Watch Dolly Parton’s speech as she accepts honorary Oscar
Dolly Parton has been nominated for Oscars twice, but had never actually received one – until Sunday night. Dolly received an honorary Oscar, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, Sunday at…
Tucker Wetmore meets the Wild West in new video for ‘Brunette’
Tucker Wetmore is a Wild West sheriff hunting down a “Brunette” in the new video for his viral hit. Tucker, who co-directed the clip, puts up a poster reading “Wanted:…
Thanks to ‘Austin,’ Dasha’s now a Spotify billionaire
The boots may have stopped workin’, but people never stopped streaming Dasha‘s breakthrough hit. Two years to the day since its release, “Austin” has just surpassed 1 billion streams on…
Get ready for Brett Young 2.0 on tour
Brett Young will bring his new era to his fans next year. He’s just announced the 2026 2.0 tour, in support of 2.0, his new album that features his current…
George Strait taps Zach Top for second Lubbock stadium show
George Strait has invited Zach Top to open for him at his newly added second stadium show in Lubbock, Texas. The in-the-round show, scheduled for April 24, 2026, at AT&T…
Post Malone to headline halftime at Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day game
Post Malone will be supporting his hometown team this Thanksgiving. Posty will perform at the Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Kickoff halftime show at the Dallas Cowboys-Kansas City Chiefs game,…
Keith Urban added as CMA performer, presenters include Jordan Davis, Cody Johnson
The CMA Awards has added more performers and presenters to its already stacked bill. Keith Urban and Little Big Town have joined the lineup of artists who’ll take the stage…
Backstage Country’s CMA Awards Week Co-Host: Lainey Wilson
If you thought Lainey Wilson is only phenomenal when she’s onstage singing, think again. The country star has slid into the co-host chair on Backstage Country with Elaina Smith, and…
Backstage Country’s CMA Awards Week Co-Host: Luke Bryan
Backstage Country’s Elaina Smith is joined by none other than country music superstar Luke Bryan, a five-time ACM Award winner, four-time CMA winner, and five-time Entertainer of the Year, with…
Bell Bottom Beats: Lainey Wilson Spills the Stories Behind Her Songs
Lainey Wilson is not taking any rest. She pulled up a chair next to Elaina Smith to co-host Backstage Country. During her hosting gig, she shares the stories behind her…