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At Darius Rucker’s annual “Darius & Friends” benefit show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Monday night (June 2), Morgan Wallen made a surprise guest appearance. The country superstar delighted the crowd by performing two of his songs, “20 Cigarettes” from his chart-topping new album, I’m the Problem, along with the fan favorite, No.…

Ashley McBryde and Cody Johnson will host the CMA Fest Television Special, which will air on June 26 on ABC and stream on Hulu the following day. This marks McBryde’s second year hosting the special, while Johnson is making his debut as a host. The three-hour special will feature performances from artists participating in the…

Jelly Roll made a surprise announcement during his headlining performance at Music City Rodeo on Friday (May 30), revealing that he isn’t planning on playing a Nashville show in 2026. Jelly instead has his sights set on something much bigger in the future. “I was talking to my 17-year-old daughter,” he shared with the crowd.…

On Monday (June 2), Old Dominion took to Instagram to announce their upcoming sixth studio album, Barbara, will be released on August 22. “But when we write for Old Dominion, especially this time, we’re bringing more of ourselves into the room,” the band captioned their post. “These are our songs, so they should be pulled…

During the thrilling Cracker Barrel 400 race at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday (June 1), country superstar Morgan Wallen connected with NASCAR legend Richard Petty. Wallen and Petty shared a jovial moment together that The King later shared on Instagram, with the racing icon captioning his post, “Only in Nashville.” This meetup comes just two weeks…

Tyler Childers is collaborating with legendary producer Rick Rubin on his highly anticipated new album. In a new interview with Hits Daily Double, Peter Edge, the Chairman and CEO of RCA Records, revealed some exciting details about Childers’ follow-up to his 2023 Top 5 country album, Rustin’ in the Rain’. Edge was asked, “What else…

Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” climbs to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the singer-songwriter’s first leader on the chart. The track rises three spots this week to claim the top spot, after reaching a previous peak of No. 2. Warren becomes the first male solo artist to earn an initial Hot 100 No. 1…

Kenny Chesney continues to bring in surprise special guest appearances during his celebrated residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, with previous star-studded duets with Kelsea Ballerini, Grace Potter, and Megan Moroney highlighing his recent sold-out shows. On Friday (May 30), Chesney was joined by his longtime friends and collaborators Old Dominion for a jubilant…

During a recent interview with E! News, Dolly Parton disclosed that she has been approached on multiple occasions to serve as a judge on American Idol and The Voice. But the country legend says that she has declined these opportunities due to her reluctance to critique aspiring singers. “I’ve been asked to do that a…

Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” continues its seven-week streak atop Country Airplay, claiming the year’s longest No. 1 run on the chart while surpassing the six-week command for Jelly Roll’s “Liar” in February-March. “I’m the Problem” becomes the third of Wallen’s 17 career Country Airplay leaders to rule for seven weeks or more, following “You…