Buck Country Music News

Disney/Frank Micelotta Chris Young has signed a new record deal with Black River Entertainment, the longtime label home of Kelsea Ballerini.Chris' 19-year contract with Sony Music Nashville’s RCA Nashville ended in September, and he was a "free agent" before landing at Black River Entertainment's Black River Records."I felt sort of like an athlete a little bit. I was prepared to take all these [label] meetings, and I went in and [Black River Records] were […]

Theo Wargo/NBC Dan + Shay brought cozy holiday vibes to Tuesday's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.Converting the stage to a living room, Dan + Shay sang "The Cozy Song" while sitting on and against a leather one-seater chair and donning comfy sweaters."This is the cozy song/ Go put your house shoes on/ Go grab your favorite blanket/ And wrap it around your body/ Throw some wood on the fire/ […]

Disney/Larry McCormack Jon Pardi is hitting the road next year for his Honkytonk Hollywood Tour.The 16-date trek begins April 25 in Lubbock, Texas, and will hit Tucson, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Idaho Falls and more before wrapping June 21 in Bend, Oregon. Corey Kent and Kassi Ashton will open for Jon on select dates."Have a lot coming for you guys in 2025… First, we have the Honkytonk Hollywood Tour with @coreykent and @kassiashton!" Jon shares on Instagram, before also […]

Courtesy of BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville "Gonna Love You" isn't just another song for Parmalee — it's a story that mirrors their stories, life experiences and the love they've received from loved ones.Perhaps that's why it's become the group's fifth chart-topper and resonated so well with fans."Seeing that song connect with people and hearing 'em sing it louder and louder every single night, you realize it is connecting," Parmalee's Matt Thomas tells […]

Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas have announced a 73-date tour. It'll kick off April 17 in Louisville, Kentucky, and wrap Sept. 28 in Davie, Florida. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time. For more information, visit alisonkrauss.com.Dolly Parton recently appeared on TalkShopLive to chat with host and country singer Stephanie Quayle about Christmas and her Walmart holiday collection. If you missed it, you can watch the full […]

Disney/Larry McCormack Lainey Wilson will be honored as Storyteller of the Year at Variety's annual Hitmakers event.In a statement, Variety’s executive music editor, Jem Aswad, says, "Lainey has established herself as one of the most important new voices in country music."Other honorees include Jelly Roll, who's been named Changemaker of the Year, and Newcomers Award recipient Shaboozey.Reba McEntire and pop star Olivia Rodrigo are among the list of presenters.The ceremony will take place Dec. 7 in Los Angeles.Meanwhile, […]

Disney/Frank Micelotta Eric Church will headline the 13th annual Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala.Happening April 24 at Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater, the event is a joint fundraising effort helmed by actor Matthew McConaughey, country singer/songwriter Jack Ingram and coaching icon Mack Brown."Eric Church is one of those rare talents who brings something raw and real to every stage," Matthew says in a release. "His music speaks to people on a deeper level, and his commitment to […]

Disney/Tanner Yeager Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest has announced its first batch of performers for its annual Dec. 31 ABC TV special.A promo reveals that Thomas Rhett and Cody Johnson will be performing on the show, as well as Lenny Kravitz, who'll be doing a live countdown to 2025 from Las Vegas.Also joining the party are R&B singer Tinashe and "Lose Control" hitmaker Teddy Swims. You may recall that Teddy and Thomas recently released a duet […]

Jeremychanphotography/Getty Images Brett Young's taking his music global, with a twist.The "In Case You Didn't Know" singer has announced his Back To Basics World Tour, a series of stripped-back shows with an enhanced intimate concert experience for fans.It'll kick off Feb. 13 in Springfield, Illinois, and hit various parts of the U.S. before stops in Australia, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany and more. The tour will wrap Nov. 6 in London."Next year is going to […]