Country Music News Archives - Page 69 of 101

Nashville notes: Charley Pride’s Brook Benton tribute + Brett Young’s Belfast stop

Thursday, August 7 by News Room

Charles Kelley stopped by CBS Mornings on Thursday to promote his new album, Songs for a New Moon. You can check out his appearance online now.Brett Young will bring his Back to Basics World Tour to the SSE Arena in Belfast, Ireland, on... Read More.

Blue steel, Scotty style: McCreery covers ‘Cigar & Spirits’

Thursday, August 7 by News Room

If you still think of Scotty McCreery as the teen who won American Idol in 2011, the new cover of Cigar & Spirits may just change all that. McCreery casts a steely gaze in a dark suit and tie for the summer 2025 issue of the... Read More.

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and father of her children, has died

Thursday, August 7 by News Room

Not long after Kelly Clarkson announced that she was canceling her August residency shows in Las Vegas due to her ex-husband's health comes the news that he has passed away. He was 48.A statement from his rep reads, "It is with great... Read More.

How ‘Kill the Lights’ illuminated Luke Bryan’s career

Thursday, August 7 by News Room

Luke Bryan's taking a little trip down memory lane, celebrating his triple-Platinum album that came out a decade ago. "It’s pretty crazy to be celebratin 10 years of [Kill the Lights] with y’all!" he wrote on Instagram."Thanks for listening all these years and make... Read More.

Meghan Patrick is a ‘Golden Child’ on the rise

Thursday, August 7 by News Room

Meghan Patrick has her biggest U.S. hit so far with "Golden Child." Already a star in her native Canada, she found it particularly thrilling to watch the premiere of the song's video on CMT's billboard in New York City.“Getting to see my video in Times... Read More.

Kane Brown’s filming a heroic cameo for ABC’s ‘9-1-1: Nashville’

Thursday, August 7 by News Room

You can count Kane Brown as the first country star to make an appearance on ABC's new fall series 9-1-1: Nashville.The "Backseat Driver" hitmaker is busy Thursday in Music City filming his cameo in the show's premiere. While we don't know the exact plot, we... Read More.

How Parker McCollum’s older brother set him up for success

Thursday, August 7 by News Room

When it comes to musical mentors, Parker McCollum didn't have to look very far to find his. "The biggest musical influence or teacher was really my older brother," he says. "Phenomenal songwriter, loved really raw Americana country music songwriters when he was very young. I'm... Read More.

Nashville notes: Kip Moore’s Darlington show + Tyler Rich asks ‘When?’

Wednesday, August 6 by News Room

Kip Moore will headline the Busch Light Summer Music Series concert Aug. 31 before the 2025 Cook Out Southern 500 at South Carolina's Darlington Raceway. Jordan Davis celebrated the chart-topping success of "I Ain't Sayin'" Tuesday with a party at One Garage in Nashville, ahead... Read More.

Meet Hudson Westbrook’s mom and girlfriend in new ‘Texas Forever’ video

Wednesday, August 6 by News Room

Newcomer Hudson Westbrook managed to score a top-10 debut on the Billboard Country Albums chart with his first effort, Texas Forever. He also made it to #59 on the all-genre Billboard 200.You can get to know the Lone Star State native better in his... Read More.

Tucker Wetmore, K. Michelle and more join 18th ACM Honors lineup

Wednesday, August 6 by News Room

Tucker Wetmore, newcomer Carter Faith, songwriter Ashley Gorley and R&B star K. Michelle are the new additions to the performance lineup at the upcoming 18th ACM Honors.Russell Dickerson and Carly Pearce will host the Aug. 20 show at The Pinnacle at Nashville Yards and... Read More.