Arizona native Dierks Bentley will headline the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl’s Fan Fest before the January 8th College Football Playoff semifinal at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. The fifteen-time Grammy nominee becomes the first national musical act to perform at the annual Fan Fest on the new Vrbo Sound Stage. “It’s always a great time playing…… READ MORE
Country singer and TikTok star Tayler Holder saved multiple goats from a fire that consumed his family’s barn on December 15th. The 28-year-old discovered the blaze after walking outside his home and seeing flames and smoke coming from the structure. Video footage shows Holder, his girlfriend Zoey Aune, and friend Zachary Aubuchon rushing to extinguish…… READ MORE
HARDY teams up with comedian Bert Kreischer to co-host New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash on CBS and Paramount+ December 31st. The five-hour broadcast runs 8-10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. ET/PT from Nashville. “Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Music City is always a blast,” HARDY said in a statement. “It’s great to be…… READ MORE
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee granted country music star Jelly Roll a full pardon Thursday for past criminal convictions. The singer, whose real name is Jason DeFord, was among 33 people pardoned by Lee. The 41-year-old was convicted of robbery at age 17 after stealing $350 from people in a home in 2002, resulting in one…… READ MORE
The NBA announced Thursday that Ludacris, Shaboozey and K-pop group Cortis will headline the NBA Crossover concert series during 2026 All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Three shows will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center February 12-14. Cortis performs February 12, becoming the first K-pop act to headline NBA Crossover. Ludacris headlines the Michelob…… READ MORE
Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance, using his real name Zachary Baker, debuted his first solo single, “Dark Horse,” on Wednesday (December 17). Baker embraces a full-on country sound on his new track, which is far removed from his main band’s progressive hard rock style. Showcasing soulful vocals and traditional Southern instrumentals, the track fits seamlessly…… READ MORE
Taste of Country’s list of the Top 10 country albums of 2025 showcase a diverse range of styles unified by one key element: authenticity, with artists confidently embracing their unique identities and connecting deeply with fans. Topping the list is Tyler Childers’ Snipe Hunter, which blends eccentric storytelling with mainstream appeal, proving he can grow…… READ MORE
Keith Urban visited Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville this week, where he spent time with patients and families, led an acoustic sing-along at the hospital’s Seacrest Studios, and donated guitars to support the hospital’s music therapy program. The donation will aid board-certified therapists in using music to provide emotional support, manage…… READ MORE
Reba McEntire paid tribute to her late stepson Brandon Blackstock on what would have been his 49th birthday on Tuesday (December 16), sharing a heartfelt Instagram post expressing love and remembrance. Alongside a sweet photo of her standing next to Brandon, his brother Shelby, and his sisters Shawna and Chassidy, McEntire tenderly captioned the post,…… READ MORE
During a recent appearance on The Michael Waddell Podcast, Blake Shelton fondly recalls introducing his wife Gwen Stefani to his Oklahoma ranch as “one of the joys of my life.” The 49-year-old country star shared how Stefani, a California native unaccustomed to rural life, was amazed by the vast, natural beauty of his property. “She…… READ MORE
