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Kid Rock is flying high right now with the news that his cover of Cody Johnson‘s “‘Till You Can’t” has gone all the way to No.1 on the Hot Christian 100 chart. But did you know that Kid Rock used to be Tom Petty‘s weed dealer back in the day? Read More: Kid Rock Plants

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Alan Jackson has a new reason to smile. The Country Music Hall of Famer is a grandpa again after the arrival of his daughter Mattie Jackson’s new baby girl. Mattie shared the news on Instagram Tuesday (Feb. 17), revealing that her second child, Charlotte “Charlie” Ann Smith, arrived on Feb. 13 — just in time

Jelly Rollsays that parts of his wife Bunnie Xo‘s new book were painful to read, but he’s proud of her for being so “brave” in telling her story. “It was rough at times just for me to read it. You know what I mean?” the singer admits toPeople. “We went through a lot of pain

You know whatReba McEntirehas been up to since Reba,but most of her castmates have stayed pretty busy, too! With a new sitcom bringing the gang (or at least part of the gang) back together again, we thought it’d be fun to check in on the seven principal stars, including Brock, Jake, Van and Kyra. Related:

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Chris Stapleton is one of four headliners fora country and rock-packed Bourbon & Beyond Festival this fall. The 2026 lineup also features Kacey Musgraves, Red Clay Strays, Jason Isbell and more. When Is Bourbon & Beyond 2026? Bourbon & Beyond 2026 takes place at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Ky. on Sept. 24-27. Foo

Shane Profitt is one of country music’s most authentic young artists, and that’s one of the reasons Taste of Country chose him as one of our RISERS: 2026 Artists to Watch. Who Is Shane Profitt? Shane Profitt is a 26-year-old country singer-songwriter who originally hails from the Nashville suburb of Columbia, Tenn. Profitt launched his

Ashley McBryde’s new single “Arkansas Mud” drops February 20, and if the early teaser is any indication, it’s not here to play nice. It’s gritty. It’s defiant. It’s pure Ozark backbone. McBryde shared a preview with fans and framed it like this: “We’ve all filed an edge down here or there at someone else’s request…

Hudson Westbrook is one of country music’s most promising young artists, and he’s exactly what fans of traditional country music have been hoping for. His fast-rising success made it easy to select Westbrook as one of Taste of Country’s RISERS: 2026 Artists to Watch. Who Is Hudson Westbrook? Hudson Westbrook is a 21-year-old country singer-songwriter

As you likely know by now, Jelly Roll has undergone a dramatic body transformation, losing nearly 300 pounds. But even though he insists he didn’t use GLP-1 drugs to help with his weight loss, some people still accuse him of not being truthful about it. Last month, Jelly Roll appeared on the cover of Men’s

Zach Bryan released a parody of Jason Aldean‘s “Dirt Road Anthem” to social media, and the song’s co-writer,Brantley Gilbert, served up a brilliant response. And then he ate it. What Did Zach Bryan Say About Jason Aldean? We’ll share Bryan’s parody first. Perhaps it’s a leap to suggest he released the song (let’s call it

First Lady Melania Trump stepped into Valentine’s Day early with a stop at the National Institute of Health on Wednesday (2-12) and was asked by a girl who was making crafts next to her what music she listens to. A bold question to ask the First Lady, but Trump did not hesitate in her response.

Garth Brooks is widely regarded as one of the nicest guys in country music, but a 2013 lawsuit from a former business partner alleged that he was hiding a darker side from the public. Why Did Garth Brooks’ Partner Sue Him? On April 15, 2013, Lisa Sanderson— Brooks’ former partner in a production company called

Dierks Bentley just gave fans a taste of what his 2026 tour could look like. In announcing the Off the Map Tour he also shared a video of him singing “Free and Easy” with Ricky Skaggs. The updated version leans heavily into bluegrass, offering a lively reinvention of a song country fans have loved for

Duck Dynasty: The Revivalofficially has a Season 2 premiere date. A&E announced Thursday (Feb. 12) that the new season will debut on March 7. Season 2 will run for 10 episodes and, according to the network’s press release, will follow Willie and Korie Robertson as they continue navigating life with their family. Related:Duck Dynasty’s Jep

Meghan Patrick is one of country music’s most honest, unfiltered artists, and that depth is one reason why she’s one of Taste of Country’s RISERS: 2026 Artists to Watch. Who Is Meghan Patrick? Meghan Patrick is a country singer-songwriter who was born in Ontario, but has been based in Nashville for years as she chases

If you like your country fired up, honest, and untamed, you’re going to want Krislyn Arthurs on your radar. This Oklahoma-based singer-songwriter is carving her own lane with the attitude of a fiery 90s Terri Clark and the grit of a dust-covered honky tonk outlaw. This week I’m introducing Krislyn to CMNB readers because her

This week’s New Music Friday brings a dramatic return from The Band Perry, a hometown love letter from Morgan Evans, and a fresh album announcement from Flatland Cavalry. It’s a solid spread of country’s many personalities in one drop. The Band Perry is officially back with new music, and if you’ve been waiting nine years

Shaboozeyclaimed his first Grammy trophy on Sunday night (Feb. 1), when he and Jelly Roll won Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their song “Amen.” The timing — both personally and culturally — couldn’t have been more poignant. In an emotional speech, Shaboozey reflected on how his mother shaped his life when he was a child,