Margo Price just released a new collaboration with Billy Strings called, “Too Stoned To Cry.” Price and Strings are both featured on vocals on the bluegrass-drenched duet, with their voices blending together perfectly on the aching chorus, “I ain’t happy, I’m just too stoned to cry.” Price was thrilled to work with Strings while praising his talents, “Billy has persevered a lot in his short life, and his story and dedication to the craft inspires me deeply.” While the track is just a stand-alone single, Price revealed that she is currently at work writing a follow-up to her 2023 album, Strays. “For those of you wondering, why just a single? Why not a full album announcement? Well, of course, I’m working on an LP as we speak, I have been for some time now,” Price disclosed. “In the meanwhile, I hope you enjoy this sad ass country song.” (Consequence of Sound)

During an interview with E! News before the 2024 MTV VMAs on Wednesday (September 11), Shaboozey weighed in on the controversy surrounding Beyoncé receiving zero nominations at the 2024 CMA Awards. Shaboozey currently has the Billboard No. 1 song for nine weeks running with "A Bar Song (Tipsy),” while he was also featured on “Spaghettii” and "Sweet Honey Buckiin'" off Beyoncé’s Billboard No. 1 album, Cowboy Carter.

"It's definitely unfortunate. I mean, if that's something she was looking to receive and that's something that she worked for, it really sucks," Shaboozey says. "I know as an artist, you put a lot of time and a lot of work and a lot of energy into music. Awards aren't really — they're not everything. As long as you're connecting with people and genuinely making music that's impacting people, that's all that matters, you know? She changed my life, and changed the lives of other artists as well. To me, if I could do that for another artist, or another person in general...I'd be at peace.” (Taste of Country)

Dolly Parton has just launched her new wine branded wine collection, Dolly Wines. The country icon’s wines will be available for purchase at major U.S. retailers across the country. Dolly Wines are produced in collaboration with Parton Family Cellars and Accolade Wines. The wine collection consists of three varietals: chardonnay, rosé, and prosecco. The chardonnay is currently exclusive to the U.S., and selling for $14.99, with the rosé and prosecco arriving in America from the UK in 2025. According to the description, Dolly Wines Chardonnay 2023 has a “perfectly balanced sweetness” that captures the “joy and warmth that Dolly herself embodies.”

“Dolly Wines are a gift from me, to you,” Parton said in a statement. “Whether you’re sharing stories around the table, simply relaxing in the garden, or gathering with loved ones for the holiday, there’s a little sparkle in every bottle that is designed to bring joy and connection to every gathering.” (Consequence of Sound)

Jay Allen has teamed up with Good Scentiments to create a candle benefiting the fight against Alzheimer’s. The country singer worked together with Good Scentiments to create The Stallion candle, and $5 of every purchase will go directly to the Alzheimer’s Association to support their research and help find a cure for the disease. Allen named the candle as a tribute to his band, which he calls “The Stallions,” who were there for him after his mother passed away from Alzheimer’s in 2019 when she was only 54 years old. Allen wrote the emotional song "Blank Stares" as a tribute to his mom, and has dedicated his life to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research. Allen’s charitable work has helped raise over $160 million to help fight against dementia and Alzheimer’s. (All Country News)

While enjoying some well-earned down time between legs of his Quittin’ Time arena tour, Zach Bryan performed a much more intimate show at a dive bar in New York City. On Tuesday night (September 10), the country star played a surprise pop-up show for 50-60 lucky patrons at Ray’s Bar, a cozy watering hole on the Lower East Side. Bryan didn’t give much notice to fans, writing on X, “pop up at Rays Bar at 11:30,” only an hour before the announced show time. In a fan-captured TikTok video, Bryan is shown performing in a corner booth while joined by his guitarist and fiddle player, playing stripped down renditions of his country hits like “Revival” and “Nine Ball.” Bryan will continue his Quittin’ Time tour with a series of Canadian and West Coast shows in November, before returning to New York to finish up his tour right before Christmas with a two-night stint at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on December 18-19. (Holler)

