On Monday (December 30), Morgan Wallen released a surprise single titled “Smile.” The new track continues a lyrical and emotional theme featured in the country superstar’s previous 2024 releases, “Lies Lies Lies” and “Love Somebody.” Wallen also released a Justin Clough-directed music video for “Smile,” which features the singer portraying himself getting ready to perform…… MORE
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for the 27th week, matching the longest chart-topping run of the 2020s, a mark previously set by Gabby Barrett’s rookie smash hit from 2020-21, “I Hope.” The two songs are tied for the third longest reign at No. 1 since Hot…… MORE
During his headlining set at Wild Horses Festival in San Diego on Monday (December 30), Post Malone revealed to the audience the two artists he listened to the most throughout 2024. Post disclosed that Apple Music is his streaming service of choice, and the two musicians who he listened to the most this year were…… MORE
Spencer Boldman announced on Instagram on Monday (December 30) that he will be playing the lead role in a new biopic about country music legend Ronnie Milsap. The film is based on Milsap’s autobiography, Almost Like a Song, and will be executive produced by Gary Negherbon along with Boldman’s longtime manager, Antonia DeNardo, with Boldman…… MORE
In a new cover story feature in People magazine, Brad Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, opened up about her recent surgery to correct her partially paralyzed vocal cord. Over the past few years, Kimberly could barely raise her voice above a whisper, which made communication difficult, especially with their two teenage sons, Huck,…… MORE
Country music is as lucrative and commercially successful now than it has ever been. Country artists regularly top the Billboard 200 album chart and dominate the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, while music tours in 2024 saw country artists both young and old celebrate sold-out shows at increasingly bigger venues. To prove that point, Billboard…… MORE
Mediabase has just revealed the Top Ten most-played artists on US Country Radio in 2024. “Love Somebody” and “Lies Lies Lies” hitmaker Morgan Wallen landed the No. 1 spot as the most played artist on country radio over the last year. Wallen was closely followed by “Save Me” chart-topper Jelly Roll in the second spot.…… MORE
In a new interview with People, Dolly Parton shared her love of Christmas music and what she does to keep the holidays festive at her place. Not surprisingly for the 78-year-old country legend, her holiday celebrations are centered around music. “Well, you know I love all the Christmas songs,” Parton shared. “I love the fast…… MORE
Sam Goody, the one time giant record store chain that shaped music, video, and entertainment retail in the late-20th century, is set to close its last two remaining stores in early 2025. Sam Goody was once a staple of malls and shopping centers throughout North America, but their business declined rapidly with the advent of…… MORE
Riley Green has stayed busy following the conclusion of his successful Ain’t My Last Rodeo 2024 tour. The country star took to Instagram on Friday (December 20) to share a video of him performing a heartbreaking unreleased new song titled, “What Am I Supposed To Do Now.” The clip features Green singing the mournful song…… MORE
