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Congratulations Tyler and Haley Hubbard, Lainey Wilson makes her mark in the corn | Music City Minute
Tyler Hubbard and his wife, Haley, took a moment to express their gratitude for family and friends. The couple recently revealed that on July 1, they took a very special […]3 months ago
Two country artists come clean after separate run-ins with the law
Nothing can really prepare an artist for life on the road. Sadly, the long stretches away from family and friends can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms. Over the long weekend, […]3 months ago
Charley Crockett wants nothing to do with Gavin Adcock’s sass mouth | Music City Minute
Many folks in the entertainment industry still live by the notion that “any publicity is good publicity.” It would seem Gavin Adcock has fully embraced that ethos. Earlier this month, […]3 months ago
Riley Green and Cody Johnson – writing on the spicy side of life | Music City Minute
There is no doubt, Riley Green’s latest number one single “Worst Way” is one of the most popular songs with the ladies. Interestingly, Green doesn’t stake his career on romantic […]3 months ago
Morgan Wallen slapped with big fine, country music is (baby) booming | Music City Minute
Nearly every city in the US has a hard curfew. Realistically, that timeline can be pushed out if there’s technical difficulties or a rain delay. However, in Morgan Wallen’s case, […]3 months ago
Lainey Wilson almost makes impulse purchase, Hailey Whitters’ exciting news | Music City Minute
Lainey Wilson regularly gushes about how her fiancé, Devlin “Duck” Hodges, keeps her grounded. For instance, the couple were at one of their favorite restaurants recently, which is located next […]3 months ago
Miranda Lambert receives legendary honor, Walker Hayes takes break from Oreo shakes | Music City Minute
Miranda Lambert has shared very exciting news with fans. The country icon has been chosen to be inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame. Lambert’s body of work and […]3 months ago
Scotty McCreery’s tough (but necessary) decision, Luke Combs left speechless by country icon’s gift | Music City Minute
Hurricane Erin has unfortunately rained on Scotty McCreery’s parade. The “Five More Minutes” singer was looking forward to an outdoor concert in North Carolina this week. However, with the arrival […]3 months ago
WATCH – Lainey Wilson threw out the first pitch at the Colorado Rockies game
Lainey Wilson added another milestone to her wild year as she got to throw out a first pitch! She was just in Denver on her Whirlwind World Tour, and was invited […]4 months ago
John Rich was robbed and asks internet for help, Riley Green’s resistance to one thing nearly cost him his career | Music City Minute
John Rich, one-half of Big and Rich, desperately needs our help. He took to social media to explain that his ATV (Polaris Sportsman 850) had been stolen off of his […]4 months ago
Reality competition show ‘The Road’ drops teaser video ahead of October premiere | Music City Minute
New teasers for Blake Shelton’s and Taylor Sheridan’s reality competition show “The Road” are offering a glimpse into what is in store for the artists as they head out on […]4 months ago
Jelly Roll offers hope for struggling youngsters, Luke Bryan calls out the idiots | Music City Minute
Jelly Roll is planning a couple of charity shows at The Grand Opry, with proceeds benefitting the “Buddy Ford Charitable Fund” and the “Judge Dickens Educational Center.” The latter program […]4 months ago
Carly Pearce’s condiment calamity, Blake Shelton tries (and fails) to convince us he’s king of the musical castle | Music City Minute
Carly Pearce had to be rushed to the ER after she was accosted by a bottle of ranch dressing. Pearce candidly explained how the bottle broke mid-pour, resulting in a […]4 months ago
Ashley McBryde’s silent era, ‘9-1-1’ Nashville reveals cast | Music City Minute
If you happen to be out and about and run into Ashely McBryde, please don’t be offended if she doesn’t talk to you. The “One Night Standers” singer isn’t being […]4 months ago
Ella Langley announces she won’t perform at Red Rocks with Riley Green August 25
Prioritizing our own health is hard at times, especially when you feel like you’re letting thousands of people down, but good on Ella Langley making sure she takes care of […]4 months ago
Kelly Clarkson receives devastating news, takes time off to support family | Music City Minute
Kelly Clarkson shocked fans when she postponed all of her Las Vegas residency performances for the rest of August. A statement posted to Clarkson’s social media pages noted the reason […]4 months ago
Ingrid Andress reveals powerful new ability | Music City Minute
If you think Oracles and divining the future is a bunch of hooey, one young artist might change your opinion. Our Colorado homegirl Ingrid Andress has been immersing herself in […]4 months ago
Michael Ray | Make-A-Wish show at Number 38
