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Mike and the Moonpies had just finished their gig at Antone’s in Austin last Thursday when the city began to freeze. The country band had plans to rendezvous at their producer’s studio in Wimberley, about 45 minutes southwest, to work on a new album. All five Moonpies, along with their …

Vince Gill weighed in on country music’s history with racism and debuted a new song about the issue during a reported segment on Wednesday’s CBS This Morning. The songwriter also spoke about the Morgan Wallen controversy and threw water on the argument that Wallen’s use of the “n-word” is the …

Whether it’s coming out of Nashville, New York, L.A., or points in between, there’s no shortage of fresh tunes, especially from artists who have yet to become household names.Rolling Stone Countryselects some of the best new music releases from country and Americana artists. Rob Leines, “Drinkin Problem” Occasional welder, full-time …

There is a wealth of new holiday music from country and Americana artists this year. As we enter the heart of an unusual Yuletide season, Rolling Stone Country rounds up some of this year’s best holiday songs. Scarlett Burke & Hailey Whitters, “Howdy Christmas” “A little eggnog in my whiskey,” …

Ingrid Andress and Miranda Lambert lead all country music artists at the 2021 Grammy Awards with three nominations each. Andress earned nominations in the Best Country Album and Best Country Song categories, as well as an all-genre nomination for Best New Artist. Lambert’s three noms include Country Album, Country Song, …

Whether it’s coming out of Nashville, New York, L.A., or points in between, there’s no shortage of fresh tunes, especially from artists who have yet to become household names.Rolling Stone Countryselects some of the best new music releases from country and Americana artists. Dillon Carmichael, “Hot Beer” Add Dillon Carmichael …

The 2020 CMA Awards were held earlier this week, pandemic be damned, with several tributes to country legends that were lost this year, including a Charlie Daniels medley, renditions of Joe Diffie and Kenny Rogers songs, and a Mac Davis’ “In the Ghetto.” Notably absent were mentions of the late …

Musical tributes will be a major component of the 2020 CMA Awards on November 11th. The show’s opening number will be devoted to a multi-artist medley of songs originally recorded by Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie Daniels, who died in July. Artists participating in the tribute to Daniels …

Garth Brooks will release his long-awaited new studio album, Fun, on November 20th. The country music performer announced the record’s release date, along with a new concert album coming the same day. Brooks originally teased Fun back in 2018 with the single “All Day Long” and the ballad “Stronger Than …

With every album since 2013’s Fuse, Keith Urban has had less and less creative fucks to give. Sticking to the confines of the country music genre hasn’t interested him in years. Listen to “Even the Stars Fall 4 U” on Fuse, “The Fighter” on Ripcord, or “Coming Home” on Graffiti …