Country

Nashville notes: Tucker Wetmores big debut + Brothers Family Reunion

Thursday, May 15 by Lakes Media Music News

Tucker Wetmore's new album, What Not To, is at #15 on the Billboard 200 all-genre album chart, making it the biggest debut by a country artist in 2025. Maren Morris will be giving Australia and New Zealand a taste of her Dreamsicle Tour. The six dates kick... Read More.

Ashley Cooke, Drew Baldridge and more to play Billboard Country Live at CMA Fest

Thursday, May 15 by Lakes Media Music News

Billboard Country Live is taking over Category 10 during Nashville's CMA Fest in June.Ashley Cooke and Drew Baldridge are set to play a showcase-style concert Thursday, June 5, at the venue formerly known as the Wildhorse Saloon. Alexandra Kay, Max McNown and Reyna Roberts will take... Read More.

Scotty McCreery launches Bottle Rockets with a retro Hootie twist

Thursday, May 15 by Lakes Media Music News

Scotty McCreery's new single, "Bottle Rockets," not only captures the nostalgia of young love, it also includes a full-on rerecording of 1994's "Hold My Hand" by Hootie & the Blowfish."This song takes me back to those summers of having... Read More.

Guitar Town: Chris Young lends another musician a helping hand

Thursday, May 15 by Lakes Media Music News

Chris Young knows what it feels like when an airline destroys your guitar, so he was eager to help a fellow musician in that situation. His publicist confirms the "Young Love & Saturday Nights" hitmaker recently stepped in and bought acquaintance Sam Hayes a new guitar after his... Read More.

How Good Is That? Old Dominions Coming Home to arenas this fall

Thursday, May 15 by Lakes Media Music News

Old Dominion's adding eight arenas to their How Good Is That World Tour this September. Previously, the trek was primarily amphitheaters.“There’s a special kind of joy at shows that are built for the ODIES,” Matthew Ramsey says, using the band's nickname for its fans. “They... Read More.

Lainey Wilson and Blake Shelton will spend Memorial Day at the AMAs

Thursday, May 15 by Lakes Media Music News

Blake Shelton will perform on the upcoming American Music Awards for the very first time, doing a song from his new For Recreational Use Only album.His wife, Gwen Stefani, is set to sing on the show as well, along with favorite female country artist... Read More.

Carly Pearce is feeling a little bit more redneck with Truck on Fire

Thursday, May 15 by Lakes Media Music News

If you're a longtime country music fan, you've probably noticed the similar sentiments expressed in Carrie Underwood's 2006 smash "Before He Cheats" and Carly Pearce's current hit, "Truck on Fire."There's one significant difference, though: While... Read More.

Nashville notes: Thompson Squares You Were There + MCCs Home song

Wednesday, May 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Mary Chapin Carpenter's new track, "Home Is a Song," is out now, ahead of the release of her new album, Personal History, which arrives June 6.Ashley McBryde, Shelly Fairchild and Grace Bowers all join Tami Neilson on her new... Read More.

Willie Nelson helps Steve Perry recreate Journey’s ‘Faithfully’

Wednesday, May 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Former Journey frontman Steve Perry has teamed with legendary country crooner Willie Nelson for a new version of the Journey power ballad "Faithfully."The reimagined take on the song is being released in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Farm... Read More.

The Fan Fair about Trisha Yearwood and Rascal Flatts at CMA Fest

Wednesday, May 14 by Lakes Media Music News

What's now known as CMA Fest started out as Fan Fair decades ago, and the Country Music Association's keeping that tradition alive with Fan Fair X inside Music City Center.The chance for fans to get up close and personal with their favorite stars kicks... Read More.

Dustin Lynch is throwing a free pool party + show during CMA Fest

Wednesday, May 14 by Lakes Media Music News

The Pool Situation's getting even more serious for Dustin Lynch.For the third year in a row, Dustin will put on a Nashville version of his popular pool party during CMA Fest. What's even better? It's free.The 18+ event will... Read More.

Blakes back on The Voice as Kelsea Ballerini wraps her first season

Wednesday, May 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Blake Shelton's returning to The Voice for the first time since leaving the show in the spring of 2023.He's set to perform his 30th #1 hit, "Texas," on the live season finale Tuesday, May 20. Team Blake's final winner will also be back: Season 22... Read More.