Author: Casey Nyman

American Idol has finally dwindled their pool of season 24 contestants down to 11 aspiring singers, with fan favorites like Brooks, Chris Tungseth, Jordan McCollough, and Lucas Leon returning to the stage. Another standout in the competition, the Missouri mother of three, Hannah Harper, will also make her comeback, to no surprise. Harper has consistently proven to be a top contender to make it to the end of this competition, swooning the judges and viewers with her humble persona and sweet vocals. However, the 25-year-old, hailing from her family’s bluegrass band, is in for a bit of a curveball for…

Hardy did not come to play in the comment section. The Mississippi native recently opened up on The Human School Podcast about his last two albums and what’s to come for his next era. The singer-songwriter, who’s not only had an impressive solo career, is also the mastermind behind many big tracks penned in the Nashville scene for artists like Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, etc. He’s also no stranger to blending genres, building his own discography on a fusion of country and rock, exemplified in his heavier metal-esque 2024 album, Quit!! followed by 2025’s fittingly named Country!…

For fans of Riley Green or the latest Taylor Sheridan hit show, Marshals, the country music star’s acting debut is now just less than a week away. Green is set to make his first appearance on the show this upcoming Sunday, April 19, as his on-screen former Navy SEAL character, Garrett. Of course, putting his singing chops to good use, the Alabama native will also perform a previously unreleased track during his four-episode stint. Green first got acquainted with fellow co-star Luke Grimes while bonding over the Yellowstone actors’ plunge into the music scene with his newly released debut album.…

Cody Johnson brought out his Louisiana best for his headlining show at the Hondo Rodeo Fest over the weekend. Paying homage to the New Orleans crowd on Saturday night (April 11), Johnson shook the stadium with a stellar cover of the Band of Heathens’ 2011 track, “Hurricane.” Originally recorded in 1980 by Levon Helm, the track has seen a few iterations, with it being released the following year in 1981 by country singer Leon Everette, who took the track to Number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart. Newcomer country sister trio, The Castellows, also featured a cover on…

Extending on the incredible success of his 2025 studio album, Morgan Wallen is officially back for another summer on the road for the 2026 Still The Problem stadium tour. Last night (April 10), the country music megastar kicked things off at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, bringing an enthusiastic return to the stage following an over six-month-long hiatus after the completion of the original I’m The Problem tour on September 13, 2025. Last week, Wallen dipped his toes back into the water, playing for an intimate crowd of 4000 Sirius XM subscribers at the Pinnacle, celebrating the launch…

Now that Ella Langley has officially graced us with all 18 tracks from her latest release, Dandelion, this album is without a doubt a declaration of Langley’s fierce artistry. Mixing traditional country elements with whimsical instrumentals and infectious funky earworms, the sophomore project stabilizes Langley in her reigning position as a staple in the modern genre. In Langley’s words, “hungover is what brought people to the table, and Dandelion is what makes them sit down and eat.” Making waves as the leading lady of the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her hit “Choosin’ Texas,” garnering five weeks at the number…