Hudson Westbrook was pleasantly surprised during his Chevy Riverfront Stage performance at CMA Fest 2025 on Thursday (June 5), when his label-mate Austin Snell extended the rising country star an invitation to make his Grand Ole Opry debut. “I’m not trying to ruin your show or nothing, but I’m here to sing your praises a…… MORE
Megan Moroney is once again teaming up with Boys Lie for a stylish new capsule collection, marking the country star’s second collaboration with the streetwear brand following the success of their initial partnership in 2024. “We were kind of begging to do a second one, too, just because we know how much people from our…… MORE
On Tuesday morning (June 10), the Americana Music Association announced the nominees for the 2025 Americana Honors & Awards, with MJ Lenderman leading all of this year’s nominees with three nominations, followed by Charley Crockett, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, and Gillian Welch & David Rawlings with two nods each. The nominations were announced…… MORE
On Tuesday (June 10), Margo Price announced the details of her upcoming album, Hard Headed Woman, which will be released on August 29 via Loma Vista Recordings. The country star also shared the lead single, “Don’t Let the Bastards Get You Down,” which features an Ian Blair-directed music video shot at a variety of hotspots…… MORE
Faith Hill made her first major public appearance in months at CMA Fest 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee, on Friday (June 6). The country music icon was attending the event with her 23-year-old daughter, Audrey McGraw, who is an aspiring singer. Hill was seen chatting with fellow artists including Rita Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Shaboozey, and Jelly…… MORE
Dan + Shay, John Stamos, Aaron Dessner, Alan Menken, Nile Rogers, and Living Colour are among the performers and presenters announced for the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner. The gala will be held on Thursday (June 12) at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Dan + Shay have ties…… MORE
On Monday (June 9), Zach Top took to Instagram to finally announce the details of his long-teased upcoming album, Ain’t In It For My Health, which is set to be released on August 29. “The subtle hints and cryptic announcements are over,” Top captioned his post, which also featured the cover art of his just-released…… MORE
Country singer Conner Smith was involved in a fatal car accident on Sunday (June 8), allegedly hitting and killing 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins as she crossed a marked crosswalk in Nashville. The tragedy occurred on the last day of the CMA Fest 2025. Police say that there were no signs of impairment by Smith, and attribute…… MORE
Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” claims a second straight week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, one week after it became the Carlsbad, California singer-songwriter’s first ever leader on the chart. The rest of the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 includes a trio of Morgan Wallen songs, as his former chart-topping single, “What I Want,”…… MORE
On Friday (June 6), Ruston Kelly announced the details of his upcoming fourth studio album, Pale, Through the Window, which is set to be released on September 12. The country singer also shared the record’s heartfelt second single, “Wayside,” along with a music video by Running Bear Films. “This album feels like a return to…… MORE
