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2025 was a big one for Kenny Chesney. In the past year he became the first country artist to play Sphere Las Vegas; became one of the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame; and a became a bestselling author. In May, Kenny kicked off his 15-night residency at the much-hyped Sin City venue, becoming not only the first Nashville artist but the first solo artist to play the one-of-a-kind stage. […]

Cody Johnson (Disney/Robby Klein) It's a very special Christmas at Cody Johnson's house this year, as he and his wife Brandi Johnson celebrate for the first time as a family of five. Jaycee Daniel Johnson arrived Oct. 21, joining 10-year-old Clara Mae Johnson and 8-year-old Cori Johnson."He's perfect. Man, it's been so great," Cody tells ABC Audio. "I was so thankful. I've thanked God every day for a perfect pregnancy, perfect […]

Chris Young (Courtesy Black River Entertainment) Chris Young just wrapped up his first ever holiday tour, so on Tuesday, he switched to non-Christmas mode for a performance on Live with Kelly & Mark.Chris sang the title track of his new album I Didn't Come Here to Leave, which you can watch online now.Meanwhile, Chris took to Instagram to share his thoughts on his It Must Be Christmas -- An Acoustic […]

George & Kara Birge (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) For George Birge and his wife Kara Birge, Dec. 25 typically starts with a visit from Santa in Music City, followed by packing up the kids and hopping on a plane to their native Austin, Texas. But this year, things will be different for 6-year-old Luke Birge and older brother George James Birge, who'll be 9 in January."I finally this year, I was like, […]

Who's the bestselling country artist of all time? It's an answer that evolved over the last few months of 2025, as The Recording Industry Association of America tallied the latest numbers.In early October, the RIAA declared Luke Combs not only the bestselling male, but the country artist with the most certifications in history, racking up 168 million units during his career.You might recall it's a record previously held by Garth Brooks. "I […]

In 2025, both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music agreed: Lainey Wilson is without a doubt the entertainer of the year. Lainey lived up to the title, representing the genre on the national stage, first performing as part of the Quincy Jones tribute during the Grammys in February. In September, she'd anchor the in memoriam segment at the Emmys, performing "Go Rest High on That Mountain" with Vince […]

Riley Green (Disney/Larry McCormack) If you're looking for Riley Green these days, he's probably deer hunting. He closed his tour Dec. 13 in Las Vegas, playing two shows at Resorts World to coincide with the National Finals Rodeo. "Really enjoyed seeing y’all and wrapping the tour at @lasvegasnfr," he shared on his socials, closing with "Happy holidays y’all… I’ve got deer to chase."Now he's looking ahead to his Cowboy As It Gets Tour […]

LOCASH's 'Bet the Farm' (Galaxy Label Group) LOCASH finishes 2025 with one of the top five most successful songs of the year, as "Hometown Home" comes in at #4 on Country Aircheck's ranking of the year's top 25. It's an especially significant milestone, since the Bet the Farm track was the first release from their own company, Galaxy Label Group. The "Hot Mix" of the multi-week country #1 heads into 2026 as […]

Garth Brooks (Disney/Randy Holmes) Garth Brooks kicks off the tribute to KISS on Tuesday's 48th Annual Kennedy Center Honors.The superstar reflects on the rockers' impact on his generation before performing their 1976 hit, "Shout It Out Loud." In addition to being a 2020 Kennedy Center honoree himself, Garth has been able to pay tribute to many of his heroes through the years.“The great thing about the Kennedy Center is it kind of […]