On Monday (November 17), the Country Music Association announced new presenters, special guests, and performers who will take part in the 59th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday (Nov. 19) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Newly announced presenters include Billy Ray Cyrus and girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley, Lady A, Ella Langley, Steve Martin, LeAnn Rimes, Billy Bob Thornton,…… READ MORE
Drew Baldridge and his wife Katherine have revealed that they are expecting their second child, a son due this April, expanding their family along with their nearly 3-year-old son Lyric. Married since May 2021, the couple expressed excitement about welcoming another boy and the joy that parenthood brings. Katherine jokes that, “I was already outnumbered…… READ MORE
Kelsea Ballerini emotionally thanked fans for embracing the vulnerable side of her during an intimate pop-up show in Nashville on Monday night (November 17), where she performed her new EP, Mount Pleasant, live for the first time. At the end of the show, Ballerini broke down in tears while expressing gratitude for her supporters and…… READ MORE
Lainey Wilson is preparing to solo host the 59th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday (November 19) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. In a Q&A ahead of the event, Wilson recounted how she sought “one piece of advice” from five-time host Reba McEntire. But instead of encouraging her to “just be yourself and have fun,” like Wilson…… READ MORE
Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” continues its dominant run atop the Billboard Hot 100, holding the No. 1 spot for a sixth consecutive week, and joining her previous hits “Anti-Hero” (eight weeks) and “Blank Space” (seven) as her only singles to lead for six or more weeks. Swift now has two singles that have…… READ MORE
Eric Church just shared an official trailer for the upcoming release of his limited-run IMAX concert film, Evangeline Vs. The Machine Comes Alive, which will hit select theaters in the U.S. and Canada for two nights only on February 11 and 14, 2026. The movie will showcase live performances of the country superstar’s eighth album…… READ MORE
SESAC honored songwriters and publishers at its annual Nashville Music Awards on Sunday night (November 16), celebrating the most-performed country and Americana songs with over 500 industry creatives in attendance at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Highlights included performances by Stephen Wilson, Jr., Emily Ann Roberts, and Megan Moroney, who played her new single,…… READ MORE
Dolly Parton was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2025 Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday (November 16). Due to recent health issues, the 79-year-old country music icon accepted the Oscar statuette via video message from her Nashville home. This marks Parton’s first Oscar win following two previous Best Original Song…… READ MORE
On Friday (November 14), Luke Bryan and Ella Langley released their country-flavored rendition of the holiday classic, “Winter Wonderland,” which is featured on Bryan’s newly released three-song EP, Luke Bryan Christmas. The project marks Bryan’s first holiday EP of his career, and it also includes his versions of “Run Run Rudolph” and “O Holy Night.”…… READ MORE
Dasha is celebrating her breakthrough hit, “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’),” becoming only the second solo female country song to reach 1 billion streams – joining Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” – with the track achieving the milestone within only two years. The 25-year-old California-raised, Nashville-based artist’s first major single was released in November 2023, with the…… READ MORE
