Celebrating Gotcha Day
An 11-year-old boy in Texas was surprised when most of his fifth-grade class showed up to court to support him on his adoption day. Classmates, teachers, and loved ones all cheered him on as he officially joined his
Hudson Westbrook shares the single “Hey Dallas”
Rising country artist Hudson Westbrook is back with fresh music, unveiling his new single “Hey Dallas.” Co-written with Reid Haughton, Beau Bailey, and Lukas Scott—who also produced the track alongside Ryan Youmans—the song cleverly riffs on the
Kip Moore reveals new album “Reason To Believe” and world tour plans
Kip Moore has announced his seventh studio album, Reason To Believe, set for release May 29th. Arriving not long after 2025’s Solitary Tracks, the project marks another step in Moore’s recent surge of new music following his
Video Game Distraction
Police in Westlake, Ohio, were called to check on a 91-year-old woman after she missed a daily wellness call. But she was doing just fine. Officers discovered she hadn’t heard the phone or knocks because she was playing video
Ashley Monroe unveils bold new project ‘Dear Nashville’
Ashley Monroe, acclaimed singer-songwriter and one-third of Miranda Lambert’s Pistol Annies, has dropped her latest project, Dear Nashville, a concept album that arrives unexpectedly following 2025’s Tennessee Lightning. The album, co-produced and co-written entirely with country veteran
Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown, and Bret Michaels to headline 2026 NFL Draft Entertainment in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft with a free, three-day Entertainment Series from April 23–25 at the Draft Theater next to Acrisure Stadium. The event, presented by Bud Light, will feature major performances as
Missing Child Rescued by Homeless Man
A homeless man named Arnett Johnson became an unexpected hero after rescuing a missing 6-year-old boy he found wandering alone in Miami at night. The man noticed something was wrong, so he stayed with the child, and called police
Kacey Musgraves joins 2026 Coachella Weekend 2 lineup with surprise set
Kacey Musgraves is officially making a return to Coachella in 2026, announcing a surprise performance during Weekend 2 of the festival. Musgraves will take the stage on Saturday, April 18, filling the same high-visibility Mojave Tent slot
Thomas Rhett earns 25th No. 1 with “Ain’t A Bad Life” with Jordan Davis
Thomas Rhett has reached a major career milestone, earning his 25th No. 1 single with “Ain’t A Bad Life,” featuring Jordan Davis. Ain’t A Bad Life, co-written by Rhett alongside Ashley Gorley, Blake Pendergrass, John Byron, and
Competition Helps Out
A tiny burger joint in Michigan just helped out a competitor in a time of need. Chef Tim Bergstrom is battling cancer, so it’s been tough running his restaurant Bergstrom’s Burgers. But that’s when crosstown rival Oakwood Proper Burgers
Country Thunder Florida moving to Clearwater for 2026 Event
Country Thunder Florida is changing course for 2026, with organizers confirming the three-day festival will now be held May 8–10 at Coachman Park in Clearwater—about 45 minutes north of its previously planned home at St. Pete Beach.
Taylor Swift tops the 2026 American Music Awards nominations
Taylor Swift once again dominates the list of nominees for the American Music Awards (AMAs), leading the 2026 nominations with eight total nods and extending her position as the most awarded artist in the show’s history. With
Mitchell Tenpenny shares video for ‘Speed of Light’
Mitchell Tenpenny is rolling out his latest single, “Speed of Light,” available to stream now. The track, co-written with Teddy Swims, Jesse Hampton, and Dallas Wilson, also lends its name to Tenpenny’s 2026 headlining tour. Mitchell shares:
Country Cruising 2027 expands lineup to include Alana Springsteen, Drake White, Tiera Kennedy and more
The seventh edition of ‘Country Cruising’ has expanded its 2027 lineup, adding Drake White, Alana Springsteen, Tiera Kennedy, James Otto, KC Johns, Kin Faux, Maggie Baugh, and Mike Miz. They join previously announced artists including Randy Travis
Toddler Cancer-Free
A Southwest Airlines flight helped a 2-year-old boy celebrate a huge victory. His name is Cruz and he was battling stage 4 neuroblastoma. So, he spent months flying cross-country for treatment. But now, thankfully, he is cancer-free. The
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival scaled down, to feature Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow and more
Willie Nelson is bringing back his Outlaw Music Festival in summer 2026, but this time with a noticeably smaller footprint. Now in its 11th year, the traveling Americana showcase will visit just 12 cities — a sharp
Kacey Musgraves to release new album ‘Middle of Nowhere,’ shares first single “Dry Spell”
Kacey Musgraves has revealed plans to release her sixth studio album, Middle of Nowhere, on May 1st. Along with the announcement, the Grammy-winning artist introduced the project’s lead single, “Dry Spell,” accompanied by a music video which
Hero Mom Saves Two-Year-Old
A mother and her toddler are safe after their car plunged into a river in Vermont and started floating downstream. The 26-year-old mom cut through the airbag, and then managed to free her two-year-old son from his car seat.
Women dominate the 2026 ACM Awards nominees: Megan Moroney, Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson and more
The nominees for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards have been revealed, with female artists leading the charge. Megan Moroney stands at the forefront with nine nominations, followed closely by Miranda Lambert with eight. Ella Langley
Hardy announces two-night Halloween celebration in Nashville
Country star HARDY is gearing up for a spooky doubleheader, “HARDY HALLOWEEN,” set for October 29-30 at The Truth in Nashville. The shows will feature McCoy Moore both nights, with Kasey Tyndall joining on October 29 and