How Nashville’s Music Row Went MAGA in 2025

Janson’s pivot is only one example of the overt MAGA-fication of Music Row, which began to reveal itself immediately ...
Whiskey Riff

Ashley McBryde Shares Tearful Video About Upcoming, Unofficially Announced Album: “It’s Like I’ve Never Heard This Artist”

She better not make us wait much longer to hear it... This afternoon, Ashley McBryde shared a tearful video about the new music she has coming hopefully sooner rather than later, and it's clear just ...
Taste of Country

Here’s Where to Watch Your Favorite Country Stars on New Year’s Eve

Here's where to tune in to see stars like Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, Vince Gill and Post Malone perform this New Year's Eve ...

What country stars really think about that AI-generated country 'hit'

"Walk My Walk," an AI-generated country song by Breaking Rust topped a Billboard chart and triggered anxieties in Nashville.
American Songwriter

4 Country Songs From 1975 That Were Too Honest for Their Time

Some country songs from the 20th century, especially 1975, were just too honest for their time. And they're retrospective ...
The Advocate

James Dupré joins 5 other Louisiana artists for 'Hitmakers' concert at the Manship Theatre

Dupré is excited that the “More Life Tour” will finally reach Louisiana next year. The show arrives March 26 in Monroe at the ...
American Songwriter

3 Country Music Ballads With Stories as Good as Classic American Novels

These three classic country music ballads match the narrative quality of any great and timeless American novel.

Erika Kirk's Past Music Video Appearance Goes Viral With Wild Reactions: 'She Wanted To Be A Star'

A decade-old clip of Erika Kirk in Emerson Drive's 2012 music video for their song, "She's My Kind of Crazy," has gone viral.