Rodney Atkins; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

    Rodney Atkins Opens Up About ‘True South,’ Family, 20 Years of ‘If You’re Going Through Hell’ And Staying True to Himself

    Posted on October 19, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “True South is not necessarily about where I’m from. It’s about staying in touch with who you really are, I think,” Atkins shared.

    Redferrin; Photo Courtesy of Robby Klein

    Redferrin On Going From Dirt Bikes to Country Music and How Florida Georgia Line And 700 Songs Changed His Life

    Posted on October 15, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “After ‘Jack and Diet Coke,’ it really gave me the confidence to keep pushing. And then when ‘Just Like Johnny’ finally broke, I felt like there must be something here because lightning doesn’t usually strike twice in the same spot,” Redferrin said.

    James Maslow; Photo Courtesy of Ruby Johnson/CMA

    James Maslow of Big Time Rush Talks ‘Unbound’ Series And Working On A Dual Format Novel & Feature Film ‘Model Life’

    Posted on October 7, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    Maslow is expanding his creative horizons beyond Big Time Rush, diving into his global adventure series Unbound while developing Model Life, an ambitious story planned as both a novel and feature film.

    Miranda Lambert; Photo Courtesy of Robert Ascroft

    Miranda Lambert Revisits Country Music’s Golden Era While Forging Her Own Path On New Album, ‘Crisco’

    Posted on October 2, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    Crisco features 12 tracks, including duets with Ella Langley and Chris Stapleton.

    Brantley Gilbert; Photo Provided

    Brantley Gilbert Reveals How Addiction Nearly Destroyed His Life—And How He Found His Way Back On ‘SINS OF THE FATHER’

    Posted on September 30, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “All my albums are chapters of my life. This is no different,” Gilbert stated.

    Luke Bryan; Photo Provided

    Inside the Making of Luke Bryan Album ‘Signs’: Taking Risks, Trusting His Instincts and Teaming Up With Luke Combs

    Posted on September 18, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I don’t want to have a safety blanket around me where I’m only trying to pick radio candy,” he explains. “I just want songs that really speak to where I’m at.”

    Ian Munsick; Photo Courtesy of Raul Esparza

    Ian Munsick Talks New Song “Earn Your Spurs,” Cowboy Authenticity, and His Respect for Cody Johnson

    Posted on September 18, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I just want to make sure the part of the country I come from is accurately portrayed in country music,” Munsick shared.

    Ian Munsick; Photo Courtesy of Ben Christensen

    Why Ian Munsick Chose Freedom, Family, and The West For Bold New Album, ‘The Mountain Goat’

    Posted on September 18, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    The Mountain Goat follows Munsick’s previous albums, Eagle Feather, White Buffalo and Coyote Cry, each drawing its name from an animal associated with the West.

    Stephanie Quayle; Photo Courtesy of Rachel Deeb

    Stephanie Quayle Opens Up About New Album, ‘The Seeker,’ And the Dolly Parton Moment That Changed Everything

    Posted on September 18, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I cried out in prayer over that. And when I asked those questions to myself a couple of years ago was the same day that I got that phone call,” Quayle said.

    James Maslow; Photo Courtesy of Gulko Publicity

    James Maslow Admits Writing A Memoir Is “The Most Vulnerable And Scary Thing I’ve Ever Done”

    Posted on August 16, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “The book is going to talk about stories I’ve never shared with the world, from being a kid to where I’m at now,” Maslow revealed of his forthcoming memoir.

    Scotty McCreery; Photo Courtesy of Jeff Ray

    Scotty McCreery Looks Back On 15 Years: “A Lot’s Happened That I’m Very Proud Of”

    Posted on July 19, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “A lot’s happened in 15 years that I’m very proud of. And I think sometimes it’s good to stop, smell the roses, and just appreciate where you’re at, keep working to keep moving forward.”

    Koe Wetzel; Photo Courtesy of John Park

    Koe Wetzel Gets Real About a Decade Of Chaos And Growth That Led To ‘The Night Champion’

    Posted on July 18, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “The Night Champion is basically about surviving the night… over the past 10 years kind of evolving into who I am today and kind of the music evolving as well.”

    Koe Wetzel; Photo Courtesy of Shiloh Hughes

    Koe Wetzel Promises “Rowdy, Crazy Show” And Potential “Off The Cuff” Surprises At Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena

    Posted on July 6, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    Koe Wetzel will bring his The Night Champion World Tour to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on August 8.

    James Maslow; Photo Courtesy of Ruby Johnson/CMA

    James Maslow Opens Up About Country Music Debut, New Five-Track EP, And Fate Of His Future With Big Time Rush

    Posted on July 6, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I’m not just going to dip my toe in. I’m going to give this a real shot. And now we are diving headfirst a year later,” Maslow explained.

    James Maslow; Photo Courtesy of Gulko Publicity

    James Maslow On Moving To Nashville And Launching Solo Career In Country Music: “Feels A Lot More Authentic”

    Posted on July 6, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “As I started dabbling in country, I realized, dang, this feels actually a lot more authentic,” Maslow admitted to Music Mayhem.