How Parker McCollum’s older brother set him up for success
When it comes to musical mentors, Parker McCollum didn’t have to look very far to find his. “The biggest musical influence or teacher was really my older brother,” he says.…
Nashville notes: Kip Moore’s Darlington show + Tyler Rich asks ‘When?’
Kip Moore will headline the Busch Light Summer Music Series concert Aug. 31 before the 2025 Cook Out Southern 500 at South Carolina’s Darlington Raceway. Jordan Davis celebrated the chart-topping…
Meet Hudson Westbrook’s mom and girlfriend in new ‘Texas Forever’ video
Newcomer Hudson Westbrook managed to score a top-10 debut on the Billboard Country Albums chart with his first effort, Texas Forever. He also made it to #59 on the all-genre…
Tucker Wetmore, K. Michelle and more join 18th ACM Honors lineup
Tucker Wetmore, newcomer Carter Faith, songwriter Ashley Gorley and R&B star K. Michelle are the new additions to the performance lineup at the upcoming 18th ACM Honors. Russell Dickerson and…
Emmylou Harris & Brad Paisley lead 2025 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees
Emmylou Harris, Brad Paisley, Jim Lauderdale, Don Cook, Steve Bogard and Tony Martin are the 2025 inductees into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Already in the Country Music Hall…
‘Jeannie Seely’s 5398th Opry Show’ set for Aug. 14
The celebration of life for Jeannie Seely will take place Thursday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. CT at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. It’ll be titled “Jeannie Seely’s…
Koe Wetzel’s Stronger Together benefit brings home $775K for Texas flood relief
Koe Wetzel‘s Stronger Together benefit for Texas flood relief raised nearly $775,000 at Toyota Music Factory in Irving on Aug. 4. “To see how packed the fans had the Pavilion…
Megan Moroney’s secret for staying sane amid whirlwind career
How do you stay sane while having a whirlwind country music career? For Megan Moroney, it means bringing loved ones from back home in Georgia along for the ride. “To…
Nashville notes: Jon Pardi’s new video + Dolly’s wine bar
You can check out Jon Pardi‘s new video for the Honkytonk Hollywood track “Hey California” on YouTubenow. Dolly Parton‘s Dolly Wines Bar is now open on the second level of…
Is Reba getting romantic on ‘Happy’s Place’ this season?
Romance could be in the air for Reba McEntire when NBC’s new season starts in September. Of course, the Country Music Hall of Famer has two gigs on the network,…