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Craig Morgan to Perform “American Soundtrack” on Live with Kelly & Mark This Friday

Country music star, Army Reserve soldier, and proud patriot Craig Morgan will take the stage on Live with Kelly & Mark this Friday, July 4, for a special performance of his latest single, “American Soundtrack.” The heartfelt anthem is the title track from his recently released American Soundtrack EP, available now via BBR Music Group/BMG […]

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Blake Shelton Debuts “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” Music Video

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Country music icon Blake Shelton unveiled the official music video for his new single, “Stay Country or Die Tryin’,” today on CMT, with a high-profile debut in New York City’s Times Square. The video premiered on the Paramount Billboard at 12 p.m. ET, with a second viewing scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. Fans can watch

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CMA Fest 2025 Primetime Special Set to Air June 26 on ABC, Hosted by Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde

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The biggest celebration in country music returns to primetime this Thursday, June 26, when CMA Fest presented by SoFi airs on ABC at 8/7c, followed by next-day streaming on Hulu. Hosted by country stars Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde, the three-hour television special features standout performances and collaborations captured live during the 52nd CMA Fest

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Randy Travis to Release ‘Now Playing’ Vinyl Collection Ahead of More Life Tour

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Warner Music Nashville and Rhino Records, in collaboration with Randy Travis, are set to release Now Playing – Randy Travis, a 10-track vinyl collection highlighting some of the most beloved songs from the legendary country artist. The collection, which is part of Rhino’s Now Playing series, will officially be available on August 1. Fans can

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Clay Walker to Make Headlining Debut at Nashville’s Iconic Ryman Auditorium This November

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Clay Walker, one of country music’s most celebrated voices, is set to make his headlining debut at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Sunday, November 9. Known affectionately as “The Mother Church of Country Music,” the Ryman has hosted generations of country legends and now, Walker will add his name to that storied list. Tickets are

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Lainey Wilson Releases Music Video for “Somewhere Over Laredo” and Announces Whirlwind Deluxe Album

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Lainey Wilson continues to captivate fans with the release of the official music video for her critically acclaimed new single, “Somewhere Over Laredo.” Directed by award-winning filmmaker TK McKamy (Tim McGraw, Reba, Darius Rucker), the video takes viewers on a dreamlike journey through love, memory, and heartache, drawing inspiration from the timeless story of The

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Zach Top Expands Cold Beer & Country Music Tour with New Fall Dates, Red Rocks Stop, and Upcoming Album

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Rising country star Zach Top will continue his headlining Cold Beer & Country Music tour through fall 2025, adding a string of major arena dates and high-profile venues. Among the newly announced stops are two nights at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, as well as performances at Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center, Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center,

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Luke Combs Celebrates Record-Breaking RIAA Certifications

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Fresh off making history as the first country artist to headline Bonnaroo, Luke Combs has reached a new milestone in his already impressive career. The country superstar was awarded 34 new RIAA certifications, bringing his total across solo tracks, features, and collaborations to over 155.5 million certified units. This achievement places him as the second-highest

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GRAMMY Awards Add Best Traditional Country Album Category for 2026

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The Recording Academy has announced a major update to the GRAMMY Awards ahead of its 68th annual ceremony: the addition of a new category, Best Traditional Country Album. This move highlights the Academy’s ongoing efforts to adapt to the evolving music landscape while honoring genre traditions and providing more inclusive recognition for artists across the

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Americana Music Association Unveils 2025 Nominees

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The Americana Music Association has officially announced the nominees for the 24th annual Americana Honors & Awards. The nominations were unveiled in a video shared on social media, featuring appearances from Brandi Carlile, Kashus Culpepper, S.G. Goodman, Jim Lauderdale, Kacey Musgraves, and Molly Tuttle. Winners will be revealed on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, during a

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