Justin Moore is staying in his lane, and is happy that taste in country music has “kinda swung back in our favor” for “traditional country.” Moore, in an interview with his label Big Machine, notes that he was lucky to be signed in 2007, but that over the next decade or so country trends incorporated more pop and hip-hop vibes that weren’t part of his style.

Moore says that at times he wasn’t sure if he “[could] hang in here doing what we’re doin’.” He goes on to say that fortunately “we rode the wave in the middle of our career, and we got to continue makin’ traditional country” as acts like Luke Combs, Carly Pearce, & Jon Pardi proved that what he calls “traditional country” can remain popular on the airwaves.

Source: Big Machine

RodeoHouston has announced their 2023 lineup and it is filled with many of today’s most popular acts. The world’s largest livestock show takes place from February 28th through March 19th in Houston Texas at the NRG stadium, with proceeds going to support education for youths.

Texas native Parker McCollum will kick off RODEOHOUSTON on February 28, and Luke Bryan closes out the event on March 19th. Sandwiched between these two acts are, just to name a few, Zac Brown Band, Jason Aldean, Walker Hayes, Ashley McBryde, Kenny Chesney, Cody Johnson, and Brad Paisley.

“We are thrilled to welcome back so many talented artists including some fan favorites such as Houston rap legend, Bun B who will be taking the stage alongside some additional iconic southern performers,” Rodeo President and CEO, Chris Boleman, shared. “The level of talent we have in this lineup will get the fans excited, including Texas’ own Parker McCollum, who is helping us kick off this 2023, star lineup on Opening Day.”

Check out the full lineup HERE!

If you need more Luke Combs in your life, buckle up! Combs has announced a new album coming March 24th with a whopping 18 tracks. This will be the fourth album dropped by Combs, following up on his most recent “Growin Up” in 2022.

Combs hasn’t release any details about his album. The singer dropped the surprise on Instagram simply saying “New album. 18 songs. March 24.” However, he has been teasing new songs, most recently posting a snippet of “Tattoo On A Sunburn” last month. We can only assume the full song will make it to his next album.

Blake Shelton is the voice behind USA Network’s new show “Barmageddon” theme song but it turns out that he’s not the brains behind it! Shelton shared with Country Now that he originally reached out to Jimmy Buffet to see if he could use “Margaritaville” for his show, but Buffet liked the name “Barmageddon” so much he wanted to make a brand new song based on the title!

“I wrote back I said, ‘Tell Jimmy to write a song for the show, I’ll record it,’” Shelton revealed. “I committed to recording this song before I ever heard it. I figured Jimmy Buffett can pull this off. If anybody in the world can, it’s got to be Jimmy Buffett.”

“Barmageddon” is a new reality competition show, produced by Blake and Carson Daly, and hosted by Nikki Bella. The show has Daly as the bartender and Shelton leading the bar’s house band each episode. The show is filmed at Blake Shelton’s Ole Red Nashville Bar, named after his hit song “Ol’ Red.” That’s one way to make sure your bar stays in business.

Source: Country Now

Wynonna Judd was scheduled to perform with Kelsea Ballerini during Nashville’s New Year’s Eve live concert special, but a last-minute health issue forced her to cancel! Judd has revealed that she suffered from an episode of vertigo and was unable to take the stage. Judd apologized to her fans on Instagram for letting them down and expressed her disappointment at not being able to perform with Ballerini.

“I am on the bus struggling with an extreme bout of vertigo, and am unable to perform. ???????? Nashville, I am absolutely heartbroken and so sorry to have let you all down tonight. Kelsea, I look forward to stepping onstage with you in February, better than ever!!!!” Judd said on Instagram.

The two singers will have another chance to perform together soon, as Ballerini is the special guest at three of the “Judds’ 2023 Final Tour” dates in February. The Tour is an all-star party featuring a rotating cast of country music’s most prominent women, with Ballerini, Little Big Town, Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile all joining as guest performers as well.