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12/08/2025

Country Music Has Long Been Political

The controversy about Zach Bryan's latest song taps into a half century of political realignment and country's evolution.

12/05/2025

The 2025 Country Christmas Playlist

If you’re looking for that perfect Christmas playlist that specializes in country music, and is dedicated to new songs or new version of old classics released this calendar year, then you’ve come to the right place.

12/04/2025

Happy 41st to Jelly Roll today.

Jason Bradley DeFord, who y'all know as Jelly Roll, was born in Antioch, Tennessee, on this day in 1984. He turns 41 today!

After years in the music industry, Jelly Roll found success in the country music community. He now has several country hits to his name, including "Need a Favor," "I Am Not Okay," and "Liar."

He was named the CMA's New Artist of the Year in 2023 and has since been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards.

Here's to Jelly Roll today! 🙌 🥳

12/02/2025

12/01/2025

3 Country Songs From 1962 That Every Music Fan Should Know by Heart

These three country songs might be from 1962, but every country music fan should still know them by heart.

11/27/2025

Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

11/25/2025

Bulls, Bands & Barrels is coming back to The Ford Center! Listen all week for your chance to win. Tickets on sale now at: https://bullsbandsandbarrels.com/

11/21/2025

CMA Awards 2025: Complete Winners List

CMA Awards 2025 nominees including Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson and Luke Combs stepped out for the annual ceremony in Nashville on Nov. 19. Find out who went home a winner. 

11/20/2025

Frederick Dierks Bentley, who y'all simply know as "Dierks," was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on this day in 1975. He turns 50 today! 🥳

Dierks is one of country music's most successful artists. He's earned numerous #1 hits, including songs such as "What Was I Thinkin'," "I Hold On," and "Every Mile a Memory."

Whether he's "Somewhere on a Beach" or anywhere else in the world, we hope Dierks has the happiest birthday today! 🎉

11/17/2025

4 Odd Jobs Country Stars Had Before Becoming Singers

These four country stars had some very odd jobs before they carved out careers as country music singers instead.