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During an appearance on Andy Cohen’s show on October 1, Luke Bryan made divisive comments about Beyoncé’s CMA Awards snub, suggesting Beyoncé should “be country with us a little bit,” and “come to an award show and high five us.” His response was met with criticism by Beyoncé’s passionate fanbase, so Bryan took to X…

On Friday (October 4), Keith Urban launched his latest Las Vegas residency, HIGH In Vegas, at the Fontainebleau’s BleauLive Theater. This is the third Vegas residency for the 56-year-old country superstar, and it looks and sounds like it will be the best run yet for Urban. He wants everyone in the crowd to enjoy themselves…

Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, and James Taylor have helped organize the Concert for Carolina, a benefit for Hurricane Helene relief that is set to take place on October 26 at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Combs, Church, and Taylor all grew up in North Carolina, while Strings has a…

Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” notches its 13th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. The crossover hit now claims the third-longest stint atop the single’s chart this decade, behind only Morgan Wallen’s 16-week run with “Last Night” in 2023, and Harry Styles’ 15-week rule with “As It Was” in 2022.…

Sturgill Simpson has just announced that he will be performing a benefit concert at the Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary, North Carolina on October 21st. All proceeds from the show will be donated to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund. Simpson was originally scheduled to play in Asheville, North Carolina on Monday, October 21 as…

On Friday (October 4), Eric Church shared his first solo song in three years, “Darkest Hour,” to benefit his home state of North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Church signed over all publishing royalties from the song to the people of North Carolina, with the money going toward ongoing relief efforts in the state. “In the…

Miranda Lambert brought good vibes and her talented friends to Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on Saturday (October 5) for the “Music For Mutts” benefit concert. The charity show helped raise awareness and funds to provide aid to shelter animals and pet shelters. “I’m so happy to be here,” Lambert enthusiastically announced to the crowd. “We’re singing…

Zach Bryan has declined to submit his music for consideration for the 2025 Grammy Awards. Voting by Recording Academy members has just started for next year’s music awards ceremony, and Bryan’s name intentionally won’t be on any of the ballots. Sources have confirmed that, “Bryan decided not to submit this year, based on feeling that…

During a press conference in Newport, Tennessee on Friday (October 4), Dolly Parton announced that she will be donating $1 million of her own money for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene. Parton is also working with The Dollywood Company to provide an additional $1 in emergency aid. The $2 million will be donated to the…

Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet jumps up two spots to reclaim the No. 1 spot on this week’s Billboard 200 Albums chart. This is the fourth nonconsecutive week atop the Billboard 200 for Short n’ Sweet, following its initial three week run at No. 1 after its release back in August. Elsewhere in the Billboard…