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Lady A have released a fresh, yet nostalgic new track, “A Love Song.” The trio’s Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood penned the standout melancholy tune alongside Allison Veltz Cruz and Sam Ellis, and it boasts a warm sound that harkens back to Lady A’s early days. Their spellbinding harmonies shine centerstage as lead vocalists Scott

The gauntlet has been thrown! During Monday night’s (Oct. 23) episode of The Voice, two vocal powerhouses from Team Gwen (Stefani) faced off head to head during the Battle Rounds. Coach Stefani tasked her two team members, Bias and Jacquie Roar, with putting their own spin on Jelly Roll’s “Need a Favor” all while fighting against each

Taylor Swift is the leading finalist at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, with mentions in 20 categories, including the coveted, all-genre Top Artist Award. Swift holds the record for most decorated female artist at the BBMAs, with 29 wins in total to her name. But several country stars are hot on her tail: Multiple stars

Chris Stapleton will once again be at the helm of his All-American Road Show Tour in 2024. The singer just announced more than 20 U.S. and Canadian dates on the trek, after kicking off his tour announcement with some overseas shows earlier this fall. The tour announcement comes just ahead of the release of Stapleton’s

The look on Patty Loveless‘ face said it all. The newest member of the Country Music Hall of Fame didn’t know who would pay tribute to her during the induction ceremony on Sunday (Oct. 22), but she didn’t expect this. Loveless, Tanya Tucker and songwriter Bob McDill were inducted into the Country Music Hall of

Thirty-nine years ago today, on Oct. 25, 1984, Alabama — made up of Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Jeff Cook — accomplished a feat that had never been achieved by a country group before. It was on that date that they earned triple-platinum status, signifying sales of 3 million units, for both their Feels So Right and

Carrie Underwood is one of nine stars just added to the guest list of the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Underwood will perform during this year’s show, according to a social media post from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Other newly-announced performers include Stevie Nicks, Adam Levine, Common, Miguel and

Keith Urban will be part of an all-genre bill leading the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix next month, an event that’ll kick off race weekend in Las Vegas, Nev. Urban is the lone artist repping country music during the show. The other performers are Andra Day, Bishop Briggs, J Balvin, Journey, Steve

Jelly Roll, Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton and Carly Pearce are just a few of the stars who’ll serve as performers at the 2023 CMA Awards. Many of the performance details have been revealed ahead of this year’s show. Wilson, Stapleton and Pearce will all be performing relatively fresh material: Stapleton’s playing his new

The Voice returned for another round of Battles on Tuesday night (Oct. 24). During the latest edition of showdowns, Gwen Stefani matched up two of her younger contestants, Calla Prejean and Chechi Sarai, to fight to keep their spot on her team. Stefani challenged the two hopefuls with leaving their mark on Lady Gaga’s “I’ll Never

As the holiday season approaches, Jamie O’Neal and Ty Herndon, two Grammy-nominated artists with a long history of friendship and musical collaboration, release the poignant Christmas single titled “Merry Christmas Baby.” American Songwriter exclusively premiered the track here. This emotional track is featured on Jamie O’Neal’s deluxe edition album, Spirit & Joy, and promises to touch

Jason Aldean’s latest single, “Try That In A Small Town,” has topped the Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts, marking the Georgia native’s 28th career No. 1. The single hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart earlier this year following some controversy, and marks the first No. 1 from Aldean’s 11th studio album, Highway Desperado, out Nov. 3. The new project features

Caroline Jones‘ new album has grit and perseverance as its main messages, and she comes by those lyrical threads honestly.  The singer-songwriter changed the trajectory of her entire life on the way to the new music, first by getting married, and then by getting pregnant with her first child. None of that is by happenstance,

Lee Brice put his musical talents on display recently and helped raise more than $570,000 for pancreatic cancer research. The country singer was on hand for the 10th Annual Homecoming Golf & Concert event benefitting the Nikki Mitchell Foundation. That amount is a new record for the fundraising event. “The Nikki Mitchell Foundation is excited

Chris Young turned to social media to share the results of his workout regimen, and fans were suitably impressed with the results. The country singer posted a shirtless picture to Instagram on Friday (Oct. 20), showing off a newfound definition in his biceps, chest and abs. “Just gonna leave this here,” he writes to accompany

Tanya Tucker and Patty Loveless were the two well-known stars inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday (Oct. 22), but both took a moment to recognize the third. Songwriter Bob McDill finally got his moment, as well. The annual Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum allows for three tribute

Fifty-one years ago today, on Oct. 16, 1972, Loretta Lynn became the first woman to win Entertainer of the Year at the CMA Awards. Lynn had just released her 18th studio album, Here I Am Again, when she won Entertainer of the Year. She had already notched 25 Top 10 singles, including the No. 1 hits

Seventeen years ago today, on Oct. 17, 2006, Hollywood confirmed what Nashville already knew: Tim McGraw was a major celebrity. It was on that date that the singer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Both McGraw’s wife, Faith Hill, and actor Billy Bob Thornton, who starred in Friday Night Lights with McGraw, attended his Hollywood Walk of

Happy birthday, Alan Jackson! The singer was born 65 years ago today, on Oct. 17, 1958, in Newnan, Ga. Jackson was born to Joseph Eugene and Ruth Musick and was the youngest of five children — and the only boy. He and his family lived in a tiny home, built around his grandfather’s tool shed, on

LeAnn Rimes is mourning the death of her stepfather, Ted Miller. In a social media tribute, the singer celebrated the life of a man who always reminded her to enjoy her childhood, even when she was juggling the demands of country music stardom at a very young age. “Goodbye, Ted. Rest well! Your joy and childlike