Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Bailey Zimmerman among Billboard’s 2023 top country artists

Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Bailey Zimmerman among Billboard’s 2023 top country artists

Billboard has released its year-end charts and revealed 2023's top country artists. On the all-genre charts, Morgan Wallen's "Last Night" and One Thing At A Time sit atop the Hot 100 songs and Billboard 200 album charts, respectively. Morgan is also the second top artist across all formats, behind Taylor Swift. In terms of country-specific charts, the top 10 Country Airplay artists are Morgan, Luke Combs, Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Lainey…
Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Bailey Zimmerman among Billboard’s 2023 top country artists

Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Bailey Zimmerman among Billboard’s 2023 top country artists

Billboard has released its year-end charts and revealed 2023's top country artists. On the all-genre charts, Morgan Wallen's "Last Night" and One Thing At A Time sit atop the Hot 100 songs and Billboard 200 album charts, respectively. Morgan is also the second top artist across all formats, behind Taylor Swift. In terms of country-specific charts, the top 10 Country Airplay artists are Morgan, Luke Combs, Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Lainey…
Lainey Wilson covers an Elvis holiday classic

Lainey Wilson covers an Elvis holiday classic

Lainey Wilson recently put her spin on Elvis Presley's "Santa Claus Is Back in Town" for NBC's Christmas at Graceland. The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year's rendition melded sass, attitude, rock and her signature "country with a flare" style.  "Well, it's Christmas time, pretty baby/ And the snow is falling on the ground/ Well, it's…
Lainey Wilson covers an Elvis holiday classic

Lainey Wilson covers an Elvis holiday classic

Lainey Wilson recently put her spin on Elvis Presley's "Santa Claus Is Back in Town" for NBC's Christmas at Graceland. The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year's rendition melded sass, attitude, rock and her signature "country with a flare" style.  "Well, it's Christmas time, pretty baby/ And the snow is falling on the ground/ Well, it's…
Jelly Roll predicts ongoing toy drive will be the biggest in Nashville history

Jelly Roll predicts ongoing toy drive will be the biggest in Nashville history

Jelly Roll is fully embracing the charity spirit this holiday season. The "Need a Favor" hitmaker recently launched his Nashville holiday toy drive. The drive is happening through December 15 and collects and gives donated toys to underprivileged families. "Oh man, the toy drive is incredible here in Nashville," Jelly tells ABC Audio as he beams…
Nashville notes: Caitlyn Smith’s newborn + Ian Munsick’s buckling up

Nashville notes: Caitlyn Smith’s newborn + Ian Munsick’s buckling up

Caitlyn Smith has announced the arrival of her son, Jacob Roland Gaalswyk. "Our little 7lb. 4oz angel was born on 11/26/23 - turning us into a family of 5! Tom and Louie are so excited about their new baby brother," she captions her Instagram carousel of photos of her newborn. Ian Munsick is hitting the road in 2024 on his headlining Boots,…
Nashville notes: Caitlyn Smith’s newborn + Ian Munsick’s buckling up

Nashville notes: Caitlyn Smith’s newborn + Ian Munsick’s buckling up

Caitlyn Smith has announced the arrival of her son, Jacob Roland Gaalswyk. "Our little 7lb. 4oz angel was born on 11/26/23 - turning us into a family of 5! Tom and Louie are so excited about their new baby brother," she captions her Instagram carousel of photos of her newborn. Ian Munsick is hitting the road in 2024 on his headlining Boots,…
Create your own country music-inspired ornaments

Create your own country music-inspired ornaments

Think your Christmas tree needs fresh new ornaments? Then make plans to create your own from scratch at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. On December 17, the museum is hosting a two-hour ornament-making session at its Taylor Swift Education Center. The all-ages event will give visitors the…
Get ready to hear two Dylans on country radio

Get ready to hear two Dylans on country radio

The latest Dylan-squared collab is set to arrive at country radio soon.Dylan Scott and Dylan Marlowe's "Boy Back Home," which arrived in October, will serve as Marlowe's debut single. "Insanely pumped to announce 'Boys Back Home' is my first ever RADIO SINGLE! Comin to some air waves near you, call and request it 45 times…