Roots rock mainstays The Band of Heathens are starting 2026 with new music. Today, the band released “Take The Cake,” the latest taste of their newly announced album Country Sides, due out February 20, 2026. Self-produced alongside longtime collaborator Jim Vollentine, the project leans hard into guitar-driven roots rock, …

Multi-Platinum country hitmaker Chris Cagle is kicking off a major milestone in Nashville. On February 5, Cagle will launch the first leg of his Play It Loud 25th Anniversary Tour with an intimate live performance and sit-down interview in front of a studio audience at SiriusXM Studios Nashville. The special …

Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association, has announced she will retire at the end of 2026, closing a landmark chapter in CMA’s history. Trahern has led the organization since 2014, guiding its mission to grow and champion Country Music at home and around the world. During her tenure, …

Ty Myers is wasting no time building on a breakout year. Today, the 18-year-old phenom announced his second studio album, Heavy On The Soul, set for release March 27 via RECORDS Nashville/Columbia. The new project follows his widely praised, GOLD-certified 2025 debut The Select.  An ambitious next chapter in Myers’ …

BMI has tapped acclaimed hitmaker Lee Thomas Miller to serve as its 2026 BMI Songwriter Ambassador in Residence for the organization’s Nashville Creative office. The newly launched role is aimed at strengthening connections with songwriters while offering guidance on both the creative and business sides of the industry—reinforcing BMI’s long-standing …

Nashville based Gibson Guitar has announced a landmark partnership with Keith Richards, one of the most iconic musicians of all time and co-founder of the Rolling Stones. The collaboration unveils two highly exclusive instruments: the Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label, and the Keith Richards 1960 …

Tucker Wetmore’s momentum shows no signs of slowing. Fresh off his second straight No. 1 at Country radio, one of the genre’s fastest-rising stars is wasting no time heading into 2026. Wetmore’s new single “Brunette”  officially impacts Country radio today, debuting as the No. 1 most-added song with an impressive …

Chris Stapleton has made country music history as “Tennessee Whiskey” earns RIAA Double Diamond certification, surpassing 20 million units sold. The honor marks the first time any country song has reached the Double Diamond threshold. RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier praised the milestone, saying, “Chris Stapleton’s raw vocal power …

Big Loud artist, Kashus Culpepper continues his rapid rise today with the release of “Cherry Rose,” a deeply emotional new single that stands as his most vulnerable work yet. The sweeping piano-driven ballad appears on Culpepper’s forthcoming debut album, Act I, due January 23, and is accompanied by its official …

Megan Moroney has officially lifted the curtain on Cloud 9. Today, the Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records singer-songwriter revealed the full tracklist for her third studio album in a cinematic new video. (watch above) The 15-song collection arrives February 20 and is available now for pre-order and pre-save. Watch the tracklist …