May 16
Big Loud Morgan Wallen‘s much-anticipated fourth album, I’m the Problem, is out now, already boasting six top-10 hits on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 and three country number ones: “Lies Lies Lies,” “Love Somebody” and the title track. But it’s the song “I Got Better” that most resonates with Morgan these days. “I’d say that’s one that …
May 16
Disney/Scott Kirkland Sometimes it’s hard to figure out what’s gonna be a hit. Just ask Russell Dickerson. “‘Bones’ I thought was the one, right?” he says. “It’s like ‘Yours’ part two. ‘Yours’ was such a big hit for me. And you just can’t [predict]. I don’t know. I thought that was it.” Though “Bones” was …
May 15
Tucker Wetmore‘s new album, What Not To, is at #15 on the Billboard 200 all-genre album chart, making it the biggest debut by a country artist in 2025. Maren Morris will be giving Australia and New Zealand a taste of her Dreamsicle Tour. The six dates kick off Jan. 30 in Perth and wrap Feb. 13 in …
May 15
Catherine Powell/NBC Billboard Country Live is taking over Category 10 during Nashville’s CMA Fest in June. Ashley Cooke and Drew Baldridge are set to play a showcase-style concert Thursday, June 5, at the venue formerly known as the Wildhorse Saloon. Alexandra Kay, Max McNown and Reyna Roberts will take the stage as well. There’s also a Country …
May 15
Triple Tigers Scotty McCreery‘s new single, “Bottle Rockets,” not only captures the nostalgia of young love, it also includes a full-on rerecording of 1994’s “Hold My Hand” by Hootie & the Blowfish. “This song takes me back to those summers of having fun with no responsibilities with good times and good tunes,” Scotty says. “For …
May 15
Disney/Frank Micelotta Chris Young knows what it feels like when an airline destroys your guitar, so he was eager to help a fellow musician in that situation. His publicist confirms the “Young Love & Saturday Nights” hitmaker recently stepped in and bought acquaintance Sam Hayes a new guitar after his was damaged during a flight on United Airlines. …
May 15
Catherine Powell/NBC Old Dominion‘s adding eight arenas to their How Good Is That World Tour this September. Previously, the trek was primarily amphitheaters. “There’s a special kind of joy at shows that are built for the ODIES,” Matthew Ramsey says, using the band’s nickname for its fans. “They want the deep cuts. They want to …
May 15
CBS/Dick Clark Productions Blake Shelton will perform on the upcoming American Music Awards for the very first time, doing a song from his new For Recreational Use Only album. His wife, Gwen Stefani, is set to sing on the show as well, along with favorite female country artist nominee Lainey Wilson. Jennifer Lopez will host …
May 15
Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal If you’re a longtime country music fan, you’ve probably noticed the similar sentiments expressed in Carrie Underwood‘s 2006 smash “Before He Cheats” and Carly Pearce‘s current hit, “Truck on Fire.” There’s one significant difference, though: While Carrie keys that “pretty little souped up four wheel drive,” Carly sends the whole situation up in flames. …
May 14
Mary Chapin Carpenter‘s new track, “Home Is a Song,” is out now, ahead of the release of her new album, Personal History, which arrives June 6. Ashley McBryde, Shelly Fairchild and Grace Bowers all join Tami Neilson on her new track, “Borrow My Boots,” from her Neon Cowgirl record, out July 11. CMA and ACM …