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“My Husband Has Always Talked About God”: Bunnie XO Responds to Critics of Jelly Roll's Grammy Speech on Jesus

Jelly Roll caught flak from some commentators who claim his decision to be vocal about his Christian faith is “performative”, with Bunnie XO clapping back at haters in a new podcast episode.

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“I'll Never Forget Where We Started”: Noah Kahan Pens Heartfelt Message to Fans Following 2026 Tour and Album Response

The ‘Stick Season’ singer-songwriter is gearing up to release his long-awaited new album, ‘The Great Divide’, with Noah Kahan embarking on a 2026 North America Tour in support of the project.

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“Keep on Calling”: Willie Nelson's Heartwarming Tribute to Kenny Chesney After a Whirlwind Year

Willie Nelson and Kenny Chesney have a storied track record of collaborations, with Nelson recruiting Chesney to co-produce his celebrated 2008 album, ‘Moment of Forever’.

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Brandon Lake Offers Valentine's Day Tribute to His Wife, Britt, with Heartfelt New Song, ‘Down to Earth’

The Contemporary Christian Music trailblazer continues to tease a new country project, with Lake having written with Lainey Wilson, Thomas Rhett, Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll and more.

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Everything We Know So Far About Megan Moroney's Long-Awaited Unreleased Song, ‘Wedding Dress’

The ‘Six Months Later’ singer-songwriter has been teasing this fan-favourite track for the best part of four years.

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The Official UK Radio Country Airplay Chart

A weekly look at the Top 20 country songs in the UK.

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“He Believed in Me”: Caroline Jones on How Jimmy Buffett Became Her Mentor

The late great Gulf and Western innovator brought Jones out on tour with him, at a time when he didn't traditionally use support acts.

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“The Most Beautiful Thing I'd Ever Read”: Tim McGraw Recalls Seeing Taylor Sheridan's ‘1883’ Script for the First Time

The ‘Where the Green Grass Grows’ hitmaker plays James Dillard Dutton in the haunting Yellowstone spin-off, which also stars McGraw's wife, Faith Hill, along with Isabel May and Sam Elliott.

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“You Never Know Why Something Strikes You”: Kenny Chesney Reveals the Story Behind His Fan-Favorite Song, ‘Boston’

To this day, Chesney only ever performs the cult classic when he's in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Sturgill Simpson Announces New Dance-Inspired Johnny Blue Skies Project, ‘Mutiny After Midnight’

The project is set to be released on CD, Vinyl and Cassette only.

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Luke Grimes Unveils New Album, ‘Red Bird’, and Drops Lead Single, ‘Love You Now’

The ‘No Horse To Ride’ singer-songwriter is continuing his foray into country music ahead of his eagerly anticipated role in the new Yellowstone spin-off series, ‘Marshals’.

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"We Almost Died In Bend, Oregon:" Kaitlin Butts & Her Band's Whirlwind World Tour Antics

Amidst her time on Lainey Wilson's Whirlwind World Tour in August of 2025, the Oklahoman and her band got into their own fair share of interesting situations.

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"She Is Everywhere All The Time:" Kaitlin Butts on Her Front Row Seat on Lainey Wilson's Whirlwind World Tour

The 'You Ain't Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me)' star served as an opener on Wilson's 2025 tour before heading to Australia and New Zealand at the top of 2026.

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“You Can Climb All The Fences You Want”: Brantley Gilbert and Jason Aldean Respond to Zach Bryan's Parody Song

Bryan and his friend Harley Carmichael shared a tongue-in-cheek cover of Aldean's ‘Dirt Road Anthem’ earlier in the week. The hit single was co-written by Gilbert.

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EXCLUSIVE: Clay Street Unit Premiere Enchanting New Song, ‘Virginia’, Ahead of Debut Album

The nostalgic, homesick offering appears on the fast-emerging band's keenly awaited new record, ‘Sin & Squalor’.