Jelly Roll received one of country music’s highest honors this week—an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry—delivered in a way only Nashville’s own could experience. The Antioch native was surprised with the life-changing news during his appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, the world’s #1 podcast, when Rogan played …

Nashville is gearing up once again to host the biggest New Year’s party in the country as NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH returns to CBS on Wednesday, Dec. 31. The star-packed, five-hour celebration will broadcast live from Music City (8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT and 10:30 PM–1:30 AM ET/PT) and …

In a standout moment for independent country artists, Nashville’s own Laura Bryna has officially topped the Mediabase U.S. Holiday Chart with her festive favorite “Wishlist,” claiming the #1 spot over icons like Dean Martin, Kelly Clarkson, Meghan Trainor, The Jonas Brothers, and Cher. The milestone marks a career-defining achievement for …

Alt-folk duo, The Lowest Pair is kicking off the new year with a bold new chapter, sharing their striking new single “Tiny Rebellions” ahead of their upcoming album Always As Young As We’ll Ever Be, due out January 23. Produced by acclaimed studio visionary Tucker Martine (The Decemberists, My Morning …

Raul Malo, the soaring voice, fearless bandleader, and creative heart behind the Mavericks, has died at 60, leaving behind one of the most influential legacies in modern American music.  Born in Miami to Cuban parents, Malo moved through the world with a rare musical fluency—melding country, rock, Latin rhythms, jazz …

Multi-platinum country powerhouse Nate Smith is gearing up for a huge year ahead. The chart-topping singer has announced his biggest North American headlining run yet, the Long Live Country Rock & Roll Tour, produced by Live Nation. The 23-date trek launches March 26 at the historic Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa …

Trisha Yearwood is kicking off 2026 with new music and a new tour. The Grammy-winning superstar will release The Mirror (Deluxe) on January 23, 2026 via Virgin Music Group and Gwendolyn Records. The expanded digital edition adds four brand-new tracks—“You’re Gonna Love It Here,” “Different Kind of Hard,” “Undone,” and …

Country music’s fastest-rising star Tucker Wetmore is ending 2025 with another major career milestone. His hit single “3,2,1” (watch above) has officially reached No. 1 at Country radio, marking his second chart-topping single of the year. With this achievement, Wetmore becomes only the 14th artist in chart history to send …

Last Friday night at the Ryman Auditorium was one I’ll never forget. As someone who has been a fan of The Mavericks since their early days in the late ’80s—back when they were playing places like Tree’s Wings, a little wing joint on the railroad tracks in Palm Beach county …

Luke Combs is back with brand-new music, and fans are already buzzing. His new song, “Giving Her Away,” is out today, adding another emotional standout to his ever-growing catalog. Combs says the track hit him immediately when longtime friend and songwriter Josh Phillips sent it his way. “I was absolutely …