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Thomas Rhett breaks his ankle, Kelsea Ballerini crashes onto stage | Music City Minute

I’m not sure what was is the air last Sunday night, but major country stars were falling harder than a summer rain. First off is Thomas Rhett. He was a […]

3 hours ago

Chris LeDoux’s son shares one of his last recordings, Hank Williams Jr. proves his youth | Music City Minute

It’s hard to believe 20 years have passed since losing Chris LeDoux to cancer. One of his last recordings was a song called “One Hand In The Riggin’,” which his […]

1 day ago

Dustin Lynch talks Red Rocks and Las Vegas residency with Tracy and Fizz

Dustin Lynch joins Tracy and Fizz to discuss his upcoming Red Rocks performance that was previously postponed, his Las Vegas residency and his experiences as a pilot. Two country artists […]

13 days ago

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Two country artists get stars on walk of fames | Music City Minute

Within the span of a week, two massively talented and influential artists were honored with stars on walk of fames. On March 20, Luke Combs received his star on the […]

18 days ago

Academy of Country Music Awards announces nominees | Music City Minute

We are as excited as a dog with two tails to share the nominees for the upcoming 60th Academy of Country Music Awards! Ella Langley leads the pack with eight […]

19 days ago

Kane Brown surprises his family, Willie Nelson’s son gears up to release debut album | Music City Minute

Kane Brown is earning major dad points while also creating core memories with his daughters. The “Miles On It” singer recently shared a video where he surprised his family by […]

20 days ago

Jason and Brittany Aldean celebrate milestone, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood celebrate their bar | Music City Minute

Congratulations to Jason and Brittany Aldean, who just celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. Brittany pulled out all the stops to make it as special as possible. In a video, we […]

21 days ago

Luke Bryan’s thoughts on a modern-day supergroup | Music City Minute

One of the most famous country supergroups in history was The Highwaymen, which was made up of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. The stratospheric star power […]

22 days ago

Woman falls victim to Morgan Wallen catfishing scam | Music City Minute

Occasionally, artists will post a warning about online scammers using their name and likeness for nefarious purposes. Unfortunately, a woman in Texas learned too late she was caught in one […]

26 days ago

Grand Ole Opry’s 100th birthday celebration | Music City Minute

The Grand Ole Opry is ringing its 100th birthday! Country music is pulling out all the stops for the huge celebration. Blake Shelton has been lined up to host the […]

27 days ago

Blake Shelton prepares to drop album, Country Music Hall of Fame opens new exhibit | Music City Minute

After nearly four years, Blake Shelton is releasing a new full-length album! The record is called “For Recreational Use Only” and will include his current single, “Texas,” as well as […]

28 days ago

Morgan Wallen’s support of his former high school | Music City Minute

Morgan Wallen is being praised for his generosity towards his former high school. The “Sand In My Boots” singer attended Gibbs High School in Knox County, Tennessee. Not only was […]

29 days ago

Ashley McBryde hits big milestone, Lauren Alaina gets pregnancy update | Music City Minute

Ashley McBryde is a phenomenal artist who has won many awards including CMAs, ACMs and a Grammy. However, she is currently celebrating her biggest achievement – 1,000 days sober! The […]

1 month ago

Wade Bowen’s accident in Texas | Music City Minute

Wade Bowen and his band are counting their blessings after a very scary incident over the weekend. The singer and his crew were leaving Austin, Texas, and heading to Lubbock […]

1 month ago

HARDY welcomes baby, Chris Lucas spills on his splurges | Music City Minute

On Friday, March 7, country rocker HARDY and his wife, Caleigh, welcomed little Rosie Ryan to the world. Maybe “little” isn’t the right word to describe the new baby considering […]

1 month ago

Rascal Flatts to put out new album, Chase Matthew to tour with Keith Urban | Music City Minute

The Rascal Flatts reunion is going so well, they might be here to stay. Not only do they have dozens of sold out concerts to play, they’re also putting out […]

1 month ago

Randy Travis adds dates to his More to Life tour | Music City Minute

The legend Randy Travis has added 30 new dates to his More to Life tour. Now, this won’t be a typical performance. As you know, Uncle Randy has a very […]

1 month ago

Who’s playing the concerts at Cheyenne Frontier Days in 2025?

