COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

The nominees for this year’s American Music Awards are out. Taylor Swift leads the pack with eight nods. Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and sombr are all close behind with seven nods each. Other highlights include Olivia Dean and sombr going head to…

Every week that goes by, Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" sets new records. While it's a little early to call it her career record, this one's gonna be tough to beat. On Billboard's most recent "Top 100"…

Oklahoma is recognizing the life and legacy of Toby Keith this summer. The state has proclaimed the late country legend's birthday, July 8, as "Toby Keith Day." Governor Kevin Stitt made the announcement during Oklahoma Music and Film Day at the…

The ACM Awards nominations are out. Remember not that long ago when it seemed country music was dominated by men? Not so much these days. Megan Moroney has the most nominations this year with nine, followed closely by Miranda…

The trailer for the Lainey Wilson documentary "Keepin' Country Cool" is now out. The story of the early life and 14 year "overnight success" of the country star is being told in a new Netflix film that tells…

A second round of performers has been announced for the upcoming 61st Annual ACM Awards. Riley Green, Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson were all announced last month; they'll be joined by Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town. Believe it or not, it's the…

The NFL Draft is as much about a good time as it is about the future of your favorite NFL franchise. Yesterday, the league announced that Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown and Poison frontman Bret Michaels would be the headliners for this year’s Draft Entertainment…

Is Taylor Swift resurrecting her very first hit with a reimagined "Taylor's Version?" Taylor, of course, got her start in country, with the breakthrough hit "Tim McGraw" in 2006. The song hit #6 on the country charts,…

We told you a few weeks back that Dolly Parton now had a children's hospital named after her (the former East Tennessee Children's Hospital). While it would certainly be fitting to name a hospital (or any other building)…

Congratulations to Jelly Roll, whose wrestling side hustle is starting to pay dividends. The full time singer/part time wrestler scored his first victory in the ring during Friday night's "Smackdown," putting Kit Wilson down for the count. And the rumor…