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This Day in Country History: April 26
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (147+ words) From music festivals to major record certifications, from the death of a legendary singer to the release of a Johnny Cash album, April 26 was a monumental day for country music. The world said goodbye to George Jones on this day,…...
This Day in Country History: April 25
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (165+ words) April 25 saw some big winners at the 25th Academy of Country Music Awards, including George Strait and Clint Black. There were also benefit concerts and a Country Music Marathon featuring several industry stars on this day over the years. 2011: CMT announced…...
This Day in Country History: April 24
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (140+ words) April 24 marks a significant day in the history of country music. On this day, the26th Annual Academy of Country Music Awardswere held, Farm Aid VIhelped struggling farmers, and Tim Mc Graw and Luke Bryan performed. On April 24, 1991, the ACM Awards were…...
From R&B to Rodeo: Ne-Yo's Country Era Is Here
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (260+ words) Backstage Country The R&B icon is officially embracing country music, and he's doing it properly by coming to Nashville. Ne-Yo: From R&B Grooves to Honky-Tonk Hits In a recent interview, the 46-year-old singer-songwriter shared the "tales of caution…...
Morgan Wallen Shares How Pivotal "Chasin" You" is to His Songwriting
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (203+ words) Backstage Country Every artist has one defining moment in their career For Morgan Wallen it was while writing "Chasin" You." The 32-year-old singer opened up about just how pivotal the track has been to his songwriting journey, calling it a…...
Dan + Shay Release New Single Focused on Suicide Prevention
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (439+ words) Three-time GRAMMY-winning country duo Dan + Shay released "Say So" on April 3, a hopeful new single and the first new music from the pair in 2026. The track is a departure from the duo's signature love songs and carries a direct message…...
This Day in Country History: April 22
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (121+ words) The Academy of Country Music Awards are always exciting, and the 1998 event had plenty of big winners. April 22 also saw the deaths of several prominent country music singer/songwriters, while benefit concerts helped support the community. The 33rd ACM Awards were…...
Ella Langley Recalls Lyric Slip Moments During Morgan Wallen Tour
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (441+ words) Ella Langley is revealing the nerve-wracking reality of joining Morgan Wallen onstage, including a lyric slip that eventually turned the tables on Wallen himself. Langley, who served as one of the opening acts on Wallen's I'm the Problem Tour, appeared…...
Russell Dickerson Breaks Down Russell Mania
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (164+ words) Teaming up with Elaina Smith on Backstage Country for a week, Russell Dickerson gave fans a glimpse behind the chaos and the unhinged energy behind Russell Mania 2026. Dickerson chuckled, "I could cry right now. I'm gonna weep when we're there....
Reality TV Star John Sansone Confirms Rumors He Dated Ella Langley
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (233+ words) Backstage Country John Sansone is officially setting the record straight about the rumors involving Ella Langley During a recent interview, the reality TV star encouraged the interviewer to ask the question What shocked the fans was Langley's casual inclusion of…...