Country News Archives - 98.5 KYGO

Dustin Lynch fast facts | Music City Minute

Dustin Lynch has revealed some interesting facts about himself recently. To start, he received his first nickname, “Duper,” from his dad when he was just knee-high to a grasshopper. He […]

1 day ago

Late artist recipient of Musical Excellence Award and Kenny Chesney hits major milestone | Music City Minute

The late, great Jimmy Buffett is going to be honored with a special Musical Excellence Award during this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This specific award […]

3 days ago

Luke Bryan suffers an embarrassing moment during show and Conner Smith says ‘I do’ | Music City Minute

Remember when Luke Bryan said he had to stop performing in tight jeans because they made him fall? Well, his jeans weren’t the reason for his spill on stage over […]

4 days ago

Kelsea Ballerini files restraining order and Chris Janson features a surprise guest in new music video | Music City Minute

Kelsea Ballerini has filed a restraining order against a former fan who stole her music. According to a report from People magazine, court documents outline how a former member of […]

5 days ago

Tim McGraw’s nephew gets into the biz and Luke Bryan is allergic to bass | Music City Minute

Tim McGraw’s nephew, Timothy Wayne, is proving some families have music encoded in their DNA. The up-and-coming-artist (who sounds remarkably like his uncle) just signed his first major record deal […]

8 days ago

How these country artists use their money may surprise you | Music City Minute

I think there’s a point in most country stars’ lives, where, they realize they’re no longer a starving artist… and could actually spend some money on themselves. The examples of […]

9 days ago

Update on Colt Ford’s tour due to heart attack and country artist collaborates with Snoop Dogg | Music City Minute

Colt Ford’s team has cancelled or rescheduled all of his tour dates through August 30. The news came as part of a brief statement on Ford’s condition. His team mentioned […]

10 days ago

Jelly Roll is at risk of losing his name | Music City Minute

Jelly Roll, the man, is being sued for copyright infringement by Jellyroll, the band. According to a report from Rolling Stone, Jellyroll band leader, Kurt L. Titchenell, claims his band […]

11 days ago

Walker Hayes reaches milestone and releases non-alcoholic beer | Music City Minute

Congratulations to Walker Hayes on eight years of sobriety. To celebrate, Hayes has released new music, he’s going on tour and releasing a non-alcoholic beer. First up, the “Fancy Like” […]

12 days ago

Dolly Parton teams up with a cookware brand and Gwen Stefani gets an unconventional gift from Blake Shelton | Music City Minute

Dolly Parton has teamed up with legendary Tennesse brand, Lodge Cast Iron, to create a one-of-a-kind line of themed skillets. They range in size and price; starting at $55 for […]

15 days ago

Little Big Town teams up with a duo and Dasha goes viral | Music City Minute

We have good news Sugarland fans — the band is back! Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush have teamed up with Little Big Town for a couple huge projects. First is […]

17 days ago

Academy of Country Music announces nominees list for ACM Awards | Music City Minute

The Academy of Country Music announced the nominees for the 59th ACM Awards! Starting with Song of the Year, the nominees are “Fast Car” – Luke Combs, “Heart Like a […]

18 days ago

Morgan Wallen gets arrested and Jolly Roll has a big night at the CMT Music Awards | Music City Minute

Morgan Wallen found himself in handcuffs in Nashville again. According to reports, Wallen got a little too rowdy at Eric Chruch’s new honkey-tonk, Chief’s. He proceeded to throw a chair […]

19 days ago

CMT Music Awards winners

The list of nominees will be updated as winners are announced. The 23rd Country Music Television Awards marked the first of four shows completely dedicated to country music in 2024. […]

20 days ago

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Kelly Clarkson Covers Keith Urban’s Hit ‘Somebody Like You’ [WATCH]

The “Kelly Clarkson Show” has become one of the most popular daytime shows and the former American Idol winner performs a hit song during every show. On April 2nd, Clarkson […]

21 days ago

Country rocker suffers a heart attack and Carrie Underwood’s thoughts on the current state of country | Music City Minute

Country rocker Colt Ford has suffered a heart attack and is currently in an Arizona ICU. His team confirmed the medical event happened following an April 4 show at Whiskey […]

22 days ago

Matt Stell | KYGO Performance Studio

Some artists may use forgetting their guitar as an excuse to play hooky from a KYGO Performance Studio session, but some artists are not Matt Stell. As a solution, Stell […]

22 days ago

Behind Chayce Beckham’s hit and Thomas Rhett and Russell Dickerson’s Easter | Music City Minute

I remember the first time I heard Chayce Beckham’s “23” on KYGO. I walked out of the studio, straight into the boss’ office and said, “This song is fire. We […]

