Country Music
Sir Ringo Starr announces new country album 'Long Long Road'
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Sir Ringo Starr, the 85-year-old former Beatles drummer, has announced his new 10-track album *Long Long Road*, featuring collaborations with Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent, Sarah Jarosz, and Molly Tuttle. Produced by T Bone Burnett, the country and Americana record—following his 2025 UK country chart-topper *Look Up*—is set for release on April 24, with lead single "It’s Been Too Long" out now.
The Band Perry has signed a management deal with the new management division of Borchetta Entertainment Group. The country duo, consisting of Kimberly Perry and Johnny Costello, joins as the latest addition to the roster. Music executive Scott Borchetta announced the partnership on April 1.
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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.
The family of late country singer Toby Keith attended a meeting where a new Oklahoma turnpike was honored in his name. The event recognized a state resolution to designate the 28-mile stretch as the Toby Keith Expressway. Attendees raised red Solo cups in tribute during the unveiling of an official road sign.
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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.
Lana Del Rey has released a new single titled White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter from her upcoming album Stove. The track, co-written with her family members, features minimalist production by Jack Antonoff. It arrives ahead of the album's expected release in about three months.
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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.
ACM Radio Awards 2026 winners announced in Nashville
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