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Brooks & Dunn added another milestone to their legendary career last night at The 59th Annual CMA Awards, taking home Vocal Duo of the Year for the 16th time. With the win, the pair now hold 20 CMA Awards in total, officially becoming the most-awarded artists in CMA history. The …

Last Friday night at the Ryman Auditorium, 49 Winchester proved that country soul hits differently when it’s born in a small Virginia town and sung like a prayer. The band’s sold-out performance felt less like a show and more like a homecoming that just happened to take place in the …

East Texas native and rising country-rock powerhouse Travis Bolt releases his brand-new single “Seasons” this week — a moody, heartfelt showcase of his gritty vocals and raw, diary-style songwriting. Alongside the single, Bolt officially announces his debut album Burning Bridges, arriving March 6, 2026 via Gravel Road Records and produced …

Country music’s biggest night returned to Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday as the 59th Annual CMA Awards brought together the industry’s top artists, songwriters and musicians. With standout live performances and several history-making wins, the evening highlighted both longtime favorites and new names shaping the future of the genre. Lainey Wilson, …

“Live from Nashville!” Well, sort of. Jonah Kagen didn’t take the stage at a honky-tonk on Broadway — instead, he set up three microphones in the middle of an open field and strummed his 12-string Guild guitar, singing his new single “Candyland” in a stunning live performance.  I used …

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 …