Country

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,

Jelly Roll is now a Grammy Award winner and the honor wasn’t lost on him. The country singer’s wife Bunnie Xo shared his response to social media on Sunday (Feb. 1), just minutes after his name was announced. In fact Bunnie got the video to Instagram so fast that — as it was uploading —

Jelly Roll’s Grammy Awards speech was familiar but no less powerful than before. In winning Best Contemporary Country Album, he took us to church, again. The Beautifully Brokenalbum topped albums from Tyler Childers, Eric Church, Kelsea Ballerini and Miranda Lambert for the Grammy win. It’s his third on the night, making him a perfect 3

The 2026 Grammy Awards didn’t do much to recognize country music, but we crashed the party anyways. See pictures of the best country moments, including Jelly Roll’s acceptance speech, Kelsea Ballerini’s gown and Reba McEntire‘s stirring performance. Jelly Roll was country music’s big winner at the Grammys, with wins in three categories. Shaboozey, Tyler Childers

Post Malone and Jelly Roll are doubling down on their Big A– Stadium Tour in 2026. The Posty-headed tour is set to return this spring, with Jelly once again performing on all dates (With one notable exception. We’ll get to that in a minute.) The pair announced the tour on Monday (Feb. 2), also revealing

On Sunday (Feb. 1), the federally-mandated REAL ID requirement began its 4 month rollout process, making air travel without one nearly impossible. Note that I said nearly. As some people struggle to get a REAL ID in time to meet the deadline, for whatever reason, there is one hack that can help you get around

Super Bowl LX is set for Feb. 8, and there’s already a favorite emerging for this year’s most talked-about commercial. Budweiser’s new “American Icons” spot is expected to tug at viewers’ heartstrings as the brand celebrates its 150th anniversary — a milestone that arrives alongside America’s 250th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Budweiser is pulling

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Immigration and anti-ICE sentiment were two topics on many artists’ minds as they accepted their Grammy Awards at the show on Sunday night (Feb. 1). But Jelly Roll— who won three trophies — declined to comment, either onstage or backstage in the press room. When asked directly if he’d weigh in on the current political

There is major heartbreak amongst all the Farmer Wants a Wife fans. It looks like one of the show’s most beloved couples is headed for Splitsville. Farmer Mitchell Kolinsky and Sydney Errera met on Season Two of the reality dating show. From the beginning, they felt like a sure thing. “The first time I met