Lawyer Lynn Walker Wright has requested that a California judge dismiss her from Priscilla Presley's financial abuse lawsuit. Walker Wright is accused of conspiring with memorabilia auctioneer Brigitte Kruse in an effort to defraud Priscilla Presley out of over $1 million in an alleged elder abuse scheme. The lawyer claims that she never violated her legal duty to the ex-wife of Elvis Presley, and submitted new court filings where she “vehemently denies” duping Presley into signing legal documents that Presley alleges were “unconscionable” and financially destructive. Walker Wright once represented Kruse in a separate legal matter before she represented Presley, but she is adamant there was no conflict of interest. Presley claims in her lawsuit that, “Kruse arranged for me to be ‘represented’ by her friend, Lynn Walker Wright. I was isolated from my advisors and asked to sign a series of agreements with little to no explanation of the contents of each agreement.” (Rolling Stone) 

After supporting Billy Currington, Kip Moore, Jon Pardi, and Morgan Wallen during various dates on their tours, Larry Fleet has announced a headlining tour of his own in 2025. Fleet has just revealed dates on his Hard Work & Holy Water Tour, which will be a 26-show run featuring Kentucky country duo Everette as the opening act. Fleet, who scored a No. 1 Country Airplay hit by co-writing “Man Made A Bar” for Wallen and Eric Church, announced his upcoming tour with an Instagram post on Monday (September 9). “Playing these songs live is where the real magic is for us, and we’re grateful to @weareeverette for joining us on this journey next year,” Fleet wrote in the caption. “We’ll take you to church for some, sit next to you on the barstool for others, and it’s a sexy show, but family friendly, so come on out and see us!!” Fleet’s Hard Work & Holy Water Tour kicks off on February 13 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Music Row)

On Tuesday (September 10), Joshua Ray Walker shared the unfortunate news that his colon cancer has unexpectedly spread to his lungs. As a result of the new cancer diagnosis, the country singer launched a GoFundMe page to support his ongoing treatment. Walker was diagnosed with colon cancer last year, and he made an emotional post on Instagram to  disclose that the disease has spread to his lungs and his prognosis isn’t great. After sharing the good news that he has completed his difficult chemotherapy treatments, Walker revealed, “The bad news is that upon the completion of tests to check on the status of my cancer post treatment, multiple nodes of varying sizes were found in both my lungs.” His cancer has been upgraded to Stage 4, and he will start radiation treatment soon. Walker shared this optimistic statement as he continues his ongoing cancer fight, “I’ve always lived life to the fullest and I will continue to do so.” (People)

During Kane Brown’s show at Denver’s Coors Field on Friday (September 6), the country star paused his show so he could show support to a young fan he saw in the crowd. Brown was in the middle of singing his hit, "Good as You," when he saw a fan in the crowd holding a sign that read, “Bullied for the color of my skin! I just want a hug from Kane Brown." The country star shared a tender moment with him before finishing the song with the kid by his side. The emotional moment was captured by a fan on TikTok, who captioned their post, "This fr made me cry. Kane Brown Denver September 2024. He truly has a beautiful soul." The moment made an impression on Brown as well, who shared a photo of him and the fan on Instagram, captioning his post, “Be yourself , don’t worry about others ❤️ but also try and be kind. Treat others how you would wanna be treated.” (Taste of Country)

During the September 10 episode of The View,  Whoopi Goldberg weighed in on the controversy surrounding Beyoncé not receiving any nominations for her chart-topping country album, Cowboy Carter, at the 2024 CMA Awards. "A lot of people are surprised — I don't know why — that it didn't receive a single CMA Award nomination,” Goldberg said. “Well, this is the question: Are you surprised? I don't think she was snubbed, I think they just didn't... it wasn't for them." Fellow The View panelist Sunny Hostin, chimed in with her support for Beyoncé. "I happen to love Dolly Parton, so I felt that when the Queen of Country sort of passed the baton a little bit for 'Jolene,' which was an incredible song on her album, and 'Texas Hold 'Em,' two incredible country songs, I thought she would at least get nominated for those two," Hostin said. "But, my mother always told me, 'Find the audience that's looking for you.' This audience isn't looking for her." (People)

Brooks & Dunn have announced that they are hitting the road in early 2025. The Country Music Hall of Fame duo revealed the initial dates on their Neon Moon Tour, which will kick off with a series of shows scheduled to begin in March of 2025 with David Lee Murphy set as the opening act. The country legends made their tour announcement with a post on Instagram on Tuesday (September 10), and excitedly captioned their post, “First leg of the NEON MOON TOUR 2025 coming to a city near you! Bringin’ our friend @davidleemurphy so you know it’s gonna be a party. Tickets on sale this Friday, September 13th at 10am local time.”

