News From the Music World
Country music’s biggest rebel Luke Combs dares British audiences to handle his massive 2026 stadium extravaganza. Will the UK surrender to America’s twangy invasion?
Canadian artists challenge American dominance at the CRB Humanitarian Award. Will a homegrown country star finally break through in 2026? The odds might surprise you.
Vince Gill defies modern industry norms with a lifetime MCA Records deal while other country legends struggle for contracts. His revolutionary monthly EP strategy starts October 17th.
Country star Brantley Gilbert abandons Big Machine for BBR Music Group in a stunning career pivot. His seventh #1 single coincides with this unexpected label switch. The music industry is watching closely.
How did an ex-convict dominate country charts for 8 straight weeks? Jelly Roll’s “Heart of Stone” shatters genre boundaries while crushing Billboard records. His remarkable transformation continues.
Ian Munsick boldly defies country’s major label ecosystem with his 2026 independent tour spanning 17 cities. While others cling to traditional paths, he’s creating his own rulebook. The music industry might never be the same.
Nashville’s most provocative music journalist leaps from print to podcast with Grammy hitmakers who’ve quietly shaped your playlist. The music industry may never be the same.
How one country artist silently amassed 30 #1 hits while the industry wasn’t looking. Jason Aldean’s two-decade reign proves his unprecedented dominance isn’t slowing down.
From Bell-Bottoms to Bridgestone: Lainey Wilson blazed through Nashville with surprise guests and 7 #1 hits, proving why she’s the artist country music never knew it needed. The audience couldn’t stop screaming.
Lainey Wilson dominates the 2025 CMA Awards as both host and leading nominee, but is her overwhelming presence suffocating other deserving artists? The country music establishment has made its choice.
