Country Music News

The fifth annual YQM Country Fest has descended upon Dieppe, New Brunswick, bringing a massive influx of tourists and top-tier musical talent to the region. While headliners Zac Top, Eric Church, and Post Malone have delivered highly praised performances, the event is currently grappling with significant logistical friction. Attendees have tak...

This week in country music, the industry’s ongoing evolution is on full display as artists push the boundaries between neo-traditionalist roots and modern, globalized fusion. The latest Countrytown weekly roundup offers a snapshot of a genre in flux, highlighting a diverse array of releases that bridge the gap between Nashville’s historic song...

On August 28, 2026, Little Big Town released their 12th studio album, 'It’s A Dying Art,' via MCA Nashville, marking what critics are already hailing as a definitive pivot in the quartet's two-decade career. The album arrives at a moment of significant cultural flux, serving not just as a collection of songs, but as a bold manifesto against th...

The Grand Ole Opry, the beating heart of country music, has announced it will dedicate its August 29, 2026, performance to the memory of Dolly Parton. This special event, titled 'Forever the Queen: A Celebration of Dolly,' serves as the official industry tribute to the singer, songwriter, and cultural icon following her passing. The evening is...

Dolly Parton, the globally beloved singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and business mogul, passed away at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 80 following a brief, private battle with cancer. Her death marks the end of a storied career that spanned over six decades, cementing her status as one of the most influential figures in the ...