Steve Martin, along with frequent collaborator Alison Brown, has achieved his seventh No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Bluegrass Albums chart with their new album, Safe, Sensible and Sane, which debuted with 2,000 equivalent album units sold in the U.S. between October 17–23. Released on Compass Records, the album features collaborations with Jackson Browne, Vince Gill,…… MORE
Kaitlin Butts, who achieved viral success earlier this year with her hit, “You Ain’t Gotta Die (to Be Dead to Me),” has signed with Republic Records, which announced the deal on Thursday (October 30). The country singer’s first release on the label will be her upcoming five-song EP, Yeehaw Sessions, which is due out on…… MORE
Noah Cyrus opened up in a Billboard and BetterHelp interview about how therapy “completely saved my life,” revealing that after struggling with addiction and deep personal losses, therapy helped her heal and transform her world. She described her journey from a dark place at age 20, battling addiction and isolation, to finding stability, love, and…… MORE
Carrie Underwood has earned the title of highest RIAA-certified female country artist in history. The Recording Industry Association of America recognized her for over 95 million certified units in the United States. This includes 22.5 million albums and 72.5 million singles from solo work and collaborations. Her certifications feature the 9x Platinum debut album Some…… MORE
On Thursday (October 30), Morgan Wallen announced the dates and details of his 2026 Still The Problem Tour, featuring 21 stadium shows across 11 cities between April and July. The tour kicks-off with a two-night stand in Minneapolis on April 10-11, followed by a single show in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, before a series of two-night engagements…… MORE
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Brandi Carlile lead a host of notable artists who will announce the 2026 Grammy nominations during a livestream on November 7 at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel. Other artists taking part in the Grammy nominations reveal include Nicole Scherzinger, Jon Batiste, Karol G,…… MORE
Dan + Shay sparked new country chart activity with their rendition of Taylor Swift’s “Back to December,” which debuted at No. 4 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart after a viral soundcheck performance led to a studio release. Their cover of the Swift original – which topped the chart for six weeks in 2010-11…… MORE
Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis’s new single, “Ain’t a Bad Life,” emerged from a 2022 songwriting retreat during which Rhett and a variety of collaborators reflected on contentment and life’s true value beyond money and success. Inspired by Rhett’s own early struggles and a James Taylor-like chord progression, the song evolved into a celebration of…… MORE
Brad Paisley has humorously dubbed himself “Mr. More Baseball” for his uncanny streak of singing the national anthem before World Series games that went into extra innings. The country superstar performed at Monday’s marathon 18-inning Dodgers-Blue Jays game, which lasted over six and a half hours and ended with a Dodgers win. That game tied…… MORE
Following her breakup with actor Chase Stokes in early September, Kelsea Ballerini shared an intimate photo dump on Instagram on Tuesday (October 28) that showcased her recent personal life, which is centered around simple joys like good food, home improvements, early bedtimes, good friends, pumpkin decorating, dog cuddles, and playful moments at the park. The…… MORE
