Ella Langley’s song “Choosin’ Texas” is officially the longest-running No. 1 single in the U.S., spending 23 weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100. It is also 2026’s biggest hit. Since its release in October, the song has achieved 911 million on-demand streams in the U.S. and 1.26 billion globally.
Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy
Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London in 2027.
Inside country legend Alan Jackson’s triumphant finale concert
Country music legend Alan Jackson has ended his touring career with a show featuring performances by top country stars like Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs. Jackson, who has sold over 60 million records, has been battling a degenerative nerve condition.
Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year
Cody Johnson won the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards, but it was Ella Langley’s show from the start.
The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here’s who’s nominated and how to watch
The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are just around the corner. Shania Twain will host for the first time and women dominate the nominations.
Ashley McBryde fell off the horse and went into the ‘Wild.’ Her new album is her most personal yet
Country star Ashley McBryde’s new album, “Wild,” has arrived. It’s her most personal album to date.
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency: ‘Everything I have is treatable’
Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges. She didn’t share too many details about her health but clarified that she’s always “had problems with my kidney stones.”
Emmylou Harris and Brad Paisley among those headed into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
They’ll join fellow honorees Steve Bogard, Tony Martin, Jim Lauderdale, and Don Cook at the formal induction on Oct. 6 during the Hall’s 55th anniversary gala at Music City Center.
Orville Peck makes queer country for everyone. On ‘Stampede,’ stars like Willie Nelson join the fun.
It is not easy to be an outsider in country music, but Orville Peck has made a career out of it.
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