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Weekly Recap: The Top 4 Trending Country Music Stories Of This Week

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6 minutes | Friday, January 23, 2026
Chris Stapleton could be considering retirement + his search for a "new dream;" Ella Langley put a mysterious countdown clock on her website and I have my speculations; Megan Moroney's new song, "Wish I Didn't" is about a real man - but who?; ERNEST admits that he's neglected his own artist career to be the massive songwriter that he is - think, "I Had Some Help" and "Heartless." It's the Tea with KP...
5 minutes | Thursday, January 22, 2026
Twenty years ago this year, Taylor Swift's iconic hit, "Tim McGraw" was released, making her eligible to be considered for the Songwriters Hall of Fame - welcome to the exclusive club!; Christian singer Brandon Lake teases a major project for 2026, including a collaboration with big names like Lainey Wilson, HARDY, Thomas Rhett, and more; Kenny Chesney adds six more days to his Las Vegas Sphere residency due to popular demand; and Megan Moroney posts a teaser clip of her duet with Ed Sheeran...it's the Tea with KP!
6 minutes | Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Megan Moroney's new song "Wish I Didn't" is rumoured to be about Riley Green, but she told us that it was inspired by a guy who gave her red flags right away; Morgan Wallen makes. $38,000 donation to Knoxville schools; and ERNEST admits that he's neglected his independent artist career to be a massive songwriter instead...it's the Tea with KP...
5 minutes | Wednesday, January 21, 2026
FINALLY! I think Ella's dropping an album release date announcement, but that's just my guess, a mysterious countdown clock has appeared on her website; new documents have surfaces in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni that involve Taylor Swift; and Jelly Roll is going to be a part of the upcoming "Netflix is a Joke" comedy festival...it's the Tea with KP...
4 minutes | Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Karley Scott Collins responds to the rumors that she and Keith Urban are "practically living together" on her IG story; Taylor Swift could be the reason vinyl sales are so high; Actress Amanda Seyfried says she wants to play Dolly Parton if a biopic ever happens...it's the Tea with KP...
5 minutes | Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Chris Stapleton is looking for fuel...what's next? Praying it's not retirement (he joked); Ludacris backs out of Rock The Country festival, saying it was a "mix up" that he was initially included; Megan Moroney scores another #1 hit on country radio this week with "6 Months Later." It's the Tea with KP...
5 minutes | Monday, January 19, 2026
Someone found a 20-year-old piece of paper that looks like it belonged to Carrie Underwood's team - detailing instructions on keeping alcohol away from her during a performance at a now-abandoned Arkansas music venue; Riley Green, Kaitlyn Butts, and more to perform at the Montana Wildlands Music Festival; and rumors are swirling about a potential love interest for Keith Urban, are they living together? It's the Tea with KP...
7 minutes | Monday, January 19, 2026
Dolly Parton celebrates her 80th birthday with a big donation to the Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Tennessee - she's donating all of the net proceeds from the re-release of "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" featuring Lainey Wilson, Reba, Queen Latifa, and Miley Cyrus; Morgan Wallen reveals the reason he has a 45 second song on his "I'm The Problem" album; HARDY and his wife make a big donation to the Mother's Milk Bank of Tennessee...it's the Tea with KP!
6 minutes | Thursday, January 15, 2026
Little Big Town's Phillip Sweet gets busted by Cayman Islands Customs + Border Patrol with cannabis gummies; Ella Langley is one of the only twelve women this century to land a top ten country hit on the all-genres chart; Chris Lane gets backlash for political joke he made on his social media; and is Megan Moroney calling out Riley Green in the lyrics of her new single "Wish I Didn't?" It's the Tea with KP weekly recap!
6 minutes | Thursday, January 15, 2026
Cayman Islands Customs and Border Patrol Officers found cannabis gummies in the backpack of Little Big Town's Phillip Sweet after flying to island for a private performance; Lainey Wilson says she's okay with Dolly Parton spreading rumors about her; A US Marine is asking Ella Langley to be his date to the Marine Corps Ball; and Zach Bryan's big wedding present! It's the Tea with KP....
4 minutes | Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Senate Bill 1474 proposes that Interstate 35 in Oklahoma be renamed the "Toby Keith Memorial Bridge," and another Canadian River bridge would be renamed "Should've Been A Cowboy Bridge;" Dolly Parton announces new music this week with special collaborators Lainey Wilson, Reba, Miley Cyrus, and Queen Latifah; Miranda Lambert to perform a pre-race show for the Daytona 500...it's the Tea with KP!
