his belt.…… Continue Reading
The second-annual People’s Choice Country Awards took place last night (September 26) at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The show was hosted by the stylish Shania Twain, and aired live on NBC. Miranda Lambert, who released her new album Postcards From Texas on September 13, was presented with the Country Icon Award, while…… Continue Reading
The lineup of performers and special guests has been revealed for The American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special. The show will feature music from Brad Paisley, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Green Day, Jennifer Hudson, Kane Brown, Mariah Carey, RAYE, and Stray Kids, along with appearances by Carrie Underwood, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, and Jimmy Kimmel.…… Continue Reading
The Nashville Songwriter Awards took place at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday (September 24). The ceremony is a celebration of the talented songwriters in the local music community who are recognized by the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Ashley Gorley was named Songwriter of the Year, while Jelly Roll was named Songwriter-Artist of the Year.…… Continue Reading