23 days ago

Norah Lee Allen passes away and Sam Hunt announces his upcoming ‘Locked Up’ Tour | Music City Minute

On Easter Sunday, Norah Lee Allen passed away. Miss Norah Lee was a long time Opry vocalist as well as the wife to Oak Ridge Boys’ lead singer, Duane Allen. […]

24 days ago

Three new country albums from Beyoncé, HARDY and Oliver Anthony | Music City Minute

If there is a hole in your soul craving new music, three new albums that run the gamut from country dance to 90s boot stomping country to traditional Americana just […]

25 days ago

CMTs announce top six nominees for Best Video of the Year

The CMT Music Awards’ Video of the Year finalists were revealed Monday, April 1, after the first round of voting closed. Six artists made the cut: Ashley McBryde with “Light […]

26 days ago

Duo temporarily reunites for CMT performance and stories of Kenny Chesney’s early gigs | Music City Minute

Sugarland fans — rejoice, the band is getting back together. Well, temporarily. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush confirmed they will be performing at the CMT Music Awards with Little Big […]

26 days ago

Country artists in sports and Kane Brown’s father moment | Music City Minute

There is a recurring theme in country music, especially with male artists. That is, falling back on performing when a professional sports career was dashed. Examples include Toby Keith and […]

29 days ago

Kelsey Hart | KYGO Performance Studio

Born and raised in western Kentucky, Kelsey Hart is now turning heads in Nashville and worldwide as the singer-songwriter behind the viral TikTok love song, “Life With You.” Influenced by […]

29 days ago

Trisha Yearwood to accept award at CMTs and Sam Hunt’s new music video | Music City Minute

Miss Trisha Yearwood is going to be on hand at the CMT Music Awards, April 7, to accept the very first June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award. The award is named […]

1 month ago

Country star joins this season of “The Voice” and happenings during Miranda Lambert’s residency | Music City Minute

This week, Keith Urban shared some huge news with fans. The “Blue Ain’t Your Color” singer revealed he will be a Mega Mentor on this season of “The Voice”. Urban […]

1 month ago

Carly Pearce gets emotional during concert and Keith Urban’s first interaction Toby Keith | Music City Minute

Last Friday, Miss Carly Pearce shared an emotional moment with the crowd at a show in St. Louis, Mo. Turns out she had been closely following the investigation into the […]

1 month ago

“The Voice” announces Keith Urban as the Mega Mentor of its 25th season

NBC announced Monday that longtime country music staple Keith Urban will add “The Voice” to his list of television stints in addition to “American Idol” and “The Voice Australia”. The […]

1 month ago

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Dierks Bentley teaches his daughter something new and Lainey Wilson’s gets an Australian surprise | Music City Minute

As a father, Dierks Bentley is going through it — teaching his oldest daughter how to drive. A few months ago, he posted a video of Miss Evie’s first time […]

1 month ago

Brian Kelley’s privacy concerns and Lainey Wilson’s newest brand partnership | Music City Minute

Brian Kelley’s wife, Miss Brittney, has opened up about some serious privacy issues they have been experiencing in their own home. She took to social media with a desperate request: […]

1 month ago

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Post Malone and Morgan Wallen tease a collaboration

Continuing to hint at the release of a potential country album, Post Malone gave followers a peak into a new song he’s been working on with his post on Instagram […]

1 month ago

Kip Moore makes a big move and George Strait announces a highly-anticipated show | Music City Minute

Kip Moore is the latest country artist to leave his long-time label. Kip was signed to MCA Nashville and put out six albums while under contract. He posted a statement […]

1 month ago

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Kelsea Ballerini pursues a new path and the story behind “Mamaw’s House” | Music City Minute

Miss Kelsea Ballerini has come a long way from her first single, “Love Me Like You Mean It”. Now that she’s 30, she’s looking to expand her professional horizons, possibly even […]

1 month ago

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Josh Turner’s vocal scare and Country Music Hall of Fame inductees announced | Music City Minute

Josh Turner’s baritone voice is instantly recognizable and he’s maintained a very successful career in country and gospel. However, things could have been very different for him. Right before he […]

1 month ago

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Reba McEntire addresses Taylor Swift rumors and Ernest’s new album | Music City Minute

Miss Reba McEntire is setting the record straight. You may have seen a viral post on “X”, claiming that Miss Reba was disappointed when she looked up on the big […]

1 month ago

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Jason Aldean’s son hits a milestone and Dierks Bentley’s identity is mistaken | Music City Minute

Oh, the joys of childhood. Do you remember losing your first tooth? Did you do something wacky like tying floss to your tooth, then around a doorknob and swing the […]

1 month ago

AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 01: Jon Pardi performs onstage during Austin City Limits Festival at Zilker...