Shawn Patrick and Michael Ray talk about what Ray has been up to, his upcoming Make-A-Wish show at Number 38 in Denver, what the organization means to him, what’s next […]4 months ago
Ashley McBryde to introduce unique option for Broadway patrons | Music City Minute
Ashley McBryde is ready to make her mark on the Honky-Tonk Highway in Nashville with a venue that will offer a refreshing spin on the notoriously rowdy strip. McBryde, who […]4 months ago
Jelly Roll plans medical procedure and celebrates gains in and out of gym | Music City Minute
Within the next year, Jelly Roll will be undergoing major surgery to help improve his quality of life. The “Need a Favor” singer explained that his healthier lifestyle has helped […]4 months ago
WATCH – Morgan Wallen FaceTimes fan’s son during concert
Imagine being 10 years old, sitting at home and all of a sudden, Morgan Wallen grabs your mom’s phone and starts FaceTiming you. That’s what happened on August 1 when […]4 months ago
WATCH – Jelly Roll gets smashed through table on WWE
Jelly Roll has been everywhere recently. He’s been hosting late night TV shows, and now he’s fighting in WWE. On August 2, Jelly Roll was part of WWE’s Summer Slam […]4 months ago
Country music icon’s ultimate compliment, Kelly Clarkson’s kids steal the show | Music City Minute
Shania Twain has inspired and entertained generations of fans. One of the best examples of her influence was shared with her audience in Jacksonville, Florida. The “Any Man of Mine” […]4 months ago
Country and Rock ‘n’ Roll legends to take the stage at Farm Aid, ‘The King’ raises millions for Texas flood relief | Music City Minute
One of the longest running charity events in the U.S. is celebrating a big milestone. Organizers for the legendary Farm Aid concert are gearing up for a 40th anniversary bash […]4 months ago
Hillary Scott expands family, Cody Johnson shares how he found out wife was expecting | Music City Minute
A huge congratulations to Hillary Scott of Lady A and her husband, Chris Tyrrell, who welcomed their fourth baby July 25. The ecstatic couple shared the news via “People” magazine with […]4 months ago
Zach Bryan addresses Red Rocks ticket prices: ‘The tickets are not for sale yet’
You cannot officially buy tickets to see Zach Bryan at Red Rocks on August 10 yet, but that hasn’t stopped people from “selling” tickets anyway. So now, Bryan has addressed […]4 months ago
Country legend’s widow ‘let the wrong one in’ and now missing millions of dollars | Music City Minute
When I hear about folks taking advantage of the elderly and vulnerable, it makes my blood boil, and this story is no different. Nancy Jones, the widow of George Jones, […]4 months ago
LOOK – George Strait plays for crowd of 400 in Colorado
Who wants to fight crowds, traffic and everything that goes with stadium shows to see George Strait do his thing when you can just get lucky and see him in a […]4 months ago
Country legend plays benefit show in tiny Colorado town | Music City Minute
Earlier this month The King, George Strait, popped up and kind of a peculiar place – about 15 minutes north of Gunnison in Almont, Colorado. No, he wasn’t on vacation. […]4 months ago
Chancey Williams to headline Rodeo All-Star concert
Rodeo All-Star is thrilled to announce American country music artist and former saddle bronc rider Chancey Williams will headline the All-Star Concert presented by Mountain Dew, Friday, October 3, at […]4 months ago
Eric Church read an article about himself, wrote a song about it and performed it the next night at Red Rocks
For songwriters, inspiration can come from the oddest places. Take Eric Church, for example. He was on the third night of his three night mini-residency at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Wednesday […]5 months ago
Jason Aldean’s son rushed to the ER, Zac Brown Band drops major news | Music City Minute
It was a rough week for Jason Aldean’s son, Memphis, who ended up in the ER. Mama Britney eventually confirmed that little Memphis had shattered his collarbone and, thankfully, he […]5 months ago
New Jersey grandma goes wild for Thomas Rhett, road life is never boring with Dierks Bentley | Music City Minute
Fun fact: my first concert was New Kids on the Block at Fiddler’s Green when I was six years old. Nearly four decades later, I have seen countless artists and […]5 months ago
Texas Hill Country needs help, and country music stars are answering the call | Music City Minute
It is true not all heroes wear capes – sometimes they wear cowboy hats! In this case, Chris Stapleton has stepped up help folks affected by the devastating Texas floods. […]5 months ago
Riley Green visits Red Rocks next month – please don’t throw these nasty things at him
Riley Green is a beautiful man, I get it. But please control your urges to throw nasty things at him when he visits Denver in August… Riley will be back […]5 months ago
Play stupid games with Jelly Roll, win stupid prizes | Music City Minute
