Country

Blake Shelton went viral online on Saturday (July 22) after a story broke reporting that he withdrew from a massive project with CMT to protest the network pulling Jason Aldean‘s “Try That in a Small Town” video. The story delighted many supporters of the song and video, but there were two major problems with the

Brett Young has dropped a new song, “Let Go Too Soon,” and it’s soaked with regret, aching questions and a bunch of what-ifs. Young co-wrote the track with Chris LaCorte and Jon Nite, and the heartbreak tune has Young questioning the premature dissolution of his past relationship. “Do you ever think about me / And

Chris Stapleton has a new album coming in 2023! The award-winning singer-songwriter has announced the upcoming release of a new studio album titled Higher, which is slated to drop on Nov. 10, 2023, via Mercury Nashville. Stapleton and Dan Wilson teamed to co-write a new song, “White Horse,” which Stapleton released on Friday (July 21)

Travis Tritt turned to social media to weigh in on the controversy surrounding Jason Aldean‘s new song and video for “Try That in a Small Town.” The veteran country star shared his support for Aldean, encouraging him to “say what you want to say and be who you want to be.” “Try That in a

Jason Aldean‘s Broken Bow Records labelmate Blanco Brown isn’t a fan of “Try That in a Small Town,” but he came to the defense of the singer. “The Git Up” singer instead targets the four men who wrote the song. “Let’s ask the songwriters for clarity,” he tweeted. Thursday night’s tweet follows one Brown has

Tim McGraw spotlights his ruminative sentiments in his latest song, “Remember Me Well.” Out now, the track finds McGraw reflecting on a past relationship and the memories he forged with his ex. While they’re unable to rewind time and salvage what was, he hopes that she’ll “remember me well” and the myriad highs and lows

Jason Aldean‘s Thursday night concert in Ohio (July 20) has been postponed until September. It’s the second of the first four dates on the Highway Desperado Tour that have had to be pushed to a later date. Last Saturday (July 15), Aldean started his set in Hartford, Ct., but rushed off the stage midway through

Ricky Van Shelton was a big deal for about five years in the 1980s and early ’90s. Then, his career tapered off. Then, he vanished. We’re not exaggerating — sightings of the “Somebody Lied” singer are about as common as Bigfoot in 2023. It’s been 17 years since he bid farewell to the industry with

Season 24 of The Voice officially has an air date! The beloved televised singing competition will return on Sept. 25, 2023 at 8PM ET/7PM CT. When it returns, the coach lineup of the show will feature some big changes, since Blake Shelton retired at the end of last season after being the only coach to

Michael Ray takes a deep dive into his post-divorce mental health journey and a week-long stay at an intensive therapy camp in Arizona in a new installment of the Bobby Cast, a podcast from radio DJ Bobby Bones. During that conversation, Ray reflects on his mid-2020 divorce from fellow country star Carly Pearce, acknowledging that

Tenille Townes is an up-and-coming force in country music. She already has a lucrative career in country music in Canada, and now, her success is starting to bloom in the States. I had the chance to sit down with Tenille for a long in-depth conversation about life and music, among other topics. Her latest EP, Train

The mayor of Columbia, Tenn., is hoping the next time someone chooses his historic downtown as the backdrop for a music video, it’s to promote peace and love. Portions of Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” video were shot in front of the Maury County Courthouse in Columbia, where Aldean and his family used

Jason Aldean has stirred major controversy with his new video for “Try That in a Small Town,” but the production company behind the clip says people are reading too much into the choice of locations for the shoot. “Try That in a Small Town” relies on a collection of tropes about small-town America for its

Toby Keith will receive a special award at the upcoming People’s Choice Country Awards. Blake Shelton will present the country legend with the Country Icon Award. “We’re overjoyed to honor legendary artist Toby Keith with the first-ever Country Icon Award,” says Cassandra Tryon, Senior Vice President, Entertainment Live Events, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming (quote via

Toby Keith is back … again! The country stalwart popped up at a recent show LoCash played at Orlando’s Tin Roof bar and music venue, surprising the crowd with a fiery rendition of rock ‘n’ roll standard “Johnny B. Goode,” as well as a few other songs. “[Toby Keith] was in the house the other

Jason Aldean issued a lengthy social media statement on Tuesday (July 18) in response to the controversy surrounding his new single, “Try That in a Small Town,” as well as the song’s new music video. “In the past 24 hours, I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song (a song that has been out

Luke Combs‘ team says there are currently no plans for the country superstar to share a stage with Tracy Chapman, the original artist behind “Fast Car.” But if the opportunity ever did arise, Combs would undoubtedly jump at the chance to duet with Chapman on the song. “We would be more than excited if the

Russell Dickerson says his new summer EP started with a Shay Mooney co-write called “Ride the Wave,” but it could have started at church camp two decades ago. Heck, the seed for the 5-song project may have been planted even earlier. Three Months Two Streets Down is a progressive summer playlist that leans hard on nostalgia, but never

Luke Bryan‘s birthday did not go without recognition from his friends and family. The singer turned 47 years old on Monday (July 17), and Caroline honored his day with a series of silly photos taken from recent time together. There’s even a short video of Bryan doing a birthday dance! The family and friends look to

Megan Moroney‘s new single “I’m Not Pretty” is relatable. The country singer co-wrote the song alongside Ben Williams, Micah Carpenter and Mackenzie Carpenter, and in it, she tells a story about being the subject of her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend’s ire. In the first verse of “I’m Not Pretty,” she imagines her ex’s new flame being haunted by