Country Music

Country legend Garth Brooks expressed admiration for Morgan Evans' performance of his 1993 song 'Ain’t Going Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up)'. Brooks reacted enthusiastically to a video of Evans singing the track on a podcast. Evans, promoting his new album, called learning the song's lyrics a major achievement.

21. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The Academy of Country Music revealed the winners of its 2026 Radio Awards during the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. Parker McCollum announced winners in on-air personality and radio station categories on March 18, while Lauren Alaina revealed the national on-air personality winners on March 20. B-Dub secured double wins in the national categories.

For the first time in Billboard history, two female country artists have simultaneously topped the all-genre Billboard 200 and Hot 100 charts. Megan Moroney's album Cloud 9 debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while Ella Langley's single 'Choosin’ Texas' returns to No. 1 on the Hot 100. This milestone, occurring on the charts dated March 7, 2026, highlights a rare achievement for women in country music.

2. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Following the announcement of her sophomore album Dandelion, Ella Langley has confirmed a duet with Keith Urban and revealed tour plans. The album, co-produced by Miranda Lambert, builds on her breakout success and is set for April 10 release.

Chris Stapleton's album Traveller remains at number one on the Official Country Artists Albums Chart for the week ending 19 February 2026. The chart, compiled by the Official Charts Company, tracks sales across digital bundles, CDs, vinyl, and other formats over a 14-day period. Several long-running hits continue to dominate the rankings.

17. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Johnny Blue Skies, formerly known as Sturgill Simpson, and The Dark Clouds have revealed details of their upcoming album Mutiny After Midnight. The project, set for release on March 13 via High Top Mountain Records and Atlantic Music Group’s Atlantic Outpost, aims to deliver a fun dance record amid global challenges. It features contributions from bandmates Miles Miller, Laur Joamets, Kevin Black, and Robbie Crowell.