“WWE SmackDown!” was filmed at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on July 11, and Jelly Roll was on hand ended up delivering a “smack down” of his own. Initially, it seemed like […]5 months ago
George Strait and friends gather for Texas relief benefit concert | Music City Minute
George Strait is stepping up to help his home state after the devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country. On July 27, Strait will be performing and cohosting a benefit […]5 months ago
Scotty McCreery in mourning, Conner Smith charged in a fatal accident | Music City Minute
We are sending peace and love to Scotty McCreery and his family. On Wednesday, July 9, both of the “Five More Minutes” singer’s grandmothers were called home. McCreery and his […]5 months ago
Pat Green shares devastating family news | Music City Minute
Texas native Pat Green is mourning the loss of his brother, John Burgess, and sister-in-law, Julia Anderson, who were swept away by the devastating flood that hit central Texas. Green’s […]5 months ago
5 Fun facts about Koe Wetzel ahead of Birthday Bash
Koe Wetzel is rising up the country music scene and he’s bringing a different twist to the genre. Already putting out six albums, Wetzel has over 3.4 billion streams so […]5 months ago
Fun facts you probably didn’t know about Kip Moore
Kip Moore has one of the most unique voices in country music and puts on one of heck of a show. During his music career, Moore has put out six […]5 months ago
Facts Corey Kent fans should know
Corey Kent continues to rise in the country music world and it’s no surprise how he’s gotten to where he’s at. Kent was born in Bixby, Oklahoma and grew up […]5 months ago
Facts The Castellows fans should know
There’s a country music trio that is on the rise right now. You might not have heard about them yet, but it’s time to learn about them. The Castellows are […]5 months ago
Tim McGraw is a no-go for CSU Professional Bull Rider’s event | Music City Minute
Big news concerning the CSU PBR Last Cowboy Standing event next month has been announced – Tim McGraw will not be performing on July 21. In a statement posted the […]5 months ago
Tim McGraw out, Cross Canadian Ragweed in for upcoming Colorado bull riding event
Tim McGraw has pulled out of the upcoming Professional Bull Riders “Last Cowboy Standing” event in Fort Collins, Colorado, but fans of Red Dirt country music are pumped because reunited […]5 months ago
Luke Bryan cancels Country Jam performance, Parker McCollum sings to number one fan | Music City Minute
Whatever Luke Bryan is battling, it is kicking his behind. Unfortunately, the country star has had to cancel his performance at Country Jam in Grand Junction. In a statement posted […]5 months ago
Preston Cooper | Performance Studio
Preston Cooper stopped by KYGO’s Performance Studio to perform his first radio single, “Weak,” along with “Numbers On A Mailbox” and “One More Place I’ve Never Been.” The 22-year-old recalls […]5 months ago
Popular Americana artist in mourning, Ella Langley’s ‘Fancy’ fangirl moment | Music City Minute
Billy Strings shared devastating news with his audience in Lexington, Kentucky, last week. He explained that just hours before he took the stage, his mother, Deborah Apostle, had passed away. […]5 months ago
Country artist breaks rib, performer offers refunds to Arkansas fans | Music City Minute
Illness and broken bones were plaguing country artists over the weekend. First up is Kacey Musgraves, who had a show planned for the Ryman Auditorium on June 22. However, that […]5 months ago
Country legend recruited by Mötley Crüe, Randy Hauser’s family rocks out together | Music City Minute
Here is a collaboration I didn’t see coming, but fully support – Mötley Crüe and Dolly Parton got together to record a new version of “Home Sweet Home.” The remastered, […]6 months ago
Luke Combs on his way to G.O.A.T. status, Lauren Alaina welcomes baby daughter | Music City Minute
Luke Combs has secured a spot in the music history books with his latest achievement. The Recording Industry Association of America has confirmed Combs’ song, “She Got The Best Of […]6 months ago
Corey Kent’s shocking preshow ritual | Music City Minute
This morning, when I woke up, I didn’t think I was going to be talking about country stars and tasers, but here we are. Corey Kent is one of the […]6 months ago
Jason Aldean and Darius Rucker help cancer patient’s dream come true, Kane Brown scares daughter while flexing fishing skills | Music City Minute
DJ Daniel is a 13-year-old boy who is currently battling brain and spinal cancer. Even though his fight is hard enough, he wants to be able to support other kids […]6 months ago
Jelly Roll once called this Northern Colorado town home
As we get ready to welcome Jelly Roll back to Denver for the first time in a couple of years this weekend at Empower Field at Mile High, it’s worth […]6 months ago
Conner Smith reeling after weekend accident, Riley Green sets record straight about his mustache | Music City Minute
Up-and-coming artist Conner Smith was involved in a fatal accident the first weekend in June. The “Creek Will Rise” singer was driving his truck through an intersection on the north […]6 months ago
