The 8-location touring music festival announced its lineups earlier this week for shows scheduled between May and September, and Ludacris' name was on the bill alongside fellow rapper Nelly as well as country acts including Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton and Jelly Roll.

As for the richest artists in country music, Dolly Parton is right behind Beyoncé with an estimated fortune of $650 million followed by Garth Brooks ($400 million) and Shania Twain ($350-410 million).

At 26, doctors warned the hitmaker that he would likely face a rapid decline and a short lifespan due to extensive lesions on his brain and spinal cord. Nearly 30 years later, Walker told Wide Open Country he has started to “turn the corner” regarding his recent flare-ups.

Chase Rice reveals he's taking a break from touring after more than a decade on the road. The country star says it's not goodbye, just time to recharge.

The 28-year-old made the revelation on a TikTok video. She mentioned that she was having a career year, and she did indeed find success, but … man, she really had a rough run of health-related news. That included her dropping in the nugget about a diagnosis of her own.

Jim McBride, who penned several country music hits such as “Chattahoochee” and “Chasing That Neon Rainbow,” has died. He was 78. The Huntsville, Alabama native died on Jan. 6, WAFF reported. A cause of death was not revealed.

Maren Morris says dicey country music award shows and a politicized industry left her feeling unwelcome as she defends her career choices

Country music star Chase Rice stunned fans when he announced earlier this month that he was stepping away from touring. The 40-year-old recently opened up more on the decision in an interview with Rolling Stone, and he sounds set on slowing things down a bit for the rest of his career.

Judd Apatow and Glen Powell’s forthcoming country music comedy will hit theaters on February 5, 2027, Universal announced Friday. The film, about a country western star in free fall, is set to star Powell and Cristin Milioti.

Dry January isn’t just a trend — for many, it’s a reset. Whether you’re taking a break from alcohol after the holidays or using the new year to rethink your habits, January can be a powerful time to reflect on how drinking fits into your life.

This compilation project from Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jessi Colter and Tompall Glaser did something no country album had ever done before.

Sarah Trahern, the CEO of the Country Music Association, will retire at the end of 2026, she announced Wednesday. She will continue to lead the CMA through the end of the year while the search for a successor gets underway.