Perhaps HARDY said it best: "Lainey mania!" Her "wait in the truck" duet partner accidentally coined the phrase, even before Lainey Wilson took home the 2023 Entertainer of the Year trophy at the CMA Awards. For the second year in a row, Lainey was the most-nominated artist going into Country Music's Biggest Night, even…
When authenticity crosses paths with what fans want, sometimes what you get is a phenomenon like Luke Combs' cover of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car." For his part, the North Carolina native sees his relationship with the 1988 pop hit as purely personal: it's one of the first tunes he remembers being his…
The superstars are still going strong: the Lukes (both Bryan and Combs), Lainey Wilson, Morgan Wallen, Jason Aldean and many more. But 2023 brought an impressive stream of newcomers, eager to elbow their way into their ranks: - Jelly Roll officially walked away with CMA New Artist of the Year honors this year, on the strength of #1 hits like January's "Son…
Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, are expecting their third child. The couple announced the news on social media on Christmas day alongside a heartwarming family photo. "Last Christmas of 4," Kane and Katelyn captioned their joint post on Instagram, along with a Christmas tree and heart emoji. "Merry Christmas everyone!!" The picture featured Kane, Katelyn and their…
Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, are expecting their third child. The couple announced the news on social media on Christmas day alongside a heartwarming family photo. "Last Christmas of 4," Kane and Katelyn captioned their joint post on Instagram, along with a Christmas tree and heart emoji. "Merry Christmas everyone!!" The picture featured Kane, Katelyn and their…
There's no denying country stars are a prolific bunch, and the family grew by leaps and bounds in 2023: - Dan + Shay's Shay Mooney welcomed his third son, Abram Shay, on January 17. - On February 18, Jon Pardi officially became a girl dad with the arrival of Presley Fawn. - On March 21, Brothers Osborne made…
Laura Lynch, a founding member of The Chicks, formerly known as The Dixie Chicks, has died following a car crash in Texas, according to a statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety obtained by ABC News. She was 65. According to the statement, on December 22, Lynch was involved…
It's that time of the year when news outlets and music publications highlight the best music of the year. But sometimes, the pendulum swings in the opposite direction and the worst contributions are spotlighted — which is what Variety's done with its "Worst Songs of 2023" list. Kicking things off at #1…
Does Russell Dickerson think this Christmas might be the best one ever? Quite possibly yes. "Ever, man. We had a brand new baby [and have a] three-year-old, [and] he's looking through [things]. They send you catalogs all the time and it works," Russell tells ABC Audio. "It's like, 'I want this. I…
The previously sold-out Luke Combs x Crocs classic clog is back in stock now in a few sizes. They're priced at $70 and available for purchase at crocs.com. People’s Choice Country Awards will return for a second year in 2024. The two-hour show will air live from Nashville's historic Grand Ole Opry House Thursday, September 26, at…
