Tour Alert! Hank Williams Jr. Plots 2026 Dates With Joe Nichols
Hank Jr. just announced a string of new spring and summer tour dates. Continue reading…
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Trace Adkins Might Retire After His 2026 Tour
Adkins is currently on the road for his 30th Anniversary Tour, and it might be his last headlining run. Continue reading…
Bunnie Xo’s Book: 8 Bombshell Revelations From ‘Stripped Down’
Bunnie’s new book presents a full timeline of her life, answers burning questions and delivers some truly extraordinary stories. Continue reading…
‘Chicago Fire’ Star Arrested, “Appeared Unable To Care for Her Own Safety”
Brittany Curran, a former cast member of Chicago Fire, has reportedly been arrested for being drunk in public
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ALBUM REVIEW: Tim Easton Prioritizes Art, Songcraft on Sturdy Indie Release fIREHORSE
Prolific singer-songwriter Tim Easton is back at it with his 14th LP, fIREHORSE. Consisting of 10 tracks and featuring accompaniment from country star Lainey Wilson’s rhythm section, the album is a paean to songcraft and a testament to Easton’s prodigious gifts as a composer and performer.
Thomas Rhett Says Life With Kids Is ‘Pure Chaos’ Without a Nanny
There’s nothing quite like the whirlwind of family life, especially when you’re about to welcome baby number five. Thomas Rhett’s giving us a glimpse into that chaos. Continue reading…
On The Eagles ‘Greatest Hits’ 50th Anniversary, Pondering Its Country-ness
It’s fair to ask if The Eagles’ ‘Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)’ released 50 years ago today should it be considered a country album, or at least, mostly or partly country, or country-inspired.
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FAI Folk Radio Charts – January 2026
Together Again, the second collaborative recording by iconic folksinger-songwriters Tom Paxton and John McCutcheon, was the top album on folk radio during January 2026, while “The Future,” its opening track, was the month’s most-played song, and the two were the most-played artists. So say charts compiled by Folk Alliance International based on radio playlists submitted to FOLKDJ-L, an electronic discussion group for DJs and others interested in folk-based music on the radio.
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THROUGH THE LENS: The 2026 Tucson Jazz Festival Served Up the Many Flavors of Jazz
Spanning a nine-day period, January 16-24, 2026, the marvelous world of jazz took over Tucson, Arizona. Begun in 2015 the Tucson Jazz Festival has presented the many flavors of jazz: standards, swing, smooth, fusion, heritage, modern, Latin, and funk.
With over 20 venues all over town featuring intimate performances as
Bunnie Xo Addresses Rumors About Her Marriage to Jelly Roll
Bunnie Xo is getting candid about her marriage to the country superstar, reflecting on how their relationship began and why it looks different today. Continue reading…