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Travis Denning’s “After a Few” is the little engine that could.After 65 weeks, the tune has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, marking the longest trip to the top....

Luke Combs will try to score his unprecedented ninth consecutive No. 1 single-to start a career-with the release of “Lovin’ On You.”The new tune, which was penned by Luke, Ray Fulche...

In May, Tim McGraw released his touching new single, “I Called Mama.”Penned by Lance Miller, Marv Green and Jimmy Yeary, “I Called Mama” is about the special connection mothers...

The late John Prine will be honored by a musical who’s who during Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine on June 11.The legendary troubadour died on April 7 due to COVID-19 complications...

Blake Shelton’s new Ole Red restaurant/bar/venue in Orlando, Fla., will open on June 19.Ole Red Orlando was scheduled to open on April 14. However, the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on the plan...

United We Sing: A Grammy Salute to the Unsung Heroes TV Special on June 21 will feature performances by Little Big Town, Tim McGraw and more.Hosted by Harry Connick Jr., the show features Harry and hi...

Two country stars are featured on Forbes' 2020 list of the Top 100 World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities.No. 62: Luke Bryan, $45.5 millionNo. 70: Blake Shelton, $43.5 millionWith that kind of earning...

The Today show’s 2020 Citi Summer Concert Series lineup will feature a number of country stars in its varied lineup, including Blake Shelton, the Dixie Chicks, Rascal Flatts & More.Performan...

Where there’s a Willie, there’s a way.Willie Nelson and wife Annie Nelson are teaming with Paul Simon and Edie Brickell to organize A Night for Austin, a fundraising event on June 10 at 8 ...

Thomas Rhett performed his new single, “Be a Light,” on CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special on June 3. Thomas Rhett co-penned the song with Josh Miller, Josh Thompson...