Country Music News

During a recent, highly anticipated co-hosting stint on the popular radio program 'Backstage Country,' country music powerhouse Gabby Barrett offered fans an exclusive look into her creative pipeline, confirming that she is currently back in the studio and actively crafting new material for a potential album release in 2026. The revelation has...

The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) has officially announced that the beloved family trio, The Wilkinsons, will be the distinguished artist inductees into the 2026 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. This prestigious recognition serves as a testament to the group’s enduring impact on the North American country music landscape, marki...

The inaugural Connecticut Country Music Festival debuted on August 1, 2026, at the North Haven Fairgrounds, marking a significant milestone in the regional music calendar. The event was explicitly designed to establish a new, recurring annual destination for live country music in the Northeast, an area that has seen a surge in demand for count...

Ben Chapman, the country singer-songwriter known for his gritty, authentic sound and his latest project, Feet On Fire, has sparked a conversation about the fundamental shifts in how country stars define themselves. Appearing on the popular Whiskey Riff Raff podcast, Chapman offered a candid assessment of the disconnect between the enigmatic le...

The country music landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, and nowhere is this more evident than in the weekly rotation. As we close out the final days of July 2026, the industry is witnessing a distinct pivot toward hybrid sounds that defy traditional label categorization. The latest edition of Countrytown’s 'Best New Country Music'...