While most country veterans spend the summer plotting festival runs and fairground stops, Dolly Parton once again chose the unexpected lane. Rather than following the usual country rollout playbook, she targeted Valentine’s Day for her first major pop collaboration in years — a duet with Sabrina Carpenter featured on the deluxe edition of Short n’ … Read more
Nashville has weathered chart wars, crossover gambles, and viral lightning strikes. But what unfolded on February 9, 2026 left even longtime Music Row insiders doing a double take. Ella Langley didn’t simply land a hit — she shattered a long-standing barrier. Her unapologetic anthem Choosin’ Texas surged to No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Hot … Read more
Ella Langley is officially on top of the country music world. Her breakout track “Choosin’ Texas” has been named Spotify’s Best Country Song of 2025, solidifying her status as one of the genre’s most exciting voices. The song, which blends traditional country storytelling with modern sonic textures, has resonated deeply with fans worldwide. Listeners have … Read more
Ella Langley has built her rising career on honesty — the kind that doesn’t just sound good, but feels lived in. Her newest release, “Be Her,” continues that streak, delivering a song that lands somewhere between self-reflection and quiet strength. It’s not just another track in a fast-moving catalog; it’s a statement about identity, growth, … Read more
For most people, bedtime is about washing off the day and winding down. For Dolly Parton, it’s the opposite — because you never know when an earthquake might strike. In one of her most jaw-dropping yet perfectly on-brand admissions, Dolly revealed she goes to sleep in full makeup every night, a habit that left longtime … Read more
For more than six decades, Dolly Parton has moved through the entertainment world with humor, warmth, and a steady moral compass. While industry trends have come and gone — and executives have occasionally warned that overt spirituality might limit her appeal — Dolly has never treated her faith as negotiable. “I will never hide my … Read more
Ella Langley is back on social media after taking a short break from performing to focus on her health. The country singer shared her first post since canceling her remaining August shows, expressing gratitude for the support she received during her time away from the spotlight. “Couldn’t be more grateful to have had some time … Read more
For rising country star Ella Langley, 2026 is shaping up to be her year. Her heartfelt track “This Version of Us” just landed in the Netflix series Nobody Wants This, giving the song — and Ella — a massive new audience. For fans who’ve followed her journey from tour stops to the Grand Ole Opry, … Read more
“I love Ella, and she’s like a sister…” As Lainey Wilson rose from living in a camper trailer to becoming an ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year, she leaned on the guidance of country music legends like Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, and Wynonna Judd. Their mentorship helped her navigate the highs and lows of … Read more
More than three decades after one of the darkest moments of her life, Reba McEntire reflects on the quiet acts of kindness that helped her survive unimaginable grief. In a recent Garden & Gun interview, the country icon revisited the aftermath of the 1991 plane crash that killed eight members of her touring band and … Read more