Author: Casey Nyman

As the countdown continues toward the tenth anniversary of his infamous arrest that inspired his hit song “February 28, 2016,” Koe Wetzel has given fans the ultimate celebration gift. Starting Monday, Wetzel has been teasing the unofficial holiday with a series of exciting releases, including an official storytime on Monday, a compilation of cover songs from various artists on Tuesday, and two upcoming shows at his bar in Houston and Fort Worth on February 26 and February 28. Continuing the pattern, the “Sweet Dreams” singer revealed last night that he has a new album on the way, The Night Champion,…

As one of the most prominent and successful names in country music of the 21st century, since the release of his first major hit, “Hurricane” in 2016, Luke Combs hasn’t known a life outside of the spotlight. The never-ending exposure of being a public figure is obviously a taxing endeavour, but the 35-year-old singer-songwriter has recently come out about how body image has continued to haunt him throughout his career. Combs recently appeared on the New York Times’ Popcast for an hour-long conversation that spanned from politics, his journey in music, and, most vulnerably, his struggle with his weight. Hosts…

The first weekend of June, Nashville will welcome an outstanding number of artists to its stages across the city for its annual CMA Fest presented by SoFi. Excitingly, this morning the Country Music Association announced the upcoming headlining acts taking the stage at Nissan Stadium from June 4th to the 7th. With a variety of country staples and dominating newcomers, it’s a lineup you won’t want to miss. The series of 21 leading artists includes all of the classics like Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Cody Johnson, Riley Green, Tim McGraw, and Keith Urban. Also performing are fast-rising artists…

Ella Langley on the Opry stage, singing Ronnie Milsap covers, is the definition of magic.  The “Dandelion” singer joined the historic venue last night for the country music legends’ 50th anniversary as an Opry member. The 35-number-one-hits maker, Milsap, was joined by fellow country stars, including Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill, Keith Urban, and Mark Wills, who gathered to honor his more than five-decade-long career. Milsap was one of the leading artists in country music during the ‘70s and ‘80s, with reigning hits like “Stranger In My House” and “(There’s) No Gettin’ Over Me,” and remains an influential name…

Currently out on their 2026 Life Is A Highway Tour, the Rascal Flatts sat down with Katie McNeal for her Audacy show, Katie & Company, to talk about life on the road, their 2025 reboot album, and, of course, take a trip down memory lane.  Katie posed the question, “What is on the Rascal Flatts rider? Is there anything fun on there?” For anyone not aware of the luxuries of being famous, a rider is essentially a list of requests or demands that an artist may want at a show, whether it be food, drinks, dressing room requirements, etc. Insanely…

Following his breakdown in 2023, Hardy has become a stone hedge in country music, highlighting the much-needed conversation surrounding mental health. Continuing to touch on his personal struggles, he recently opened up about how writing one of Kenny Chesney’s #1 hits became a full-circle moment in his recovery. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum recently uploaded the full program filmed on December 6, 2025, from Hardy’s Songwriter Session in support of the Museum’s exhibition American Currents: State of the Music. During the event, Hardy played a number of his penned tracks written for himself and others. One standout…