Garth Brooks is speaking out against allegations against him from his former hairstylist and makeup artist, named in court documents as Jane Roe. In the lawsuit, she accuses Brooks of rape and sexual assault, stemming from an incident in a hotel room in 2019, charges Brooks vehemently denies. “For the last two months, I have been hassled to no…
It was Brad Paisley who invited Post Malone to make his Grand Ole Opry debut, right before Post Malone’s first country album, F-1 Trillion, was released. The record, which includes collaborations with Lainey Wilson, Dolly Parton, Tim McGraw, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs and more, might have seemed like a diversion for some for the rapper-turned-singer, but according to Paisley, Post Malone…
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill will celebrate 28 years of marriage on Sunday, October 6, but that still doesn’t make McGraw an expert, at least according to him. The Louisiana native says he is still learning how to be a good husband, even after all these years. “I am not an expert,” McGraw tells his record label. “I don’t…
Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood‘s gorgeous duet, “I’m Gonna Love You,” is out now. Johnson said his only choice to record the song was with Underwood sang it with him, which fortunately was an easy decision for the American Idol alum. “What a beautifully written, just gorgeous love song about that never-ending, rock kind of special love,” Underwood tells…
Home Free is heading back to the Grand Ole Opry in November, for two special nights! The all-vocal group will play the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday, November 19 and Friday, November 22. The news comes after Home Free just performed another show at one of their favorite venues, the Ryman Auditorium, as part of their Crazy(er) Life Tour. “Coming…
William Lee Golden has a new song out, and it’s with an Australian singer. Golden just released “I’ve Got My Heart On You,” with Danni Stefanetti, a song that marks a career-first for Golden, who is making his debut as a songwriter with the feel-good track. “My youngest son Solomon Golden, inspired this love song,” Golden explains. “When he…
Luke Bryan has done a lot in country music, far more than most, so one of his proudest moments might be a bit of a surprise, at least to some. The Georgia native, who celebrated 30 No. 1 singles last year, says it was his time as part of his Las Vegas residency, Luke Bryan VEGAS, which ended in…
Scotty McCreery is vowing to help those impacted by the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene in his home state of North Carolina. The 30-year-old, who still calls the state home, is understandably shocked and saddened by the widespread damage, and is ready to band with others to help those in desperate need. “It’s devastating,” McCreery tells American Songwriter. “We’re…
Rascal Flatts are back together! The trio, made up of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney, announce they are reuniting to embark on their Life Is A Highway Tour in 2025, celebrating 25 years since the group began. Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane will serve as the opening acts. The Life Is A Highway Tour was originally…
Jelly Roll is on a winning streak of his own, literally. The Nashville native performed a new song, “Winning Streak,” during his recent debut performance on Saturday Night Live. The song, from his new Beautifully Broken album, was inspired by Jelly Roll’s determination to still attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. It’s a decision reflected in the lyrics, which say in…
