The Barefoot Country Music Fest (BCMF) has officially kicked off its 2027 promotional cycle with a major announcement: global country music icon Carrie Underwood will headline the festival, set to take place on the beaches of Wildwood, New Jersey, from June 17-20, 2027. This blockbuster booking cements the festival’s reputation as the premier ...
The Ocean City Inlet Beach is preparing for a sonic transformation as Country Calling 2026 officially unveils a blockbuster lineup anchored by some of the biggest names in modern music. With Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, and Rascal Flatts confirmed as the primary headliners, the three-day festival is poised to dominate the m...
The Grand Ole Opry is currently marking a historic milestone with its ‘OPRY 100’ series, a celebration that cements its status as the most iconic stage in country music history. As the institution reaches its centennial, the calendar is packed with a robust schedule of performances throughout September 2026, featuring a blend of in...
The Atlanta Braves transformed Truist Park into a center stage for country music enthusiasts, hosting a highly anticipated promotional event that honored chart-topping country artist Kane Brown with his own limited-edition bobblehead giveaway. This crossover event highlighted the growing synergy between Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises a...
Jelly Roll, the genre-bending country superstar known for his raw, relatable storytelling and ‘everyman’ persona, has found himself at the center of a volatile social media firestorm. Following his recent turn as a guest host on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a segment of his fanbase has initiated a backlash, with some users on platform...
Maoli, the acclaimed artist known for his massive footprint in the Pacific Island and reggae music scene, is embarking on a career-defining pivot. With the release of his latest project, ‘MMO 3,’ the singer is stepping firmly into the country music sphere, a transition marked by a deliberate collaboration with Nashville royalty. Th...
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...
The music industry operates on a rhythm dictated by “New Music Fridays,” but rarely does the calendar align with such seismic force that it necessitates a formal recognition of a holiday. Saving Country Music has officially declared August 28, 2026, a “country music holiday,” a designation born not from official legisla...
The country music industry has officially witnessed its most concentrated day of artistic output in recent history. August 28, 2026, has been colloquially dubbed a new “Country Music Holiday” by industry watchdogs, most notably Saving Country Music, as an unprecedented volume of high-profile releases hit streaming platforms simulta...
The Country Music Association (CMA) has officially confirmed that the 60th Annual CMA Awards will take place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. This announcement solidifies the event’s return to the city’s iconic venue, marking a major milestone for what is colloquially known as “Country Mu...


