Pulse – Country Music News

Morgan Wallen breaks his own record this week by charting a historic 37 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously, propelled by his new album, I'm the Problem. Wallen previously set the all-time record for most titles on the Hot…

Kenny Chesney has come in at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Artists of the 21st Century chart. Chesney made his debut on Billboard’s charts in December 1993, and became a prominent fixture on the tally by 1995. His 21st…

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani's appearances at the American Music Awards on Monday (May 26) drew criticism from fans who felt "lied to" after discovering that their performances were pre-recorded. During the telecast, Shelton performed his new single, “Stay Country…

Morgan Wallen’s new collaboration with Tate McRae, “What I Want,” debuts at No. 1 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track is lifted from Wallen’s new album, I’m the Problem, which also claims the No. 1 spot on…

Josh Ross, a singer-songwriter from Waterdown, Ontario, achieves his first Top 10 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with his track, “Single Again.” The song moves up from 11 to 10 in its 60th week on the chart, marking the third-longest…

On Friday (May 23), Lainey Wilson released her new single, "Somewhere Over Laredo," an emotional tribute to Judy Garland's iconic "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz. The track was written by Wilson along with Trannie Anderson, Dallas…

On Saturday (May 24), country star Billy Ray Cyrus and actress Elizabeth Hurley made their red carpet debut as a couple in Rome, attending a dinner event at the Palazzo Barberini while posing arm in arm. The pair, who made…

At the Outlaw Music Festival in Spokane, Washington, on Thursday (May 22), Bob Dylan surprised fans by inviting Billy Strings onstage to perform a stripped-down rendition of “All Along the Watchtower.” Strings has frequently worked Dylan's songs into his own…

Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, becoming the third chart-topper of the country superstar’s career, following 2023’s One Thing at a Time and 2021’s Dangerous: The Double Album. The release claims the…

On Tuesday (May 20), Jamey Johnson tied the knot with Brittney Eakins in a "timeless" Tennessee wedding at Graystone Quarry in Franklin. The ceremony was attended by a star-studded guest list including Zac Brown, Ella Langley, Lukas Nelson, Luke Grimes,…

On Wednesday (May 21), Martina McBride testified in front of Congress, urging them to pass the NO FAKES Act. The country star expressed the urgent need to protect artists and their reputations from unauthorized AI and deepfakes. “I’m pleading with…

Blake Shelton’s latest studio album, For Recreational Use Only, makes a strong debut in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales (No. 6), Top Country Albums (No. 8), and Independent Albums (No. 8) charts. This marks Shelton’s 18th Top…

During a new interview on Tracy Lawrence's Road House podcast, Tim McGraw credits marrying Faith Hill with transforming  his personal and professional life. "I’ve been lucky. I’ve been very fortunate. First off, meeting my wife saved my life," said the…

On Wednesday (May 21), the Grand Ole Opry revealed the details of their historic, first-ever international live broadcast set to take place at London's Royal Albert Hall on September 26. Grand Ole Opry: Live In London continues the 100th anniversary celebrations…

During a recent appearance on The Zane Lowe Show, Miley Cyrus confessed to lying about the existence of two new songs after her godmother, Dolly Parton, inquired if she had any hits during a visit two Christmases ago. This fabrication…

Riley Green has surprised his fans by shaving off his signature mustache. On Tuesday (May 20), the 36-year-old country star shared a bare-faced selfie on his Instagram Story, along with the caption "Never let em know your next move," and…

Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban, Shaboozey, Lainey Wilson, and more are set to perform at the Spotify House during CMA Fest 2025 at Nashville's Ole Red from June 5-7. The lineup includes a variety of artists performing on the main stage…

On Monday (May 19), Dylan Gossett announced the dates and details of The Westward Tour, which marks the biggest headlining tour yet for the Texas-born singer-songwriter. The 29-date jaunt will be in support of Gossett’s upcoming debut album, Westward, which…

Scotty McCreery has collaborated with Hootie & the Blowfish to blend their 1994 breakthrough hit, "Hold My Hand," with his new single, "Bottle Rockets." During a snowbound writing retreat, McCreery and his team crafted the track while thinking about summers…

Dolly Parton and Eric Church were included in Time's first TIME100 Philanthropy List, with both country stars acknowledged for their dedication to generosity while helping shape the future of giving. Parton is recognized within the "Titans" category, with the music…

During Morgan Wallen’s headlining set on Sunday night (May 18) at his inaugural Sand in My Boots music festival, the country music superstar hinted that he might just put on another event in the future. "Me and a couple of…

Luke Combs is collaborating with Jon Bellion on their tender new duet, "Why," with both the country music star and the pop singer-songwriter sharing teasers of their new track on their respective social media channels on Monday (May 19). The…

Rising country star Lauren Watkins is currently on the road supporting Zach Top on his Cold Beer and Country Music Tour. During their final show together on Saturday night (May 17) in Indianapolis, Top surprised Watkins with some incredible news.…