On Friday (September 19), the Grand Ole Opry stirred mixed reactions among country music fans by making an announcement that Grammy-winning pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter will make her Opry debut on October 7. “Oh, boy! @sabrinacarpenter is making her Opry debut!,” the venue captioned their announcement. “We can’t wait to welcome her to the Opry…
HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” from Netflix’s hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, tops the Billboard Hot 100 for a sixth week, becoming the longest-leading No. 1 hit from a soundtrack in more than 10 years. “Golden” surpasses the 5-week chart-topping run in 2022 for the Encanto anthem, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” for the most weeks atop…
In a new interview with People, Jana Kramer said she has “learned the lesson” to keep some of her “private life private,” especially when discussing her relationship and family on her Whine Down podcast. While she’s naturally an oversharer, Kramer respects her husband Allan Russell’s preference for privacy, acknowledging the significance in not revealing everything.…
Jason Aldean ties his highest ever debut on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart as “How Far Does a Goodbye Go” launches at No. 19 on this week’s chart. The track was produced by Aldean’s longtime collaborator, Michael Knox, and co-written by Kurt Allison, John Edwards, Tully Kennedy, and John Morganthe. The single is a preview of…
Brett James, the Grammy-winning songwriter behind Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and Kenny Chesney’s “When the Sun Goes Down,” died at the age of 57 in a small-engine plane crash near Franklin, North Carolina on Thursday (September 18). One of three passengers on board the Cirrus SR22T, James’ death is currently under investigation by…
Sonny Curtis, the Texas-born singer-songwriter who penned classics like “I Fought the Law,” “Walk Right Back,” and the iconic “Love Is All Around” theme for The Mary Tyler Moore Show, died on Friday (September 19) at the age of 88 following a sudden illness. Closely associated with Buddy Holly and the Crickets, Curtis took over…
Twenty One Pilots’ Breach debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with the duo claiming the year’s biggest week for any rock album, and the largest sales week for a rock record in six years. Breach becomes the second chart-topper of the Columbus group’s career – following the No. 1 premiere of Blurryface…
On Thursday (September 18), Brandi Carlile announced the lineup for the 7th annual Girls Just Wanna Weekend festival in Mexico, set for January 15-19, 2026, with the Chicks and Sam Smith named as co-headliners alongside Carlile. The all-female and nonbinary-focused event will also feature artists like Lucius, Joy Oladokun, SistaStrings, CMAT, and a Titans of…
The first quarter of the 21st century has seen country music evolve and expand its audience, blending traditional storytelling with new sounds like hip-hop beats and pop influences. Legendary artists from the ’80s and ’90s, such as George Strait and Reba McEntire, maintained their success, while newer stars like Florida Georgia Line, Luke Combs, Morgan…
Spencer Hatcher broke his silence six weeks after his mother, Holly Hatcher, was fatally stabbed during a home invasion in early August. In an Instagram video, the 28-year-old country singer said: “I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for all the love and support that you all have shown me and…