CountryBeat Magazine

09/24/2025

Hardy on the Jim Bob Work Tour performing at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, FL - 9/19/25. (Photos: Neal Nachman)

09/08/2025

Thomas Rhett brings his Better In Boots Tour to the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, FL - 9/05/25. (Photos: Neal Nachman)

07/06/2025

The War and Treaty at CMA Music Festival in Nashville, TN - 6/07/25 (Photo: Neal Nachman)

06/04/2025

Music Heals International (MHI) whose global mission brings music and musicians to children in need to rebuild communities and inspire resilience and creativity, has announced the first-ever annual recipient for the MHI Rob Wasserman Memorial Ambassador Award in partnership with Gibson Gives, the philanthropic division of Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand. MHI is honored to recognizeacclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Lukas Nelson whose commitment to music and its healing power beautifully reflects the spirit of this award at this inaugural event.

Music Heals International (MHI) whose global mission brings music and musicians to children in need to rebuild communities and inspire resilience and creativity

06/04/2025

Multi-platinum artist Russell Dickerson releases "Happen To Me (Steve Aoki Remix)," transforming the already high-energy track into a genre-blending anthem. Infused with electronic dance elements while retaining its core country essence, the remix amplifies the song's infectious rhythms and broadens its appeal, showcasing Dickerson's versatility and exploration of new musical horizons – Available to stream HERE.

"I've been a Steve Aoki fan for so long, and I can't believe we have a song together now," says Dickerson. "He's always paved his own path, and I feel like I've done that as well—and now our paths collide on this 'Happen To Me' remix. So stoked for this one!"

Dickerson's latest and fastest-rising single, "Happen To Me," has already made history as the biggest streaming debut of his career. The track has surpassed 90 million streams, cracked the Top 20 on country radio, and hit No.
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Multi-platinum artist Russell Dickerson releases "Happen To Me (Steve Aoki Remix)," transforming the already high-energy track into a genre-blending anthem. Inf

06/04/2025

Comedian Matt Mathews has gone country.
The famed entertainer well known for sharing his "farm chores" in his bath robe on social media is now testing the waters with releasing his debut country album. The full length project is slated for release later this year, but he has already given his fans a taste of what's to come with the first two releases, "Joke's On Me" and "What a War."
While some may question why Matt is taking this new venture with his career, for him, it was simply in the cards all along. "My whole life, music has always been my passion," Matt tells Country Beat. "At a young age I sang, and music was always the thing I loved the most. I sang in talent shows in 4th and 5th grade. I went to singing competitions when I was a young kid. I've always loved music, but I never really pursued it, just because I didn't think that I was good enough."
Well thanks to his singing superstar friend, Jewel, she gave him the nudge he was needing to follow that journey.

Comedian Matt Mathews has gone country. The famed entertainer well known for sharing his "farm chores" in his bath robe on social media is now testing the wa

06/04/2025

More than 8,00 fans showed up at Nashville’s First Horizon Park for Folds of Honor Tennessee’s fifth annual Rock ‘N Jock Celebrity Softball Game Sponsored by Black Rifle Coffee Company, which saw Team First Responders, led by Captain Michael Chandler, taking home the win.

The star-studded, action-packed event raised more than $670,000 for Folds of Honor, which supports families of America’s fallen or disabled military service members and first responders through educational scholarships. The event also celebrated the 250th anniversary of the military branches and Marine Week Nashville with several military-themed performances.

More than 8,00 fans showed up at Nashville’s First Horizon Park for Folds of Honor Tennessee’s fifth annual Rock ‘N Jock Celebrity Softball Game Sponsored

06/04/2025

Post Malone's planning on throwing a wild party in Nashville every night for the foreseeable future ... 'cause he's announced plans to open a massive entertainment space in the city!

The music superstar dropped the news Tuesday ... revealing he's partnered with premier hospitality brand TC Restaurant Group to open a 26K-square-foot venue in the city's Lower Broadway district.

This place ain't just a bar and big dancefloor, BTW ... when it's open it'll boast three stages, six bars, a full-service dining room -- and a rooftop area where patrons can enjoy the city view (and, hopefully, sit in the chairs instead of chucking them off).

Post says, "We’ve created a space where everyone can come together and kick some a**. Nashville has really become a second home for me, so I can’t wait to invite y’all over to my house."

It seems he's got a knowledgeable partner in TC ...

Post Malone's planning on throwing a wild party in Nashville every night for the foreseeable future ... 'cause he's announced plans to open a massive entertainm

06/04/2025

Christian country singer/songwriter Ben Fuller surprised the Opry audience by inviting Carrie Underwood to join him on stage for their first live performance together, singing their new duet "If It Was Up to Me." The track is featured on Fuller's forthcoming album Walk Through Fire, set for release on June 6 via Sony Music / Provident Entertainment. He also performed his single "If I Got Jesus" as part of an all-star lineup that included Underwood, Ricky Skaggs, Bill Anderson, Henry Cho, Don Schlitz, and 49 Wi******er. The special evening was part of the Grand Ole Opry's ongoing 100-year celebration.

Both songs are a part of the 13-track album, Walk Through Fire, which marks a milestone moment in Fuller's journey, both musically and spiritually. The record blends elements of rock, classical, and country, and represents Fuller at his most honest and unfiltered.

Christian country singer/songwriter Ben Fuller surprised the Opry audience by inviting Carrie Underwood to join him on stage for their first live performance to

05/16/2025

Clint Black performs at Country Thunder Florida at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL - 5/04/2025 (Photos: Neal Nachman)

05/10/2025

Now a 16x ACM Award-winner, Lainey Wilson won four awards at the 60th Annual ACM Awards: Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year (Whirlwind), Female Artist of the Year and Artist-Songwriter of the Year—her second consecutive Entertainer of the Year win and third consecutive in the Female Artist of the Year category.

Wilson also performed twice during last night’s live ceremony: her song, “Whirlwind,” and “Trailblazer” with Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert, the latter of which Wilson wrote with Lambert and Brandy Clark and was released last night following the show. Listen HERE.

Now a 16x ACM Award-winner, Lainey Wilson won four awards at the 60th Annual ACM Awards: Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year (Whirlwind), Female Artist o

05/10/2025

Country superstar Alan Jackson – the recipient of 21 prior ACM Awards in his storied career – became part of Academy of Country Music history Thursday evening as the first person to be honored with a new award that will carry his name moving forward. Jackson is the inaugural recipient of the Academy’s new Alan Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award.
Presented by show host Reba McEntire, the Alan Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award is – and will in the future be – awarded to an iconic artist, duo, or group that has achieved both national and international prominence and stature through concert performances, philanthropy, record sales, streaming numbers, and public representation. The artist receiving this award has positively impacted and contributed to the genre's growth over the years, which has proven to have an unprecedented historical impact on fans and industry nationally and internationally.

Country superstar Alan Jackson – the recipient of 21 prior ACM Awards in his storied career – became part of Academy of Country Music history Thursday eveni