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Vince Gill (Terry Wyatt/Getty Images) The Country Music Association will give Vince Gill its Wilie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 59th annual CMAs.Vince will accept the honor after a tribute performance on the Wednesday, Nov. 19 show that airs live on ABC from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. “Vince embodies the very best of what country music stands for,” CMA CEO Sarah Trahern says. “He’s a true trailblazer, one who gives back to the […]

Justin Moore's 'This Is My Dirt' (Big Machine) "Time's Ticking" is more than just the title of Justin Moore's latest top-20 hit. It's something the father of four is grappling with every day as he watches his children grow. "It’s exciting because, you know, your kids are doing well and all that good stuff," he reflects. "But at the same time, getting older and realizing that my oldest daughter is in 10th […]

"The Church on Cumberland Road" single artwork. (8 Track Entertainment) Rock band Nickelback collaborates with Shenandoah on a new version of their 1989 classic, "The Church on Cumberland Road.""We've always had a deep respect for the artists who came before us, and Shenandoah is one of those bands that helped define an era," says Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger. "Getting the chance to collaborate with them on 'The Church on Cumberland Road' […]

Riley Green's "Ol' Stray Dog" (Apple Music) There's a new Riley Green track out now, thanks to Apple Music's new Lost & Found series. Apple Music unearths an uncut gem from a Nashville songwriter, then matches it with an artist who brings it to life.In this case, the song is "Ol' Stray Dog," which was written by Jon Randall and Erik Dylan in January 2019. “I've always been a huge fan of Erik,” […]

George Strait: Live in Lubbock, TX (Messina Touring) Your chances to see George Strait in 2026 just doubled: In addition to his May show in Clemson, South Carolina, he's just announced a date in April. King George will play an in-the-round concert April 25 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock with fellow Texans Miranda Lambert and Hudson Westbrook.Tickets go on sale Nov. 21 at GeorgeStrait.com.Prior to those shows, however, several accolades […]

Kelsea Ballerini's 'Mount Pleasant' (Black River) Kelsea Ballerini wears a glamorous red gown, watching the world go by from a swing set, in the new video for "I Sit in Parks."“I sit in parks, it breaks my heart/ Cause I see just how far I am from the things that I want," she sings on the first taste of her new Mount Pleasant EP.“I have always made records – whether songs, […]

The nominees for the 2026 Grammys are out, with perennial favorites Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert making a strong showing, alongside newcomer Zach Top.Although they don't typically get played on country radio, Tyler Childers and Margo Price grab multiple nominations, as well.This is the first year the Grammys have split the country album contenders into separate traditional country and contemporary country categories. In an interesting twist, Lukas Nelson competes against […]

Jason Aldean's 'Songs About Us' (BBR/BMG) Jason Aldean's 12th album, Songs About Us, features Luke Bryan on the title track and is set to arrive April 24, 2026, the same week they play the University of Georgia's Sanford Stadium together. The 20-song collection also features Jason's first-ever duet with wife Brittany Aldean on "Easier Gone," as well as a reimagining of the classic "Dust on the Bottle" with its creator, David […]

Trisha Yearwood's 'Christmastime' (Virgin Music Group/Gwendolyn Records) Trisha Yearwood's Christmastime is here, just months after July's self-penned The Mirror.  She did a similar thing in 2018, putting out her Sinatra covers record, Let's Be Frank, in December, followed by Every Girl in August 2019.So does the two-time CMA female vocalist of the year prefer to put out her albums in pairs?"I had planned to make the Christmas album. I had not planned […]