Country Music News Archives - Page 7 of 101

First teaser for Baz Luhrmann’s ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ released

Tuesday, December 9 by News Room

We're getting our first look at director Baz Luhrmann's upcoming Elvis Presley documentary, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, with the release of the first teaser trailer for the film.The doc features never-before-seen performances, unheard interview recordings and restored rarities from... Read More.

‘Billboard’ crowns Morgan Wallen its Top Artist of 2025

Tuesday, December 9 by News Room

Morgan Wallen is Billboard's most successful artist of 2025.Wallen finishes the year at #1 on Billboard's Top Artists ranking for the first time, on the strength of his I'm the Problem album. The record debuted at #1 on the Billboard... Read More.

Carrie Underwood books Tanglewood Music Festival for 2026

Tuesday, December 9 by News Room

Carrie Underwood hasn't revealed if she plans to tour in 2026, but we do know she'll be playing a prestigious summer show in Massachusetts.The American Idol star has booked her first appearance as part of the Tanglewood Music Festival on Aug. 29. Tickets go... Read More.

Parmalee’s ‘Cowgirl’ rides to the top of ‘Billboard’ Country Airplay

Tuesday, December 9 by News Room

Parmalee claims the fifth #1 of their career as "Cowgirl" arrives at the top of Billboard's Country Airplay chart. "Words can't describe how excited we are to see Cowgirl sitting at #1!" the band shared on its Read More.

Nate Smith takes Country Rock & Roll on the road in 2026

Tuesday, December 9 by News Room

Nate Smith's planning his biggest and most extensive North American run so far in 2026, mapping out his Long Live Country Rock & Roll Tour starting in the spring. The "Fix What You Didn't Break" hitmaker will play 23 shows starting March 26 at... Read More.

Raul Malo, singer of ’90s hitmakers The Mavericks, dead at 60

Tuesday, December 9 by News Room

Raul Malo, whose distinctive voice led his band The Mavericks to multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM wins in the '90s, has died.In September, Malo, who'd been diagnosed with cancer in 2024, announced that he was battling LMD, or leptomeningeal disease,... Read More.

How Santa tried to turn Riley Green into a drummer

Tuesday, December 9 by News Room

It would make a great country music story if Riley Green's favorite Christmas present paved the way for the flourishing career he has now.And while the Alabama native did ask Santa for a musical instrument growing up, he admits it didn't really go anywhere.... Read More.

Nashville notes: Corey Kent’s ‘Rocky Mt. Low’ + Lily Rose’s Platinum ‘Villain’

Monday, December 8 by News Room

Corey Kent's new radio single is "Rocky Mountain Low," a collaboration with Koe Wetzel."Villain," the breakthrough single from Lily Rose, has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.Farm Aid is distributing more than... Read More.

Brad Paisley plays Santa in a ‘Snow Globe Town’

Monday, December 8 by News Room

More than 1,000 kids now have Christmas presents under the tree after Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley hosted their third annual Toy Store in Nashville. The yuletide event, which also included gift wrapping and other holiday festivities, is part of The Store, the "free... Read More.

‘Dreams to Dream’: Jake Owen to showcase album in its entirety on tour

Monday, December 8 by News Room

Jake Owen will be dreaming his dreams on the road in 2026.The "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" hitmaker will set out on a 12-date tour of intimate venues starting Feb. 26 in Washington, D.C. He'll play a stripped-back version of his new Read More.