On Wednesday (December 10), Clint Black announced the details of his forthcoming memoir, Killin’ Time: My Life and Music, which is set for publication on May 19, 2026 via Harper Influence. Named after the Grammy-winning country legend’s breakthrough 1989 album, the book chronicles his journey from a Texas upbringing to his rise in Nashville’s music…… READ MORE
The lineup for CBS Presents New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash has expanded to include newly announced performers Riley Green, Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Stephen Wilson Jr., Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Marcus King, Zach Top, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson and Dwight Yoakam. Those artists will join previously announced headliners Jason Aldean,…… READ MORE
Jelly Roll got emotional when Craig Morgan surprised him with an invitation to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry during Wednesday’s (Dec. 10) episode of The Joe Rogan Experience. This marks a full-circle moment for the Grammy-nominated singer, who credited Morgan’s song, “Almost Home,” with helping him through incarceration. Having made his official…… READ MORE
Morgan Wallen’s Sand in My Boots festival, which replaced the Hangout Music Festival for 2025, will not return in 2026. Gulf Shores, Ala., Mayor Robert Craft announced the news during a city council meeting, citing organizers’ inability to secure suitable artists for the festival. The decision to cancel the 2026 event was made by AEG…… READ MORE
Zac Brown Band launched a limited run of visually striking shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Friday (December 5). The performances are in support of the country band’s eighth studio album, Love & Fear, which explores the duality of human experience through themes representing both pain and joy. The performance features powerful imagery,…… READ MORE
Trisha Yearwood has shared her cherished holiday traditions in a new interview with People, including a yearly cookie party where family and friends bring their favorite recipes from their childhood. The 61-year-old country star also says she waits to decorate the Christmas tree until the whole family is together – usually by her wedding anniversary…… READ MORE
Morgan Wallen has been named Billboard’s Top Artist of 2025, becoming the first male country act to achieve the honor in over 30 years, following Garth Brooks’ back-to-back year-end wins in 1992-93. The recognition was fueled by the massive success of Wallen’s 2025 album, I’m the Problem, which spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on…… READ MORE
The first trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming film, EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert, premiered on Tuesday (December 9). The movie will offer rare, long-lost footage from Elvis’s legendary 1969 Las Vegas residency, along with archival 16mm and 8mm film from Elvis on Tour and Graceland, synced with restored audio including a 45-minute recording of Presley…… READ MORE
Raul Malo, the soulful frontman of The Mavericks known for blending Latin flair and lively rock into ’90s country music, died on Monday (December 8) at the age of 60, following a battle with Stage 4 colon cancer. Malo, celebrated for his rich baritone and dynamic stage presence, co-wrote many of the band’s hits and…… READ MORE
Miley Cyrus shared a positive update on her godmother, Dolly Parton, following the country legend’s recent health challenges. While attending the Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere in Los Angeles, Cyrus said of Parton, “She’s always gonna keep the show going,” while adding that “the show must go on. She’s just excited to get back to…… READ MORE
