Country

Thirty-two years ago today, on Sept. 4, 1991, the country music community was in mourning: It was on that date that Dottie West died, from injuries sustained in a car crash. West was 58 years old at the time of her death. In her early 20s, West became friends with several up-and-coming singers and songwriters, including

Blake Shelton is grieving the loss of Jimmy Buffett after the legendary singer-songwriter’s death on Friday (Sept. 1.) In a social media post, Shelton paid tribute to Buffett’s massive impact, saying that he was “heartbroken” to hear that he had died. “What an incredible talent and man. His songs will live on forever,” the country

Taylor Swift has become a cultural phenomenon. Her Eras Tour is receiving rave reviews, and now everyone who missed it can catch it in theaters. Swift was an absolute superstar before the pandemic, her fame has skyrocketed in recent years, and she’s now one of the highest-earning musicians of all time. The Eras Tour was subject to tons of issues,

Self-declared “Coconut Man” and country hitmaker Billy Currington has arrived with a brand-new song, “Anchor Man.” Paul Overstreet and Scotty Emerick penned the song, and the laid-back tune invites listeners to trade their “bad news” and problems for “salt air and freedom,” just like the song’s protagonist. It opens with simple acoustic guitar figures as

Riley Green has put his spin on Tim McGraw’s song, “Damn Country Music.” The tender rendition features a slowed-down, more ruminative delivery as compared to McGraw’s 2015 release. Though the song’s dressed with a simpler production style, it allows Green’s pained sentiments on pursuing a dream to take center stage. “You might get lost in

Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has died at the age of 76. While no cause of death has been revealed, a statement posted to his website says he died on Friday night (Sept. 1), surrounded by loved ones. “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” the

Alan Jackson is one of the many fans, friends and colleagues who turned to social media to remember Jimmy Buffett on Saturday (Sept. 2) after the news of his death. Buffett died “peacefully” on Friday night (Sept. 1), surrounded by his loved ones, according to a statement on his website. He was 76 years old.

Jimmy Buffett‘s cause of death has been revealed. In a new update from TMZ, sources tell the celebrity news site that Buffett died from skin cancer that turned to lymphoma. TMZ reports that Buffett was diagnosed with skin cancer four years ago, attributing the information to “sources with direct knowledge” of the matter. “He lived

Jimmy Buffett lived the good life in real life just as much as he celebrated it in his songs. The late singer-songwriter had a tidy real estate portfolio that included a staggering mansion in Palm Beach, Fla., and pictures show a property that looks like a perfect place to enjoy a cheeseburger in paradise. According

Kenny Chesney is paying tribute to his longtime friend Jimmy Buffett, who died on Friday (Sept. 1). The country singer found a fitting spot on the beach in Key West, Fla., to sing one of Buffett’s songs, “A Pirate Looks at Forty.” “Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you call / Wanted to sail upon

Kelsea Ballerini will bring big country energy to the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards as she makes her debut as a performer. To make things extra special, the show will take place on the same day as the singer’s 30th birthday: Tuesday, Sept. 12. “Performing at the @vmas,” the star writes on social media, promoting the

Seventeen years ago today was an unforgettable day for Taylor Swift: It was on that date (Sept. 1, 2006) that the then-16-year-old made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry. At the time of her Opry debut, Swift was just beginning her rapid ascent to stardom: She had recently signed to Big Machine Records, a then-recently

Forty-four years ago today, on Sept. 1, 1979, Leon Russell and Willie Nelson both had one very good reason to celebrate: Their remake of the Elvis Presley classic “Heartbreak Hotel” soared to No. 1 on the country charts. Nelson and Russell’s version of “Heartbreak Hotel” was on their collaborative album, One for the Road, which went

Sam Hunt brought a party to Central Park as a part of Good Morning America‘s Summer Concert Series on Friday (Sept. 1). The singer provided a double feature of his hits to entertain not just the crowd, but viewers across the nation. The country singer showed off his latest single “Outskirts” as the audience sang along:

With more than 15 No. 1 songs and many tours under his belt, Luke Combs comes in at No. 19 on a list of the 20 top-grossing country artists of all time. To date, his shows have pulled in a whopping $225.6 million dollars. So, it’s safe to say that by now, Combs has amassed a small fortune. I recently

Luke Combs and his wife Nicole are officially parents to two under two! The couple welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on August 15, per a post on their respective social media pages. Beau Lee Combs joins older brother Tex Lawrence, who was born in June 2022. No other details were made immediately available,

Chapel Hart are headed back to where it all started for them: America’s Got Talent. The trio is scheduled to perform on the show that launched them into the mainstream country spotlight on Wednesday, Sept. 6. “We feel like we have a special relationship with AGT and it really feels like a homecoming,” the former contestants say.

Michael Ray‘s newest breakup song relies on a theme that notched him his most recent No. 1 hit. “Spirts and Demons” with Canadian country singer Meghan Patrick finds him seeking salvation in an endless glass of bourbon. The concept worked with “Whiskey and Rain,” a slightly more uptempo hit from 2020-21. The new song — penned by

Carrie Underwood played a full set and then came back out to join headliner Guns N’ Roses in Nashville on Saturday night (Aug. 26). Pictures find the country singer and her rock counterpart fully immersed in sweat and song. The Nashville concert at Geodis Park was the third of three shows Underwood agreed to play

Gabby Barrett and husband Cade Foehner revealed they’re expecting another baby soon. The “I Hope” singer is pregnant with their third, expected later this year or early next. Barrett spilled the news in a minimalist announcement post on social media on Wednesday (Aug. 30). Two nearly matching photos lead to “Baby No. 3” in text, and