The Americana Music Association will honor Parton with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards, recognizing a career that has left a lasting mark on American roots music. For more than six decades, Dolly has built a catalog that stretches far beyond country music, with songs including &...

The Red Clay Strays made their return to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last week, delivering a fired-up performance of "Don't Wanna Know" from their new album, Grateful. The August 5 appearance marked the band's second time on The Tonight Show, a little more than two years after making their late-nig...

The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, and this year's group includes some huge names, including two with deep Texas ties. Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett, Bruce Channel, Shawn Camp and Lee Thomas Miller will officially join the Hall of Fame during its 56th Anniversary Gala later this year. C...