When Chase Matthew sat down with Backstage Country’s Elaina Smith as a co-host, he gave us a sneak peek at his creative process. The singer-songwriter got candid about what’s going…

If you think life on tour is just about screaming fans, performing and singing your hit songs, and practically living the life of a country music star, Chase Matthew is…

If there’s one thing Chase Matthew does best, besides writing hits you’re still singing long after the song ended, it’s telling stories. The singer-songwriter recently joined Backstage Country as a…

Music City’s The Listening Room will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a March 3 concert at the historic Ryman Auditorium. HARDY, Jo Dee Messina, Mitchell Tenpenny and more are set…

Lee Brice will launch the Sunriser Tour in 2026, heading to Canada for nine dates in the spring. The trek kicks off April 10 in Abbotsford, British Columbia, and wraps…

Riley Green is heading overseas in 2026 to play for U.S. troops. His three military dates kick off March 9 at U.S. Navy Base Fleet Yokosuka in Kanagawa, Japan. On…

Jackson Dean scores the second #1 of his career, as “Heavens to Betsy” tops the Mediabase country airplay chart. Originally appearing on his 2023 Live at the Ryman album, the…

Warren Zeiders will tour the globe for the first time in 2026. The “Pretty Little Poison” hitmaker will launch his Warren Zeiders World Tour 2026 March 26 in Virginia Beach,…

The Country Music Association will give Vince Gill its Wilie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 59th annual CMAs. Vince will accept the honor after a tribute performance on the…

“Time’s Ticking” is more than just the title of Justin Moore‘s latest top-20 hit. It’s something the father of four is grappling with every day as he watches his children…