Category Archives: Country Music News

Nate Smith Realized He Was Eating and Drinking Too Much And Made A Major Change To Save Himself
In a new interview with People, Nate Smith reveals how he has shed 55 lbs without dieting by making small lifestyle changes, like reducing his alcohol consumption while increasing his protein intake. ...
Erik Thompson May 18, 2025

Trisha Yearwood Says A Man’s Comment When She Was 19 Derailed Her Own Songwriting Aspirations
During an appearance on The Today Show on Friday (May 16), Trisha Yearwood shared a story about being discouraged from songwriting at the age of 19 by an offhand comment from a man. "Bless his heart. ...
Erik Thompson May 18, 2025

Sam Hunt’s “Country House” Cracks Into Top 10 Of Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart
Sam Hunt's "Country House" rises two places this week to reach No. 10 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart, marking his 13th career Top 10 hit. The song was co-written by Hunt, Ross Copperman, Michael...
Erik Thompson May 18, 2025

Morgan Wallen’s ‘I’m The Problem’ Breaks First Day Streaming Records On Spotify, Amazon Music, And Apple Music
Morgan Wallen's fourth studio album, I'm the Problem, was just released on Friday (May 16), and the album has already scored record-breaking streaming numbers on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music...
Erik Thompson May 18, 2025

Sleep Token Claims First No. 1 Album On Billboard 200 With ‘Even In Arcadia’
Sleep Token's Even in Arcadia debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the English rock band's first career chart-topping album as well as their initial appearance in the Top 10. Even in Ac...
Erik Thompson May 18, 2025

Hudson Westbrook Credits Miranda Lambert With Giving Him The Best Advice Of His Young Career
Over the past year, Hudson Westbrook rose to fame with hits like "Take It Slow" and "House Again." In a new interview with People, the 20-year-old country music sensation reflects on his whirlwind suc...
Erik Thompson May 15, 2025

Billboard Country Live Planning Another Concert Showcase In Nashville This June
Billboard Country Live is set to host another two-day event in Nashville, with this year's festivities set to take place on June 5-6 at Luke Combs' Category 10. The celebration will include a showcase...
Erik Thompson May 15, 2025

Morgan Wallen Shares Insight Into How He Curated His Sand In My Boots Festival
Morgan Wallen's inaugural Sand In My Boots Festival will officially kick off this weekend in Gulf Shores, Alabama, running from May 16-18. The fest coincides with the release of Wallen's highly-antici...
Erik Thompson May 15, 2025

CBS Shares First Look At Taylor Sheridan And Blake Shelton’s New Reality Singing Show, ‘The Road’
On Thursday (May 15), CBS shared the first glimpse of their upcoming reality music competition series, The Road, which was created by Yellowstone mastermind Taylor Sheridan and country superstar Blake...
Erik Thompson May 15, 2025

Ella Langley Opens Up About Struggling With Mental Health While Experiencing Career Success
During an appearance on Sharla McCoy's Buckin' Broadcast during ACM week, Ella Langley opened up about her struggles with mental health despite her recent success in her music career. The country star...
Erik Thompson May 14, 2025