HARDY imitates dentist, George Jones stands among legends | Music City Minute
We have heard artists talk about strange requests they get from fans, such as autographing their baby’s head. HARDY recently got one of those odd solicitations at a recent meet […]6 months ago
Post Malone’s new addition to the Honky-Tonk Highway, all aboard the Pardi bus | Music City Minute
It is no secret that Post Malone likes to party. And with all the friends he has a Nashville, he’s calling the city his second home. So, it only makes […]6 months ago
Niko Moon | Performance Studio
In KYGO’s Performance Studio, Niko Moon played “BOAT SONG,” “SANDCASTLES” and “GOOD TIME,” the former being his two most recently released singles, and the latter being the first single he […]6 months ago
Chris Stapleton’s Greenville show is a no-go, Ella Langley’s embarrassing mistake | Music City Minute
Chris Stapleton and his band were all geared up for the first date of the American Roadshow Tour 2025 in Greenville, South Carolina. However, en route to the show, critical pieces of […]6 months ago
Kane Brown’s new role alongside famous friends, Lorrie Morgan’s husband called home | Music City Minute
Kane Brown is taking his acting career to the next level. So far, Brown has only appeared on the small screen in commercials and the show “Fire Country.” Now, the […]6 months ago
Krista Slaubaugh of Tigirlily Gold and Walker Montgomery are relationship goals, Miranda Lambert’s next big move | Music City Minute
Congratulations to Krista Slaubaugh and Walker Montgomery on their recent engagement. Krista, who is one-half of the sister duo, Tigirlily Gold, and Walker, who is the son of John Michael […]6 months ago
Facts new Bayker Blankenship fans should know
One of the fastest rising stars in country music is Bayker Blankenship. At just 19 years old, Blankenship has dominated the TikTok scene and has gathered over 40 million streams. […]6 months ago
Kenny Chesney is the 21st century man | Music City Minute
Kenny Chesney’s music has a vibe that attracts plenty of fans to propel the “Get Along” singer to the top of the charts. Billboard, which tracks chart positions for all genres of music, […]6 months ago
Koe Wetzel expands family, Shania Twain catches fans off guard | Music City Minute
Congratulations to Koe Wetzel and his girlfriend, Bailey Fisher, who welcomed a baby girl named Woods Madison! The ecstatic mama and papa initially announced the pregnancy back in January. Funny […]6 months ago
Country stars showed up and showed out at the American Music Awards | Music City Minute
The American Music Awards were held in Las Vegas over the weekend and country stars were aplenty. Those who sashayed down the red carpet included Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, Megan Moroney, […]6 months ago
For the first time ever, The Grand Ole Opry travels internationally | Music City Minute
The longest running radio show in US history, The Grand Ole Opry, is going international as part of their 100-year celebration. The program will air its very first Trans-Atlantic show […]7 months ago
Parker McCollum forced to face the truth, Scotty McCreery teaches his son proper form | Music City Minute
Before meeting his wife, Parker McCollum didn’t think he would have kids. In his mind, he thought he would be too consumed with his career. All those feelings changed though […]7 months ago
Latest country artist to get arrested to headline Colorado’s newest amphitheater this summer
Gavin Adcock is rowdy…his live shows are known for often being shirtless and beers being thrown by both him and the crowd. He also went viral and ultimately ended his […]7 months ago
Dolly Parton’s legendary life on display, Dierks Bentley loses sleep over daughter | Music City Minute
Renaissance woman Dolly Parton was on-hand for the opening of a brand new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville called Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker. […]7 months ago
Morgan Wallen plays new songs at festival, Alan Jackson bids farewell to touring | Music City Minute
What better way to celebrate the release of a brand new album than to debut seven songs off that record for 40,000 screaming fans at your own music festival! That’s […]7 months ago
Chris Young helps out fellow musician | Music City Minute
I have personally heard several stories about Chris Young’s kindness toward musicians around the Nashville area. Everything from generous tips on gig nights to his latest act of goodwill for […]7 months ago
Colorado gets a bunch of shout-outs on Morgan Wallen’s new album, ‘I’m the Problem’
Morgan Wallen dropped his massive, 37-song “I’m the Problem” album on Friday, and although we didn’t come close to getting the mentions that whiskey got on it, Colorado did get […]7 months ago
Zach Bryan to honor his favorite American literary through arts center, ‘Emo Country’ girly draws inspiration from her fans | Music City Minute
