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Lainey Wilson (Academy of Country Music) CMA and ACM entertainer of the year Lainey Wilson admits she does a little too much sometimes in the studio — but she doesn't regret it. Take, for example, the big note in her latest chart-topper, "Somewhere Over Laredo." "I'll be honest, this song is not easy to sing," she said at the #1 party for the hit. "And for some reason, like when I get […]

Post Malone is still confirmed to headline Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach, Florida, on Sunday, May 31, even though he delayed the start of his own tour until June 9.Brad Paisley and Lee Ann Womack will appear on the season finale of American Idol Monday, May 11, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. You can check out Ashley McBryde's Monday appearance on ABC News Live on YouTube, ahead of […]

Reba McEntire (Francis Specker/CBS) Reba McEntire will be honored during an all-star event May 20 in Music City. Musicians on Call will give the entertainment icon its Music Heals Golden Ukulele during Music Heals Live! A Nashional Celebration at The Pinnacle. Garth Brooks, Vince Gill and Trisha Yearwood will all perform at what's billed as the nonprofit's biggest event yet. Martina McBride will also make a special appearance.While you can't buy a […]

Alan Jackson (John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM) Alan Jackson will perform at the 2026 National Memorial Day Concert from the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Jamey Johnson, an eight-year member of the Marine Corps Reserve, is also set to sing from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, along with Mickey Guyton. The 37-year tradition will air live on Sunday, May 24, at 8 p.m. ET on PBS, American Forces Network and […]

Luke Combs (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Luke Combs accomplishes an unprecedented feat on the Mediabase country airplay chart, as he replaces himself at #1, swapping "Days Like These" for "Sleepless in a Hotel Room." "Sleepless" is his 26th career #1 on the tally and his 22nd chart-topper in a row. One more and he'll be neck-and-neck with Luke Bryan.Most impressively, however, is that it's the first time in the chart's 52-year history that […]

Koe Wetzel's 'The Night Champion' (Columbia Records) Koe Wetzel's current album, 9 Lives, was certified Gold and spawned the five-week #1 "High Road," which went on to become the most-played country song of 2025. Now The Night Champion, which arrives June 12, is the next step.“It’s a continuation of 9 Lives, from that record to now,” Koe says. “Really, it’s everything that’s happened – because you don’t go from kids playing for beer […]

Midland's 'Stages' (Blue Highway Records) 2017 ACM new vocal group of the year Midland is retracing their steps on their new album, Stages, which comes out June 12. “We’ve gone so many places and done so many things,” Cameron Duddy says. “I think we got to that place in the road where we wanted to pull it all together. The title is really a tribute to all the places where we’ve […]

Ashley Cooke's self-titled second album (Big Loud) Ashley Cooke describes her self-titled second album as "a coming-of-age record disguised as a relationship album." Arriving on Aug. 14, it will feature 15 tracks, including her current hit, "the hell you are"; "baby blues" and "excuses" from 2025's ace EP; her March release "xs" and "high school sweetheart," which drops Friday.ashley cooke follows her 2023 debut, shot in the dark, which launched her #1 hit, […]

Thomas Rhett (Disney/Larry McCormack) Thomas Rhett's off work Wednesday night, but he's willing to jump into action if the opportunity arises.The "Ain't a Bad Life" hitmaker is headed to Nashville's Nissan Stadium to see Bruno Mars' The Romantic Tour Wednesday, and on Monday he gave notice he'd do almost anything to step onstage with his favorite artist. "This video is for Bruno Mars," TR said on Instagram, in a clip that […]