Country music had another banner year with superstars and newer artists reaching new pinnacles, while behind the scenes saw major shifts in executive talent. Country music continued to thrive in 2025 ...

This year in country music was all about artists discovering ways to innovate old forms and traditions. In some cases, like Eric Church’s Evangeline vs. the Machine and Carter Faith’s stunning debut ...

In September, country singer Zach Bryan decided to climb a barbed-wire fence to get at newcomer Gavin Adock, and the music community watched replays with jaws hanging open. It was a shocking attack on ...

Here's a look at the latest trends in the chart's top 10, as analyzed by Hit Songs Deconstructed. By Gary Trust What were some of the most notable trends on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart in the ...

Country music has, for generations, been known for its sweet love songs. Fortunately, it’s a trait that continues today. We found four of the most romantic country songs ever, which all came out in ...

Why Green: Green was named "Sexiest Country Music Star" for 2025 by People Magazine, and he seems to be a popular pick with fans across the pass year. He moves up from the second spot in 2025, ...

Lainey Wilson makes history, becoming the third woman to win a second Entertainer of the Year CMA Award. The 59th annual Country Music Association Awards took place at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena ...

Country music is one of the biggest genres in the music industry. Thanks to huge tours, hit albums taking over the charts for weeks and months on end, brand endorsements, and sometimes even acting ...

To get a sense of how wide the country music landscape — and the divides within it — are in 2025, consider the varied reactions to an announcement the Recording Academy made in June: The best country ...

The 59th Annual CMA Awards will air live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena Jason Kempin/Getty; ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty; Jason Kempin/Getty The 2025 CMAs are airing live from Nashville's Bridgestone ...

In 2017, the narrator in country hitmaker Chris Janson’s song “Fix a Drink” seemed exhausted by party politics. “I turn on Fox News and then CNN/But it’s the same dang thing all over again,” Janson ...