Miranda inks new record deal + announces new song
Miranda Lambert is set to drop a new song, “Wranglers,” on May 3. The track will be Miranda’s first release under her newly announced joint label contract with Republic Records and Big Loud. …
This Weeks Guest Host: Lainey Wilson
This week’s guest host on Backstage Country is Lainey Wilson and she has officially confirmed that “Country’s Cool Again.” The country star joins Kelly Ford in the studio to discuss…
Sam Hunt takes “Outskirts” to #1 + shares gratitude for fans
As Sam Hunt celebrates his 10th #1 with “Outskirts,” he’s reflecting on his career in country music and the people who have been there with him from the get-go: his fans. “They mean the world to…
Nashville notes: Travis Tritts DVD + Josh Turners new song tease
Travis Tritt is releasing his television special and DVD, Country Chapel, on April 26. “This album is one that I have wanted to make for over 30 years. I’m extremely…
Miranda Lambert drops fiery, cryptic teases on social media
Country music’s “Fastest Girl in Town” has something up her sleeve. Miranda Lambert took to her socials recently to share fiery teases on something she’s working on. The first is…
Cody Johnson adds 10 dates to Leather Tour
Cody Johnson has added 10 dates to his Leather Tour. They include stops in Rapid City, South Dakota; Charlotte, North Carolina; Kansas City, Missouri; and Arlington, Texas. The entire tour will conclude…
Luke Bryan covers John Mellencamp on Idol
Luke Bryan took the stage on Sunday’s American Idol to perform John Mellencamp‘s “Small Town.” Clad in a shirt and jeans, Luke got the in-studio crowd on their feet, clapping and singing along to…
Meet your newest Opry member: Scotty McCreery
Scotty McCreery is officially a Grand Ole Opry member. The “Five More Minutes” singer was inducted into the hallowed institution on Saturday by fellow Opry member Josh Turner. Randy Travis and…
Luke Bryan brushes off onstage fall after slipping on fans phone: My lawyer will be calling
Luke Bryan is brushing off his recent onstage accident. The country superstar, 47, slipped on a phone that was on the stage while he was performing in Vancouver over the…
Jelly Roll is eager to drop new music: “I need to get it out of me”
Waiting with bated breath for new Jelly Roll music? Well, so is Jelly. Chatting with ABC Audio backstage at the 2024 CMT Music Awards, Jelly talked about winding down the Whitsitt…