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Corey Kent and Chase Rice join Tucker Wetmore and Red Clay Strays for CMA Fest freebie

Tuesday, May 19 by News Room

The full lineup is out now for Billboard Country Live, the free event at Category 10 that takes place the week of CMA Fest. Corey Kent, Drew Baldridge, The Band Perry, Chase Rice and Hunter Hayes join previously announced headliners The Red Clay Strays... Read More.

‘Maybe just for a night, I belong,’ Parker McCollum says, as Ella Langley reveals what brought the tears

Tuesday, May 19 by News Room

What does it feel like to be onstage performing at a major event like Sunday's Academy of Country Music Awards? For album of the year winner Parker McCollum, it can be distracting. "I've performed several times at awards shows," he... Read More.

Nashville notes: Hannah Harper’s Opry debut + Carter Faith’s ‘Cherry Valley Forever’

Monday, May 18 by News Room

Cherry Valley Forever, the deluxe version of Carter Faith's ACM-nominated debut album, will be out July 24, adding five new tracks, including "Ain't Over Me Yet," which is out now. American Idol winner Hannah Harper will make her Grand Ole... Read More.

The potential 2027 reunion of Florida Georgia Line

Monday, May 18 by News Room

The fences seem to be mostly mended along the Florida Georgia Line, and now there's talk of returning to the road in 2027. Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley hadn't played a show together since August 2022 when they reconnected at the CMA Awards in... Read More.

Ella Langley is #1 for a 10th week on the all-genre Hot 100

Monday, May 18 by News Room

It seems like week after week, people keep on "Choosin'" to listen to Ella Langley.The Alabama singer's "Choosin' Texas" is now #1 for a 10th week on the Billboard Hot 100. Out of the 67 years the chart has existed,... Read More.

After George Strait wraps, The Troubadour remains at Austin’s Moody Center

Monday, May 18 by News Room

That's a wrap for George Strait's 2026 shows, after playing his fourth concert Saturday at Moody Center in Austin. To honor the country legend, the venue named its new backstage lounge The Troubadour after his 2008 album and its top-10 hit of the same... Read More.

It’s all ‘Fall’-ing into place for new ACM entertainer Cody Johnson

Monday, May 18 by News Room

Now, this is what you call timing: Cody Johnson sits at #1 on Billboard Country Airplay with "The Fall," on the heels of winning his first entertainer of the year trophy at Sunday's 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. It's... Read More.

If you want to see Dan + Shay on tour, ‘Say So’

Monday, May 18 by News Room

Dan + Shay are hitting the road this fall for the first time since 2024.The Young Tour sets out Sept. 11 from Noblesville, Indiana, and wraps Nov. 7 in Mountain View, California. The 26-date itinerary focuses on the U.S., with a single Canadian date... Read More.

Ella Langley sweeps the 61st ACMs, while Cody Johnson assumes the entertainer throne

Sunday, May 17 by News Room

Lainey Wilson kicked off the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday night with her newest solo effort, "Can't Sit Still," a title that turned out to be a bit ironic, as the awards show darling did indeed spend the rest of the night... Read More.

61st Academy of Country Music Awards: The winners

Sunday, May 17 by News Room

The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, with Shania Twain hosting.Here's the complete rundown of the winners:Entertainer of the yearCody JohnsonFemale artist of the yearElla LangleyMale artist of the year Cody... Read More.

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Corey Kent and Chase Rice join Tucker Wetmore and Red Clay Strays for CMA Fest freebie

‘Maybe just for a night, I belong,’ Parker McCollum says, as Ella Langley reveals what brought the tears

Nashville notes: Hannah Harper’s Opry debut + Carter Faith’s ‘Cherry Valley Forever’

The potential 2027 reunion of Florida Georgia Line

Ella Langley is #1 for a 10th week on the all-genre Hot 100

After George Strait wraps, The Troubadour remains at Austin’s Moody Center

It’s all ‘Fall’-ing into place for new ACM entertainer Cody Johnson

If you want to see Dan + Shay on tour, ‘Say So’

Ella Langley sweeps the 61st ACMs, while Cody Johnson assumes the entertainer throne

61st Academy of Country Music Awards: The winners

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