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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 […]

11 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

Birthday Bash 45: Tickets on sale now

98.5 KYGO will turn 45 in the summer of 2025, and, in keeping with tradition, the station will celebrate with a concert at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre. The show, scheduled for […]

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

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

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

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

Shaun White introduces snowboard league with two Aspen stops

Shaun White, five-time Olympian and three-time snowboarding gold medalist, is adding another accomplishment to his resume. The 38-year-old will debut his new league, dubbed Snow League, at Aspen Snowmass’ Buttermilk […]

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

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

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Rare silver fox spotted near Fort Collins

It’s not unusual for foxes to peruse the area around Horsetooth Reservoir, but it is less usual for that fox to be black and silver. On Monday, a Larimer County […]

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

Luke Combs Live at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison Colorado, Sunday May 12, 2019. © Steve Host...

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

Colorado State University introduces food-delivering robots

Colorado State University has welcomed new six-wheeled residents to its campus. As of January 27, CSU became the first university in Colorado to introduce food-delivering autonomous robots. There are 13 […]

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

Thousands of golden retrievers prepare to head to Golden Saturday

One of the biggest weekends for the city “Where the West Lives” is set for Saturday. The annual tradition, dubbed “Goldens in Golden,” celebrates golden retrievers and aims to create […]

2 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

Squirrel incident causes Boulder elementary school’s secure status

Douglass Elementary School in Boulder was placed on a secure status Tuesday after possible gunshots were reported in the area. It turns out that the sounds interpreted as gunshots were […]

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

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

Colorado climbers rescue elk trapped in rope

A bull elk in Lake City? Normal. A bull elk belaying down an ice wall in Lake City? Not so much. Three ice climbers, Chris, Chris and Becky, stumbled upon […]

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

DIA to introduce cashless parking experience starting Monday

Denver International Airport parking is going cashless. In a press release published on Thursday, the airport announced that the kiosks positioned at the exit of the parking lots will soon […]

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 […]