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Quartz Hill Records’ country trio Runaway June released their latest EP SMOKE, WINE & WHISKEY today across all digital streaming platforms. Leading with the boot-stomping, fire-worthy single “Make Me Wanna Smoke,” which debuted on The Bobby Bones show, the percussive and rhythmic track – written by Jason Sellers, Ella Langley and Bobby Hamrick – keeps

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Loretta Lynn‘s family is requesting prayer after her the singer’s son, Ernest Ray Lynn, underwent “a critical surgery” to address his kidney failure on Tuesday (Jan. 23). “In moments like these, we are reminded that all that really matters is faith and family. We would love to know that you are praying with us for

Walker Hayes just shared a new song he wrote about his recent Twitter skirmish with fellow singer-songwriter Zach Bryan, but you’d be hard pressed to call it a diss track. On the contrary, Hayes’ new track reflects on the nature of insecurity, and wonders why people so often wind up “butt hurt” by their peers’

One thing country music is known for? Drinkin’ songs. For some, there’s nothing like tipping back a cold one to a tune about tipping back a cold one. For others, a glass of the good stuff is the only way to mend a broken heart or set the tone for one heck of a party.

An iconic Nashville-area home that once belonged to country music legend Conway Twitty has been spared from demolition after its current owners reconsidered their plans due to an outcry from the public. Twitty’s estate in the affluent Nashville suburb of Hendersonville, Tenn., also served as the site for his popular Twitty City tourist attraction, which

Elle King‘s upcoming show at famed honky-tonk Billy Bob’s Texas has been postponed until September. The news comes just days after King’s tumultuous performance at the Grand Ole Opry’s Opry Goes Dolly show on Friday (Jan. 19), which was a celebration of Dolly Parton‘s 78th birthday. During her time onstage at that event, King appeared

Rising country star and Carnival Music singer-songwriter Kylie Frey hits the ground running in early 2024, announcing a rough-and-tumble, full-throttle honky tonker as her new single – “Miss Thang.” Arriving Friday, January 26, the up-tempo track was co-written by the country throwback with Adam Hood and Brent Cobb – aloud-and-proud dream-chaser’s anthem laced with full

Heartland country-rocker Logan Mize is teaming up with country artist, New York Times bestselling author, lifestyle influencer and TV personality Jessie James Decker on a new late-night duet “If You’re Up,” out today (1.19) via Big Yellow Dog Music. Listen to “If You’re Up,” here: stem.ffm.to/ifyoureup “I’ve loved this song for quite some time and

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and instead of flowers, artist, writer, and producer Chase Bryant‘s early gift to his wife Selena Weber Bryant came in the form of an EP and music video. Last Friday, he shared his Summerville EP, which he named after Selena’s hometown of Summerville, SC as his homage to her. Chase

Dolly Parton‘s younger sister, Stella Parton, says when you disrespect someone in her family, you disrespect the entire family. Elle King has clearly disrespected the entire family. The singer and songwriter sounded off on social media on Sunday after video first surfaced of King trying to sing Dolly Parton’s song at the Grand Ole Opry. On

It’s a rough week to be in country music PR as Monday night artist Chris Young was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Assaulting an Officer, and Resisting Arrest at the Nashville bar “Tin Roof”. According to sources, Young encountered representatives from the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Once their encounter ended, the agents moved on

Singer Elle King took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry for a Dolly Parton tribute on Friday, admitting to the crowd she was hammered before botching the words to a Parton song. The expletive-laden performance, which occurred on Parton’s birthday, was criticized by audience members and prompted an apology from the venue.  On X,

Chris Young was arrested on disorderly conduct charges on Monday night (Jan. 22) in Nashville. The “Young Love & Saturday Nights” singer allegedly assaulted an agent of the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Multiple media outlets report that Young was arrested at the Dawg House on Demonbreun Street in downtown Nashville at about 8:30PM. TABC agents

Eleven years ago today, on Jan. 18, 2013, George Strait launched what was supposed to be his farewell tour, the The Cowboy Rides Away Tour. The trek followed the country icon’s September 2012 announcement that he would be retiring from touring, but not from making music. “I always had it in the back of my mind, when I turned

Reba McEntire is headed to Las Vegas in February for a big, exciting reason: She’s one of the superstars performing a patriotic classic at Super Bowl LVIII. According to The Hollywood Reporter, McEntire will sing the national anthem — “The Star-Spangled Banner” — before the big game in 2024. She’s joining rapper Post Malone and R&B star

A Grand Ole Opry-mounted Opry Goes Dolly show celebrating Dolly Parton‘s 78th birthday went sideways for Elle King — one of the performers on the bill — on Friday (Jan. 19). In fact, King’s performance got so mangled that the Opry even apologized on social media to outraged fans after the show. During her time

Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town and Luke Bryan are set to pay tribute to country group Alabama during an upcoming episode of CMT Giants. Nearly a dozen performers are slated for a two-hour TV special later this year. CMT Giants has been celebrating the best in country music since 2006. Vince Gill, Charley Pride,

Blake Shelton flew to Nashville to show some love for country supergroup Alabama. The singer and former coach on The Voice was one of nearly a dozen country stars who posed for photos and spoke to media on the red carpet for CMT Giants: Alabama. CMT Giants has been celebrating the best in country music since 2006.

Chris Stapleton has cut way down on his drinking, but he’s not exactly sober — contrary to what many fans believe. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Stapleton explains his relationship with alcohol. “I don’t drink as much as I used to,” the singer allows. “I’m a 45-year-old man who has a lot more