Author: Casey Nyman

Further solidifying his status as a household name in country music, Zach Top recently performed the national anthem at the NFC Championship game, broadcast live on FOX Sports. As the penultimate matchup of the season, tonight’s game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams will determine who advances to face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on February 8. As if the rampant anticipation wasn’t high enough for football fans, Top delivered a stellar rendition of the anthem that sent the crowd into a frenzy. Despite being a chilly (and of course windy) 40-degree afternoon in…

There are only 18 weekends left until Memorial Day, which not only means that the end to seasonal depression is in sight, but also that there’s still time to plan the best country festival weekend imaginable. If you happen to be in the Virginia Beach area (or, after hearing this incredible lineup, want to book a flight), The Patriotic Festival Country Weekend is returning to the Scope Arena from May 22-24. The three-day lineup is a dream trio with headliners Zach Top, Brooks & Dunn, and The Red Clay Strays. Opening night on Friday, May 22, features CMA New Artist…

Chances are, if you are even the slightest bit chronically online, you’ve heard at least one snippet of Hudson Westbrook’s “LMWYL” somewhere on your feed. As a rising artist in the new class of young bucks taking over the country music scene, Westbrook is a pioneer of tactically using social media to his advantage when promoting new releases. His latest EP, Exclusive, is no exception. The five-song project dropped this Friday, January 23, following months of calculated teasing and staggered single releases. Two tracks were released ahead of the EP, helping fuel anticipation. “Pretty Privilege” arrived in October, followed by…

Jelly Roll is no stranger to speaking openly about his relationship with God, often weaving his faith into both his music and public conversations. From his Christian-country collaboration, “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with Brandon Lake, to the themes of spiritual struggle explored throughout Whitsitt Chapel, faith has become a defining part of Jelly Roll’s brand. The year 2026 is shaping up to be a transformational one for the 41-year-old artist. In addition to losing nearly 300 pounds, Jelly Roll recently expanded his résumé by joining Netflix’s revived talent competition Star Search as a main judge. Originally launched in 1983, the iconic…

Now, I’m no licensed therapist, but the best cure for winter blues might just be buying tickets to a country music festival. There’s honestly no better mood booster than planning a jam-packed concert weekend where you’re guaranteed to see some of your favorite artists live. Whether your taste leans toward Zach Top, Treaty Oak Revival, or Post Malone, there’s a festival lineup out there for just about everyone. With events happening across the U.S. and beyond, some kicking off as early as January, there’s no shortage of options. If you don’t already have one on the calendar, consider this your…

The evidence that Luke Combs is the ultimate saint of country music is endless. Adding to his long list of acts of kindness, Combs recently responded to a heartbreaking TikTok from a fan hoping to get his attention. The video, posted by Maddie Stack (@stackersss), has amassed more than 370,000 views and shares her family’s devastating story. In the four-minute video, Maddie speaks directly to Combs, explaining the unimaginable loss her family has endured, particularly the toll it’s taken on her 19-year-old brother, Conner. The caption simply reads, “Dear Luke Combs,” as Maddie recounts how her father tragically and suddenly…