Country Music News Archives

Check out Lainey Wilson’s Christmas Day Netflix performance

Friday, December 26 by News Room

If you didn't spend Christmas Day watching football on Netflix, you missed Lainey Wilson's halftime performance - but you can now check out photos from the event and watch the performance on YouTube.The show was part... Read More.

Jason Aldean’s family grows by one puppy — and one pig

Friday, December 26 by News Room

Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany Aldean, expanded their family menagerie by two on Christmas.Brittany posted video on her Instagram of their kids going on a scavenger hunt throughout the house and finding an English bulldog puppy named Romeo. As... Read More.

Parker McCollum and wife expecting second child in 2026

Friday, December 26 by News Room

"What Kinda Man" would announce on Christmas that he's going to be come a dad for the second time? Parker McCollum, that's who.Parker and his wife, Hallie Ray Light, announced the news with an Instagram post of them posing in... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: Kenny Chesney enlarges his Sphere as hall of famer & bestselling author

Friday, December 26 by News Room

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,... Read More.

Cody Johnson & family plan to ‘dote on that little boy’ this Christmas

Wednesday, December 24 by News Room

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.... Read More.

Chris Young sings on ‘Live with Kelly & Mark,’ says first holiday tour was ‘magical’

Tuesday, December 23 by News Room

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... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs & Carrie Underwood make history

Tuesday, December 23 by News Room

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... Read More.

For 2025, George Birge says enough with the ‘Home Alone’ Christmases

Tuesday, December 23 by News Room

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... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: ‘Somewhere Over Laredo,’ the Whirlwind continued for Lainey Wilson

Monday, December 22 by News Room

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... Read More.

With his work done, Riley Green’s ready to deer hunt

Monday, December 22 by News Room

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,"... Read More.