How popular is Luke Combs? Just take a look at this list

Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry Luke Combs is now the only country artist in history to have four Diamond-certified singles.  “She Got the Best of Me” is his latest hit to move 10 million units or more, following “Beautiful Crazy,” “When It Rains It Pours” and “Hurricane.”  At this point, he has more country certifications from …

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Mitchell Tenpenny books legendary show for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Disney/Scott Kirkland Mitchell Tenpenny will open the 2025 Concert for Legends at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.  Canadian rock band Nickelback will headline the Aug. 3 show that’s part of Enshrinement Week for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  Mitchell follows in the footsteps of country greats like Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, …

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Warren Zeiders will ‘Ride the Lightning’ for ESPN’s ‘Saturday Night Lacrosse’

Todd Owyoung/NBC The Premier Lacrosse League has named Warren Zeiders its music ambassador for the 2025 season. The former college lacrosse player’s song “Ride the Lightning” will serve as the soundtrack for ESPN’s Saturday Night Lacrosse.  “Lacrosse is pure adrenaline — the speed, the hits, the skill — it’s everything I try to capture in my …

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Brian Kelley’s no Mad Scientist Monster, but he does have a new look + new momentum

Taylor Hill/WireImage If you’ve seen Brian Kelley lately, you know he’s sporting a little more of a clean-cut vibe, thanks to both his wife and the weather.  “A little summer cut, man, just to switch it up, and the mustache kinda happened on accident,” he tells ABC Audio. “I will do a mustache at the …

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Nashville notes: Morgan Wallen’s next hit + Johnny Cash’s vinyl remaster

Big Loud Texas artist Jake Worthington will release his new track, “Not Like I Used To,” on Friday.  McIntosh SESSIONS Volume 2: Pure Johnny Cash is out now on vinyl, featuring 18 remastered tracks the “Man in Black” recorded for Sun Records.  Morgan Wallen‘s new country radio single is “I Got Better,” from his blockbuster …

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With Friends Like That, John Morgan’s gotta hit the road

BBR Music Group Hot on the heels of his first #1 as an artist, John Morgan‘s ready to set out on his own headlining tour this fall.  Of course, the Friends Like That Tour takes its name from his chart-topping single with Jason Aldean. “Man, this is my first headlining tour, and I’m pumped to …

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The Country Music Hall of Fame proves Lainey Wilson is Tough as Nails

Sonja Flemming/CBS Lainey Wilson‘s the latest superstar to get her own exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.  The collection, titled Tough as Nails, will open July 18 and run through June 2026.  “These past few years have been a complete whirlwind, and it’s going to be really amazing to see the …

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Catch Parker McCollum on TV before his weekend date with George Strait

Disney/Scott Kirkland Parker McCollum‘s putting in a little TV time to promote his upcoming album. He’s set to play on the syndicated The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday, before singing on Today with Jenna & Friends on NBC on Friday. He’ll also stop by Fox & Friends on Friday.  If you’re looking to see the Texas …

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Here’s the complete rundown of ABC’s 3-hour CMA Fest special

Disney/Robby Klein The 52nd CMA Fest took place earlier in June in Nashville, but on June 26 it will come to life again on ABC.  You can watch a brief preview of the three-hour special hosted by Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde now.  Tickets for CMA Fest 2026 go on sale the same day the special …

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Riley Green takes the ‘Worst Way’ to the top

Disney/Randy Holmes Riley Green‘s officially #1 in the “Worst Way,” topping the country airplay charts not only in the United States, but in Canada and the United Kingdom as well.  The Alabama native wrote his fifth #1 by himself, becoming only the second artist since 2012 to make it to the top performing a song …

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