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09/24/2025

Eric Church made a bold statement about Hardy's songwriting at the 2025 ACM Honors ceremony on Aug. 20.

As Church was being honored with the ACM Icon award, Hardy brought him up onstage.

The "Hands of Time" singer stepped up to the microphone and waited for the "Chief" chants from the crowd to dwindle down to a point at which he could speak and be heard.

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09/24/2025

If you’re a fan of mainstream pop-country, chances are you’ve been hearing the name Josh Ross everywhere these days.

The 29-year-old scored his first country radio hit this summer with “Single Again.” The pump-up anthem stands apart from the rock-leaning tracks dominating the charts in 2025, offering a return to the Jordan Davis-style “boyfriend country” sound that ruled airwaves just a few years ago.

But sweet, danceable country still has a place in fans’ hearts, and Ross’ breakout success proves it.

He may look like a fresh face, but a closer listen to his catalog shows a well-rounded sound that Ross has been shaping for years.

09/24/2025

With Kelsea Ballerini and her boyfriend Chase Stokes making headlines after their split, an earlier conversation sheds light on what she finds most difficult in relationships. In a past interview with Outlaw Country's Taste of Country Nights’ Evan Paul, Ballerini admitted what she struggles with the most.

Ballerini explained, “I like to be able to take care of myself,” admitting that her naturally independent streak has made relationships challenging. One of her biggest struggles, she shared, is stepping outside of that independence when it comes to love.

“I think because of that it was really hard for me to lean into, like, you are now with this person and you are a unit,” she said.

Ballerini said, “I like to be able to take care of myself,” acknowledging that her independent nature can make relationships challenging. She admitted that one of her biggest struggles is learning how to step outside of that independence when it comes to love.

09/23/2025

Luke Combs' family are quickly outgrowing their two-bedroom house!

The country singer and his wife Nicole announced on Tuesday (Sept. 23) that they are expecting baby No. 3.

The shared the news on social media, saying their new bundle of joy will arrive in the winter.

"Third time's a charm!" the caption reads. "Baby #3 coming this winter."

The video they shared features the entire family sitting on the grass. The pair face their two sons, Tex and Beau, who have their backs to the camera.

It appears that they are delivering the news to their boys, although there's no audio from the video.

Their sons raise their hands in excitement as their mama reveals the sonogram photos from behind her back. The next scene shows the photos draped over a stool, with the family of four holding hands in the

09/23/2025

Clay Walker is moving slower these days, but as they say in the business, the show must go on.

Earlier this year, Walker canceled a show in Arkansas after suffering complications from a procedure that was meant to help his multiple sclerosis.

He has since returned to the road, but his performances appeared to be scaled back.

The very next date on his calendar was Rock the South Festival in Cullman, Ala. Videos shared to social media show Walker delivering his songs from a roller chair that was placed in the center of the stage.

09/23/2025

Riley Green set the country music world ablaze when he dropped his sultry single "Worst Way."

The song not only left no crumb when it came to Green's intentions, but it also came with a spicy music video to take things to the next level.

Fans were left with their jaws on the floor receiving such a salacious offering from Green, who typically stays in the heartbreak and beer-drinking lane.

Riley Green's "Worst Way" Was Out of His Comfort Zone
After the success of "Worst Way," it's hard to think Green would stray too far from a song of that nature, but he says love songs are not in his DNA as a writer.

"It's not really my thing," he tells CMT. "I'm afraid I'm going to have to write some more love songs."

There is good news for those who want more baby Cupids from Green.

"Now, I think I'm going to have to have one of those [love songs] on each record," he adds.

09/23/2025

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09/19/2025

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Brett James -- a Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter who worked with the likes of Taylor Swift -- has reportedly died in a plane crash.

09/19/2025

Now that Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren have announced that they are expecting their fifth child in March, the big question on fans’ minds is: Just how big do they want their family to be?

We caught up with Rhett on Taste of Country Nights to get the answer straight from him, and he happily answered.

"I mean, five has kind of always been our number," the "Die A Happy Man" singer said. "Anything above 5, we will have to get a Sprinter van."

Rhett says that even if baby No. 5 turns out to be another girl, he and Lauren plan to stop at five children since that's the number they’ve always talked about as a couple.

When it comes to baby No. 5, the couple exclusively told Taste of Country that they’re waiting until the birth in March to learn the gender. Rhett admits that decision has him feeling “a little nervous,” but they’re excited to be surprised.

09/19/2025

Kane Brown's latest unreleased music tease proudly declares his conviction in his beliefs — and fans are loving it.

The singer gave fans a sneak peek at a brand-new song titled “Unspoken” on Wednesday (Sept. 17), sharing a clip to social media that shows him singing along by a crackling bonfire.

"Ain't gonna leave a prayer left un-prayed / I'ma let it all off my chest / Gonna stand tall in what I say / 'Til I'm down to my last breath," he sings.

The heartfelt lyrics struck a chord with fans, who flooded the comments with support and excitement for the new track.

"Thank you for speaking about God in your music," one commenter wrote.

"I'm proud of you!!" another added. "Stand up for what you believe in!!"

"We needed this right now!!!" said a third.

09/19/2025

In a recent podcast interview, Kane Brown shared a playful look at his household dynamic, joking, “I discipline the kids, my wife disciplines me.” The lighthearted remark offers fans a rare peek at how the country star and his wife, Katelyn, keep things balanced at home.

09/15/2025

Nate Smith took to social media after Charlie Kirk's death and shared a divisive message, telling fans, “I don’t care what you think anymore.”

Amid America’s current political divisiveness, some country artists are keeping their views private, while others are using their platforms to openly express their beliefs and the causes they support.

The “World on Fire” singer posted two separate updates about his political views to his Instagram following Kirk’s death.