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Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley, Dolly Parton: Country Stars Top Billboard's Artist 100 List

Global country stars Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley, and Dolly Parton currently hold the top three spots on Billboard's prestigious Artist 100 list.

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Ella Langley's 'Choosin Texas' Races Against Top 5 Spot Holders on the U.K.'s Official Singles Chart

Ella Langley's 'Choosin Texas' has ran miles ahead of competing singles on the Billboard Hot 100 - but in the U.K., the race is still on. This week, Langley competes against singles from artists such as Sienna Spiro, the late Dolly Parton, House music hitmaker Hugel, and more on the U.K. Official Singles Chart.

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“Lord, Why Me?”: Ella Langley on the Emotional Prayers that Inspired ‘Speaking Terms’

Ella Langley discusses her faith during a recent show, and explains how her conversations with Jesus inspired ‘Speaking Terms’, one of the stand-outs from ‘Dandelion’.

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Stella Lefty is Getting Hate Over Her Dad, Noah Kahan, The Chicks and Now Olivia Rodrigo - and It’s Gone Too Far

Stella Lefty continues to receive flak for being a “nepo-baby”, for songwriting similarities to Noah Kahan and The Chicks and for a resurfaced video criticising Olivia Rodrigo. We argue that the online backlash against the ‘Boston’ hitmaker has crossed a line.

Toby Keith smiling in press photo 2021
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The Rejected Dance That Inspired Toby Keith's ‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy’

Toby Keith's now-iconic hit, ‘Should've Been a Cowboy’, stemmed from a barroom rejection.

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Is Garth Brooks Playing a Secret Show at Denver’s Grizzly Rose This Week? Here’s Why We Think So

A last-minute show has been announced for The Grizzly Rose with an old alias Garth Brooks used over 30 years ago.

Morgan Wallen performing at Lincoln Financial Field
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Morgan Wallen's ‘Drinking Til It Does’ Has a Viral Remix - and It's Surprisingly Good

An innovative remix of Morgan Wallen's much-loved song, ‘Drinking Til It Does’, from 2025's ‘I'm the Problem’, is having a viral moment on TikTok - and it's not hard to see why.

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Noah Kahan Adds Extra 2027 Shows in London and Dublin - Here’s All The Access Info You Need

Noah Kahan has added a third 2027 show at London's Wembley Stadium and a second at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.

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Kenny Chesney’s Surprising Role in Florida Georgia Line’s Break-Up

As Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard reveal, the duo's split as Florida Georgia Line seems to have at least partly stemmed from Kenny Chesney's decision not to record BK's ‘Boat Names’.

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“If I Caught My Kids Doing Some Stuff Like That, I Would Kill Them”: Luke Bryan on the ‘Fish Hunt Golf Drink’ Backlash

On Theo Von's ‘This Past Weekend’, Luke Bryan reflects on the online hate he received around his 2026 single, ‘Fish Hunt Golf Drink’.

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Post Malone’s ‘Chrome Heartbreaker’ Contains a Subtle Clue About His Future in Country Music

Although Post Malone's new song ‘Chrome Heartbreaker’ sounds like a return to rap, there's a clue in the writing credits that suggests his next album, ‘The Eternal Buzz’, will still be grounded in country.

Ella Langley in a private jet
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Ella Langley's 'Choosin Texas' Spends 20th Week At No. 1 On The Billboard Hot 100

Ella Langley's worldwide hit 'Choosin Texas' has just snagged its 20th consecutive week at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, making record breaking time on the list.

Morgan Wallen & Drake in a car together
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Morgan Wallen’s Old Drake Covers Were a Sign of Things to Come

With rumours flying around a potential Drake country project and a remix of Ella Langley's ’Choosin’ Texas’, Morgan Wallen's old Drake covers now feel like a sign of what was to come.

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Morgan Wallen on Writing ‘If I Know Me’ with Charlie Handsome and ERNEST: “A Friendship That's Still Going Today”

Morgan Wallen reflects on how he wrote the title-track to his first studio album, ‘If I Know Me’, on the first day he met Charlie Handsome.

Noah Kahan performing live in 2026
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Noah Kahan Hints at 2027 Summer Tour Announcement: “We'll See...”

During his latest show, Noah Kahan teases that he'll be embarking on another North American run next summer.