Country Artists in “This is Spinal Tap” Sequel and Dolly Parton’s Next Project | Music City Minute

One of my fondest concert memories was when Jon Pardi opened for Dierks Bentley at Fiddler’s Green. As part of his stage set up, Pardi had a tiny Stonehenge hanging […]

2 months ago

Ashley Cooke Upgrades and Lainey Wilson’s Special Guest | Music City Minute

“Your Place” singer, Ashley Cooke, is leveling up in her career. She recently posted a picture standing in front of a tour bus. Pretty typical, right? Well, not for her. […]

2 months ago

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Music City Minute | March 11, 2024 – Eric Church Celebrates Chiefs Opening and Shania Twain Teams Up with Barbie

To celebrate the opening of Eric Church’s honkey tonk, Chiefs, he sent thousands of Church Choir fans deeds to individual bricks that make up the building. What a really fun […]

2 months ago

98.5 KYGO Presents, Tracy and Fizz’s Hoobajoob

GET TICKETS NOW Tracy and Fizz’s Hoobajoob is back! Dan + Shay and Jake Owen will headline the third annual Hoobajoob at Fiddler’s Green on Saturday, September 21st. Also joining them will […]

2 months ago

Here’s When Cheyenne Frontier Days Will Announce Their 2024 Concerts

With all the cold weather we’ve had lately, I’ve found myself dreaming of summer concerts a lot lately, and one of my favorite places on earth to take one in […]

3 months ago

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WATCH – Kate Hudson Does an Intimate Concert in Colorado, and She Can Sing

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

Luke Combs wasted no time in helping a Florida fan being sued for $250,000....

SMC: Luke Combs Makes Good For Florida Fan

Luke Combs was madder than a wet hen when he found out one of his fans was being sued! Combs explained the situation in an early morning post. A woman […]

5 months ago

Kane Brown's single, Heaven, is RIAA Diamond Certified....

SMC: Kane Brown Shines Like A Diamond & Lainey Wilson Is Peak 2020’s

Listen, it is no small feat for an artist to earn a Recording Industry Association of America – Diamond Certification. In order to achieve this, an act must sell 10 […]

5 months ago

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And your Time Person of the Year is none other than Taylor Swift

What a year Taylor Swift has had. She had one of the biggest concert tours of 2023. Had the biggest concert movie release in history in theaters. Was the most […]

5 months ago

Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood go back like rocking chairs!...

SMC: Women Supporting Women – Country Style

We love to see women supporting women – especially in a highly competitive area like country music. Carrie Underwood stopped by Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas to take in a […]

5 months ago

SMC: Fancy Like Xmas & The Opry

I know it is pretty early in the season however, I’m gonna call it now: Walker Hayes wins Christmas. Hayes released the official video for Fancy Like Christmas and it […]

5 months ago

Lainey Wilson Ignites Graceland with Elvis-Inspired Christmas Performance

Country musician Lainey Wilson delivered a special Christmas performance at Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland. The singer performed the Elvis classic “Santa Claus Is Back in Town.” Wilson’s performance was part […]

5 months ago

Sheena’s Midday Communiqué: Trisha & Garth Lend Their Voices & Keith Urban Hosts Benefit w/ Vince Gill

Family, friends and former leaders were on hand to say goodbye to former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter. Carter’s funeral took place in Atlanta, GA, yesterday. The service included musical performances […]

5 months ago

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 09: Keith Urban performs on stage during day two of CMA Fest 2023 at N...

Sheena’s Midday Communiqué

Keith Urban’s rise to fame took some time and a hard look inward. Urban first rose up through the musical ranks in Australia. At the time, he was at a […]

5 months ago

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 14: Blake Shelton performs onstage at the "The Voice" Visits Nashvi...

Sheena’s Midday Communiqué

Blake Shelton is on the talk show circuit to promote the second season of Barmageddon. He recently stopped by The Jennifer Hudson Show and she asked the country star if […]

5 months ago

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Sheena’s Midday Communiqué

Get out the gold rimmed shades, bedazzled bodysuit and blue suede shoes – because Christmas is straight outta Memphis, this year! Miss Riley Keough, Elvis Presley’s granddaughter, announced a very […]

5 months ago

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Sheena’s Midday Communiqué

Hear ye, hear ye, the line up for the 2023 CMA Country Christmas Special are as follows: CMA Entertainer of the Year: Lainey Wilson with Zach Williams, Jon Pardi, Ashely […]

5 months ago

FRISCO, TEXAS - MAY 11: Cole Swindell performs onstage during the 58th Academy Of Country Music Awa...

Sheena’s Midday Communiqué

Cole Swindell wrapped up his whirlwind Twelve Tour over the weekend. Now, for most artists, the final performance is already going to be emotional. However, Cole took it one step […]

5 months ago

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 08: Carly Pearce performs on stage during day one of the CMA Fest 2023 ...

