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Jan 02
Dustin Lynch (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) When a new year rolls around, Dustin Lynch has two ongoing traditions: He’s got a standing date with Luke Bryan and his fans in Mexico, and he’ll be traversing the globe with some old friends. “We’ve got our bull’s-eye set on Argentina,” he says of his 2026 plans. “Each year …
Dec 31
‘American Idol’ 2026 (Disney) A new year means a new season of American Idol, and in a new promo, an old favorite makes a return. In the promo, host Ryan Seacrest welcomes judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood to “American Idol University.” “With decades of talent on display, I’m so excited for you …
Dec 31
Jordan Davis (Disney/Randy Holmes) Jordan Davis will welcome 2026 by accomplishing a goal he’s had practically his whole life: playing New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. “This is the thing that you grow up [and] you know that everybody in the country is watching this, including me last year wanting to be a part of this. So …
Dec 31
At the beginning of 2025, Russell Dickerson thought his emotional song “Bones” would be his next big hit. But in February, the release of “Happen to Me” would change all that. Thanks to a self-described “stupid dance on TikTok” inspired by Usher and Michael Jackson, the song went viral with its interpolation of Cyndi Lauper‘s ’80s anthem …
Dec 30
Tucker Wetmore (Disney/Frank Micelotta) In 2025, Tucker Wetmore will break from his usual Dec. 31 ritual to play the iconic New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on ABC. So what’s his typical plan? Just hanging with his bros. “Usually I’ll rent a cabin in the woods with my buddies and we’ll just party or plan a beach …
Dec 29
2025 will go down as the year of Morgan Wallen, not just in country music, but across the board, as Billboard declared him the most successful music maker of the year. He finishes 2025 at #1 on Billboard‘s Top Artists ranking for the first time, on the strength of his I’m the Problem album. The record …
Dec 26
Lainey Wilson performs the halftime show during the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 25, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) If you didn’t spend Christmas Day watching football on Netflix, you missed Lainey Wilson‘s halftime performance — but you can now check out photos from …
Dec 26
Jason Aldean and Brittany Aldean attend the grand opening of Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Bar in Las Vegas, December, 2024 (Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany Aldean, expanded their family menagerie by two on Christmas. Brittany posted video on her Instagram of their kids going on a scavenger hunt throughout the house and finding …
Dec 26
Parker McCollum performs on ABC’s ‘CMA Fest presented by SoFi’ (Disney/Larry McCormack) “What Kinda Man” would announce on Christmas that he’s going to be come a dad for the second time? Parker McCollum, that’s who. Parker and his wife, Hallie Ray Light, announced the news with an Instagram post of them posing in front of their Christmas tree …
Dec 26
2025 was a big one for Kenny Chesney. In the past year he became the first country artist to play Sphere Las Vegas; became one of the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame; and a became a bestselling author. In May, Kenny kicked off his 15-night residency at the much-hyped Sin City venue, becoming …
