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Eric Church Announces 2025 Free The Machine North American Tour
On Wednesday (April 30), Eric Church announced the dates and details of his 2025 Free The Machine Tour of North America. The 22-date arena tour starts in Pittsburgh on September 12 and finishes in Los Angeles on November 15, hitting cities like Philade...
May 02, 2025

Jessi Alexander Shares Her Journey From Fledgling Artist To Hit Country Songwriter
Prior to being honored during Variety's Power of Women: Nashville event, Jessi Alexander spoke with the publication about her journey from fledgling artist to blockbuster country songwriter. Alexander broke gender stereotypes in the Music Row writers' ...
May 02, 2025

Minority Stake In Morgan Wallen's Catalog Sold By Big Loud For $200 Million
Nashville-based label Big Loud, home to Morgan Wallen, has reportedly sold a minority stake in the country superstar's master recordings to Chord Music Partners for over $200 million. The deal is for a minority holding in Wallen's first three studio al...
May 02, 2025

2025 ACM Awards Will Open With 12-Minute "Songs Of The Decades' Medley, With Special Collaborations Planned During Ceremony
The 2025 ACM Awards will begin with a 12-minute music showcase honoring ACM Award-winning Songs of the Year over six decades. The segment will feature Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland, and will likely inc...
May 02, 2025

Chase McDaniel Shares Insight Into His Debut Radio Single, "Burned Down Heaven"
Chase McDaniel believes that listening to music in real-time can have a significant impact on listeners, rather than letting an algorithm choose what they hear. The new country artist recalls three life-changing moments he's had while hearing songs on ...
May 01, 2025

Lainey Wilson Set To Make Feature Film Debut In Colleen Hoover's 'Reminders Of Him'
Lainey Wilson will make her feature film debut in the Universal adaptation of Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel, Reminders of Him. The Grammy-winning country superstar will join a star-studded cast that includes Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pank...
May 01, 2025

Kacey Musgraves Says She Still Smokes Weed, Reveals She's Working On New Music
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kacey Musgraves clarified her previous comments on her marijuana use, revealing that she still smokes, though not to the extent she did when she was younger. "I never said I don't ever partake," says the ...
May 01, 2025

Reba McEntire Thanks Her Fans For Her Legendary Music Career
Reba McEntire has been one of the top female country stars since the '80s, but she realizes she wouldn't be anywhere without the support of her dedicated fans. In the new Variety cover feature on McEntire as part of their Power Of Women Nashville issue...
May 01, 2025

Sheryl Crow Praises Songwriting Of Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, And Phoebe Bridgers
In a new interview with Variety for their Power of Women Nashville issue, Sheryl Crow reflected on the evolving landscape of women in music, while celebrating the rise of young and talented female musicians. "The caliber of writing is just so good with...
May 01, 2025

These Four Women Are Keeping The Grand Ole Opry In Tune
At the heart of the iconic Grand Ole Opry, one of the symbolic homes of country music, lies a team of dedicated women ensuring its 100-year legacy thrives. Associate producer of talent Gina Keltner, director of archives and content management Emily Fra...
Apr 30, 2025

Mickey Guyton Continues To Buck The Odds In Country Music
Variety's Power of Women Nashville cover star Mickey Guyton has defied the odds to become a prominent figure in country music, while inspiring many with her talent and resilience. Despite facing challenges as a female and Black artist in a predominantl...
Apr 30, 2025

Kelsea Ballerini Says She Had To "Differentiate" Herself From Taylor Swift To Avoid Early Comparisons
In a new interview with Variety for her Power of Women Nashville cover story, Kelsea Ballerini recalled the challenge of establishing her own identity separate from her idol, Taylor Swift, in order to make a mark in the music industry. She recalls an i...
Apr 30, 2025

Ella Langley And Zach Top Set To Perform At 60th ACM Awards Following New Artist Wins
Ella Langley and Zach Top, fresh off being presented with ACM's New Female Artist and New Male Artist of the Year awards, are both set to perform at the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire. Langley leads all ACM nominees with eight total nods, on ...
Apr 30, 2025

Beyonce Kicks Off Cowboy Carter Tour In LA With The Help Of Her Kids, Blue Ivy And Rumi
Beyoncé launched her Cowboy Carter Tour on Monday night (April 28) with a nearly three-hour performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The 35-time Grammy winner looked resplendent in an all-white outfit complete with cowboy hat, boots, and f...
Apr 30, 2025

Scotty McCreery And Dustin Lynch Announce Two For The Road Tour
On Monday (April 28), Scotty McCreery and Dustin Lynch announced the dates and details of their joint co-headlining Two For The Road Tour. The 12-date run is set to kick off on November 6 at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw, Michigan, and conclude on D...
Apr 29, 2025

Shaboozey Announces 2025 Great American Roadshow Tour Dates
On Monday (April 28), Shaboozey announced the dates and details of his 2025 Great American Roadshow Tour. The 12-date run is scheduled to kick off on September 22 in Indianapolis, and will hit various cities across the United States, including Detroit,...
Apr 29, 2025

Gretchen Wilson Goes on 'The Road' With CBS Music Competition Show
Gretchen Wilson will play a pivotal role in CBS's upcoming music competition show, The Road. This series, created by Taylor Sheridan and Blake Shelton, features aspiring musical acts touring with headliner Keith Urban. Scheduled for a fall debut, The R...
Apr 29, 2025

Toby Keith's Horse Beat The Odds To Qualify For The Kentucky Derby
Toby Keith's daughter Krystal is celebrating fulfilling her late father's lifelong dream by having one of his horses, Render Judgment, race in the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Krystal announced the exciting news on Instagram on Sunday (April 27), saying "Toby ...
Apr 29, 2025
Luke Combs Joined By Garth Brooks And Good Charlotte At Stagecoach, Plays With Backstreet Boys After His Set
Luke Combs closed out the final night of Stagecoach on Sunday (April 27) by delivering a high-energy performance that featured surprise guest appearances by Garth Brooks and Good Charlotte. Starting the show with a bang, Combs brought out fellow countr...
Apr 29, 2025

Kendrick Lamar And SZA's 'Luther' Tops Hot 100 For Milestone 10th Week
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" sits at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart for a landmark 10th consecutive week. Only 4% of all Hot 100 No. 1s have ruled for double-digit weeks, with "Luther" becoming the first ever 10-week chart-topping hit ...
Apr 29, 2025