Country music favorite and longtime patriot Craig Morgan marked a major milestone this week, officially earning his promotion to Chief Warrant Officer 2 in the U.S. Army Reserve. The ceremony took place Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Pentagon, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth presiding. Morgan’s promotion is the …

GRAMMY-nominated songwriter and producer Freddy Wexler has officially signed rising country artist Madden Metcalf, marking a major milestone for one of the genre’s most promising new voices. The news arrives alongside the release of Metcalf’s latest single, “Like My Hometown,” out now. The signing caps a period of close creative …

Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill has been named the 2026 recipient of the Ken Burns American Heritage Prize, a prestigious honor recognizing individuals whose work has helped shape and preserve the American story. Gill will be formally celebrated on May 6, 2026. Presented by American Prairie, the annual …

Last night the Nashville.com team had the pleasure of watching “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” at a private IMAX screening shown at Regal Opry Mills in Nashville, offering an early look ahead of its theatrical release on February 20.  Seeing EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert on an IMAX screen feels …

BMI brought the celebration to Music Row this week as Lainey Wilson was honored for her ninth No. 1 hit, “Somewhere Over Laredo,” during a packed gathering Tuesday night (Jan. 13) at BMI’s Nashville office. More than 300 industry friends turned out to toast the chart-topper, which is also up …

  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 …