During a new interview on Audacy’s Friday Night Takeover with Rob + Holly, Blake Shelton shared how the beloved songs and celebrated career of Conway Twitty have inspired his own music over the years. Shelton was discussing the recording of his new single, “Texas,” and how it captures a slightly different sound and style for…… MORE
Kix Brooks has been the host of American Country Countdown (ACC) for the past 18 years, helping shape the direction and sound of contemporary country as it has become more popular than ever before. But the celebrated broadcaster announced on Monday (November 25) that he is stepping away from the show, and that his final…… MORE
Queen Latifah was a 2023 Kennedy Center Honors recipient, and now the hip-hop icon is set to host the 2024 ceremony. The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors will be taped on Sunday, December 8, and will be broadcast on CBS on December 22 from 8:30-11:00 p.m. ET. This year’s Kennedy Center Honors recipients include director…… MORE
Shaboozey’s crossover smash hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” remains at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a record-tying 19th week. The song has now tied the longest reign at No. 1 over the 66-year history of the chart, equaling Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” (featuring Billy Ray Cyrus), which also ruled…… MORE
Zach Bryan, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, and Sabrina Carpenter were just announced as the leading finalists for the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. Bryan leads the 2024 BBMA finalists, with the country star up for 18 awards with 21 total entries. Swift, the most decorated female BBMAs artist of all time, is a finalist in 16…… MORE
Cody Johnson’s producer Trent Willmon took to Instagram on Friday (November 22) to explain the intentions behind his controversial “kicking shaboozey” comment he made during the acceptance speech for Johnson’s Album of the Year win for Leather. “Ok… what I meant to express in my overly-shocked and excited state was that I am very proud…… MORE
During a red carpet interview with People at the 2024 CMA Awards last Wednesday (November 20), Ashley McBryde opened up about her ongoing sobriety journey. “I was adding up — I want to celebrate on the 900th day of being sober,” the 41-year-old country star shared. “I was like, ‘That’s a milestone! You should celebrate…… MORE
On Friday (November 22), fresh off of their record-setting seventh win for Vocal Group of the Year at the CMA Awards, Old Dominion took to Instagram to reveal details of their forthcoming 7 For 7 Residency at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. From February 3 through 6, 2025, the beloved country act will perform…… MORE
During her recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Miley Cyrus shared her thoughts about her 2023 single, “Used to Be Young,” and revealed that her famous godmother, Dolly Parton, wished it was her song. Cyrus said that the track comes from a very vulnerable place, while disclosing that Parton was quite shocked when she first heard…… MORE
On Friday (November 22), Arlo Guthrie announced on Facebook that Alice Brock, the inspiration behind his 1967 hit song, “Alice’s Restaurant,” had died at the age of 83. Guthrie shared that Brock died in Provincetown, Massachusetts, where she had lived for over 40 years, and he mentioned that her health had been failing recently though…… MORE