Zach Bryan has been very vocal about his love of American literature. Authors like Steinbeck, Faulkner and Jack Kerouac are among his favorites. Now, according to Kerouac’s estate, the “Pink […]7 months ago
Two of Nashville’s biggest players consider reunion tour, Gabby Barrett’s next move | Music City Minute
Dierks Bentley and Jason Aldean haven’t toured together in twenty years. Now that they’re both huge country stars, wouldn’t it be fun if they hit the road for another go […]7 months ago
Ashley McBryde receives the highest honor from her alma mater, Blake Shelton brings Keith Whitley’s life into sharp focus | Music City Minute
Ashley McBryde has been studying music since she was knee-high to a grasshopper. She first learned mandolin and guitar, eventually picking up trumpet, French horn and percussion. Her many talents […]7 months ago
Gretchen Wilson is on an unofficial comeback tour | Music City Minute
Gretchen Wilson is on a comeback tour of sorts. Her character, Pearl, recently won “The Masked Singer.” She’s also been recruited as road manager for the new Blake Shelton and […]7 months ago
Jelly Roll’s wife nearly crashes out, Luke Combs takes time to connect with family | Music City Minute
Back in 2021, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani performed at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Unfortunately, Gwen Stefani had a slight mishap with her high heels. As Stefani was exiting the stage, […]7 months ago
Academy of Country Music celebrates 60 years of country music | Music City Minute
The 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards was a rollercoaster of emotions. The show kicked off on a high note with host Reba McEntire, Clint Black, Dan + Shay, […]7 months ago
Brantley Gilbert’s very unique and painful gift for fans, Shaboozey’s Met Gala debut | Music City Minute
I have been to a lot of concerts, and I have seen folks doing some pretty crazy things. However, those experiences don’t compare to a person getting tattooed in real […]7 months ago
Eric Church shares insight into friendship with Morgan Wallen, Mark Chesnutt grateful for new lease on life | Music City Minute
Eric Church has opened up about his friend, Morgan Wallen, and that infamous chair-throwing incident. While the scene was still very active, Church was grateful that Wallen called to give […]7 months ago
Country leading ladies spill on their hair regime | Music City Minute
Several high-profile country artists have gone into detail about their regime. Miranda Lambert and her stylist demonstrated how to achieve the perfect “Kerosene” hair. Lambert makes an interesting statement in […]7 months ago
Two new ACM wins announced, Ian Munsick’s key role in Lainey Wilson’s love life | Music City Minute
Two new Academy of Country Music awards were presented last week. Miranda Lambert, the most awarded artist and ACM history, had the pleasure of delivering the news to Red Clay […]7 months ago
Chase McDaniel | Performance Studio
Chase McDaniel visited 98.5 KYGO’s Performance Studio to perform “Die Trying,” “Lost Ones” and “Burned Down Heaven.” McDaniel was raised in Greensburg, Kentucky, by grandparents who had a great love […]7 months ago
Grammy-award winning country artist joins the cast of ‘The Road,’ Kelsea Ballerini’s Tennessee double date | Music City Minute
Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan have added another key individual to their new reality competition, “The Road.” A while back, Keith Urban was confirmed to be the headliner of the […]7 months ago
Lauren Alaina tests her husband’s girl knowledge, Kane Brown leans into fitness | Music City Minute
Lauren Alaina recruited her husband, Cam Arnold, for the “Ask my husband questions only girls would know” trend, and his confidence was impressive. The “Road Less Traveled” singer fired off […]7 months ago
Willie Nelson turns 92 and releases album
Happy Birthday to country music legend Willie Nelson, who turned 92 Tuesday! The country icon celebrated his birthday by releasing his 154th album of his career called “Oh What a […]7 months ago
Stagecoach and Rock the Country festival recaps | Music City Minute
Country, pop and rock stars came together for Stagecoach Festival in California over the weekend, and it was a smashing success! Headliners this year included Jelly Roll, Zach Bryan and […]7 months ago
Riley Green adds acting to his resume, country walk-up songs in MLB | Music City Minute
Riley Green has very impressive résumé. He is a country music singer/songwriter, heavy machinery operator and mechanic, professional outfitter and underwear model. But, the newest bullet point he would like […]7 months ago
Tyler Childers and Chris Stapleton to co-headline show, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill head to New York City | Music City Minute
Tyler Childers and Chris Stapleton will be co-headlining the sixth-annual Healing Appalachia music festival in their home state of Kentucky. The largest recovery-based music festival will take place September 19 […]7 months ago
