American Idol is making a major change ahead of the 2026 premiere. The reality TV talent show will, for the first time ever, send contestants making it to the next round to Nashville, instead of Hollywood. The news was announced in a press release. “For the first time ever, American Idol will bring the iconic Hollywood Week round to…
Lainey Wilson grew up admiring Miranda Lambert, and now they are close friends. Wilson was 12 years old when Lambert’s debut album, Kerosene, was released. Now, as Wilson’s own career continues to explode, it’s Lambert who is helping guide her, every step of the way. “She’s always been that voice over here, just being like, ‘You can’t do it…
Chris Young is sharing the story behind “Tin Roof.” The song, written by Ty Graham, Adam Wood, and Trenton Michael Fisher, is on Young’s latest I Didn’t Come Here To Leave album, out now. “One of the other love songs on the record is ‘Tin Roof,” Young says, in a video shared on social media. “‘Tin Roof’ is a…
Brad Paisley just performed a notoriously difficult song, and he did it with ease. The Grand Ole Opry member sang the national anthem for Game 3 of the World Series, with the Toronto Blue Jays against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers beat the Blue Jays, with a final score of 6 to 5. The two teams will continue…
Alexandra Kay is opening another coffee shop, this one in Nashville. Kay, who opened her The Coffee Girl in her hometown of Waterloo, Illinois earlier this year, reveals she is planning to open a second location, this one in the heart of Music City. “We’re just now looking for the right location,” Kay shares on The Big 98 radio…
Tim McGraw is opening up about the physical struggles both he and his wife, Faith Hill, have endured. McGraw has been open about his recent surgeries, but he now reveals that Hill has also had her own share of health challenges as well. “I’ve had four back surgeries, and double knee replacements, just in the last couple of years,”…
Brett Young just took his latest hit single to The Kelly Clarkson Show. The father of two performed “Drink With You” on the the hit TV show. “Drink With You” is the debut single from his latest 2.0 album, out now. Young wrote “Drink With You” with Jesse Frasure, Tony Lucca, and Emily Weisband. The song is part of…
Scotty McCreery‘s “White Christmas” is out! The song is one of McCreery’s favorite Christmas carols, and the perfect way to usher in the holiday season. “I love Christmas music and sing it throughout the year,” McCreery says. “For a long time, ‘White Christmas’ has been one of my favorite Christmas songs. I especially love The Drifters’ version as well…
Brandon Lake is releasing a collaboration with Cody Johnson. After Lake and Jelly Roll‘s successful “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” the Christian singer reveals he is releasing a version of “When a Cowboy Prays” with Johnson. Lake shared the news during a recent concert, as part of his headlining King of Hearts Tour. “The cool part about this song is —…
Kenny Chesney‘s HEART*LIFE*MUSIC book will be out next week. The book, Chesney’s reflection on his historic life and career, will be available on November 4. HEART*LIFE*MUSIC is a way to honor his fans, as well as his road family, many whom have been with him for most of his career. “I wanted to take a moment, before we move…
