Who Is Breaking Rust? Country’s Top Digital Song This Week Is AI
This week, an AI-powered country act named Breaking Rust topped an important ‘Billboard’ chart with a song called “Walk the Walk.” Continue reading…
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Readers’ Pick: Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives – Space Junk
You picked Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives – Space Junk as your favorite new release for the week of October 31, 2025.
NFL Taps Chris Stapleton, Sierra Ferrell To Play In Concert Series Leading Up To Super Bowl LX
As it turns out, there will be a country music act at the Super Bowl. No, that petition for George Strait to replace Bad Bunny hasn’t led to a complete overhaul of the Super Bowl Halftime show. The global superstar and Puerto Rican rapper, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is still set to headline the Big Game’s biggest stage on February 8. However, there is going to be some country music injected into the event. Super Bowl […]
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2026 Grammy Nominations Include Famed Father and Son Country Artists in Same Category
The 2026 Grammy nominations were announced today. Among the artists vying for the coveted honor are father and son Willie and Lukas Nelson, per People. Both Nelsons are up for the golden statuette in the same category, Best Traditional Country Album. Willie was chosen for Oh What a BeautifuL World, and Lukas for his freshman […]
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