Sheena’s Midday Communiqué

There has been a lot of speculation about Miss Carly Pearce’s relationship with her drummer, BC Taylor. The two have been looking very friendly on their corresponding social medias. Well, […]

6 months ago

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 26: Lainey Wilson performs at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Octo...

Sheena’s Midday Communiqué

Miss Lainey Wilson has teamed up with Stanley to create a small batch artist series tumbler. The Limited Edition 40 Oz tumbler is called “Country Gold.” It’s a beautiful golden […]

6 months ago

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Country Station of The Year awarded to 98.5 KYGO

Denver, CO — Last night, Oct 25, the Marconi Radio Awards recognized several stations for their outstanding performances in broadcasting. 98.5 KYGO took home the “Country Station of the Year” […]

6 months ago

There’s Now An Official Morgan Wallen Halloween Costume

No doubt Morgan Wallen is the biggest thing in country music right now, so a lot of people will want to dress up as him for Halloween, but instead of […]

6 months ago

Jelly Roll Once Called a Northern 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 […]

8 months ago

WATCH – Jelly Roll Stops Denver Concert to Break Up a Fight

Jelly Roll had to pause his show Sunday night at Fiddler’s Green in Denver to break up a fight in the crowd. He even threatened to come down and handle […]

8 months ago

What Did Zach Bryan Do to Get Arrested?

Everybody saw the mugshot make it rounds on the internet last night, but what exactly did Zach Bryan do to get arrested? Now we know… According to a police report, […]

8 months ago

Here Are the 2023 CMA Award Nominees

I think it’s officially safe to say Lainey Wilson is a country music superstar! Lainey is the top nominee for the 2023 CMA Awards, with nine nods. By the way, she […]

8 months ago

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‘Margaritaville’ Singer Jimmy Buffett, Dies at 76

When you think laid back beach music, almost always the first person who comes to mind is Jimmy Buffett. Even if you only know ‘Margaritaville,’ chances are you know Jimmy! […]

8 months ago

98.5 KYGO Birthday Bash

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS KYGO’S Birthday Bash is BACK! This summer, KYGO celebrates 44 years of being Denver’s Number One For New Country the only way we know how to…by […]

8 months ago

Zach Bryan is Donating Earnings From One Song to a Famous Coloradan’s Charity

I love Zach Bryan’s music, but I love that he is a good human even more. Here’s proof of that! Zach’s new self-titled album dropped today (August 25th) and all […]

8 months ago

How Much Money is Oliver Anthony Making Off of His Viral Hit, ‘Rich Men North of Richmond?’

In just a couple weeks Oliver Anthony has become a household name thinks to his viral hit, Rich Men North of Richmond. Stories have emerged about him even turning down […]

8 months ago

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WATCH – Old Dominion Paid Tribute to George Strait at Cheyenne Frontier Days

For country artists, playing Cheyenne Frontier Days is a big deal. Anyone who’s anyone has done it, so the history runs deep. Therefore we often get treated to something special […]

9 months ago

Music legend Tony Bennett has passed away at 96 years old

The legendary voice who brought us such hits as “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”, Tony Bennett, has died at the age of 96. In his lifetime Bennett released […]

9 months ago

The Making of the Duo: Brothers Osborne

Denver, CO — When T.J and John Osborne grew up playing music in their fathers shed, they may have never imaged they’d one day play sold out venues as “Brothers […]

10 months ago

Cody Johnson Announces an Upcoming Duet with Brooks & Dunn at Colorado Concert

Cody Johnson and Brooks and Dunn are certainly no strangers… Cody was featured on the duo’s “Reboot” album with his take on “Red Dirt Road,” and released a cover of […]

10 months ago

On this day: Country Music History

Denver, CO — Between Johnny Cash’s Walk The Line Album release and Faith Hill’s “The Way You Love Me” topping the charts, KYGO is taking a look back on Country […]

11 months ago

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Trending with Tracy & Fizz – Nuggets advance, Broncos schedule is released, ACM Award winners last night

Nuggets advance to the Western Conference Finals! DOMINATION! Thats the best word to describe last nights victory against the Phoenix Suns that saw the Nuggets entering halftime with a 30 […]

12 months ago

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Tracy catches up with Kimberly Perry on her new solo EP “Bloom”

Kimberly Perry is getting ready to release her new EP Bloom on June 9th and caught up with Tracy to talk about releasing her debut EP, getting ready to become […]

12 months ago

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Alan Jackson surprises Jon Pardi with Grand Ole Opry invitation at Stagecoach

Jon Pardi had the opportunity to tour with Alan Jackson years back, and now Alan Jackson got to show his appreciation by inviting him to join the Grade Ole Opry […]