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“We wanted to stick pretty close to the original version and Gwen just nails the vocal,” Shelton says As the Judds approach their 40th anniversary, country music artists are saluting the influence of the mother-daughter duo by performing some of their classic records for the forthcoming album A Tribute to the Judds, set for release

Jo Dee Messina‘s light shines brightly in the country music community — she is a pillar of positivity and hope, and a joy to be around, from an interviewer’s standpoint. Recently, the ’90s hitmaker was in the Taste of Country Nights studio for a chat, and she recalled a hilarious story of how she once FaceTimed Trisha Yearwood … while live on

Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Hardy, and Jelly Roll are the top nominees at the inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards, airing live Sept. 28 from Nashville’s Opry House, the home of the Grand Ole Opry. Wallen leads the field with 11 nominations, including multiple nods in categories like The Song of 2023 (“Last Night,” “Thinkin’ About

Randy Travis is celebrating his music’s connection to the state of Texas in an upcoming all-star tribute show. Called A Texas Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis — 1 Night, 1 Place, 1 Time, the one-night-only event will gather a collection of artists from or closely associated with Texas to perform hits from Travis’

Luke Combs has announced a run of new U.S. tour dates for his “Growin’ Up and Getting’ Old Tour,” which will kick off next spring. The new stops include two-night weekend stints at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, Jacksonville’s EverBank Stadium, Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium, Houston’s NRG Stadium, and Phoenix’s State Farm

American Idol champ Iam Tongi hopped on social media over the weekend to share some reflections — and an emotional song — in tribute to the devastating wildfires affecting his home state of Hawaii. Tongi, who hails from the area of Kahuku and is the first-ever Hawaiian Idol winner, said that ever since he heard

“Since the beginning of Scott’s career, he has been a trendsetter pushing the boundaries of what’s considered mainstream hip-hop. He knows how to introduce foreign sonics in such a digestible way that it allows him to take creative risks and still thrive as a commercial titan — and UTOPIA is proof that he hasn’t lost

Preeminent Nashville country-rocker Will Hoge and the Black Opry Revue founder Holly G assemble some of country music’s most dynamic and diverse voices to ask “Can I Be Country Too?”, an answer song to stereotypes that abound in much of mainstream country music. You know the kind: that country fans are all white, drive pickups,

Zach Bryan surprised his Minneapolis, Minn., crowd recently with WWE star Brock Lesnar. The wrestling standout joined Bryan for a few lines for a lively rendition of his song “Revival.” Lesnar looked the part as he took the stage. The six-foot-three, 286-pound wrestler donned jeans, a black Coors shirt and black cowboy hat. He nodded

Music luminary and multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist will.i.am returns to the top of the Billboard charts with his latest single, “Mind Your Business” featuring the incomparable Britney Spears. Out now via Epic Records, the song is a thrilling reunion of many sorts, as it follows the duo’s timeless 2012 triple-platinum classic hit, “Scream & Shout.” As they return to the top of

It’s hair today, gone tomorrow for the country singer who was synonymous with the Tennessee waterfall Morgan Wallen will always be known for more than a few things — including bringing the mullet hairstyle back into fashion. But no more. When Wallen took the stage Friday night at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, he apparently had a

According to multiple reports, the tragedy that caused Katharine McPhee to abruptly return home from a tour in Asia was the death of a beloved employee that she and her husband, legendary songwriter, musician and producer David Foster, “considered family.” Entertainment Tonight reports that the nanny for the couple’s 2-year-old son, Rennie Foster, died. TMZ

“I am so, so grateful to Maroon 5 for letting me be a part of this beautiful song,” Guyton said Mickey Guyton is helping Maroon 5 look for a “Middle Ground.” On Friday, the group released a new version of their emotional single, this time featuring vocals from the country star. “I am so, so

Back in 2006, George Strait‘s “Give It Away” surveyed the detritus left after a breakup — the honeymoon photos, the bed, the furniture and even the house that contains it all — and concluded that all of it, without the love that made it a home, was worthless. He couldn’t even give it away for free.

Right-wing influencers are losing their minds over a new country song that just appeared on streaming services today. “Rich Men North of Richmond” is a passionate screed against the state of the country sung by Oliver Anthony, who identifies as a farmer living off the grid with his three dogs in Farmville, Virginia. In a

When Taylor Swift asked for her famous koi fish guitar back, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum was happy to oblige, pulling it off display. However, while the singer has been using her guitar on her Eras Tour, there has been an empty display case in the Taylor Swift Education Center in Nashville.

