Jun 11
Dolly Parton (Courtesy Dolly Parton) Dolly Parton single-handedly taught the world that “a cup of ambition” is code for coffee. Now, the phrase from her 1980 crossover hit, “9 to 5,” is officially becoming java as Dolly launches her own brand with Baton Rogue’s Community Coffee. “I’ve spent a lifetime workin’ 9 to 5, 5 to …
Jun 11
Post Malone and Jelly Roll Present: The BIG A** Stadium Tour Part 2 (Live Nation) Post Malone’s BIG A** Stadium Tour Part 2 is bound for Indianapolis on Friday, after he set the trek in motion Tuesday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Following a starting set by Carter Faith, Jelly Roll took …
Jun 11
Miranda Lambert & Ella Langley (David Becker/Getty Images) Could “Choosin’ Texas” be the most unstoppable country song of all time? The hit co-written by Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert topped both the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 and Country Airplay way back on Valentine’s Day. Since then, it’s gone on to spend 10 nonconsecutive weeks at …
Jun 10
The 12th annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge during CMA Fest raised more than $35,000 for The Kenny Campbell Foundation. This year boasts both the most money raised for colorectal cancer so far and the biggest number of stars. The new track from “Somebody Like That” hitmaker Tenille Arts, “Lonely Weekend,” comes out on Friday. If …
Jun 10
Scotty McCreery’s ’15’ (Triple Tigers) Even if you can’t be at the Grand Ole Opry for the 15th anniversary of Scotty McCreery’s debut on Thursday, you can catch up with him live backstage. The “Bottle Rockets” hitmaker will perform and answer fan questions starting at 8 p.m. ET on TalkShopLive. Of course, you’ll also be …
Jun 10
Russell Dickerson & Fetty Wap (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) A week after the kickoff of CMA Fest 2026, Russell Dickerson’s still living in the afterglow. “THAT WAS THE BEST CMA FEST OF MY LIFE!!!!” he posted on his socials Wednesday, along with a photo of Fetty Wap. The rap icon surprised fans onstage with Russell during the final …
Jun 10
Ella Langley (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) Another week, another record for Ella Langley’s nonstop hit “Choosin’ Texas.” Spending its 28th week atop Billboard Hot Country Songs, it’s now the longest-reigning solo hit by a female artist in the chart’s history. Gabby Barrett previously held the record, spending 27 weeks at #1 in 2020-21. Of course, Ella’s …
Jun 10
Carly Pearce (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) With Carly Pearce’s fifth studio album on the horizon, there comes an unexpected change: The “I Hope You’re Happy Now” hitmaker is changing record labels. She’s leaving Blue Highway Records for BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. “Signing with BMG feels less like turning a new page and more like finding the best …
Jun 10
Joan Cusack, the voice of Jessie, and Taylor Swift attend the ‘Toy Story 5’ Los Angeles World Premiere in Los Angeles, California on June 9, 2026. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for for TAS Rights Management) Taylor Swift has her biggest country hit in years with “I Knew It, I Knew You,” her original song for Toy Story …
Jun 10
HARDY (Disney/Randy Holmes) What’s HARDY’s biggest source of fun on the road? (Besides the fans, of course.) Well, the “Favorite Country Song” hitmaker says all you have to do is look behind him for the answer. “The band is awesome,” he says. “I have two guitar players and a drummer and, man, they are all …