They may call Cheyenne Frontier Days the “Daddy of ‘Em All” because of their iconic rodeos, but you could also use that tagline when it comes to their concerts. 2025 […]

1 month ago

Elle King welcomes baby number two and Miranda Lambert responds to trolls | Music City Minute

Congratulations to Elle King and her partner, Dan Tooker, who welcomed baby number two last Friday, February 28. In an online message, the couple said their family just got a […]

1 month ago

Dolly Parton’s husband dies at 82 | Music City Minute

This week, another loss has rocked the country music community. On Monday, March 3, Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, was called home at the age of 82. An official statement […]

1 month ago

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WATCH – Denver native Ingrid Andress returns to singing with the ‘National Anthem’ at a Colorado Avalanche game

It was a rough time for Highlands Ranch, Colorado’s Ingrid Andress last summer. Given the spotlight at the MLB Home Run Derby prior to the All-Star game, the country singer […]

1 month ago

Ingrid Andress makes return to singing at Ball Arena | Music City Minute

Hallelujah! Our homegirl Ingrid Andress is back and better than ever. But first, let’s go back to July of last year at the MLB Home Run Derby. Andress’ performance of […]

1 month ago

Ingrid Andress Makes Return and Sings National Anthem at Avs Game

Country music star, Ingrid Andress returned to the spotlight and made her first public performance since struggling with the national anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby in 2024. […]

2 months ago

Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan team up for reality competition show | Music City Minute

Late last year, we found out Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan were teaming up for a reality competition show called “The Road.” The premise of the show is some wet-behind-the-ears […]

2 months ago

Lee Brice makes big purchase, Tucker Wetmore announces debut album | Music City Minute

When an artist starts to hit it big and the money begins to flow in, it is easy to want to splurge on something big and unnecessary. For instance, Lee […]

2 months ago

Parker McCollum comes for George Strait’s record, Post Malone featured in ‘Jeopardy!’ question | Music City Minute

Parker McCollum is coming for the king, George Strait. While opening up about his four career number one singles, Parker said he’s got his eye on the prize – beating […]

2 months ago

Are Riley Green and Megan Moroney an item? | Music City Minute

It is possible we have a new country couple alert. As much as the internet wanted Riley Green and Ella Langley to be an item, sadly, they are just friends. […]

2 months ago

Cheyenne Frontier Days will announce their 2025 concerts next week

Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Garth Brooks, just a few of the artists who have been at Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) in the last few years. So, who’s coming […]

2 months ago

Eric Church’s efforts to help Hurricane Helene victims; Dierks Bentley and Zach Top’s tour | Music City Minute

Last year, Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina. Many residents are still living in temporary housing or motels. Well, The Chief is hard at work to change that. Eric Church’s […]

2 months ago

Hillary Scott is expecting, Johnny Cash’s former home is for sale | Music City Minute

Congratulations to Hillary Scott of Lady A and her husband, Chris Tyrrell – they are pregnant with baby number four! The happy family posted a picture of their older girls […]

2 months ago

Kane Brown’s opinion on Valentine’s Day, Jelly Roll’s plans for 2025 | Music City Minute

Valentine’s Day…love it? Hate it? Is it just a “Hallmark” holiday? Opinions definitely differ, especially in Kane Brown’s household. The “Miles On It” singer admitted he doesn’t consider February 14 […]

2 months ago

Lainey Wilson gets engaged | Music City Minute

Oh my goodness, it has finally happened…after four years of dating, Lainey Wilson’s former NFL quarterback boyfriend, Devlin “Duck” Hodges, has put a ring on it! The happy couple shared […]

2 months ago

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Ella Langley’s discovery during her move, Luke Combs shares a dream | Music City Minute

Ella Langley took to social media to share details of her recent move. While going through boxes she discovered a coffee can with $100 in single dollar increments. She explained […]

2 months ago

Are Colorado’s polarizing politician Lauren Boebert and Kid Rock an item?

