Scotty McCreery is paying homage to his home state with a new version of his current “Fall of Summer” single, out now. The American Idol alum just released “Fall of Summer (NC State Version),” trading the words to reflect his love of North Carolina. McCreery first changed the lyrics to the song when both the men’s and women’s basketball…
A new song is out from Jon Pardi! The California native just dropped “Friday Night Heartbreaker,” from a forthcoming new album. “’Friday Night Heartbreaker’ kicks down the door of this next musical chapter,” Pardi hints. “I challenged myself to elevate in every aspect, and this is the tip of the spear for what’s to come. When I first heard…
Kane Brown is soon going to have another trophy to add to his growing collection. The father of three will receive the Country Champion Award at this year’s People’s Choice Country Awards. Brown is being given the honor because of his philanthropy and generosity. “Since the beginning of his career, Kane Brown has ensured that his legacy will extend…
Vince Gill has been a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry for 33 years. The 67-year-old was inducted in 1991, and has remained one of its most frequent performers, and avid supporters, for more than three decades. “The Opry doesn’t have to mean the same thing to everybody,” Gill reflects to Cowboys & Indians. “For me, it’s just…
Josh Turner and Chris Stapleton have different sounds, different lifestyles, and different approaches to their country music careers, but their paths have been intertwined since their respective beginnings. It was Stapleton who penned Turner’s first No. 1 single “Your Man,” along with Chris DuBois and Jace Everett, and who also sang background vocals on another song on Turner’s sophomore…
Blake Shelton is heading back out on the road in 2025. The Grand Ole Opry member announces his Friends & Heroes Tour 2025, joined by his longtime friend (and former touring partner) Trace Adkins, plus Craig Morgan, Deana Carter and Emily Ann Roberts. “The Friends & Heroes Tour is one of my favorite tours because as a fan, I…
A new collaboration is out, and it’s a career first. The Oak Ridge Boys teamed up with Willie Nelson for a new duet, “I Thought About You, Lord,” out now. The song marks the first time the two Country Music Hall of Fame member acts have worked together throughout their legendary careers. “I Thought About You Lord,” was penned…
Lainey Wilson is celebrating Post Malone‘s success. The new Grand Ole Opry member joins him on “Nosedive,” one of the 27 songs on his just-released debut country album, F-1 Trillion. Although it may seem like an odd turn for the rapper and producer, Wilson says he definitely deserves a spot in the genre. “I’m so proud that he’s a…
Chris Young‘s creative talent extends far beyond music. The Grand Ole Opry member, who wrote 15 of the 18 songs on his latest Young Love & Saturday Nights project, hints that he is writing something else, far outside of the realm of country music. “There’s a project people don’t know about that we haven’t announced,” Young hints on Country…
Keith Urban already has plenty of awards and accolades, including four Grammy Awards, multiple CMA and ACM trophies, and an induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. But in 2025, the 56-year-old will receive another honor: a star on the Holywood Walk of Fame. “Hopefully (I’m) worthy of it,” Urban tells American Songwriter. “It’s a huge honor. My…
