Country News Archives

2024 CMA Awards winners, complete list

The CMA Awards, dubbed “country music’s biggest night,” airs live at 6 p.m. MT on Wednesday from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for its 58th edition. Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey […]

2 hours ago

Sundance Head sheds light on firearm mishap | Music City Minute

Former “The Voice” contestant Sundance Head has taken to social media to update fans on the injury that landed him in the hospital. On Friday, November 15, Head was preparing […]

8 hours ago

Tracy & Fizz live at the CMA Awards in Nashville!

Tracy & Fizz broadcasted live all week in Nashville for The 58th Annual CMA Awards which is live tonight on ABC! Country Music’s biggest stars are coming together on one […]

8 hours ago

Darryl Worley asks for prayers and Jamey Johnson is arrested | Music City Minute

Darryl Worley has extended a very serious request for prayers following a traumatic car accident involving his daughter, Savanna, which occurred on Sunday, November 17. Worley rushed home to Nashville […]

1 day ago

HARDY announces pregnancy and Taylor Kerr announces birth | Music City Minute

It’s raining country music babies! HARDY and his wife, Caleigh, recently announced they are expecting. And, now they have shared their cute and simple gender reveal. In the couple’s carousel […]

2 days ago

George Strait to be honored at the CMA Awards and Michael Ray complains about Nashville | Music City Minute

Congratulations to the king, George Strait, as he will be receiving the 2024 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement CMA Award. I don’t think anybody in country music will argue that Strait […]

5 days ago

Country stars set to raise funds for those impacted by breast cancer | Music City Minute

Trisha Yearwood and the Susan G. Komen organization have announced the inaugural Band As One Nashville – Concert for the Cure. The event will bring together some of country music’s […]

5 days ago

Dolly Parton’s run-ins with the Royal Family | Music City Minute

Here in America, Dolly Parton is country music royalty, and she recently opened up about a missed experience with the future Queen of England. Last year, Dolly was invited to […]

7 days ago

2024 CMA Awards announces performance lineup | Music City Minute

The 2024 CMA Awards are a week away, and this year’s performance lineup has been revealed. Lainey Wilson and Luke Bryan will be pulling double duty as they are both […]

8 days ago

Jay Allen held at gunpoint and Priscilla Block hides identity of boyfriend | Music City Minute

Singer and former “The Voice” contestant Jay Allen is kind of an intimidating dude. He’s pretty muscular and covered in tattoos. However, according to Allen, none of that mattered when […]

9 days ago

Blake Shelton will be part of a new singing competition ‘The Road’

Just when you thought there might be too many singing competitions, another one has surfaced and it will include country music superstar Blake Shelton. It was announced on November 11, […]

9 days ago

Josh Turner invited to give special performance and Carly Pearce conquers her fear | Music City Minute

Josh Turner has had plenty of memorable shows, however, one of his latest was out of this world! Turner and his team were invited by NASA to the Johnson Space […]

13 days ago

Keith Urban reveals his favorite country song and Randall King takes a huge step | Music City Minute

Keith Urban is weighing in on what he considers the best country song ever written, “He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones. In Urban’s opinion, that song is a […]

14 days ago

Dustin Lynch reschedules Red Rocks show and Carrie Underwood shares about her healthy lifestyle | Music City Minute

It is always a gamble scheduling concerts this late in the year at Red Rocks. Unfortunately, Dustin Lynch is learning that the hard way. His debut headline show has been […]

15 days ago

Country music can contribute to better mental health | Music City Minute

Gabriel Iglesias has said that folks, “Don’t find country music, country music finds you. Country music knows when you’re sad, weak and vulnerable and need something to fill the void.” […]

16 days ago

Dolly Parton receives award and Reba McEntire gets experimental | Music City Minute

Dolly Parton is being honored by the U.S. Department of State and the Recording Academy with the PEACE Through Music Award! The Recording Academy CEO said the “9 to 5” […]

19 days ago

Stock Show hiring over 400 seasonal positions for 2025 National Western Stock Show

The National Western Stock Show, presented by CommonSpirit Health, is now hiring. With over 400 seasonal positions available, applicants have a chance to be part of one of Colorado’s most […]

19 days ago

Kacey Musgraves’ dog comes to the rescue and Bailey Zimmerman adds to his family | Music City Minute

Kacey Musgraves opened up about a scary encounter that happened at her house. The “Rainbow” artist explained that she and a couple friends had stepped out on her front porch […]

20 days ago

Joshua Ray Walker undergoes cancer treatment and Brett Young runs into problems at his concert | Music City Minute

Indy country artist Joshua Ray Walker is being treated for colon cancer. About a month ago, he underwent his second surgery which he said kicked his butt. However, Walker posted […]

21 days ago

Concert for Carolina takeaways | Music City Minute

Country music’s biggest artists and fans gathered together for an extremely good cause. Concert for Carolina was a smashing success. Much of the benefit show was organized by Luke Combs […]

