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…
Luke Bryan‘s Mind of a Country Boy album is out. The Georgia native included 14 songs on his eighth studio album, which is his first since Born Here, Live Here, Die Here came out in 2020. “I’ve been able to take my time and really compile songs for this album,” Bryan says. “If it’s a song that I cut…
Luke Combs is devastated by the widespread damage in North Carolina from Hurricane Helene. Combs, who lived in Asheville, North Carolina growing up, where much of the damage took place, is vowing to do something to help those in need. “Absolutely heartbroken for everyone impacted by Hurricane Helene,” Combs writes on social media. “Especially my folks in Western North…
The country music community is speaking out about the loss of Kris Kristofferson, who passed away on Saturday, September 28. Kristofferson, a pioneer in songwriting, who was also a successful artist and actor, inspired many of today’s reigning hitmakers, who are now speaking out about his loss. “What a gentleman, kind soul, and a lover of words,” Reba McEntire…
We now know who the hosts will be for the 2024 CMA Awards! Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning will return for the third year in a row, joined this year by Lainey Wilson, who will be hosting the star-studded ceremony for the first time. The three superstars shared the news in a video posted on YouTube. Wilson is…
Country music is mourning the loss of one of the genre’s biggest legends. Country Music Hall of Fame member Kris Kristofferson passed away on Saturday, September 28, at his home in Hawaii. Kristofferson was 88 years old when he died, surrounded by his family, at his home in Maui, Hawaii. “It is with a heavy heart that we share…
Brooks & Dunn‘s “Play Something Country” collaboration with Lainey Wilson is out. The song is part of the duo’s upcoming REBOOT 2 album, out on November 15. “Lainey was one of the first artists to get in the studio with us for this project,” Kix Brooks says. “She came head-to-toe in flames, bell-bottoms and all, and added that Louisiana swagger…
The long-awaited collaboration between Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood is out! The two singers just released “I’m Gonna Love You,” a song written by Chris Stevens, Kelly Archer and Travis Denning, which will be part of Johnson’s next record. “From the moment I heard this song, I heard Carrie’s voice on it. It was a non-negotiable for me; either…
