Brad Paisley and Smokey Robinson trade professional compliments and musical memories as guests on the most recent episode of the podcast Naked Lunch, especially bonding over their deep mutual appreciation of Country Music Hall of Fame member Charley Pride, who died in 2020. Co-hosted by David Wild, Emmy-winning TV writer, …
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It’s been almost a week since Morgan Wallen abruptly exited the stage during closing credits at Saturday Night Live and soon after posted a photo of a plane with the caption: “Get me to God’s country.” The exact location of where God’s country is remains unknown, but the country musician’s …
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Morgan Wallen has managed to merchandise his abrupt and awkward Saturday Night Live exit, releasing a line of clothing with the phrase “Get me to God’s country.” On Tuesday — less than 48 hours after the country star walked off the SNL stage during the traditional goodbyes, rushed to an …
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The Newport Folk Festival threw fans a curveball on Monday when it announced its latest performer at this summer’s folk gathering: Country superstar Luke Combs. Known for country radio hits like “Hurricane,” “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” and “Beautiful Crazy” — along with a crossover cover of Tracy Chapman’s 1988 …
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Combine the accordions of música mexicana with the steel guitars of country music, and you’ve got magic. On Friday, Cody Johnson released “She Hurts Like Tequila,” a collaboration with Carin Leon that combines the classic elements of the country star’s sound, but with a Mexican flair. “No puedo negar que …
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Ella Langley led all nominees when the nominations for the 60th annual ACM Awards were announced on Thursday morning. Langley, an Alabama native, received eight nominations, driven by her hit duet with Riley Green, “You Look Like You Love Me.” Green received five nominations. Other top nominees include Cody Johnson, …
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Keith Urban, Megan Moroney, and Kelsea Ballerini are among the country superstars leading the lineup for CMA Fest, which will take place at venues around Nashville June 5 through June 8. Urban, Ballerini, and Moroney (fresh off her first cover story for Rolling Stone’s 2025 “Future of Music” package) will …
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Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Luke Combs will serve as headliners at the second annual Country Calling Festival, returning to Ocean City, Maryland in October. Brooks & Dunn, Wynonna Judd, Leann Rimes, Jon Pardi, Tyler Hubbard, Margo Price, and Ryan Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen are also among the three …
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Kenny Chesney, June Carter Cash, and producer-musician Tony Brown are the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Nashville institution announced the 2025 inductees during a press conference Tuesday morning in the Hall’s rotunda, where the plaques honoring the new class will be installed later this year. …
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When Beyoncé teased her country-tinged album Cowboy Carter last February, the first sound anyone heard was Rhiannon Giddens’ banjo. Giddens, who lent her distinctive instrument to the single “Texas Hold ‘Em,” has spent much of her career educating and informing audiences around the world about the deep Black roots of …
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