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Kenny Chesney's "Carry On" (HEY NOW Records) After only three weeks, Kenny Chesney's "Carry On" is already a top-25 hit. There's more new music on the way, as the Country Music Hall of Famer works to finish his follow-up to 2024's Born."I feel like there is some real hunger for this music," he says. "The world is in such a divided place, I think music that brings people together, that reminds them […]

Randy Owen performs at Jacksonville State University. (Courtesy Brandon Phillips/Jax State Digital Media Services) The Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts is now open on the campus of Alabama's Jacksonville State University after a night that included some of the biggest artists in country music. Named in honor of the JSU graduate who became a Country Music Hall of Famer as the lead singer of Alabama, the event featured a top-secret […]

Maren Morris' 'HERO: A Second Wind' (Legacy Recordings) Maren Morris' debut album came out on June 3, 2016, and to mark a decade of music, the "My Church" hitmaker is expanding the collection.  "HERO is officially 10!" she shared on Instagram. "to celebrate, i wanted to share a few pieces from this era that never made it out into the world. two new songs from the vault and four never-before-heard demos."In […]

Jordan Davis' 'Learn the Hard Way' (MCA) When Jordan Davis made his third album, Learn the Hard Way, his intention was clear: to color outside the lines a bit. As his latest hit, "Turn This Truck Around," becomes his 10th career #1, he can rest assured his efforts paid off. "I think the overall inspiration for this album really was to do something different, to do something that me and [producer] Paul […]

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will host a Kendra Scott x Dolly Parton pop-up in The Museum Store from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. CT this Friday and Saturday. You can shop Dolly's Kendra collab and design custom jewelry, as well. Vince Gill has been added to the Friday and Saturday lineup at the Grand Ole Opry this weekend. Luke Bryan sold out both shows as he kicked off […]

Scotty McCreery's '15' (Triple Tigers) Scotty McCreery won the 10th season of American Idol on May 25, 2011, and wasted little time making his way to the Grand Ole Opry stage: He made his debut there on June 10, 2011.Almost 15 years to the day, the "Bottle Rockets" hitmaker is headed back. "Little did @ScottyMcCreery know stepping into the circle for the first time (at only the age of 17) that he […]

Chris Janson's 'Wild Horses' (Harpeth 60 Records/Warner Music Nashville) Chris Janson's latest hit just broke into the top 10, but he's already picked its successor. "Fight for a Girl" will be his new radio song, following the success of "Me & a Beer." Both tunes are from his Wild Horses album, which came out in August 2025. An unexpected concert EP from Chris also dropped in May, titled Live at The Song.The collection […]

Clint Black & Midland Live in Concert (Blue Highway Records) Not only do Midland and Clint Black have a song together on the trio's new album, they're also going on tour.The "Killin' Time" hitmaker and the "Drinkin' Problem" boys will do eight shows together starting Oct. 8 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The trek wraps Oct. 24 in Glen Allen, Virginia.Presales start Wednesday, before tickets become available to the public on Friday. Jess […]

Jordan Davis' "Turn This Truck Around" (MCA) No need for Jordan Davis to "Turn This Truck Around," because it's parked at #1 on the Mediabase country airplay chart. For the Louisiana native, it marks a major milestone. "It’s unreal to think this is my 10th #1 single at country radio," Jordan wrote on Instagram. "I can still remember the first #1 like it was yesterday, and now even typing '10' feels so surreal.""I’m […]