If there’s a comeback story in the making, it’s Gretchen Wilson. The singer-songwriter just won Season 13 of The Masked Singer, a victory that comes shortly before she appears on the upcoming reality TV talent show, The Road, airing this fall on CBS. Wilson stars in the show alongside Blake Shelton, who executive produces the show with Taylor Sheridan,…
Jake Owen has been sober since 2021. The 43-year-old is grateful he quit drinking, and is now a proud spokesperson for living life without alcohol, hoping to inspire others to do the same. “I quit drinking four years ago,” Owen tells Country Now. “No one talks about it enough. You don’t need to drink alcohol to have a good…
Kenny Chesney is officially one week away from the opening night of his Live at Sphere Las Vegas residency. The country music superstar will be the first country artist to headline a residency at Sphere, which will also mark his first-ever residency, after decades of selling out massive venues. But in spite of being in one location. Chesney vows to…
Ella Langle is bravely opening up about her struggles with mental health. The recent five-time ACM Awards winner admits it has been an ongoing battle, in spite of her recent successes. “I won’t lie, this last week has been probably one of the toughest mental health weeks I’ve had in a long time,” Langley tells Audacy. “Which is crazy…
In a now well-known story, Reba McEntire was first offered the role of a coach for Season 1 of The Voice in 2011, which she turned down. The job instead went to Blake Shelton, who stayed for 23 seasons before exiting in 2023, with McEntire taking his spot. The Country Music Hall of Fame member remained for three seasons,…
George Strait‘s days of touring might be coming to an end in the next few years. The 72-year-old says he can see the end in sight, although fortunately not in the immediate future. “I have maybe five good years to sing my songs for you folks,” Strait said during a recent performance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. “But hell, it’s been…
Jelly Roll is a massive fan of Gary LeVox. The Nashville native praises the LeVox for his ability to sing better than most, without any effort at all. “Every time I see Gary from Rascal Flatts, I fan out like I just met him again for the first time,” Jelly Roll tells Billboard. “And we’re friends now, and I’m…
Brooks & Dunn still have more music they want to make. The reigning ACM Duo of the Year, who also won in the same category at the 2024 CMA Awards, reveal they are working on a new record, the follow-up to REBOOT II, out last November. “We’re working on it, we’re pushing that row,” Ronnie Dunn tells Billboard, adding…
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are still very much in love, even if their new “Hangin’ On” duet might suggest otherwise. The couple, married since 2021, combine their talents on the song, from Shelton’s For Recreational Use Only album, out now. “I’ve gotten to a point now that I’m not really interested in making an album without having at least…
Eric Church has never been one to do things the ordinary way, and his upcoming tour is proof. The North Carolina native reveals his Free the Machine Tour, kicking off on September 12, will have one uncommon addition: an orchestra! The tour is in support of Church’s Evangeline vs. the Machine album, out now. “We’ll have an orchestra with…
