COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

Country music is taking center stage at the 2026 Grammy Awards and this year’s nominees read like a roadmap through the genre’s past, present, and future. From dusty-road troubadours and outlaw storytellers to barrier-breaking newcomers, Nashville’s influence stretches far beyond the neon lights of Broadway, finding itself firmly embedded in the heart of music’s biggest night. Photos Courtesy Of Artist Solo Stories That Cut Deep In the Best Country Solo Performance  category,

There are country stars on the rise and then there’s Ella Langley. The Alabama native has officially crossed over from “one to watch” to “one you can’t take your eyes off of,” selling out two  back-to-back nights at Nashville’s sacred Ryman Auditorium. For any artist, filling the Mother Church of Country Music once is a dream. Doing it twice? That’s legacy-level stuff. Photo: Caylee Robillard Langley’s ascent has been anything but accidental. Over the past few years, she’s bu

The lights of Music City are about to burn brighter than ever as the Country Music Association and ABC unveil the first wave of performers for The 59th Annual CMA Awards . This year’s show promises to be a thrilling collision of tradition and transformation, a place where legends, trailblazers, and breakout stars will share one stage for one unforgettable night. Photos Courtesy Of Artists Airing live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19  on ABC and stream

Cody Johnson - Travelin’ Soldier Some songs are simply written for certain voices. For “Travelin’ Soldier,” the Dixie Chicks’ (now The Chicks) heartbreaking ballad of love, loss, and war, that voice might just belong to Cody Johnson. After years of fans dreaming about what his rich Texas drawl could do with the tune, Johnson finally delivers his long-awaited rendition, and it’s every bit as stirring as imagined. Released today, his version isn’t a reinvention, it’s a revival.