On a recent appearance on The Thrivalist podcast with Jamie George, former American Idol contestant Emmy Russell revealed that she was initially reluctant to perform her grandmother Loretta Lynn’s iconic song, “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” on Season 22 of the show. Russell was frustrated when the judges selected the track for her, but the 26-year-old singer…… MORE
On Sunday (February 23), Laci Kaye Booth shared her heartwarming reaction after being invited by Parker McCollum to make her Grand Ole Opry debut on March 29th. During McCollum’s headlining show in Iowa over the weekend, Booth joined him for a duet on her hit, “The Loneliest Girl In The World,” and the country star…… MORE
Keith Urban has been selected as the headliner for The Road, a new CBS singing competition show where up-and-coming musicians showcase their skills in live performances across Texas, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. In the series – which is executive produced by Blake Shelton, Taylor Sheridan, David Glasser, and Lee Metzger – participants will serve as the…… MORE
During a stop on her Patterns tour at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Sunday (February 23), Kelsea Ballerini called out fans who verbally slammed her ex-husband, Morgan Evans. The incident occurred during a performance of Ballerini’s song, “Penthouse,” which features emotional lyrics about moving on after the end of a relationship. After fans…… MORE
Paramount+ has just announced that they have added over 100 episodes of iconic music shows like MTV Unplugged, VH1 Storytellers, and CMT Crossroads to its streaming platform. The 125 newly added episodes feature classic performances from seasons 1-8 and 10-13 of these celebrated music programs, which includes legendary MTV Unplugged sets from Nirvana, Neil Young,…… MORE
On Monday (February 24), Hudson Westbrook announced the dates and details of his 2025 summer tour. The 29-date run kicks off on June 7 in Little Elm, Texas, and finishes up on August 30 in La Grange, Texas. “With every new city we visit, I’m realizing how much I love touring,” Westbrook shares. “Seeing you…… MORE
On Friday (February 21), Tucker Wetmore took to Instagram to announce that his long-awaited debut album, What Not To, is scheduled to finally be released on April 25. The 19-track record is described as a deeply personal reflection of the 25-year-old singer’s life journey, capturing both triumphs and heartbreaks through heartfelt storytelling and infectious melodies.…… MORE
During an appearance at the coveted New Faces of Country Music showcase at CRS 2025 in Nashville over the weekend, Dasha captivated the crowd with a performance of her upcoming single, “Not At This Party.” The rising country star introduced her new song by saying it “is kicking off this new album cycle for me,”…… MORE
On Monday (February 24), Morgan Wallen shared a teaser of his emotional new song, “Superman,” with fans on TikTok. The track is dedicated to the country superstar’s four-year-old son, Indie, and features poignant lyrics that touch on Wallen’s personal struggles with the law and concerns about how his wilder days will shape his son’s perception…… MORE
Ruston Kelly has announced the upcoming release of his new five-track covers EP, Dirt Emo, Vol. 2, on March 14th. The collection will include his rendition of Avril Lavigne’s “Complicated” featuring fellow Nashville musician Annie DiRusso, as well as his cover of Morgan Wallen’s chart-topping 2021 hit, “Sand in My Boots.” Kelly, who was married…… MORE
