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On This Date in Country Music History: Loretta Lynn Hits No. 1 With 'You Ain't Woman Enough'
November 12, 1966 marked a big milestone for Loretta Lynn. Her album You Ain't Woman Enough climbed all the way to Number One on the Billboard country albums chart, helping launch her into true countr...
Nov 12, 2025
Cody & Brandi Johnson Welcome Their First Son, Jaycee Daniel
Cody Johnson's house just got a little louder, a little sweeter, and a whole lot more cowboy. Cody and his wife Brandi welcomed their first son, Jaycee Daniel Johnson, on October 21, and big sisters C...
Nov 11, 2025
Turnpike Troubadours Continue Wild America Tour With Back To Back Nights at Billy Bob's
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Turnpike Troubadours (@turnpiketroubadours) Turnpike Troubadours are keeping their Wild America Tour rolling straight into 2026, and the very...
Nov 11, 2025
On This Date in Country Music History: Waylon Jennings Hits No. 1 with 'I've Always Been Crazy'
On this date in country music history, Waylon Jennings planted his flag at the very top of the Billboard country albums chart with I've Always Been Crazy and he didn't just stop by. He stayed there fo...
Nov 11, 2025
Country Artists Who Served: Honoring Veterans in Country Music
Country music has always echoed with stories of service, sacrifice, grit, and second chances. Some of the genre's biggest names once wore military uniforms before ever stepping up to a microphone. The...
Nov 11, 2025
LISTEN: Koe Wetzel Drops Surprise "New Album Teaser" Featuring Six New Song Snippets
Koe Wetzel just lobbed a little chaos grenade into the country-rock universe, and honestly, it's about time. He dropped a cryptic "New Album Teaser" that doesn't give us much...except a rapid-fire tas...
Nov 10, 2025
Veterans Day 2025: Full List of Free Meals and Discounts
Veterans Day lands on November 11 each year, marking the anniversary of the end of World War I and reminding us to honor everyone who has served. It's a day to slow down, show gratitude, and recognize...
Nov 10, 2025
Kevin Fowler, Robert Earl Keen and Josh Weathers Take Top Honors at 2025 TCMA Awards: Complete Winner List
The Texas Country Music Association staged its 2025 Texas Country Music Awards last night in Fort Worth, bringing together artists, songwriters, musicians, and fans from all over the state. The annual...
Nov 10, 2025
Vince Gill To Receive Prestigious Willie Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 CMA Awards
Vince Gill is set to receive one of country music's highest honors. He will become only the 10th artist to be awarded the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes an iconic artist wh...
Nov 10, 2025
WATCH: Shenandoah and Nickelback Drop Animated "Church on Cumberland Road" Reboot
Nickelback is dipping its toes into late-80s country nostalgia, teaming up with Shenandoah for a new take on the 1989 hit "The Church on Cumberland Road." Yes, you read that right. Nickelback. Shenand...
Nov 08, 2025
