Lainey Wilson‘s Whirlwind album is out now. The 14-track record is, in many ways, a summation of Wilson’s life over the past few years, especially since her sophomore Bell Bottom Country album came out in 2022. “Whirlwind is kind of the Western sister of Bell Bottom Country,” Wilson says. “Since that album, I have gotten to experience so many…
Garth Brooks is always proud of his wife, Trisha Yearwood, but even more so now. The singer-songwriter praised Yearwood, whom he wed in 2005, after she received the ACM Icon Award at the recent ACM Honors ceremony. “I was just so proud,” Brooks boasted in an essay about Yearwood, shared on his website. “I’m always proud of her, but…
Alan Jackson is the latest recipient of the ACM Poet’s Award, given at the ACM Honors to a country artist who is known for their exemplary songwriting. The Country Music Hall of Fame member was on hand to accept the trophy from Eric Church, sharing his thoughts on the importance of songwriting, at least for him. “I’ve always put…
Marty Stuart has made a historic donation to the Country Music Hall of Fame. The 65-year-old donated his entire collection of artifacts, more than 22,000 items, making it the largest private assemblage of country music artifacts in the world, joining the world’s largest public collection held by the museum. The numerous items Stuart donated include more than 1000 stage…
Miranda Lambert will receive another award next month, this one honoring her 20-year career. The singer-songwriter will receive The Country Icon Award at the People’s Choice Country Awards, airing live on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 8:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. “A tour de force in country music for more than…
Krystal Keith is opening up about one of the most special gifts her father, the late Toby Keith, gave her. Krystal shared a clip on social media of her singing “Beautiful Weakness,” from her freshman Whiskey & Lace record, which features her father’s vocals on it as well. “Not many people know, but my dad produced AND made a…
Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins have, by any measure, a successful marriage, but their relationship hasn’t always been easy. The couple, who will celebrate 12 years of marriage in October, weathered a series of storms several years ago, enough that could have made even the most successful relationship crumble. Fortunately, both Rhett and Akins fought through the hard times,…
Darryl Worley is asking for prayers for his wife, Kimberly. The “Have You Forgotten” singer shared a detailed post on social media, revealing Kimberly had been in an accident and underwent surgery. “The last two days have certainly been eventful,” Worley writes. “I came back from playing a gig in Canada only to discover that my wife had been…
There’s not much Carrie Underwood hasn’t done in the past 19 years, but the 41-year-old just achieved a career first. Underwood is celebrating “Leave A Light On (Talk Away the Dark),” her collaboration with Papa Roach, debuting at No. 1 on both the Rock Digital Song Sales and Alternative Digital Song Sales charts. Proceeds from “Leave A Light On”…
Keith Urban has made no secret of his deep appreciation for Lainey Wilson. The New Zealand-born singer invited Wilson to join him on “Go Home W U,” from his forthcoming HIGH album, just one way he is endorsing Wilson and her place in country music. “Artistry, first and foremost. Authenticity and artistry,” Urban shared at a recent media event, when asked…