Because I know how some people think, let me start this article by saying it has nothing to do with politics. It has to do with a famous person from […]

2 months ago

Kelsea Ballerini ends show early, Kane Brown shares anecdote about first car | Music City Minute

Have you ever been to a show where the artist was so sick, they had to wrap early? I’ve experienced this once with Rob Thomas at a Matchbox 20 concert. […]

2 months ago

Hardy releases a new album recorded in Denver at Red Rocks

Red Rocks is such a special place that so many artists record their shows there and put them out as live albums. Hardy is the latest with his new LP […]

2 months ago

Post Malone featured in new Super Bowl commercial: Watch

One of the most fun things about watching the Super Bowl is getting the opportunity to watch the commercials that everyone will be talking about the next day. Already, Bud […]

3 months ago

WATCH – Billy Strings joins Zach Top onstage in Denver

Two of the hottest musicians in any genre of music shared the stage in a surprise performance last night (Jan. 23) in Denver. Zach Top, one of the rising stars […]

3 months ago

Chris Stapleton will have a car in the Daytona 500: Look

Country music is going to be making it’s way to Florida next month for the Daytona 500 and it’s going to include Chris Stapleton. The 14-time CMA Award winner will […]

3 months ago

Celebrate the MLK Jr. holiday weekend at the National Western Stock Show

The National Western Stock Show, presented by CommonSpirit Health, kicked off with a record-breaking 59,520 guests on opening Saturday, surpassing the 2023 high of 58,901. As this cherished Colorado tradition […]

3 months ago

Professional Bull Riders and National Western Stock Show announce five-year partnership extension

Professional Bull Riders and the National Western Stock Show announced a five-year partnership extension Thursday that will continue to bring the world’s best bull riders and rankest bulls to the […]

3 months ago

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Country artists on Billboard’s list for top artists in 21st century | Music City Minute

Billboard has released a list of the top artists of the 21st century. The all-genre list rankings were determined by an artist’s performance on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart […]

3 months ago

Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO settle into farm life, Brad Paisley’s wife takes on new venture | Music City Minute

Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO are settling into farm life. They just brought home three mini cows and a mini donkey. Unfortunately, they can’t agree on a name for the […]

3 months ago

Matt Stell takes big step, Riley Green goes to ER | Music City Minute

How has your New Year been so far? Well, things are moving very quickly for Matt Stell. Turns out, not only is he engaged to Kasey Harvey, they couple are […]

3 months ago

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Country songs dominated the (digital) jukeboxes in Denver in 2024 – Here are the top 10 songs

No doubt that country music had a big year nationally in 2024, but Denver really loved country, especially on the jukebox… Of course old-school jukeboxes are hard to find these […]

3 months ago

National Western Stock Show’s Kick-Off Parade delayed

The National Western Stock Show’s 2025 Kick-Off Parade, scheduled for Thursday ahead of the Stock Show’s start on Saturday, has been delayed. The parade, previously set to start at noon […]

3 months ago

Dasha prepares to drop new album, Zach Bryan leaves waitress large tip | Music City Minute

Dasha is starting her year off with a bang! The rising country star is putting the finishing touches on a new album she plans to drop in the coming weeks. […]

3 months ago

Elle King releases personal song, Warren Zeiders looks to work with Kelly Clarkson | Music City Minute

Elle King has shared a very personal song called “Banned from the Grand Ole Opry.” The tune reflects on her headline-grabbing 2024 performance for “The Opry Goes Dolly,” which ended […]

3 months ago

National Western Stock Show prepares for Kick-Off Parade Thursday

On Thursday, January 9, at noon, the streets of downtown Denver will be lined with boots, chaps and cowboy hats to celebrate the start of Stock Show with the highly-anticipated […]

3 months ago

Most successful country tours of 2024 | Music City Minute

Some of the hottest tickets in the last 12 months were for country music concerts. Here are the top ten grossing country tours in 2024, according to Billboard Boxscore. At […]

4 months ago

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Broadway performer meets the Aldeans, Tim McGraw’s daughter makes TV debut | Music City Minute

There is no place on earth like Lower Broadway in Nashville. At any minute, you could be rubbing elbows with high profile country stars. One Broadway performer named Cay Aliese […]

4 months ago

Carly Pearce shares health update, Willie Nelson’s key to his long life | Music City Minute

Carly Pearce has offered up encouraging news about her health. Earlier this year she was diagnosed with pericarditis. She started medication, traded running for walking and toned down her live […]