22 days ago

Alana Springteen’s show mishap and Old Dominion’s award | Music City Minute

Alana Springsteen and her band had to cancel a string of shows over the weekend due to a terrifying bus fire. Springsteen took to social media to document the ordeal, […]

23 days ago

Kelsea Ballerini announces tour, Jelly Roll hears from famous fan | Music City Minute

Kelsea Ballerini is in her Phoenix Era, and she’ll be flying high over the U.S. embarking on an arena tour next year. There are thirty cities on the Kelsea Ballerini […]

26 days ago

Keith Urban’s encounter with Luke Combs’ wife, how Bailey Zimmerman met Post Malone | Music City Minute

Keith Urban and Luke Combs’ wife, Nicole, have an interesting shared connection. Urban explains he has a dad joke he tells when meeting a Nicole for the first time. He’ll […]

27 days ago

Toby Keith inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame | Music City Minute

On Sunday, October 20, Toby Keith was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. His 30-year career was highlighted during the medallion ceremony, where friends and fellow artists took […]

28 days ago

Ringo Starr goes country and Kelsea Ballerini takes next step with Chase Stokes | Music City Minute

Pop and Rock n Roll legend Ringo Starr is going country. Next year, the former Beatles member will be releasing an eleven-song record called “Look Up.” The new album will […]

29 days ago

Morgan Wallen releases new song and launches music festival | Music City Minute

I imagine Morgan Wallen is waking up this week feeling pretty good. He’s been busy with fundraising and food collection efforts for hurricane relief. On Friday, October 18, Wallen released […]

1 month ago

HARDY makes big announcement and Blake Shelton donates to his hometown school | Music City Minute

Congratulations to HARDY and his wife, Caleigh — they are expecting their first baby! HARDY initially broke the news at a No. 1 party for Kenny Chesney’s “Take Her Home” […]

1 month ago

Luke Combs receives honor and Grand Ole Opry announces book release | Music City Minute

Luke Combs is being inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame! The “Lovin’ On You” singer will be receiving his star along Nashville’s Music City Mile landmark during the […]

1 month ago

Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show headliner announced and Jelly Roll embarks on new venture | Music City Minute

Lainey Wilson announced she will be headlining the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show. She promised a great show that will keep fans on their toes. The “Hang Tight Honey” […]

1 month ago

Brantley Gilbert makes surprise announcement at show | Music City Minute

Brantley Gilbert is currently on his “Off the Rails Tour,” and that title ended up being prophetic. On Friday, October 11, Gilbert was called off stage in Tupelo, Mississippi, and […]

1 month ago

Jamey Johnson to release new album and mischief at Carrie Underwood’s farm | Music City Minute

Jamey Johnson has signed a new record deal with Warner Music Nashville. Also, he’s releasing his first album in 14 years! “Midnight Gasoline” will drop on November 8. The album […]

1 month ago

Gabby Barrett set to release song in new genre | Music City Minute

Gabby Barrett is a busy lady. Last week, she had a night off from touring and attended the 55th annual GMA Dove Awards in Nashville. While on the red carpet, […]

1 month ago

Zach Bryan stays out of GRAMMYs and Jake Worthington drops new song | Music City Minute

For much of the music industry, the Grammy Awards are considered the tippy-top of the recognition pyramid. Well, Zach Bryan may not share that same feeling anymore. The “Pink Skies” […]

1 month ago

How Shaboozey got his name and Luke Bryan’s teens’ music taste | Music City Minute

Have you ever wondered what inspired Shaboozey’s name? Well, it all goes back to his childhood. The “Bar Song” singer was born Collins Chibueze. His last name is Nigerian for […]

1 month ago

Did you know Jelly Roll once called this Colorado town home?

No question, Jelly Roll has quickly become one of music’s biggest stars, but his path took a lot of twists and turns before arriving at the top. One of those […]

1 month ago

Luke Combs announces "Concert for Carolinas."...

Massive Hurricane Relief Concert Announced | Music City Minute

North Carolina natives, Luke Combs, Eric Church and James Taylor present the “Concert for Carolina” on Saturday, October 26. This special show also features Colorado favorite, Billy Strings, as well […]

1 month ago

Brooks & Dunn reveal what the culture in country music is like | Music City Minute

Brooks & Dunn lifted the lid on what it is really like to make music in Nashville. Ronnie Dunn explained that country music is often described as one big happy […]

2 months ago

Rascal Flatts makes big announcement and country stars set to attended Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction | Music City Minute

Rascal Flatts has been teasing fans with something big…now we know what is up their sleeve. The country trio are celebrating their 25th anniversary by reuniting and hitting the road. […]

2 months ago

Country stars work to help those affected by Hurricane Helene | Music City Minute

Some of the biggest stars in country music are coming together to help folks devastated by Hurricane Helene is eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Chris Janson and his family, […]

2 months ago

Kris Kristofferson dies at age 88 | Music City Minute

Legendary singer, songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson has passed away at the age of 88 surrounded by family on September 28. Initially, Kristofferson’s early life was dedicated to academia and […]

