Country Minute

On night one of @xroads41, Zac Brown Band surprised the packed crowd with an appearance from rising country star Lanie Gardner. Together, the pair covered “Rhiannon” from Fleetwood Mac. This small clip is just a taste. Get to a show and see ZBB for yourself. It’s the best show in country right now. #countrymusic #laniegardner #zacbrownband

The most impactful artists are often the hardest to define. They combine a unique set of influences and ideas to create a sound that lives outside traditional norms. In country music, nobody is doing that better than Cameron Whitcomb, and the response speaks for itself. Are you listening? #countrymusic #cameronwhitcomb

Country music is everything. For the first time in history, the top 5 songs in America right now are country. The latest Billboard Hot 100 finds Ella Langley earning a 16th week at the top for “Choosin Texas,” as well as the debut of “Been By Now” from Morgan Wallen at number two. Beyond that , Taylor Swift, “I Can’t Love You Anymore,” and Stella Lefty’s “Boston” prove 2026 will go down as the year country became the culture. Thoughts? #countrymusic #ellalangley #morganwallen

There is a lot more truth at the center of Justin Moore’s iconic song “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away” than most fans realize. Songwriters Dallas Davidson, Rob Hatch, and Brett Jones turned the writing session into a therapy session, putting the people and things they missed into a song that feels universal yet so personal all at the same time. I actually think the Rhett Akins versions is underrated, but it’s not even on streaming. Did you know this? #countrymusic #justinmoore

Brothers Osborne are back, and they're taking a unique approach to sharing music. Rather than feeling stuck between what fans want and what algorithms will push, the brothers new song "R.I.P." is available in two formats, one made for followers and one for the robots that control social media. Both versions absolutely rip, but the longer one is almost always better in my book. What do you think about this strategy? Should others follow suit? #countrymusic #brothersosborne

Shania Twain is the next music icon to get a big budget movie made about their life, and it might be the best country music film in decades. If you don’t know, the story of Shania Twain was made for the cinema. Born to a poor family in a northern Canadian mining town, Shania would become the greatest selling female country artist of all time while facing unbelievable obstacles and devastating losses, including both her mother and stepfather in a single crash. Shania is being tightlipped about wh

Zac Brown just did something that nobody in music or live entertainment history has ever done before, and it happened on the stage at Fenway Park. During the Zac Brown Band record extending 15th performance at the iconic ballpark, Zac told fans the group has a venue launching on a new cruise ship in January 2027. To celebrate, he gave every single person in attendance, over 37,000 people, a free cruise for two. It’s a gift worth over $40 million, easily making it the biggest giveaway in live ent

Jelly Roll shocked fans over the weekend by announcing that he is taking at least a year, maybe two off from the road. While speaking to fans during the final dates of his stadium towards Post Malone, Jelly Roll thanked fans for the opportunity of a lifetime to perform. He said he was taking an extended break from the road in order to “heal.” Jelly Roll has been on a nonstop run of shows and appearances since the release of his album Beautifully Broken in 2024. We’re wishing him a quick recovery

If the name Tate Butts doesn’t mean anything to you yet, then there’s a good chance you’re getting old. Tate is the 14 year-old phenomenon blending a country music and faith to win over audiences worldwide. He’s performed with superstar Forrest Frank and received cosign from more artists than we can name. The crazy part? He’s barely in high school. I think this kid has a great future ahead. What about you? #countrymusic #tatebutts

Earlier today Raising Cane’s announced a new cup partnership with Megan Moroney and we rushed out the door to find them for ourselves. Our local shop said they arrived this morning. It’s $19.99 for the rhinestone cup. The pink cup is $1.79 with any combo. Which one are you grabbing? #countrymusic #meganmoroney #raisingcanes