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Randy Houser performs during Luke Bryan's 'Kick The Dust Up' Tour at Vanderbilt Stadium on July 11^ 2015 in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Randy Houser shares the single ‘Back In The Bott...

January 14, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Randy Houser has released his latest single, ‘Back In The Bottle,’ written solely by Houser and co-produced with Blake Chancey. The inspiration behind the track stemmed from a late-night studio session with Post Malone; Randy explains: “When...

Megan Moroney performs in Hollywood^ Florida on November 14^ 2024.

Megan Moroney shares video revealing tracklist for...

January 14, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Megan Moroney has shared the tracklist for her upcoming new album Cloud 9 by posting an exclusive video, revealing the titles to the 15 songs featured on the LP, dropping on February 20th. The reveal video features...

Dusty Hill and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top at the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee^ WI^ United States on August 31^ 2013

ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam team up for co-headlining...

January 13, 2026 @ 4:40 am

ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam will co-headline The Dos Amigos Tour, traveling across the Midwest, South, and East Coast this spring. The tour is scheduled to officially kick off in late March 2026 and run through Memorial...

Rear view of the man sitting play acoustic guitar on the outdoor concert with a microphone stand in the front^ musical concept.

Zach Bryan drops acoustic version of “With Heave...

January 13, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Zach Bryan has released an acoustic version of his sixth studio album, With Heaven on Top, which dropped last week on Jan 9th. The new 25-track project, marking Bryan’s sixth studio release, was written/recorded/produced by Bryan over...

Aerial view of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville Tennessee. Aug 08^ 2023-Nashville^ TN

Grand Ole Opry to celebrate Dolly Parton’s 80th ...

January 12, 2026 @ 4:40 am

The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate Opry member Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday with its fourth annual ‘Opry Goes Dolly’ show on January 17th – two days before Parton’s actual 80th birthday – at the Grand Ole Opry...

Barry Knox^ Josh McSwain^ Matt Thomas^ Scott Thomas^ Parmalee at the Academy of Country Music Awards 2018 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15^ 2018 in Las Vegas^ NV

Listen to Parmalee’s ‘How Do I Let You Go’

January 12, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Parmalee has released the song “How Do I Let You Go”, which was inspired by their fathers – who also happen to inspired the members of the group to play music. Lead singer Matt Thomas shared that...

Brandi Carlile performs at the 2022 Sound on Sound Music Festival Bridgeport^ Connecticut - September 25^ 2022 Singer songwriter

See Brandi Carlile’s NPR “Tiny Desk Concert’...

January 9, 2026 @ 4:30 am

Brandi Carlile made her return to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series to perform music from her eighth studio album, Returning to Myself – including the songs “A Woman Oversees,” “Human,” “A War with Time” and “Returning to...

Miranda Lambert performs at Nissan Stadium during the 2017 CMA Festival on June 8^ 2017 in Nashville^ Tennessee.

2026 Boots in the Park lineups for San Diego, Fres...

January 9, 2026 @ 4:30 am

Boots In The Park is set to return to San Diego and Fresno, CA this year, with country superstar Miranda Lambert headlining San Diego’s Waterfront Park on April 11th, joined by a lineup including Jordan Davis, Dylan...

Leann Rimes at the 2020 Muiscares at the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 24^ 2020 in Los Angeles^ CA

LeAnn Rimes to embark on ’30 Years Of Blue’ an...

January 8, 2026 @ 4:40 am

LeAnn Rimes will embark on the ’30 Years of Blue: The Voice, The Journey, The Truth’ tour, kicking off on April 19th in her hometown of Dallas. Additional dates will be continuously revealed. Rimes shares: “Revisiting Blue...

Lainey Wilson attends the premiere of the movie Twisters. Westwood^ CA USA - July 11^ 2024

Lainey Wilson, Zach Top, Brooks & Dunn, and Ga...

January 8, 2026 @ 4:30 am

Country Thunder Arizona 2026 has revealed its linup of performers. The event is set for April 9-12 at Canyon Moon Ranch, in Florence, AZ, for its 30th installment. The festival will feature headliners Lainey Wilson, Zach Top,...

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons on January 5^ 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Carolina Panthers picking up fifth-year option on ...

January 14, 2026 @ 4:55 am

The Carolina Panthers have decided to keep quarterback Bryce Young under contract for at least two more seasons, confirming Tuesday that the team will exercise the fifth-year option on Young’s rookie deal. The move locks Young in...

Nolan Arenado 3rd baseman for the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field in Phoenix^AZ USA April 30^2017.

Diamondbacks acquire 3B Nolan Arenado from Cardina...

January 14, 2026 @ 4:50 am

The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade announced Tuesday. The D-backs will receive Arenado along with substantial cash considerations in exchange for 22-year-old right-handed pitching prospect...

Brooks Koepka watches his shot during the LIV Golf Tournament held at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster^NJ. BEDMINSTER^NJ-AUGUST13^ 2023

Brooks Koepka to face penalties after leaving LIV ...

January 13, 2026 @ 4:55 am

Brooks Koepka is officially heading back to the PGA Tour in January 2026 after leaving LIV Golf in late December, following approval of a newly created “Returning Member Program” designed to bring select elite players back to...

Patriots’ CB Christian Gonzalez in concussion pr...

January 13, 2026 @ 4:50 am

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is in the NFL’s concussion protocol after suffering a head injury during Sunday night’s 16–3 playoff victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, leaving his availability uncertain for the divisional round. The...