2 months ago

Denver’s own Peyton Manning set to host ‘Country Music’s Biggest Night’ with a new cohost

Peyton Manning is making it a three-peat as host of the CMA Awards, but this year he’ll be joined by a new face! Manning has hosted “Country Music’s Biggest Night” […]

2 months ago

Keith Urban and Jimmy Fallon play prank on Nicole Kidman | Music City Minute

Keith Urban recently stopped by “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” to promote his new album, “High.” Jimmy and Keith shared a hilarious anecdote about prank they played on Nicole […]

2 months ago

Dylan Marlowe | Hoobajoob Interview

Tracy and Fizz talk to new Hoobajoober Dylan Marlowe before his set at Hoobajoob to discuss what Hoobajoob means, the presents Marlowe got for Jake Owen and Dan + Shay […]

2 months ago

Elle King shares life update and Ella Langley gets new ink | Music City Minute

Elle King has shared a major life update — she is pregnant! The “Ex’s & Oh’s” singer shared a gender reveal video filmed at the famous Billy Bob’s in Fort […]

2 months ago

Dolly Parton related to pop icon and Shania Twain reveals favorite new artist | Music City Minute

Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus have always had a close relationship. Dolly is, after all, Miley’s godmother. Also, the genre-crossing stars have recorded and performed together many times over. Well, […]

2 months ago

Drake Milligan | KYGO Performance Studio

“American Idol,” “America’s Got Talent” and most recently, KYGO’s Performance Studio — the path forged by singer-songwriter Drake Milligan, who, during the latter, performed “Over Drinkin’ Under Thinkin,'” Marty Robbins’ […]

2 months ago

The Cadillac Three cancels remainder of tour and Kane Brown and Jelly Roll to headline holiday broadcast | Music City Minute

The Cadillac Three are taking a break from the road as Jaren Johnston seeks treatment for his mental health. The band released a statement saying the last three years have […]

2 months ago

Mitchell Tenpenny Interview | Tracy & Fizz

Mitchell Tenpenny hung out with Tracy & Fizz this morning to discuss all things Tony Hawk, Weird Al and CMA nominations. Dan & Shay talk with Tracy & Fizz about […]

2 months ago

Luke Combs’ wife thought he got arrested, and Jelly Roll will be making his SNL debut | Music City Minute

Luke Combs’ wife, Nicole, legitimately thought her husband was in jail. On the morning of September 18, Nicole turned on the news and the headline read: “Combs Denied Bail.” The […]

2 months ago

Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood prepare to drop collaboration and Kelsea Ballerini takes on acting | Music City Minute

Hang on to your cowboy hats, the Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood collaboration has finally been revealed. It’s been well over a year since Johnson started teasing the duet with […]

2 months ago

Rascal Flatts member celebrates sobriety and Zach Top heads to Colorado on tour | Music City Minute

Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts has a lot to celebrate. He took to social media to thank friends, family and fans for their birthday wishes on September 13. He […]

2 months ago

Jelly Roll’s latest performance and Tim McGraw’s daughter’s new venture | Music City Minute

I genuinely wonder if Jelly Roll wakes up every day and pinches himself to make sure this is real life. Most recently, the country rocker was invited to perform “I […]

2 months ago

Bayker Blankenship | KYGO Performance Studio

Bayker Blankenship, a 19-year-old from the small town of Livingston, Tenn., is on the fast track to stardom by way of going viral on TikTok. He swung by 98.5 KYGO’s […]

2 months ago

Brantley Gilbert brings special guest to the stage | Music City Minute

Brantley Gilbert shut down Lower Broadway in Nashville for the “World’s Largest Album Release Party” on Friday night. Gilbert’s show included a few special guests like Ashley Cooke, who took […]

2 months ago

Jon Bon Jovi saves life in Nashville | Music City Minute

There is an incredible story circulating about how Jon Bon Jovi saved a woman’s life in Nashville. The rock icon was shooting a music video on a pedestrian bridge that […]

2 months ago

Kelsea Ballerini announces big concert and Luke Combs’ venue set to open in November | Music City Minute

Kelsea Ballerini will be celebrating the release of her new album, “Patterns,” in the most epic way. The “Miss Me More” singer posted a promo video featuring her dog, Dibs, […]

2 months ago

Kane Brown chosen for award and Laine Hardy makes big announcement | Music City Minute

Congratulations to Kane Brown — he will be presented the 2024 People’s Choice Country Champion Award. This particular award “Highlights and honors passion for service and groundbreaking contributions to country […]

2 months ago

CMA Awards announce nominations | Music City Minute

The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2024 CMA Awards. Post Malone makes an impressive CMA debut with four nominations. Morgan Wallen is the most nominated artist […]

2 months ago

Blake Shelton ends long-term partnership | Music City Minute

After 23 years, Blake Shelton is separating from his label, Warner Music Nashville. He extended a heartfelt “thank you” to the record company for making his country music dreams come […]