Luke Combs Awarded Honorary Degree from Appalachian State University
Posted on May 8, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
“His story inspires our students to dream big, work hard, and always remember where they came from.”
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Country Next: Ashley Anne
Posted on May 8, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
We’re proud to showcase country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. In this installment, we talk to Ashley Anne.
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Kellie Pickler Looks Back on Life-Changing ‘American Idol’ Experience After Emotional Return
Posted on May 8, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
“It’s just like come full circle…”
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Jana Kramer Teams Up with EBY to Launch ‘Wild & Free’ Collection Inspired by Comfort and Freedom
Posted on May 7, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“…you don’t have to earn comfort by tolerating pain. That goes for relationships and it goes for your bra,” said Kramer.
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Morgan Wallen Quietly Covers Funeral Expenses for 8-Year-Old Fan He Met Backstage Before Tragic Loss
Posted on May 7, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We just can’t be more grateful to Morgan Wallen…” shared the family.
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2026 ACM Awards Winners List
Posted on May 7, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
The 2026 ACM Awards winners list will be updated live as winners are announced.
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‘American Idol’ Finalist Hannah Harper Shocked as Jo Dee Messina Unexpectedly Crashes Hometown Show
Posted on May 7, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
What started as a performance of Jo Dee Messina’s “Heads Carolina, Tails California” quickly turned into a full-circle moment.
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Everything We Know About Koe Wetzel’s Upcoming Album, ‘The Night Champion’
Posted on May 6, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I survived the night side of me. I’m coming out of it a champion. That’s the essence of the record,” said Wetzel.
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Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert Surprise Fans at Gruene Hall: ‘Tonight We Bury the Hatchet’
Posted on May 6, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
The superstars joined forces to perform “Horses and Divorces” for the first time ever.
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Zach Bryan Deactivates X Account After Viral Fan Encounter Sparks Backlash
Posted on May 6, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
Fellow artist Gavin Adcock also weighed in as the situation continues to unfold.
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