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During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Thursday (December 12), Keith Urban shared memories of the time when a 19-year-old Taylor Swift was his opening act during his 2009 Escape Together World Tour. Urban went on to bring the creative experience full circle by duetting with Swift on “That’s When,” from her reworked…

On Thursday (December 12), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced that Post Malone’s hit-filled, star-studded debut country album, F-1 Trillion, has been certified Platinum, marking one million units sold. That album’s Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single, “I Had Some Help” (feat. Morgan Wallen), was also certified 5x-Platinum by the RIAA, while Posty’s…

Morgan Wallen pleaded guilty to reduced misdemeanor reckless endangerment charges in a Nashville court on Thursday (December 12). The country superstar was then sentenced by the judge to seven days of incarceration at a DUI Education Center. Wallen was also given two years probation, one year for each of Wallen’s misdemeanor charges for reckless endangerment…

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards took place on Thursday night (December 12), and just like the rest of the year in music, the evening belonged to Taylor Swift. The pop superstar took home 10 awards at the ceremony, including the night’s biggest award, Top Artist, as well as Top Billboard 200 Album for The Tortured…

The nominees have been revealed for the Country Music Association’s 2024 CMA Touring Awards. These awards pay tribute to the hardworking, behind-the-scenes members of country music’s touring industry. Categories for the the 19th Annual CMA Touring Awards include Crew of the Year, Coach/Truck Driver of the Year, Manager of the Year, Touring Musician of the…

Blake Shelton and his wife Gwen Stefani recently wanted to watch a documentary on unsung country star Keith Whitley. Shelton was shocked to find out that one didn’t exist, so he decided to take it upon himself to make one happen. Shelton is now the co-producer on a forthcoming documentary on the life and music…

Lee Brice’s new Christmas song, “Single Bells,” was shared to country radio by Curb Records on November 4, just in time for the holiday season. The song was written by Halfway to Hazard’s David Tolliver and Matt Alderman at the Curb offices in Nashville on November 20, 2023, and the tune was a clear hit…

Linkin Park announced on Instagram on Wednesday (December 11) that they have been added to the roster of performers taking part in Thursday’s 2024 Billboard Music Awards. “From a sold-out stadium in Brazil 🇧🇷 to the Billboard Music Awards,” the band captioned their post. Linkin Park joins Coldplay as the only rock bands set to…

Crossover country hitmaker Shaboozey and rising Mexican band Fuerza Regida are the newest artists added to the list of live performers at the upcoming 2024 Billboard Music Awards, airing on Thursday, December 12, at 8 p.m. ET on Fox. Shaboozey and Fuerza Regida join previously announced performers SEVENTEEN, Teddy Swims, Tyla, Coldplay, Jelly Roll, Megan…

Only a couple of years ago, Bailey Zimmerman was building gas pipelines in rural Illinois, while singing multi-platinum singles and selling out shows was the furthest thing from his mind. “I thought I was gonna build gas pipelines for the rest of my life, honestly,” Zimmerman reflects. “I actually went through many things before I…