Jun 19
Taylor Swift attends the ‘Toy Story 5’ Los Angeles World Premiere on June 09, 2026. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS) Taylor Swift is sharing the inspiration behind “I Knew It, I Knew You,” her original song for Toy Story 5. The Grammy-winning singer says an early screening of the Pixar film sparked the idea for the …
Jun 19
Cole Swindell’s “Girl Dad” (Warner Records Nashville) Cole Swindell’s “Girl Dad” is out now, continuing the story he started with 2015’s “You Should Be Here.” While his #1 dealt with losing his dad in 2013, the new song carries the story forward, imagining what he’d say to his father after getting married in 2024 and …
Jun 19
Brothers Osborne’s “Runnin’ Down a Dream” (Big Machine) Brothers Osborne are covering Tom Petty’s 1989 classic “Runnin’ Down a Dream” for the soundtrack of Bobby Rahal: True American Racer. Riley Green, Rascal Flatts, Greylan James, Danielle Bradbery, Mackenzie Carpenter, The Jack Wharff Band and others also contribute tracks to the Bobby Rahal: True American Racer (Inspired By) …
Jun 19
Taylor Swift shakes hands with Tim McGraw during the 42nd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards, May 15, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images) On June 19, 2006 — 20 years ago — a song named after a country superstar was released by a new artist. It was “Tim McGraw” by 16-year-old Taylor …
Jun 19
‘Keepin’ It Country on Broadway’ (MCA) Nashville will be Keepin’ It Country on Broadway to make sure everybody can experience the last touring show of Alan Jackson’s career. While the sold-out Last Call: One More for the Road — The Finale is taking place across the Cumberland River at Nissan Stadium, there’ll be a stage and …
Jun 19
CMA Fest 2026 (Country Music Association/ABC) Blake Shelton’s just one of the many country superstars you’ll see Thursday night on ABC’s annual CMA Fest special. The “Let Him In Anyway” hitmaker traces his first CMA Fest appearance to 2001, and he has a significant CMA Fest memory he associates with one of his signature songs. …
Jun 18
If you’ve been meaning to check out the Lainey Wilson exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum but haven’t done it yet, time is running out. Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails is scheduled to finish its run Sunday, June 28, after its July 2025 opening. The first independent album from singer, songwriter …
Jun 18
Summerfest 2026 (Courtesy Summerfest) Summerfest is now officially underway along Milwaukee’s Lake Michigan waterfront, after Garth Brooks’ two sold-out shows Tuesday and Wednesday. His 20-song set included “The Beaches of Cheyenne,” “Two of a Kind, Workin’ on a Full House” and “The River,” plus a cover of Bob Seger’s “Turn the Page.” He also dedicated “Mom” …
Jun 18
Koe Wetzel (Rock & Roll Denim) If you’ve never thought of Koe Wetzel as a full-fledged fashion icon, it may be time to start. The “High Road” hitmaker is partnering with Rock & Roll Denim for his own summer menswear line. The limited-edition collection includes caps, T-shirts, polos and TEK Western shirts, plus short- and …
Jun 18
Eric Church’s Red Rocks livestreams on nugs (Courtesy nugs) If you couldn’t get tickets to Eric Church’s three sold-out concerts at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre in July, there’s now a way for you to see the shows. All three nights will stream live on the concert platform nugs; each show is expected to be completely different, …