25 years under the belt of the 21st century, Billboard has released a list of the top artists of the first 25 years of this century. Country music is well represented on the list of 100, all genre names:  Alan Jackson sneaks in at No. 99, Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw  are in the top 60, Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs are Top 40 finishers. Country crossover newcomer Post Malone lands at number 4.

Season 47 of Survivor just finished in December and rumors are already swirling around season 49. All the rumors point to Dierks Bentley being one of the contestants.

First, the tickets, then the performers, that’s how the world’s largest and longest-running country music festival does it. CMA Fest is coming in June, and tickets are on sale now. Performers will be announced closer to March.

Where is Gabby Barrett? A lot of fans have been wondering since she has ghosted social media lately.  Don’t panic; the silence is broken, and it turns out Gabby has been all of us this time of year and dealing with a house full of sick kids and adults. Take your vitamin C people.

I’m not sure what Kenny Chesney is up to, but it’s going to be his next big thing. He teased on socials a picture of rehearsals and said, “New year and new experiences. Started rehearsals today for what’s next. Can’t wait to share.”

and there’s a new festival coming to AT&T stadium. Cody Jinks, Jon Pardi, and Midland are heading the inaugural “Lonestar Smokeout Festival” from May 2nd through the 4th.