Some artists climb the ladder one rung at a time. Zach Top seems to have taken the elevator. On Tuesday afternoon (September 29), his label Leo33 pulled the reigning CMA New Artist of the Year into Goodtimes, a dive bar in downtown Nashville, and … [Read more...]
This Week in Country Music History: Tanya Tucker and the Teenager Who Changed the Rules (Oct. 5-11)
Pull up a chair, y'all. This week's walk through country's back pages starts with a birthday: Tanya Tucker turns 68 on Saturday, October 10. Around that, we've got a wedding that just hit the 30-year mark, a Hollywood star for a Fort Payne band, a … [Read more...]
This Week in Country Music History: Remembering Kris Kristofferson, the Songwriter Who Changed Everything (Sept. 28-Oct. 4)
Pull up a chair, y'all. This week's trip through country's back pages starts with a heavy one: two years since we lost one of the greatest songwriters who ever picked up a pen. From there we've got a chart record nobody had touched before, a … [Read more...]
This Week in Country Music History: Marty Robbins Rides Into Legend
Pull up a chair, y'all. This week's trip through country music's back pages centers on a birthday that changed what a country song could sound like, plus a couple of big Nashville nights, a goodbye to a Grand Ole Opry legend, and a stadium record … [Read more...]
This Week in Country Music History: The Hillbilly Shakespeare Gets a Birthday (Sept. 14–20)
Pull up a chair. Every genre has a cornerstone, one name it keeps circling back to no matter how far the sound travels, and country's cornerstone has a birthday this week. So before we get to everything else that happened on these dates, let's start … [Read more...]
The Country Music Association Unveils the Official Nominees for “The 60th Annual CMA Awards”
Country music's biggest night is officially gearing up for a historical milestone. The Country Music Association has unveiled the official nominees for "The 60th Annual CMA Awards," setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration of six decades of … [Read more...]
Lainey Wilson Returns to Host the 60th Annual CMA Awards
Country music fans, grab your bell-bottoms. The biggest night in country music just got even bigger! The Country Music Association (CMA) and ABC have officially announced that Lainey Wilson will return to host The 60th Annual CMA Awards. This … [Read more...]
The Streaming Paradox: What a Billion Streams Actually Pays a Country Artist
There was a time when hitting gold or platinum status meant a country artist had officially arrived. It meant a massive paycheck, radio dominance, and a guaranteed spot in the grand lineage of Nashville stardom. Today, hitting those same … [Read more...]
The Million-Dollar Tailgate: What It Really Costs to Put a Country Stadium Tour on the Road
Ever wondered why ticket prices for big stadium runs feel higher than ever? Between Morgan Wallen packing NFL venues, Luke Combs bringing massive multi-night setups, and Kenny Chesney’s legendary summer stadium parties, country music is bigger (and … [Read more...]
In Memoriam: Dolly Parton (1946–2026) – The Smoky Mountain Songbird Flies Home
The world is dimmer today. ACountry.com joins millions across the globe in mourning the profound loss of Dolly Parton, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80. Dolly was not merely an icon of country music; she was a beacon of light, grace, and … [Read more...]
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