Martina McBride took to social media Saturday to share some heartbreaking news with her fans. That news? The country music star announced that her father, Daryl Schiff, has died. He was 86.

Because of that, her birthday has become almost like a holiday and even the Grand Ole Opry holds a yearly celebration in the day on her honor. So, that in mind, there were plenty of Dolly Parton headlines floating around social media and the web across the weekend.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the beachfront festival, Luke Bryan pulled out all of the stops for this year’s lineup, having it feature Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, Jackson Dean, Ella Langley, Tucker Wetmore, Travis Denning and more.

The Country Music Hall of Fame inductees have added more dates to their farewell tour after previously sharing retirement plans.

Australia’s legendary Tamworth Country Music Festival is up and running and photos from the town reveal a ‘country casual’ theme for 2025.

The cruise line is partnering with the Academy of Country Music to host special performances on board one of its cruise ships.

Billboard cover star and the ‘Future of Country' rep Zach Top is bringing ’90s country music back. The crooner explains why he thinks his "I Never Lie" became successful, the accidental start of a band with his siblings,

Zach Top proved that there's still a wide market for authentic country music by following in the footsteps of his musical heroes.

"I am from that world," stresses drag queen Flamy Grant, who served as a worship leader for over 22 years before finding her true calling. "It's funny when people say I'm invading their space, or I don't belong.

The songs Leighton Meester is most known for are catchy pop tracks, but for a brief moment, she showed how well she can perform country.

As part of our 2025 country music issue, we ask writers and broadcasters to weigh in on the present and future of country music.

Greenwood, who has performed with the “American Idol” champion at the Country Music Awards, said haters need to “move on.” “I mean, he is the next president. Come on,” Greenwood added. “Stop this negative crap.”