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Dan + Shay sparked new country chart activity with their rendition of Taylor Swift’s “Back to December,” which debuted at No. 4 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart after a viral soundcheck performance led to a studio release. Their cover of the Swift original – which topped the chart for six weeks in 2010-11…

Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis’s new single, “Ain’t a Bad Life,” emerged from a 2022 songwriting retreat during which Rhett and a variety of collaborators reflected on contentment and life’s true value beyond money and success. Inspired by Rhett’s own early struggles and a James Taylor-like chord progression, the song evolved into a celebration of…

Brad Paisley has humorously dubbed himself “Mr. More Baseball” for his uncanny streak of singing the national anthem before World Series games that went into extra innings. The country superstar performed at Monday’s marathon 18-inning Dodgers-Blue Jays game, which lasted over six and a half hours and ended with a Dodgers win. That game tied…

Following her breakup with actor Chase Stokes in early September, Kelsea Ballerini shared an intimate photo dump on Instagram on Tuesday (October 28) that showcased her recent personal life, which is centered around simple joys like good food, home improvements, early bedtimes, good friends, pumpkin decorating, dog cuddles, and playful moments at the park. The…

On Wednesday (October 29), Mumford & Sons revealed the details of their sixth studio album, Prizefighter, which is set for release on February 13, 2026 via Island Records. The 14-track record was produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner at Long Pond Studios, and features high-profile collaborations with Gracie Abrams, Hozier, Chris Stapleton, and Gigi Perez.…

In her first interview with People in nearly 30 years, Anne Murray shared insight into her surprising new album, Here You Are, which was released back in September in celebration of her 80th birthday. The 11-track album is compiled from previously forgotten recordings discovered by a dedicated fan, and features contributions from her daughter and…

During a recent interview with Southern Living’s Sid Evans for an episode of the Biscuits & Jam podcast, Lainey Wilson recalled a time when Miranda Lambert invited her to rest at her Nashville farm during an extremely busy year for the singer. Wilson ended up sleeping for 13 hours, prompting concern from Lambert and her…

Reba McEntire became emotional on Monday night’s (October 27) episode of The Voice while remembering her late stepson, Brandon Blackstock, who died at 48 on August 7 from melanoma, a form of skin cancer. After Team Reba contestant Aubrey Nicole performed Martina McBride’s song, “I’m Gonna Love You Through It,” which is about a couple…

Jason Isbell has announced an extensive 2026 U.S. tour with his longtime band The 400 Unit, which will take place between a series of dates from his previously scheduled solo run. The newly announced tour kicks off with a two-night stand in Seattle on January 23-24, and includes stops in major cities like Los Angeles,…

On the one-year anniversary of the deadly Eaton Fire that devastated Altadena and the Los Angeles area, Dawes is organizing A Concert for Altadena at the Pasadena Civic Center on January 7, 2026. The benefit show will support recovery efforts through the Altadena Builds Back Foundation, and will feature performances by Brad Paisley, Brandon Flowers…