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Randy Travis is celebrating his music’s connection to the state of Texas in an upcoming all-star tribute show. Called A Texas Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis — 1 Night, 1 Place, 1 Time, the one-night-only event will gather a collection of artists from or closely associated with Texas to perform hits from Travis’

Luke Combs is already making plans for 2024. The country star has just announced a tour which will visit 13 cities in the new year. Combs’ 2024 Growing Up and Gettin’ Old Tour doubles down in the cities it’s visiting, with back-to-back shows and a variety of openers. “We got an opportunity to do two shows in

Luke Bryan leaves his country music stardom at the door when he’s home with his teenage sons, 15-year-old Bo and 13-year-old Tate. The singer says they prioritize normal father-son bonding activities, like fishing, hunting and just hanging out. Still, the kids are old enough to do some Googling — and to figure out that their

American Idol champ Iam Tongi hopped on social media over the weekend to share some reflections — and an emotional song — in tribute to the devastating wildfires affecting his home state of Hawaii. Tongi, who hails from the area of Kahuku and is the first-ever Hawaiian Idol winner, said that ever since he heard

Those who think a country singer needs to write their own songs to be taken seriously have never visited the Country Music Hall of Fame. This list of 11 country stars who didn’t (or don’t) write their own songs (and one you’ll be shocked to learn does) includes four Hall of Famers and two more who are real

Music legend and American Idol judge Lionel Richie is currently on tour with Earth, Wind & Fire, but fans at New York City’s Madison Square Garden walked away empty-handed after a late show cancelation on Saturday night (Aug. 12). According to a local Fox News affiliate, approximately 20,000 fans waited an hour after showtime was

Cody Johnson picked a one-of-a-kind way to say “I love you” to introduce his next professional chapter. “The Painter” dropped on Friday (Aug. 11). It begins a new album cycle for the “‘Til You Can’t” singer. As he did with Ain’t Nothin’ To It and Human: The Double Album, Johnson leads this next album with

An all-star lineup of country stars will tribute the Judds this fall when A Tribute to the Judds is released. The new album features 14 songs performed by Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire, Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Carly Pearce and more. The Judds (Naomi Judd and Wynonna Judd) were inducted into the Country Music Hall of

Jo Dee Messina is done with comparisons. The ’90s and early 2000s country hitmaker is embracing new interest in her career and catalog, but not resting on it. A new song called “Just to Be Loved” may epitomize her mindset. By the end of her conversation with Taste of Country, it was clear it also fills the

Singer Katharine McPhee is rushing home from Asia after she and husband David Foster suffered a “horrible tragedy.” The pair were scheduled to play a pair of shows in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Friday and Saturday (Aug. 11-12), but McPhee told her fans she’ll miss the concerts.   Taking to Instagram, she writes: “David and I

Zach Bryan surprised his Minneapolis, Minn., crowd recently with WWE star Brock Lesnar. The wrestling standout joined Bryan for a few lines for a lively rendition of his song “Revival.” Lesnar looked the part as he took the stage. The six-foot-three, 286-pound wrestler donned jeans, a black Coors shirt and black cowboy hat. He nodded

According to multiple reports, the tragedy that caused Katharine McPhee to abruptly return home from a tour in Asia was the death of a beloved employee that she and her husband, legendary songwriter, musician and producer David Foster, “considered family.” Entertainment Tonight reports that the nanny for the couple’s 2-year-old son, Rennie Foster, died. TMZ

Morgan Wallen had a major surprise for his fans when he took the stage for a performance in Ohio on Friday night (Aug. 11). The country superstar hit the stage sporting a red ball cap — but without his signature mullet. Instead, Wallen appears to have a close-shaved head now. “Before we get any further …

If you’re anything like me, your timelines on every social app are suddenly filled with posts and reshares of the ginger troubadour Oliver Anthony and his heart wrenching callout of the upper crust titled “Rich Men North of Richmond“. But where did this guy come from and how is he suddenly everywhere all at once?

Reba McEntire is one of the undisputed queens of country music, but did you know that the soulful superstar once also scored a hit in the dance charts? The year was 1995, and McEntire released an album of cover songs titled Starting Over that featured her versions of songs by Patti LaBelle, Dolly Parton, Linda

Back in 2006, George Strait‘s “Give It Away” surveyed the detritus left after a breakup — the honeymoon photos, the bed, the furniture and even the house that contains it all — and concluded that all of it, without the love that made it a home, was worthless. He couldn’t even give it away for free.

Twenty-two years ago today (Aug. 11, 2001), Blake Shelton scored his first No. 1 hit with his debut single, “Austin.” Blake Shelton AustinGiant/Warner Bros. Nashville “Austin” was released in April of 2001 and spent five weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, tying a record set by Billy Ray Cyrus‘

The 16th Annual ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC HONORS will return to FOX for a second year, airing Monday, Sept. 18 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), bringing Country superstars to the network. The all-star event, dubbed the “Country Music industry’s favorite night,” will recognize several special honorees, including ACM Triple Crown Award recipient Chris Stapleton, ACM Poet’s Award recipients Clint

When Taylor Swift asked for her famous koi fish guitar back, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum was happy to oblige, pulling it off display. However, while the singer has been using her guitar on her Eras Tour, there has been an empty display case in the Taylor Swift Education Center in Nashville.

BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records’ chart-topping Country duo LOCASH will make a surprise appearance on a national-TV stage tomorrow (8/11), as they head to New York City for FOX & Friends’ All-American Summer Concert Series. Set to take over FOX Square in the heart of Manhattan, the acclaimed duo of Preston Brust and Chris Lucas will remind viewers all across the U.S.A. why they’ve been dubbed