Grammys 2025: Beyoncé wins Grammy for best country album

Amy Sussman/Getty Images Beyoncé, the most decorated Grammy artist in history, has won the 2025 Grammy for best country album for her 2024 smash record, Cowboy Carter. Taylor Swift, nominated for six Grammys this year, presented her with the award. “I was not expecting this,” Beyoncé exclaimed before continuing with her speech. “I want to …

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Grammys 2025: Trevor Noah celebrates the resilience of Los Angeles during opening

Phil McCarten/CBS The 67th annual Grammy Awards opened Sunday with a salute to Los Angeles, with host Trevor Noah talking about the devastation of the California wildfires and the heroic efforts of the firefighters who have now contained them. He also talked about the resilience of the city. “Neighbors who had never spoken before are helping …

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Beyoncé announces Cowboy Carter Tour 2025

Julian Dakdouk The day before the Grammy Awards, where she’s the leading nominee for her album Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé has announced a tour in support of the project. In two Instagram posts, Bey announced the existence of the tour, though not the dates as of yet. One showed a light-up billboard suspended above a field …

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Nashville Notes: New songs from Greylan James, Randy Travis, Kat Luna & more

Greylan James has dropped a life-inspired new song, “Wait Til You Have Kids.” “I’ve been told ‘wait til you have kids’ more times than I can count. Any time I’ve expressed being tired or worn out from playing shows and being on the road, my friends always have said ‘wait til you have kids,’” shares Greylan. “I’ve also watched …

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Hank Williams Jr. inspired Chris Janson’s ‘Stay Rowdy’

Courtesy of Harpeth 60 Records/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment Chris Janson took a little inspiration from Hank Williams Jr. when he co-wrote “Stay Rowdy.” “Simply put, I wanted to write something that reminded me of Hank Jr in the 80’s [sic], Country Music that makes me want to have a good time,” Chris says of …

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‘I Dare You’ to listen to Rascal Flatts + Jonas Brothers’ new song

Courtesy of Big Machine Records Rascal Flatts and Jonas Brothers have landed on country radio and digital platforms with their new single, “I Dare You.” Written by Nick Jonas, Dan + Shay‘s Shay Mooney and others, the upbeat number implores a heartbroken person to give love a second chance and knock down the walls around their heart — to …

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Lainey Wilson’s rolling in with her Whirlwind World Tour

Disney/Larry McCormack Hang tight honey, Lainey Wilson‘s rolling in with her Whirlwind World Tour. Kicking off March 4 in Zurich, Lainey will hit various European and U.K. cities before beginning her U.S. trek Aug. 14 in Phoenix. Among the cities on her stateside run are Denver, Los Angeles, Austin, Nashville, New York and her wrap-up show in Orlando on Nov. 8. …

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Hear the title track of Morgan Wallen’s upcoming album

Courtesy of Big Loud / Mercury Records / Republic Morgan Wallen‘s dropped “I’m the Problem,” the title track of his forthcoming album. Morgan wrote the song with ERNEST and others, and it chronicles a guy’s declaration that he’s “the problem” in his past relationship, albeit with a sting of bitterness. “I guess I’m the problem/ …

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Post Malone, Shane Gillis (and Huey Lewis) show the power of beer in Super Bowl Bud Light ad

Photo courtesy of Bud Light Post Malone‘s Super Bowl ad — his fourth big game spot with Bud Light — is now available for your viewing pleasure. The spot, set to Huey Lewis & The News‘ #1 hit “The Power of Love,” is called “Big Men on Cul-De-Sac,” and features Posty and comedian Shane Gillis …

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Nate Smith says ‘Fix What You Didn’t Break’ is a song ‘America needs to hear’

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville If you’ve heard Nate Smith‘s songs like “Fix What You Didn’t Break,” you can probably hear some country, pop and rock influences. That’s because the California native grew up listening to more than just country and loving genres outside of country. “I love 2000s pop-rock music. I love alternative like Goo Goo …

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