Unlike any other duo before or since, the Judds captivated country listeners through their timeless music and a complicated but loving relationship that felt familiar to every mother and daughter. Their satisfying records leaned on acoustic arrangements at a time when synthesizers were commonplace at country radio, and their stories felt like our stories, from… Read more »

Country newcomer Madeline Edwards has been in Nashville little more than one year, and she’s already played on come of the genre’s biggest stages, shared the spotlight with country’s boldest names and accumulated accolades that people work a decade to achieve. Now, she’s back with a new song and even newer video. Written by Edwards,… Read more »

Multiple 2022 CMT Music Awards nominee Maren Morris took to social media to share that “Humble Quest” broke the record for the most first-day and first-week streams on Amazon Music for a country album by a female artist. “@MarenMorris is in her “Humble” era, so we’ll go ahead and do that bragging for her ?”… Read more »

The fan-favorite singing competition, “American Idol” is officially in full swing! With reality TV junkies invested in the rivalry, ABC has even more in-store. In honor of the 20th Anniversary of “American Idol,” showrunner and executive producer Megan Michaels Wolflick told Deadline that the franchise is currently planning a star-studded birthday party. Familiar faces from… Read more »

Before country music star Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins exchanged vows in 2012, his father-in-law provided him with a piece of valuable advice and gave him a fair warning. The multi-platinum artist recently (April 4) spoke out about being a devoted husband and father on the “Making Space With Hoda Kotb” podcast. Rhett sat down… Read more »

Garth Brooks has touted the idea of his “Friends in Low Places” bar on Lower Broadway in the past, and Tuesday he made it official. Brooks did not reveal the name of the property but shared that he will open a new entertainment concept and bar at 411 Broadway in Nashville, which is the heart… Read more »

CMT revealed an all-new socially-voted CMT Music Awards category – Trending Comeback Song of the Year – on Tuesday that honors iconic stars and their hits that not only stood the test of time but also recently found new popularity. The nominees are: –Alan Jackson – “Freight Train” –Brooks & Dunn – “Neon Moon” –Dolly… Read more »

Jason Aldean provided country music fans with another sneak peek into his forthcoming record, “Georgia.” The hitmaker recently released breakup banger “God Made Airplanes.” The mid-tempo track was penned by John Morgan, Jessi Alexander, and the Warren Brothers’ Brad and Brett Warren. The razor-sharp lyrics convey a narrative about a man struggling to heal a… Read more »

Garth Brooks, who is in the midst of his sold-out stadium tour, made some time to give back recently when he teamed with Musicians On Call to help them commemorate the milestone of serving their 1 millionth patient. The lucky lady is 87-year-old Marianna Mishik, a Staten Island, New York native who is recovering from… Read more »

Country-rock powerhouse Elle King recently (April 3) opened up about her tiny bundle at home – son Lucky Levi Tooker. The 32-year-old caught up with PEOPLE hosts Janine Rubenstein and Jeremy Parsons to talk about motherhood and how her son had the power to quickly change her. “I love it. I love what he has… Read more »