Zac Brown Band releases the singles ‘The Sum,” “Hard Run” from upcoming LP
Zac Brown Band has released the new singles, “The Sum” and “Hard Run” (featuring Marcus King) which will be included on the band’s upcoming 13-track album, Love & Fear, arriving December 5. Other released songs from Love &
Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney and more to perform at 59th CMA Awards
The Country Music Association and ABC have revealed another round of performers for The 59th Annual CMA Awards. The latest set of performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Patty Loveless, Old
Sharing the Good Stuff
A small school district in Ohio set up a microphone in the middle of the hallway, and invited students to share something GOOD that’s happened to them recently. Like, “someone told me that my hair looked really pretty” .
Eric Church expands Free the Machine Tour into 2026 with new dates
Eric Church has added 24 dates to the “Free the Machine Tour” for 2026. The new leg of the tour kicks-off January 22 in Washington, D.C. and includes stops in various cities such as Omaha, Toronto, Kansas City,
Record Store Day unveils 2025 Black Friday releases across multiple music genres
Record Store Day organizers have unveiled the full list of exclusive vinyl releases that will be hitting independent stores on Black Friday – the day after Thanksgiving – ranges across multiple music genres. Among the vinyls are
Purple Heart Returned
A Purple Heart is one of the most prestigious awards a member of the military can receive . . . and an official in Illinois just helped the family of a World War Two veteran named James
LeAnn Rimes sets 2025 Christmas tour, drops ‘Greatest Hits Christmas’ album
LeAnn Rimes will ring in the holidays with the launch of her Greatest Hits Christmas Tour. Rimes will perform fan favorites from her beloved holiday albums, along with highlights from her 30-year career. Rimes shared in a
Reba McEntire to host 2025 ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’
Reba McEntire will host this year’s ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ for the first time. NBC said in a press release that the annual two-hour event will air live on Wednesday, December 3rd, at 8 pm ET on
“This is the best life”
A family in Ohio adopted a now-four-year-old boy just one year ago, and they’ve noticed a big change. He was timid and withdrawn before, and would barely speak. As an infant, he suffered cardiac arrest due to malnutrition
Runaway June previews sophomore album with the song ‘Real Good Night’
Runaway June – comprised of bandmembers Jennifer Wayne, Natalie Stovall and Stevie Woodward – is teasing their sophomore album with the new song “Real Good Night,” produced by two-time Grammy winner Kristian Bush (Sugarland.) “Real Good Night”
Brandi Carlile sets 2026 global ‘The Human Tour’
Brandi Carlile will return to the road in 2026 with The Human Tour, to include arena shows across North America, the U.K., and Europe. The tour will serve as support of Brandi’s new eighth studio album, Returning
Trick-or-Treat Surprise
A woman in Pittsburgh was distraught after a trick-or-treater apparently went home with her diamond engagement ring on Halloween night. It was an accident, of course. She said she looked everywhere, and the only possibility was that it slipped
59th Annual CMA Awards announce first round of performers
The Country Music Association have announced the first round of performers for this year’s 59th Annual CMA Awards. The list of performers includes: BigXthaPlug, Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson
The Avett Brothers, Faith No More’s Mike Patton form AVTT/PTTN for debut album
The Avett Brothers have teamed with Faith No More/Mr. Bungle vocalist Mike Patton to form AVTT/PTTN, whose self-titled debut album will be released Nov. 14. To preview the upcoming release (which was produced by Patton, Scott Avett
A Very Happy Retirement
A McDonald’s near Tampa threw a big retirement party for a longtime employee. 56-year-old Rich Wilber has Down syndrome, and he’d worked at the location in St. Petersburg for 34 years. His manager who helped throw the party
Reba McEntire to release expanded ‘Starting Over: 30th Anniversary Edition’
Reba McEntire is expanding her 1995 covers album, Starting Over, in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Originally released on Oct. 3, 1995, Starting Over was preceded by its lead single, a cover of Patti LaBelle and Michael
Jelly Roll earns eighth consecutive No. 1 on country airplay with “Heart Of Stone”
Jelly Roll has earned his eighth consecutive No. 1 at country radio with the single “Heart of Stone,” featured on his acclaimed sophomore album Beautifully Broken, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Heart
Flash Flood Rescue
A teenager in Boca Raton, Florida is being hailed a hero after helping multiple people who got caught in a flash flood last month. 18-year-old Thomas Ruzzano went from car to car making sure everyone was okay. A few
Ashley Cooke announces sophomore album ‘ace’
Ashley Cooke is set to release her sophomore album ‘ace’ on Nov. 14. Cooke posted on Instagram: “9 songs. one story. “ace” is yours 11/14 ” The nine-track project – which is named for Cooke’s childhood
James Taylor to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on November 11
Music icon James Taylor will make his Grand Ole Opry debut Nov. 11 as part of the Opry’s ongoing 100th anniversary celebrations. George Hamilton IV was the first country artist to champion James Taylor’s music by recording