Buck Country Music News

"Somewhere Wild" is the new track from American Idol runner-up HunterGirl. It's her first new music since "Dirt," which came out in October. Brandon Lake's new version of "When a Cowboy Prays," which features Cody Johnson, is out now, along with its accompanying music video. Meanwhile, Brandon's Jelly Roll collab, "Hard Fought Hallelujah," continues its climb in country's top 25.Jay DeMarcus' son, 13-year-old Dylan DeMarcus, has just released his cover of […]

Kenny Chesney Live at Sphere Las Vegas (Messina Touring) Even though Kenny Chesney just got a Pollstar nomination for residency of the year for his time at Sphere Las Vegas, he's working to take his show to a new level. “Having spent last year’s residency coming to really understand this dynamic technology and how it deepens the way we all – me, the band, the fans – experience the music, I […]

Luke Combs (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Luke Combs is set to play the Madden Bowl in the days leading up to the Super Bowl.The North Carolina native didn't hesitate when approached to do the Feb. 6 show at San Francisco's Chase Center. “Panthers football has been a staple in my life since I was a kid,” Luke says. “Getting the invite from EA SPORTS to be a part of the Madden Bowl at […]

RodeoHouston 2026 lineup (RodeoHouston) Nine artists will make their debut at RodeoHouston in 2026, including Russell Dickerson, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Koe Wetzel and the Red Clay Strays.Non-country acts Lizzo, Forrest Frank, Creed and Pepe Aguilar are set to play the annual event for the first time, as well. Luke Bryan will be back to play the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo for the 13th time, while Tim McGraw returns for his 11th show. […]

Megan Moroney's 'Cloud 9' (Sony) The track listing for Megan Moroney's Cloud 9 is written in the sky, in a new airplane-themed video that reveals the details of her third studio album. In the clip, Megan's at the airport exiting a plane emblazoned with the logo C9MM3, smiling as she reacts to the 15 titles written in smoke across the heavens.In addition to her current hits "6 Months Later" and "Beautiful Things," Cloud 9 […]

Kelsea Ballerini (Tyler Golden/NBC) Kelsea Ballerini is marking the passing of her beloved dog, Dibs. "my sweet dibs went to doggy heaven yesterday," she shared on Instagram Thursday. "he spent his last few days in his backyard looking at the sunshine and surrounded and visited by his forever people."In August 2024, Kelsea revealed Dibs was suffering from "inoperable cancer in his heart." In September 2025, an unexpected surgery followed."there are no […]

Ella Langley & Miranda Lambert (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) With a collection of CMA and ACM awards, two #1 duets with Riley Green and one on her own with "Weren't for the Wind," it would have seemed that Ella Langley's career couldn't get much hotter. But the Alabama native envisioned something more: a meeting of the minds with superstar Miranda Lambert."I put her on my manifestation board to write a song with for […]

Scotty McCreery (Disney/Eric McCandless) Scotty McCreery, bluegrass queen Rhonda Vincent, comedian Henry Cho and the Grammy-nominated The War and Treaty will headline An Evening with the Grand Ole Opry at Carnegie Hall. Look for more artists to be announced for the March 20 show that's part of the United in Sound: America at 250 festival. It's also a continuation of the Opry 100 celebration that kicked off in 2025.This will be the fourth […]

Midland (Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Big Machine Label Group) Midland's keeping their cowboy aesthetic strong as they ride in with new music in 2026."Mountains in the background, hell of a view and we’ve got a brand new song to share with you," the trio wrote on their socials. "'Marlboro Man' is available Jan 16th."The post quotes part of the song's lyrics, as you can see in an earlier performance by Mark […]