The country stars are promising a hit-filled set featuring classic country tunes from throughout their Award-winning three-decade plus career, even naming their entire tour after their No. 1 single on the country charts, “Neon Moon,” which was featured on Brooks & Dunn’s 7x-platinum debut album from 1991, Brand New Man. The 12 dates announced on the initial leg of the Neon Moon Tour are just the beginning for Brooks & Dunn in 2025, with more shows set to be announced soon. (Taste of Country)

On Tuesday (September 10), Zach Bryan shared a brand new music video for “Oak Island,” one of the emotional standouts on his new record, The Great American Bar Scene. And once again, Bryan has tapped some Hollywood heavyweights to bring his cinematic vision to life, as the “Oak Island” video features the acting talents of stars Casey Affleck and Jack Martin. The video is once again directed by Matthew Dillon Cohen, who has worked on several of Bryan's music videos, including “Oklahoma Smokeshow,” “Boys of Faith,” and the recent single, “Nine Ball,” which starred none other but the legendary Matthew McConaughey. Bryan wrote the story and concept for the video along with his girlfriend, the podcaster Brianna Lapaglia. Cohen shot it last month in upstate New York. Bryan has a few more live dates left in 2024 throughout November and December, before his just announced headlining set at the 2025 Stagecoach Festival. (Holler)

Luke Combs is set to open his brand new bar, Category 10, in downtown Nashville this November. Category 10 will open in the iconic old Wildhorse Saloon location, and the venue’s official Instagram promises the spot will be a paradise for country music fans. “Get ready for an ice-cold beer and a country song. We'll see y'all in November 👀 🌀,” reads today’s post. “Category 10 will hit you like a hurricane with 5 distinct experiences influenced by the personal passions of @lukecombs himself!”

Category 10 will feature five different experiences within the venue, The Honky-Tonk, Hurricane Hall, The Still, 5 Leaf Clover Sports, and The Eye, all adding up to one of the most unique bars in all of Nashville. Category 10’s TikTok also shared behind-the-scenes glimpses of how construction is going on the bar, showing the spectacular space as it comes together as well as the picturesque views from throughout the bar, including the impressive rooftop space. Luke Combs’ Category 10 is set to make a great addition to the thriving Nashville bar and music scene. (All Country News) 

Megan Moroney released her Billboard Top 10 charting country album, Am I Okay?, back in July. And now the country superstar is set to bring those songs and the rest of her hits on the road during her Am I Okay? 2025 North American Tour. Moroney shared the dates and locations for her upcoming tour with a post on Instagram on Tuesday (September 10).

The country star writes excitedly about her upcoming shows, “i’m so excited to announce the AM I OKAY? TOUR!!! 💙 i get to play some of my bucket list venues & it’s going to be a very ✨blue✨ very magical year on the road. i’m already counting down the days until i get to see your faces & all of your “homemade tshirts & homemade signs” :,) i know i’ve said it a lot but thank you for making all of my dreams come true - just over the mooooooon that i get to do this 🥹🫶🏼🚀👑👙🎣 see ya in 2025 💙” Maroney’s artist presale for her tour begins on Thursday, (September 12th) at 10 a.m. local time, with public on sale beginning on Friday (September 13) at 10 a.m. local time. (Holler) 

The stacked lineup of performers for the upcoming People’s Choice Country Awards have just been announced. Kane Brown, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady A, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, and the War And Treaty will all play during the awards ceremony, which is set to take place at Nashville’s legendary Grand Ole Opry on Thursday, September 26 at 8 p.m. ET. In addition to this star-studded lineup of live performances scheduled to take place at the People’s Choice Country Awards, the ceremony will also be hosted by Shania Twain, and additionally will feature the presenters Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay, Little Big Town, and comedian Nate Bargatze. The nominees for the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards were disclosed in August, with Zach Bryan leading this year’s class with 19 nods and Beyoncé receiving 17 nods. Also receiving multiple nominations are Kacey Musgraves, Shaboozey, Kane Brown, Morgan Wallen, and Luke Combs. (Audacy)

The Country Music Association revealed nominees for the 58th Annual CMA Awards. Morgan Wallen leads the way with seven total nods, followed by Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton with five nominations each. Post Malone and Lainey Wilson both received four nominations, while Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, and Kacey Musgraves each received three noms.

