Cody Johnson is a father of three! The 38-year-old announces his wife, Brandi, gave birth to Jaycee Daniel Johnson on October 21, waiting until now to share the good news. Johnson reportedly dropped the news while on an upcoming episode of Country Countdown USA. The news was confirmed by Johnson’s record label. Jaycee joins big sisters Clara and Cori,…
More performers have been added to the 2025 CMA Awards! Kenny Chesney, Patty Loveless, Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, and Chris Stapleton will now perform. They join a previously announced list of performers, which includes BigXThaPlug, Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson, and Stephen…
Dolly Parton has a new book, out now. Star of the Show: My Life on Stage covers Parton’s entire life and career, from her early years growing up in East Tennessee, to her soaring career. Written by Parton, Star of the Show also includes images of Parton over the years, along with insight from Parton on her extraordinary life….
Kenny Chesney is opening up about the loss of songwriter Brett James. A prolific songwriter, James was killed in a plane crash in September, along with his wife and stepdaughter. It’s James who is the writer behind several Chesney hits, including “You Save Me,” “Just To Say We Did,” “When the Sun Goes Down,” and more. “I’ve lost someone recently,…
Old Dominion has a star on the Music City Walk of Fame. The band was inducted along with Charley Pride and songwriter Liz Rose. “This is such a humbling experience,” lead singer Matthew Ramsey said during the group’s induction. “Especially for a bunch of guys that consider themselves underdogs. At times, that was very true, and other times not…
George Strait is a proud veteran. Strait served in the Army after graduating from high school. Now 73, Strait looks back fondly on his time serving in the military. “I spent three years in the service,” Strait recalls. “I had basic training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, then went up for AIT in Fort Ben Harrison, Indiana….
Riley Green is nominated for a total of four CMA Awards. Green is nominated for Single of the Year, Song of the Year, and Video of the Year, all for his “You Look Like You Love Me” duet with Ella Langley. He is also nominated for Musical Event of the Year for his “Don’t Mind If I Do” collaboration,…
Tim McGraw has a lot more he wants to do, in music and in life. The 58-year-old has been part of country music for more than 30 years, ever since his self-titled debut album came out in 1993. But according to McGraw, there is still a lot more he wants to do in country music. “I like being busy….
There isn’t a genre of music that is more patriotic than country music, and with good reason. Many of the past and present hitmakers also served in the military prior to their careers in music. In honor of Veterans Day, we are celebrating seven artists who also proudly served in the Armed Forces. 1. George Strait George Strait enlisted…
Lainey Wilson is, without question, one of the most successful country music artists of the last several years. Wilson has had platinum-selling albums, numerous hit singles, sold-out tours, and more. She will also make history when she hosts the upcoming CMA Awards, this time by herself, after hosting last year with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. So it may be surprising…
