Put Lainey Wilson‘s name on the growing list of country stars doing what they can for the people still suffering from the devastation from Hurricane Helene. Lainey made a surprise visit to Chimney Rock, North Carolina this week (scene of some of the most severe damage, as seen in multiple viral pictures and videos), thanking first responders at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department and Chimney Rock Village Fire Department for all that they’re doing. She also brought with her a shipment of supplies, which were delivered to the Chimney Rock fire station. Long after the videos and pictures disappear from social media, these people will continue to need help as they bounce back from the life-changing storm. It’s good to know country music continues to step up.

Taylor Swift fans have taken their love for the pop star to the high seas with a Swiftie-themed cruise that set sail from Miami to the Bahamas on Monday. Dubbed the “In My Cruise Era: The Taylor Fan’s Cruise Group,” the trip aboard Royal Caribbean’s “Allure of the Seas” features themed events like bracelet swapping, Taylor trivia, dance parties, and karaoke, as well as a scavenger hunt and nightly Era outfit themes. The cruise, which costs $1,573 for double-occupancy rooms, includes stops in Nassau and CocoCay, with participants receiving Taylor-themed swag bags to commemorate the experience.

Sunday was a big day for three big presences in country music. The Country Music Hall Of Fame officially welcomed the Class of 2024: Toby Keith, John Anderson and guitarist James Burton. Keith entered in the Modern Era category, Anderson was the Veteran Era inductee, and Burton was in the Recording/Touring Musician category. Anderson had a huge run of hits in the 80s and 90s, including “Swingin’,” “Straight Tequila Night” and “Seminole Wind,” among many others. Burton was a studio and touring legend, playing on albums by Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, and Emmylou Harris, among countless others. He was also a member of Elvis Presley‘s touring band for almost a decade. And of course, there was Toby Keith, the larger than life presence that supplied much of the country soundtrack from the 90s to the 2010s.

Morgan Wallen is edging closer to his next album. Friday, he released a new song, “Love Somebody.” If fans think it sounds a little different from his usual music, they’re not wrong. “‘Love Somebody’ is a little bit of a new approach lyrically and sonically,” said Wallen. “I wanted to try something different, with what I wanted to talk about, how I wanted it to sound, and we were inspired by Latin-leaning influences. I’m really excited about this song and pumped that it is out.” We’ve heard three songs so far not on any released Morgan Wallen album: “I Had Some Help” which is on Post Malone‘s “F-1 Trillion” album, “Lies, Lies, Lies” and now “Love Somebody.” No word yet on when an actual album will be out.

Morgan Wallen has announced a new music festival, to take place next year. “Sand In My Boots,” named after his 2021 hit, will take place on the Hangout Festival site on the shores of Gulf Shores, Alabama, May 16-18, 2025. Morgan’s doing more than just attaching his name to the festival; it features a multi-genre lineup with some of Wallen’s closest friends, favorite artists, and those who have inspired him, and that he has always wanted to perform with. Every artist, activity, and experience will be handpicked by Wallen himself.