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Luke Bryan (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Luke Bryan topped the chart with 2016's "Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day" from the Kill the Lights album, and 10 years later, it seems the song has a successor.The Georgia native's teasing a new track on his socials, titled "Fish Hunt Golf Drink," featuring a video of him sitting on a bucket as he fishes on a dock and sings the new song."Let me tell […]

Carrie Underwood (Disney/Eric McCandless) Carrie Underwood's continuing her passion for fitness by launching her new wellness brand, HiNote.“Health and wellness have always been such an important part of my life,” the American Idol star says. “Through my app, my own workouts, and daily conversations, I keep hearing the same heartfelt truth from women everywhere, myself included: we want to care for ourselves while still showing up for everything else our busy […]

Cole Swindell's 'You Should Be Here: 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Vinyl' (Warner Records Nashville) Cole Swindell's celebrating a decade of his pivotal You Should Be Here album with the 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Vinyl version. Cole's second album was released on May 6, 2016, and would go on to be certified Platinum, spawning three number ones in a row: the title track, "Middle of a Memory" and "Flatliner" with Dierks Bentley. "You Should Be […]

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 […]