Noticeably absent from the list of nominees is Beyoncé, whose countrified, crossover hit album, Cowboy Carter, reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and made her the first Black woman to ever top the Hot Country Albums chart. The album’s first single, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” topped the Billboard Hot 100 and debuted atop the Hot Country Songs chart.

Nominees for CMA Entertainer of the Year are Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Jelly Roll. While the CMA Album of the Year nominees are Deeper Well by Kacey Musgraves, Fathers & Sons by Luke Combs, Higher by Chris Stapleton, Leather by Cody Johnson, and Whitsitt Chapel by Jelly Roll. The 58th Annual CMA Awards will be broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 20. (Variety)

Better Than Jail, a benefit album to raise support for improving our criminal justice system, is set to be released on October 4. The record features music by Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, Steve Earle, the War and Treaty, Lukas Nelson, Hayes Carll and Allison Moorer, Bonnie Raitt, Margo Price, Old Crow Medicine Show, Taj Mahal, and more. A majority of the compilation features covers of classic prison-themed songs, including the album’s lead single, Earle’s cover of the Crickets‘ 1960 track, “I Fought the Law.” Better Than Jail also features an original tune by Isbell and Shires called “Color of a Cloudy Day,” which was originally written for the 2015 documentary film, The Fear of 13, and will be widely available for the first time on the benefit album.

Proceeds from the sales of Better Than Jail go towards Equal Justice USA and Free Hearts. “These iconic artists breathe new life into storied songs, empowering the organizations who address this issue head on,” says Brian Hunt, Better Than Jail producer and President of Believe Entertainment Group. “We must do more to improve our criminal justice system, and this album harnesses the transformative power of music to rally the call.” (Music Row)

During the final night of Jordan Davis’ Damn Good Time World Tour, the country star was the victim of a hilarious prank from his tourmates Mitchell Tenpenny and Ashley Cooke. During Davis’ performance of his emotional hit song, “Next Thing You Know,” Tenpenny and Cooke came out on stage in giant, inflatable baby costumes. At first Jordan was completely unaware as the duo playfully danced behind him while singing along to the song into their inflatable baby bottles. But the audience’s loud cheers and laughter quickly let Davis know something was happening behind him. Jordan cracked up when he realized what was going on, all while trying to keep the song going. He eventually embraced Mitchell and Ashley as they all sang the tune together, reveling in one last memorable moment from their successful tour together. Cooke thankfully captured all of their hilarious hi-jinks in a TikTok video that has since gone viral, as country fans clearly can’t get enough of the pair’s clever prank. (All Country News)

After capturing the country music world’s attention with his viral hit sensation, “Wine Into Whiskey,” Tucker Wetmore just shared details for the release of his first official project. Wetmore’s debut EP is called Waves On A Sunset, and it will arrive on October 4. The eight-song collection will feature the rising country star’s previously released singles, “Wine Into Whiskey,” “Wind Up Missin’ You,” and “What Would You Do?,” along with five additional tracks, including Wetmore’s forthcoming new single, “Silverado Blue,” which will be released on Friday (September 13).

Wetmore shared the exciting news in an Instagram reel on Monday (September 9), captioning his post, “GUYS I’M DROPPING MY FIRST PROJECT!!! In a lot of ways this feels like my introduction to the world so I wanted to share some sides of me y’all haven’t seen yet. These songs have been mine for a while, but I can’t wait to make them ours. Thank you all for everything, love you guys.” Pre-orders for Waves On A Sunset start this Friday. (Holler) 

Kelsea Ballerini has just revealed her plans to celebrate the release of her highly-anticipated new album, Patterns, on October 29 with a one-night-only concert at New York’s historic Madison Square Garden. Aly & AJ and Tigirlily Gold have been announced as the supporting acts for the special show. Ballerini announced her big MSG record release show with an eye-catching Instagram video featuring Ballerini’s dog, Dibs, taking a helicopter flight above New York as well as strolling past all the city’s landmarks on his walk, before Kelsea and her dog both arrived at Madison Square Garden where the country star played a solo acoustic song in the middle of the empty arena.

“the whole time i was making this album, i was visualizing and dreamscaping ways to bring it to life for our live show,” Ballerini wrote in the caption. “in one of my favorite cities that is landmarked heavily in the music and visuals of PATTERNS, i’m so giddy to be celebrating this album release one night only at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN with aly and aj (pinch me) and my girls tigirlily gold on october 29th!!!!” (Music Row)