Year: 2026

Chris Young (Courtesy Black River Entertainment) Chris Young just wrapped up his first ever holiday tour, so on Tuesday, he switched to non-Christmas mode for a performance on Live with Kelly & Mark. Chris sang […]

Who’s the bestselling country artist of all time? It’s an answer that evolved over the last few months of 2025, as The Recording Industry Association of America tallied the latest numbers. In early October, the […]

George & Kara Birge (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) For George Birge and his wife Kara Birge, Dec. 25 typically starts with a visit from Santa in Music City, followed by packing up the kids and hopping […]

Kelsea Ballerini’s ‘Mount Pleasant’ (Black River) Kelsea Ballerini‘s giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the “Emerald City” — her new music video that is, though it is a tip of the hat to The Wizard […]

‘American Idol’ 2026 (Disney) A new year means a new season of American Idol, and in a new promo, an old favorite makes a return. In the promo, host Ryan Seacrest welcomes judges Lionel Richie, […]

Jordan Davis (Disney/Randy Holmes) Jordan Davis will welcome 2026 by accomplishing a goal he’s had practically his whole life: playing New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.  “This is the thing that you grow up [and] you know […]

At the beginning of 2025, Russell Dickerson thought his emotional song “Bones” would be his next big hit. But in February, the release of “Happen to Me” would change all that.  Thanks to a self-described “stupid dance […]

In 2025, both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music agreed: Lainey Wilson is without a doubt the entertainer of the year.  Lainey lived up to the title, representing the genre on the […]

Ella Langley (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) Miranda Lambert couldn’t be prouder of Ella Langley. “Y’all sure are ‘Choosin’ Texas,’” Miranda wrote on her socials on Friday. “Proud of this song @ellalangleymusic.” Miranda is personally involved with the […]