Carrie Underwood is getting ready to make her return to the American Idol TV show, 20 years after she was crowned the Season 4 winner. This time, Underwood will serve as a judge for Season 23, working alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Ahead of the season premiere, Underwood gave fans a glimpse of her life as a contestant, by…
Michael Ray is back, and better than ever. The talented singer-songwriter shared a heartfelt post on social media, after staying largely silent in recent months. “I’ve taken the last couple months, pretty much off of social media,” Ray begins. “Did a lot of hunting and fishing and just re-centering myself and my life spiritually and mentally. Sometimes in life,…
Scotty McCreery is so proud to be from North Carolina. McCreery lives in the state he was raised in, along with his wife, Gabi, and two-year-old son, Avery. His home was fortunately spared from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Still, he didn’t have to look far to find people who had it far worse than he did. “My favorite…
Allie Colleen is opening up about her family, and being the daughter of Garth Brooks. The singer-songwriter just released Sincerely, Rolling Stone, five songs that were all co-written by Colleen. The EP marks a career first for Colleen, who opens up for the first time, about her famous father, in “Household Name.” Colleen has chosen to not use her…
Alexandra Kay is opening up about her exciting new career chapter. The singer-songwriter just signed with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, and released her first single, “Cupid’s a Cowgirl.” “My journey – our journey together is so special to me,” Kay shares on social media. “I’ve been playing for y’all well over a decade now… starting at dusty county fairs,…
Trace Adkins is one day away from hitting the road with Blake Shelton. The 63-year-old is joining Shelton once again for Shelton’s Friends & Heroes Tour, although their friendship extends far beyond life on the road, even if Adkins thinks Shelton talks a little to much. “With Blake, to have a close friend that’s in the same business that…
Parker McCollum has had a string of hits at country radio, and could soon have his fifth consecutive No. 1 hit with “What Kinda Man.” The Texan has had success that plenty of artists only dream about in country music, which is interesting since McCollum is no longer certain that he is a country music artist. “I’ve wanted to…
New music might be coming from Chase Rice later this year. After releasing Go Down Singin‘ in September, Rice reveals he is already working on another project, one he is eager to share with his fans. “I’m in love with music,” Rice tells American Songwriter. “I’m not overthinking anything. I’m not having to wait on an album cycle. I’m…
Keith Urban is teaming up with Blake Shelton for the new CBS reality TV talent show, The Road. The New Zealand native announces the exciting news on social media. Both Shelton and Taylor Sheridan are serving as executive producers on The Road. “I’m so excited to be joining Taylor Sheridan’s brand-new competition series, The Road, as the headliner, helping Blake…
Jelly Roll and Brandon Lake are opening up about ther “Hard Fought Hallelujah” duet. Jelly Roll teamed up with the Christian artist for the song, a collaboration that might never have happened if Jelly Roll hadn’t performed “Believe” with Brooks & Dunn at the 2024 CMA Awards. “I watched the CMA Awards with Brooks & Dunn,” Lake recalls to…
