May 20
Tyler Hubbard teams up with DJ/producer Steve Aoki on the new track “Forget Tonight.” The debut single from Big Machine’s Preston Cooper is “Weak,” from his first album, Toledo Talkin’, which comes out Aug. 29. You can check out the new video for Tyler Braden‘s duet with Kaitlin Butts, “Might Be Dangerous,” on YouTube. Copyright © 2025, …
May 20
Country Music Association The Country Music Association will kick off the first night of CMA Fest with a special Whiskey Jam takeover at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater. Gabby Barrett, Randy Houser, Colbie Caillat, Edwin McCain, Ian Munsick, Lakeview, Vincent Mason and Graham Barham are booked to play the expanded version of the laidback shows that typically …
May 20
Big Loud After six weeks at #2, Morgan Wallen‘s finally made it to the top of the country chart. “I’m the Problem” becomes his 17th #1, setting an unusual record in the process: It’s the first time a song’s ever topped the chart after spending a month and a half in second place. Previously, George …
May 20
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Alison Krauss & Union Station surprised guests by showing up to perform at the opening of Dolly Parton‘s new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Monday evening. The band performed Dolly’s “Coat of Many Colors,” as well as “The …
May 20
UnLevel Records/Reservoir Media Music Eli Young Band is keeping some “Strange Hours” these days. That’s the title of their new single, album and tour. The 13-song project will arrive Aug. 1 and includes the four tracks from their Nothing on the Wild EP, which came out in February. “This is a full circle moment for …
May 20
Disney/Christopher Willard More than 57,000 fans turned out this past weekend as Luke Bryan took his Farm Tour to California for the very first time. As he typically does, Luke transformed farms in Atwater, Clovis and Shafter into concert venues to raise money for scholarships for children of farming families. Since 2009, he’s sent 87 kids …
May 20
Tyler Golden/NBC As Kelsea Ballerini stood atop a huge mound of luggage to perform her new single, “Baggage,” at the ACM Awards earlier in May, she already knew where her travels would take her next. “I leave here and I go finish The Voice,” she told ABC Audio at the show. “And after that, honestly, …
May 19
The Grand Ole Opry will host a special rodeo-themed show Tuesday, May 27, in honor of Music City Rodeo, Nashville’s first PRCA Pro Rodeo. Vince Gill, Moe Bandy, Kaitlin Butts, Wyatt Flores, Marcus King, Lukas Nelson and Jenna Paulette are booked to play. You can check out The War and Treaty‘s performance of “Hey Driver” …
May 19
John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM Alan Jackson‘s days on the road are officially over, after he wrapped his farewell tour Saturday in Milwaukee — but he still has one more big event planned for Music City in 2026. “It’s been a long, sweet ride. It started 40 years ago this September,” he told the Milwaukee …
May 19
Black River Kelsea Ballerini‘s celebrating the 10-year anniversary of The First Time. The expanded version of Kelsea’s debut album — originally available only on Record Store Day in April — is now coming to streaming platforms. Originally released on May 19, 2015, you’ll now have digital access to The First Time: 10 Year Anniversary Edition …