The long-running Country Music Television Awards are canceled this spring. That’s because Paramount is merging with Skydance Media. It’s one of several international awards shows that have been put on hold.

There’s a power shift in country music. Producer Dave Cobb will take over as Chief Creative Officer of Universal Music Group. Cobb is known for his work with artists like Sturgill Simpson and Chris Stapleton. He’s expected to have a big impact on the future of country music

If you bought tickets to Kid Rock here in Wichita, just remember to clap. At a recent show, he stormed off stage after fans didn’t clap enough during a song.

Super Bowl weekend was full of surprises, including Zach Bryan and his pop-up show for a group of fans at a bar in New Orleans on Saturday night.

Dolly Parton’s portfolio continues to grow. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, she’s releasing Dolly Wine’s Pinot Noir, to honor the 51st anniversary of her song “Jolene.”

and Old Dominion just finished a residency at the Ryman where they raised $1.25M for several charities and released a new song called “Making Good Time.”