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…
Callista Clark just teased the cinematic video for her “Gettin’ Old” duet with Scotty McCreery. Clark shared a clip on social media, revealing the video, starring Brook Sill and Adrien Nuñez, would be released on September 12 McCreery, by his own admission, hasn’t done many duets. Still, it was an immediate yes, as soon as Clark reached out to…
Thomas Rhett is already mourning the day when his daughters no longer live at home. The 34-year-old and his wife, Lauren Akins, are the proud parents of four girls, including their oldest daughter, Willa Gray, who will turn nine later this year, meaning she is already halfway to being an adult. “When you see it on paper, it’s terrifying…
Cody Johnson officially has the No. 1 song in the country. The father of two is celebrating his third No. 1 single with “Dirt Cheap.” The song, which follows his previous chart-topping single, “The Painter.,” is from Johnson’s latest Leather album, released last November. Written by Josh Phillips, Johnson felt an immediate affinity and connection to the song, the…
For decades, Terri Clark‘s name has been synonymous with ’90s country. Clark, part of the era of country music — still esteemed by many as among the best — that included Shania Twain, Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill and more, enjoyed her reign as one of the female hitmakers for more than a dozen years, after her eponymous debut album…
Blake Shelton is leaving the only record label he has ever called home. The 48-year-old announces he and Warner Music Nashville are parting ways after 23 years. Shelton’s eponymous freshman album was released in 2001 on Giant Records, which was a joint venture with Warner, where all of Shelton’s subsequent records were released. “I moved to Nashville when I…
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…
