Nashville Notes: Ashley Cooke expands + Hunter Hayes reimagines
Ashley Cooke is adding eight new stops to her Your Place tour, which takes its name from her chart-topping hit. The trek, which starts Oct. 23, will now include dates…
Lainey Wilson: Get some CMA noms, but make it fashion
Reigning Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson was having a high-fashion moment as she found out about this year’s CMA Awards nominations. “wore @carolinaherrera for last year’s #CMAawards red carpet,…
Kelsea Ballerinas calling “Dibs” on Madison Square Garden
Kelsea Ballerini will mark the arrival of her new album with a special one-night-only show at Madison Square Garden. Patterns is set to arrive Oct. 25, just four days before…
Russell Dickerson steps in the ring for Russellmania in 2025
Russell Dickerson is heading into the ring for the Russellmania Tour this spring. “2025 is the year we’re sending it from the top rope,” the Tennessee native says. “I can’t…
Chris Young helps David Bowie land his first country #1
Chris Young has made it to the top of the country chart with “Young Love & Saturday Nights.” Since the song is based on David Bowie‘s 1974 hit “Rebel Rebel,” it…
Chris Young helps David Bowie land his first country #1
Chris Young has made it to the top of the country chart with “Young Love & Saturday Nights.” Since the song is based on David Bowie‘s 1974 hit “Rebel Rebel,” it…
The Making of Whirlwind: Lainey Wilson Shares the Inspiration for Her Songs
Lainey Wilson’s latest album, Whirlwind, isn’t just a collection of songs—it’s the best description of her life lately. With 14 songs she co-wrote, Wilson offered fans (and new listeners alike!)…
This Week’s Backstage Country Host: Lainey Wilson
Y’all get ready to welcome this week’s host: the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year, Lainey Wilson! Listen as she shares with Backstage Country all about her new album,…
ACM Entertainer of the Year: Lainey Wilson Shares Her Thoughts on Winning
When Lainey Wilson won the American Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year award, the country music industry celebrated her monumental achievement. Wilson’s win wasn’t just a personal milestone; it was…
Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton are top nominees at the 2024 CMA Awards
Morgan Wallen leads the nominations for The 58th Annual CMA Awards with seven nods, followed closely behind by Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton, who each have five. Post Malone and…