There’s nothing wrong with a cheeky little love story — especially when everyone already thinks you’re dating. On Thursday, Morgan Wade dropped the silly music video for her song “Fall in Love With Me,” which follows an infatuated Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards courting a new neighbor, played by the country singer.

Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, announces the release of Tori Kelly’s live performance of “alive if i die.” “alive if i die” follows Tori Kelly’s previous studio performances of “shelter” and “missin u – r&b edit.” Since her debut, Tori Kelly has consistently captivated audiences worldwide with a powerhouse voice, eloquent songcraft, and vibrant spirit. The California native has garnered

After months of legal battles, a settlement has been reached between Riley Keough and Priscilla Presley regarding Lisa Marie Presley‘s estate, Elvis Presley‘s Graceland. Amid rumors about any contention between the two women, Keough is setting the record straight about her relationship with her grandmother. “Things with Grandma will be happy,” Keough tells Vanity Fair. “They’ve never

Carrie Underwood, as both a country singer and an American Idol winner, knows that the stakes are high and the odds are against her as the opening act for Guns N’ Roses. But as she has been proving this week, she’s willing to gamble — just like Motörhead’s late frontman Lemmy Kilmister. At gigs in

ALLBLK, AMC Networks’ popular streaming service for Black television and film, released the trailer for the highly-anticipated world premiere of the documentary, The Hustle of @617MikeBiv. The film, which details the life of GRAMMY® award-winning artist and one of the founding members of both New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe, Michael L. Bivins, will stream exclusively on ALLBLK starting Thursday, August 24, with an encore

True or false: Blake Shelton is a member of the Grand Ole Opry. What about Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts and George Strait? Are they members, and if not, why? Two of these four artists are among the 70-plus members of the Grand Ole Opry, and two are not. The Opry explains how it chooses new members and what

Jason Isbell will mark the 10th anniversary of his commercial breakthrough, Southeastern, this fall with an expanded deluxe edition of the record, including demos and live recordings. The three-CD or four-LP package, out Sept. 29, also includes a remastered version of the original album — and a new album cover that depicts an older, leaner

One of my favourite artists James Arthur is back with the brand new single ‘Blindeside’. It’s the follow-up to his previous song ‘A Year Ago’. As always this latest song will have you singing along to it’s infectious hooks. Before ‘Blindeside’ dropped, James shared a black and white video of him performing his new song,

It’s been almost 20 years since the release of Garth Brooks‘ second The Limited Series box set — which came out in 2005 — and more than 25 years since the release of the first back in 1998. Fans of the country icon will be excited to know that Brooks is teaming with Bass Pro Shops for the third Limited Series box,

The winking single arrives later this week, right as tickets go on sale for her fall run Carly Pearce, the singer-songwriter whose hits “We Don’t Fight Anymore” and “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” show a reflective mindset supported by her emotive vocals, is going to spill all later this week. Or at least that’s

Priscilla Presley lived the good life in her incredibly lavish estate in Beverly Hills, and pictures show a luxury residence fit for music royalty. The former Dallas star and wife of Elvis Presley lived in a spectacular 7-bedroom, 8.5-bathroom, 8,952-square-foot villa that sat on 1.08 acres of prime real estate in one of the world’s most exclusive zip

Dennis Quaid says he’s now “the happiest I’ve ever been,” but he’s had a long struggle to get there. The 69-year-old actor opens up about his faith journey after struggling with cocaine addiction in a new interview with People. The actor and musician admits he was battling addiction throughout the ’80s as he established himself

Taylor Swift kicked off her final string of 2023 shows in the U.S. Thursday night in Los Angeles. Among the fans cheering at SoFi stadium were the late Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, and two daughters, Bianka, 6, and Natalia, 20. Swift knew they were there, and during her signature song “22,” the once-country, now-pop icon

Thirty-nine years ago today, on Aug. 4, 1984, the Judds earned their first No. 1 hit with “Mama He’s Crazy.” The song was the second single from their freshman EP, Wynonna & Naomi. The Judds, made up of mother Naomi Judd and daughter Wynonna Judd, had previously landed in the Top 20 with their debut single, “Had a Dream