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BMI honored the legacy of Clint Black and recognized the year’s top songwriters, songs and publishers at the 2025 BMI Country Awards, held tonight in Nashville. The annual event, now in its 73rd year, celebrated the creators behind Country music’s 50 most-performed songs. BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill hosted …

Cody Johnson, a four-time 2025 CMA Award nominee — including his first nomination for Entertainer of the Year — has released a studio version of “Travelin’ Soldier,” (listen above) one of the most requested songs at his live shows. The track made an immediate impact, debuting at No. 12 on …

Indiana native and Nashville-based songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr. is opening a new chapter in his career with the release of his latest single, “Gary,” out now via Big Loud Records. (listen above) The song made its debut last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where Wilson delivered a gritty, slow-building performance …

Austin’s own The Band of Heathens are gearing up for a big 2026 with the announcement of their brand-new album, Country Sides. Fans get an early taste of what’s to come with the soulful new single “High On Our Own Supply”, arriving Wednesday, November 19 alongside the official album announcement. …

Nashville’s creative community gathered last night at The Twelve Thirty Club to honor the writers behind the biggest Country and Christian hits of the past year at the annual ASCAP Nashville Songwriters Celebration. More than 65 songwriters were recognized for crafting the most-performed songs in their genres, marking another strong …

Neo-traditional country artist Braxton Keith is keeping the momentum going as he heads into 2026, announcing a new run of headline dates for the first quarter of the year. The “This Ain’t My First Tour Tour Continued…” will take Keith across the U.S. and overseas through March, with additional shows …

Drake White returned to the Ryman Auditorium last night for his second annual “Benefit for the Brain,” and what unfolded on that historic stage was more than a concert—it was an evening of resilience, purpose, and community. Knowing Drake’s journey makes nights like this feel even more powerful. After suffering …

The Country Music Association and ABC have announced the presenters and special guests for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards,” airing live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00–11:00 PM ET) on ABC. The show, hosted this year by Lainey Wilson, will also be available for next-day streaming on …

Warren Haynes — the powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and longtime Gov’t Mule front man — has announced a rare and intimate solo tour coming February 2026. The run will feature two-set, stripped-down performances that put Haynes and his guitar front and center as he pulls from every corner …

Tucker Wetmore is keeping the momentum rolling with the release of his cinematic new music video for “Brunette,” the viral hit from his chart-topping debut album What Not To. (watch video above) Shot at the historic Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Western-style short film casts Wetmore …