May 05
Reba McEntire (Francis Specker/CBS) Reba McEntire will be honored during an all-star event May 20 in Music City. Musicians on Call will give the entertainment icon its Music Heals Golden Ukulele during Music Heals Live! A Nashional Celebration at The Pinnacle. Garth Brooks, Vince Gill and Trisha Yearwood will all perform at what’s billed as …
May 05
Alan Jackson (John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM) Alan Jackson will perform at the 2026 National Memorial Day Concert from the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Jamey Johnson, an eight-year member of the Marine Corps Reserve, is also set to sing from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, along with Mickey Guyton. The 37-year tradition …
May 05
Luke Combs (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Luke Combs accomplishes an unprecedented feat on the Mediabase country airplay chart, as he replaces himself at #1, swapping “Days Like These” for “Sleepless in a Hotel Room.” “Sleepless” is his 26th career #1 on the tally and his 22nd chart-topper in a row. One more and he’ll be neck-and-neck with …
May 05
Koe Wetzel’s ‘The Night Champion’ (Columbia Records) Koe Wetzel’s current album, 9 Lives, was certified Gold and spawned the five-week #1 “High Road,” which went on to become the most-played country song of 2025. Now The Night Champion, which arrives June 12, is the next step. “It’s a continuation of 9 Lives, from that record to now,” …
May 05
Midland’s ‘Stages’ (Blue Highway Records) 2017 ACM new vocal group of the year Midland is retracing their steps on their new album, Stages, which comes out June 12. “We’ve gone so many places and done so many things,” Cameron Duddy says. “I think we got to that place in the road where we wanted to …
May 05
Ashley Cooke’s self-titled second album (Big Loud) Ashley Cooke describes her self-titled second album as “a coming-of-age record disguised as a relationship album.” Arriving on Aug. 14, it will feature 15 tracks, including her current hit, “the hell you are”; “baby blues” and “excuses” from 2025’s ace EP; her March release “xs” and “high school sweetheart,” which …
May 04
Thomas Rhett (Disney/Larry McCormack) Thomas Rhett’s off work Wednesday night, but he’s willing to jump into action if the opportunity arises. The “Ain’t a Bad Life” hitmaker is headed to Nashville’s Nissan Stadium to see Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour Wednesday, and on Monday he gave notice he’d do almost anything to step onstage with …
May 04
Ella Langley performs on the ‘The 59th Annual CMA Awards’ (Disney/Frank Micelotta) After taking a week off to let Olivia Rodrigo have a turn at the #1 spot on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 with “Drop Dead,” Ella Langley has now returned to the top with “Choosin’ Texas,” marking the song’s eighth week in pole position. …
May 04
Dolly Parton at CMA Fest June 06, 2024 in Nashville (Terry Wyatt/WireImage) Dolly Parton posted the most extensive update yet about her health on social media Monday. Talking for more than five minutes, the superstar was characteristically upbeat and funny as she delivered the “good news and a little bad news.” “I’m responding really well to …
May 04
Russell Dickerson & Fetty Wap’s “BOOTS” (Triple Tigers) Russell Dickerson’s much-wanted collab with rapper Fetty Wap, “BOOTS,” will arrive on Friday, just in time for his birthday. “I can’t keep my hands to myself watching you dancing in those B-double-O-T-S/ Sun-D-R-E-double-S,” he sings. “This ole boy all in a mess/ I never will forget she …