American Idol will launch its 23rd season in early 2025, easily becoming one of the most popular reality TV talent shows in the years since the show began. American Idol, unlike some other singing competitions, has successfully launched the careers of numerous artists, especially those within country music. Keep reading to find 11 artists who have enjoyed success in…
Music was not Cody Johnson‘s first career. Always a passion, the 37-year-old rode bulls professionally in the rodeo, an unusual job that ultimately prepared him for a career in country music. “I think when you rodeo, you have to have a degree of an ability to deal with fear, physical fear, getting hurt,” Johnson tells his record label. “Once…
Toby Keith‘s final recording, and final video, is out now. The future Country Music Hall of Fame member joined Luke Combs in the studio to sing “Ships That Don’t Come In,” part of the 17-song HIXTAPE: Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE, honoring the music of the late Joe Diffie. The collaboration marks Keith’s final recorded vocal, with the video also showing…
Brad Paisley has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001, but he just made musical magic with the Opry’s newest member. Paisley was joined for a recent performance by Lainey Wilson, who was inducted in June, to sing his 2004 hit, “Whiskey Lullaby,” originally recorded with Alison Krauss. The two performed together the same day Wilson’s…
A new album is coming from Joe Nichols. The 47-year-old announces the release of his 11th studio album, Honky Tonks and Country Songs, out on October 25. “I’ve been in a lot of honky tonks,” Nichols says of the inspiration behind the record. “They’re the only places I could play for a long time, and you learn a lot…
Krystal Keith is speaking out about her father, Toby Keith, who will be honored with a star-studded, televised tribute tonight (August 28). Krystal performed “Don’t Let the Old Man In” as part of Toby Keith: American Icon, which will air on NBC at 9:00 PM ET, and stream the next day on Peacock. Toby Keith: American Icon features performances by Luke…
Whey Jennings‘ debut full-length album, Jekyll & Hyde, is out. After releasing a series of EPs, the 12-track project is Jennings’ first complete record, a full-circle body of work that Jennings poured himself into, ready to make his permanent mark in country music. “I put out a lot of EPs in the past,” Jennings tells Everything Nash. “I’m the…
Kenny Chesney‘s Sun Goes Down Tour has come to an end. The country music superstar wrapped up his tour with an unprecedented three-night run at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Chesney was joined on his tour by Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker. “The last night is always so hard, because you’ve shared so many things over a…
Drew Baldridge officially has the No. 1 song in the country. The 33-year-old made history with “She’s Somebody’s Daughter,” marking the first time an independent artist hit the top of the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart, and No. 3 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. It’s a record high on both charts, breaking a previously-held record, set in 2017, by Aaron…
A new album is coming from Jelly Roll. The Nashville native announces the release of Beautifully Broken, out on October 11. The record, a follow-up to his 2023 Whitsitt Chapel project, includes his current Top 15 single, “I Am Not Okay,” plus “Liar,” and a brand-new track, “Get By,” the latter which is also the ESPN anthem for this season…
