Thomas Rhett is honoring his wife, Lauren Akins, with his brand-new single, “Beautiful As You,” out now. The song, which Rhett co-wrote, is the debut single from his next album, slated to be released on August 23. “This is an anthem for everybody who feels like they out-kicked their coverage,” Rhett says. “There was one day a couple years…
Scotty McCreery‘s long-awaited Rise and Fall album is out. The 13-track record, his first since Same Truck came out in 2021, is a new musical chapter for McCreery, who wrote all but one of the songs on the record. Creating an album that felt authentic to him was the biggest priority, making Rise and Fall his favorite and most…
Keith Urban has earned the approval of millions of fans, but the person whose approval he wants the most is no longer able to offer it to him. The 56-year-old says his father, who passed away in 2015, is the one whose approval he seeks the most, even though he can no longer give it. “I feel like I’m…
35 years ago was a heartbreaking day for the country music community. On May 9, 1989, Keith Whitley passed away, at the height of his career, from alcohol poisoning. Whitley, married to Lorrie Morgan at the time, was only 34 years old when he passed away. Born on July 1, 1954 in Ashland, Kentucky, Whitley showed an early gift for…
The title of Scotty McCreery‘s new Rise and Fall album is indicative of the career he has had, ever since winning Season 10 of American Idol in 2011. McCreery signed a record deal, which he subsequently lost a few years later, and then released “Five More Minutes” on his own, a song that changed everything for him. It wasn’t…
A new album is coming from Lainey Wilson. The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year announces the release of Whirlwind, her third studio record, out on August 23. “I am so excited to finally announce Whirlwind,” Wilson says. “This album has been a long time coming, and I can’t wait for the world to have this body of work…
Reba McEntire‘s new NBC sitcom, Happy’s Place, is becoming a series! The 69-year-old previously revealed that she had filmed the pilot for the show, which stars her former Reba co-star, Melissa Peterman, as well as her boyfriend, Rex Linn. But now, McEntire confirms that the network has approved Happy’s Place for an entire first season. McEntire shared the good news…
Toby Keith was an avid University of Oklahoma fan, which makes his upcoming accolade bittersweet. The “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” singer, who passed away from stomach cancer on February 5, learned last year that he was going to receive an honorary degree at their 2024 commencement. Keith’s daughter, Krystal Keith, will accept the honor on his behalf on Saturday,…
Home Free is returning to the Grand Ole Opry! The talented singers will perform three shows, beginning on June 8, with this one a matinee at the Ryman Auditorium, followed by June 22 and July 31, both of those at the Opry house. Home Free announced the exciting news on social media. Did y’all hear that we’re doing…
Eric Church is opening up about the importance of his new Nashville bar, Chief’s. The six-story restaurant and music venue was in many ways a gift to Church’s loyal fans, especially those who have been with him since the humble beginning of his career, long before he had any success. “It’s really important to me to be able to share…
