Category Archives: Country Music News
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and More Join the National Recording Registry
The Library of Congress has announced 25 new additions to the National Recording Registry for 2026, recognizing recordings considered culturally, historically, or aesthetically important to the nation...
May 15, 2026
No. 1 Sales Start: Kacey Musgraves Continues Crossover Success with ‘Middle of Nowhere’
Kacey Musgraves has added another strong chart week to her catalog with Middle of Nowhere, which opened at No. 1 on several album sales rankings. The latest music chart data places the project at the ...
May 14, 2026
Women Sweep the Charts: Ella Langley Leads a Historic Week for the Hot 100
Ella Langley reached a new milestone during the latest Hot 100 update, with "Choosin' Texas" holding at No. 1 for a ninth week and "Be Her" climbing to No. 2. The chart announcement marks a rare momen...
May 13, 2026
‘Faith, Family, and Ambition’: Eric Church Receives Honorary Degree at Chapel Hill
Eric Church returned to Chapel Hill with a message built around music, memory, and staying grounded. During UNC-Chapel Hill's 2026 Spring Commencement at Kenan Stadium, the North Carolina native addre...
May 12, 2026
Riley Green Joins ‘The Voice’ Season 30 Alongside Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine
Riley Green is adding a new television role to his country music career. The Voice confirmed that the Alabama singer will serve as a coach for Season 30, joining Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine on the ...
May 11, 2026
Dan + Shay Open Up About Grief and Mental Health in New Single “Say So”
Dan + Shay's "Say So" comes from a deeply personal place, shaped by the loss of a close friend and the difficult conversations that can follow grief. The duo has said the song was written as a way to ...
May 10, 2026
Country Music Dominates Jukeboxes as Ella Langley Hits No. 1 on TouchTunes
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" was the most-played song on TouchTunes jukeboxes during the first quarter of 2026, according to the platform's quarterly Frontline Chart. The chart tracks songs added t...
May 09, 2026
Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert Unite at Gruene Hall to Debut “Horses and Divorces”
Kacey Musgraves closed the final night of her three-show run at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas, with a surprise appearance from Miranda Lambert. During the concert, Musgraves brought Lambert to t...
May 08, 2026
London Surprise: Tucker Wetmore Named 2026 ACM New Male Artist of the Year
Tucker Wetmore has been named the 2026 ACM New Male Artist of the Year, marking the first ACM Award of his career. The honor was announced during a recent concert in London, where Wetmore was performi...
May 07, 2026
Avery Anna Wins 2026 ACM New Female Artist of the Year
Avery Anna has been named the 2026 ACM New Female Artist of the Year, adding a major honor to her country music career. Organizers announced the award ahead of the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards...
May 07, 2026