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For almost 20 years, Walker Hayes worked tirelessly to build a strong foundation for himself in Nashville. After many rounds of trial and error, everything changed when his dance anthem, “Fancy Like,” became a viral sensation. Despite the spike in fame and the accompanying fortune, Hayes has continued to be vulnerable and raw about the difficult sides of his life as well, like losing a child and battling addiction. The […]

Up-and-coming artist and award-winning songwriter Drew Parker just announced his major-label debut EP, At The End Of The Dirt Road. The project will is set to be released on June 2 via Warner Music Nashville.  “I’m so excited for everyone to hear these new songs!” said Parker. “I hope everyone falls in love with this project as much as I have. It’s got some things on it that are so […]

American Idol alum HunterGirl recently experienced a full-circle moment when she got to open for her friend and fellow country artist, Lainey Wilson.  On Thursday (Mar. 16), Wilson brought her headlining Country With A Flare Tour to Brooklyn Bowl Nashville for a two-night residency of sold-out shows. HunterGirl served as support for the second night along with Ben Chapman. Following the packed-out concert, HunterGirl took to social media to share a photo of […]

Country Now is offering a look into some of the hottest new releases. We have selected a list of stand-out tracks that will freshen up your country music playlist and maybe even introduce you to a new crop of artists as they continue rising to the top of their game. This set of new tunes is updated weekly to provide the latest selection of heart-breaking ballads, windows-down party anthems, steady […]

Luke Combs has shared another look into his upcoming album with the release of his new song, “5 Leaf Clover,” which fittingly dropped in correlation with the luck-ridden holiday, St Patrick’s Day.  On Friday (March 17), fans finally got to experience the full version of the new song, written by Combs with Jessi Alexander and Chase McGill. The Country superstar and reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year has been teasing the thoughtful melody of […]

Kenny Rogers spent six decades establishing his career in country music. He is considered an icon, a mentor for many generations to come and a singer/songwriter who had given so much to the industry.  He was born in Houston, Texas, on Aug. 21, 1938, as the fourth out of eight children to his mother, Lucille Lois Rogers, and his father, Edward Floyd Rogers. His solo career began to take off in 1957, […]

Carrie Underwood bid a tearful farewell to her wildly successful The Denim & Rhinestones Tour over the weekend when the tour came to a close with the final sold-out show in Seattle, Washington.  Ahead of the last concert of the tour, Underwood took to Instagram stories to reflect on the tour and share her gratitude for her fans, the band, crew, and her tourmate, Jimmie Allen.   Carrie Underwood; Photo by […]

The 2023 Country Radio Seminar (CRS) was held from March 13-15 and featured a slew of star-studded performances, along with business-centered panels for members of the industry.   For the final night of the three-day event, syndicated radio host Elaina Smith led the annual New Faces of Country Music show, which introduced the Class of 2023: Frank Ray, Priscilla Block, Jackson Dean, Nate Smith, and Jelly Roll. The highly-anticipated evening opened with a tribute […]

Texas native Jake Worthington is giving his whole heart to country music.  The Big Loud recording artist has a signature southern drawl, a can’t-miss baritone voice and a traditional country soul that has led him through countless dance halls and honky tonks. He recently announced that on April 7, he will drop his full-length, self-titled debut album, equipped with fiddle, steel and even more boot-stomping beats. Fans will get the next taste […]