4 months ago

WATCH – Kate Hudson sang country music in Colorado, and she has pipes

She may be a famous actress, but Kate Hudson has been surrounded by music all her life: from being the daughter of the Hudson Brothers’ singer Bill Hudson, to starring in one of the […]

4 months ago

Walker Hayes spreads Christmas Cheer and Blake/Gwen shake up Christmas dinner | Music City Minute

Walker Hayes and influencer, Lexy Burke, stopped by a Nashville area Waffle House to spread some Christmas Cheer. The two sat down for a meal and when they finished, they […]

4 months ago

Carrie Underwood performs at church and Lainey Wilson names her favorite honor | Music City Minute

When Carrie Underwood isn’t performing in front of thousands of screaming fans around the world, sometimes she pops in to smaller venues for a spirit-filled performance close to home. Underwood […]

4 months ago

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How country stars spoil their wives, Riley Green and Ella Langley’s relationship status | Music City Minute

Several country stars revealed how they would spoil their spouses with a romantic dinner. Sam Hunt said he would whip up grilled chicken and pasta. Cody Johnson would pick up […]

4 months ago

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Reba McEntire performs during the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame at Alle...

Ashley McBryde starstruck by Reba McEntire, most successful Christmas songs | Music City Minute

Ashley McBryde was so starstruck meeting Reba McEntire for the first time, it haunts her to this day. It happened in 2019 when Reba snuck into a radio interview with […]

4 months ago

Jelly Roll’s health progress, George Birge meets The King | Music City Minute

Jelly Roll’s health journey has been extremely successful so far. He has set and reached serval lofty goals, including completing a 5k this year. However, his new goal is the […]

4 months ago

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New Years Rockin’ Eve’s country performers, Jason Aldean opens restaurant | Music City Minute

Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve is going to be filled to the gills with country stars. Carrie Underwood was one of the first headliners announced for the popular New […]

4 months ago

Keith Urban announces tour and Rosanne Cash gets museum exhibit | Music City Minute

Keith Urban fans rejoice, the “Long Hot Summer” singer is hitting the road in 2025! The High and Alive world tour is set to kick off on May 22. Supporting acts include […]

4 months ago

Dolly Parton brings her story to Broadway, most viewed country music videos | Music City Minute

Do you have what it takes to capture the spirit of Dolly Parton for a musical? Well, now is your chance to flex your acting and singing chops! A casting […]

4 months ago

Luke Bryan celebrates milestone and Brothers Osborne toys with moving to Colorado | Music City Minute

Congratulations to Luke and Caroline Bryan who celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary over the weekend. The happy couple toasted with close family and friends out on the water, somewhere much […]

4 months ago

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Luke Combs shares what helped his OCD and Jelly Roll goes on digital detox | Music City Minute

Luke Combs has made a big change to his lifestyle. In the past, Combs has talked about living with obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD. Unfortunately, over the summer, Luke was having […]

4 months ago

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Two country stars make Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and Ronnie Dunn suffers an injury | Music City Minute

Congratulations to Zach Bryan and Shaboozey, who have been chosen for the Forbes “30 Under 30” list for 2025. The list is made up of some of the most influential […]

4 months ago

Country performers retiring from touring in 2024 | Music City Minute

As 2024 winds down for good, so will the full-time touring careers of several high-profile country performers. Here is a list of artists gearing up for retirement from life on […]

4 months ago

Darryl Worley gives update on his daughter and country concert mishaps | Music City Minute

Darryl Worley shared a very positive update about his daughter, Savanna, who was recently involved in a head-on car crash. “Everything is coming along nicely,” Worley said. Savanna still has […]

4 months ago

Parker McCollum brings special guest to show and Ashley McBryde receives honor | Music City Minute

Parker McCollum had a huge surprise for a live crowd recently. Fans went wild when McCollum’s wife, Hallie Ray, and son Major entered stage left. After introducing his family, the […]

4 months ago

National Western Stock Show’s Deck the Stalls holiday offer

Give the gift of Stock Show this holiday season during the National Western Stock Show’s Deck the Stalls holiday offer! For $149, get two tickets to the PBR finals on […]