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Brent Smith and Eric Bass with Shinedown perform live onstage at Rockstar Uproar Festival on September 25 2012 in Nampa^ Idaho

Shinedown previews country rock album ‘EI8HT’ ...

May 12, 2026 @ 3:40 am

Shinedown are previewing their upcoming album EI8HT with their latest single, ‘Outlaw.’ Described in a press release as a song featuring a “gritty, roots-driven foundation” and “raw, open-road energy,” the newest single from the band mixes flavors...

Hootie and the Blowfish lead singer Darius Rucker performs on stage at the 2010 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. New Orleans^ Louisiana - April 25^ 2010

Darius Rucker’s Riverfront Revival reveals star-...

May 11, 2026 @ 4:30 am

Darius Rucker is bringing his hometown festival, Riverfront Revival, back to North Charleston’s Riverfront Park on Oct. 9-10, 2026, promising two days of live music and entertainment. The festival, now in its fifth year, continues to expand...

Luke Bryan performs in concert at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on July 13^ 2019 in Wantagh^ New York.

Luke Bryan releases ‘Country and She Knows It’

May 11, 2026 @ 4:30 am

Luke Bryan is kicking off the summer with his latest release, “Country And She Knows It,” bringing an upbeat, feel-good vibe just in time for touring season. The single is already gaining momentum, following an early preview...

Dylan Scott at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Microsoft Theatre LOS ANGELES^ CA. March 14^ 2019

Dylan Scott scores seventh No. 1 on country radio ...

May 8, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Dylan Scott is riding another major high at country radio, as his hit “What He’ll Never Have” climbs to the top, marking the seventh No. 1 of his career. The track, which has racked up more than...

Kacey Musgraves performs at the 2018 Farm Aid Benefit Concert. Hartford^ CT - September 22^ 2018

Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert end feud to te...

May 8, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert officially put their longtime feud behind them with the first live performance of their duet “Horses and Divorces,” which took place during Musgraves’ recent show at Gruene Hall in Texas. The surprise...

Little Big Town arrives to the American Music Awards 2015 on November 22^ 2015 in Los Angeles^ CA.

Little Big Town, Jake Owen, and Thomas Rhett added...

May 7, 2026 @ 4:40 am

The lineup for Alan Jackson’s final tour stop continues to grow. The country legend has added Little Big Town, Jake Owen, and Thomas Rhett to what is already a packed roster of major artists set to celebrate...

Brantley Gilbert performs at CBS Radio's Stars & Strings event at the Chicago Theatre on November 9^ 2016 in Chicago^ Illinois.

Brantley Gilbert returns with the single “Good D...

May 7, 2026 @ 4:30 am

Brantley Gilbert is ushering in a fresh phase of his career with the release of his latest track, “GOOD DAMN,” his first push to country radio since joining BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville under Wheelhouse Records. Co-written with...

Shania Twain performs during opening ceremony at US Open Championships day 1 at Billie Jean King Tennis center New York^ NY USA - August 28^ 2017

Shania Twain to host the 61st ACM Awards in Las Ve...

May 6, 2026 @ 4:30 am

Country music icon Shania Twain is stepping into a new role this year, taking the stage as host of the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards — marking her first time emceeing the event. Twain, who wrapped up...

Ashley McBryde performs in concert on April 5^ 2024 in Fort Lauderdale^ Florida. The performance was part of the Tortuga Music Festival.

Ashley McBryde previews new album with the track �...

May 6, 2026 @ 4:30 am

Ashley McBryde has shared the song “Lines In The Carpet,” a new preview from her upcoming fifth studio album, Wild, dropping on May 8. Penned by Lauren Hungate, Caroline Watkins, and Lori McKenna, Lines In The Carpet tells...

Russell Dickerson at the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade New York^ NY USA 11-27-25^

Russell Dickerson and Fetty Wap team up on the gen...

May 5, 2026 @ 4:30 am

Russell Dickerson is taking a creative leap with his upcoming single “BOOTS,” a collaboration with Fetty Wap set to drop May 8. The track blends country roots with smooth R&B influences, pairing storytelling-driven lyrics with a rhythmic,...

Game 4 of semifinals sees Timberwolves defeat Spur...

May 11, 2026 @ 4:55 am

San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama was tossed for the first time in his NBA career Sunday night, as the Spurs fell 114-109 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. The loss evened...

Knicks crush 76ers to finish sweep, will advance t...

May 11, 2026 @ 4:50 am

The New York Knicks are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals after overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 144-114 on Sunday, completing a commanding four-game sweep in Philadelphia. New York delivered one of the hottest shooting performances in...

Hurricanes push Flyers to brink of elimination aft...

May 8, 2026 @ 4:55 am

The Carolina Hurricanes moved one win away from advancing after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Thursday night to grab a dominant 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference second-round series. Carolina has now opened the playoffs with...

3d rendering basketball on hoop and lighting from roof stadium

Pistons defeat Cavs in Game 2 of Eastern Conferenc...

May 8, 2026 @ 4:50 am

The Detroit Pistons continued their impressive playoff run Thursday night, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to grab a 2-0 series advantage. Detroit controlled much of the contest despite inconsistent...