COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

Zach John King — Happy For You Zach John King returns with “Happy For You,” a reflective track that digs into the complicated space between heartbreak and healing. The song captures that moment when you genuinely want the best for someone who’s moved on, even if you’re still piecing yourself back together. King leans into his signature emotional delivery, balancing raw lyricism with warm, cinematic production. The chorus stands out as a confession; he’s trying to be happy for

Country music icon Dolly Parton is featured on the cover of People  magazine’s November 24, 2025 issue, marking another milestone in her legendary career. The feature comes alongside the release of her new book, Star of the Show: My Life on Stage , and offers a look at her life, her career, and her unwavering spirit as she approaches her 80th birthday. In the interview, Dolly reflects on her incredible journey and the decades she’s spent in the spotlight. “I’m thankful that I

3x GRAMMY winners Dan + Shay have signed with The Core Entertainment, teaming up with co-founders Simon Tikhman and Kevin “Chief” Zaruk. Known for hits like “Tequila,” “Speechless,” and “10,000 Hours” (with Justin Bieber), the duo has built a global fanbase with billions of streams and multiple No. 1 singles. “We’ve always admired The Core’s ‘music-first’ mentality,” said Dan + Shay. “The best is yet to come.” The Core, founded in 2020, combines management, label, and media v

This Veterans Day, we pause to honor the bravery, sacrifice, and continued strength of those who have served. At Good Scentiments, we believe gratitude is not just spoken yet it’s felt, remembered, and carried forward. Scotty Hastings is a testament to resilience in motion. A country artist, U.S. Army veteran, and proud Purple Heart recipient who turned adversity into art and service into song. In 2011, while serving overseas as an Army Infantryman, Scotty survived being shot

Indiana-born, Nashville-based rising star Stephen Wilson Jr.  is setting the country music world ablaze again. Today, the singer-songwriter unveiled the Gary The Torch Tour , a follow-up to his critically acclaimed søn of dad  tour, which ran for over two years and took him from small-town venues to international stages. The tour kicks off March 6 in Columbus, OH , and promises stops in Toronto, Boston, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chicago, and beyond. Credit: Jace Kartye Our favo

When the Country Music Association names a legend among legends, the weight of that word legend matters. This year, that honor falls on Vince Gill, the Oklahoma-born troubadour whose voice has carried Country Music’s heart for half a century. At the 59th Annual CMA Awards, airing live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 19, Gill will receive the 2025 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award , a distinction reserved for the rare few whose artistry, humanity, an