5 minutes | Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Megan Moroney is releasing another single this Friday and shared a clip of "Wish I DIdn't" on her socials, but fans are calling out one particular lyric that may be a response to Riley Green's song, "Make It Rain;" Maren Morris is getting hate for saying that "nobody is friendly in country music anymore;" and 'Twisters' actor Glen Powell and 'Landman' actress Michelle Randolph have met each other's parents...this is getting serious! It's the Tea with KP...
5 minutes | Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Chris Stapleton's version of "Tennessee Whiskey" was certified Double Diamond this week with over 20 million units sold, but he wasn't the first to record this song (let's get in our time machine); An all-star 90s country concert is coming to Alabama next month featuring 30 of country music's biggest 90s artists; the "Rock The Ccountry" lineup was announced for 2026 with Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Hank Williams Jr. + MORE! It's the Tea with KP...
6 minutes | Monday, January 12, 2026
Eight scientists from the Department of Environment, including the Blue Belt Programme Officer, Kelly Forsythe, and members of the Marine, Coral and Terrestrial Research Unit teams, will be embarking on an expedition onboard the state-of-the-art UK Royal Research Ship the R.R.S. James Cook in January and February 2026! The expedition will allow us to better understand our offshore waters and deep-sea environment here in Cayman by collecting information on the types of habitats that exist, the health of economically important fish stocks, the connectivity between our nearshore and deep-sea cora
5 minutes | Monday, January 12, 2026
Chris Lane is on tour with Rascal Flatts right now, but posted a video joking about the Minnesota Daycare scams currently being investigated in the US - some fans are not happy with the joke; Jelly Roll's wife Bunnie says he's "falling in love with himself again" after 275lb weight loss and beard transformation; Zach Bryan releases acoustic version of "With Heaven On Top" and fans speculate the song "Skin" is about ex-girlfriend Brianna Chickenfry...it's the Tea with KP!
4 minutes | Monday, January 12, 2026
Megan Moroney announced the 15 new tracks for her record "Cloud 9" in true Megan fashion, glamorous and full of pink - plus two long-awaited collaborations with Ed Sheeran + Kacey Musgraves; Yellowstone fans are excited for a filming update for Rip + Beth Wheeler spinoff, "The Dutton Ranch;" and Ella Langley is one of only 12 women this CENTURY to land a Top 10 Country hit on the all-genre chart...it's the Tea with KP!
5 minutes | Friday, January 9, 2026
Luke Combs announces his long-awaited album release date; Jelly Roll is on the cover of Men's Health; and Chase Rice is taking a step back from touring after 13 years...it's the Tea with KP...
5 minutes | Friday, January 9, 2026
Zach Bryan dropped 25 songs on his new album, "With Heaven On Top," today; Zach Bryan's ex Brianna reveals she is looking to heal her intimacy issues in 2026 after post-Zach Bryan relationship trauma; Chris Stapleton announces "All American Show Road Tour," and the Houston Livestock Rodeo Show lineup was also released...with more than just country artists! Lizzo, Creed, + Kelly Clarkson will make an appearance. It's the Tea with KP...
4 minutes | Thursday, January 8, 2026
Chase Rice made a surprise post to Instagram yesterday, announcing that he's stepping away from touring to take some much-needed time off; Charley Crocket is changing his ways in 2026, opting for peace in the new year + forgiving his "foes"; and are we being "Rick-Rolled" by Ella Langley? It's the Tea with KP...
5 minutes | Thursday, January 8, 2026
Morgan Wallen released his limited edition "I'm The Problem" CD with an exclusive letter from his father; Garth Brooks hints at a 2026 tour; Luke Combs releases new single and announces a March 20th album release; and Netflix is now the home of the WWE library...it's the Tea with KP...
4 minutes | Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Spotted on Tim McGraw's Instagram, a video of his new song "Different," which premiered during his Las Vegas residency; Dolly Parton's sister Frieda says she didn't mean to cause panic when she asked for Facebook prayers for Dolly's health; Stranger Things fans can watch a brand new documentary with tons of behind-the-scenes footage on Netflix starting next week! It's the Tea with KP...
5 minutes | Wednesday, January 7, 2026
American Idol returns for its 24th season this month with returning judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie - Luke shared a few secrets about working with Carrie on set; Cody Johnson (sort of) challenged George Strait to break Rodeo Houston records; HARDY was the brain behind these four hit country songs...it's the Tea with KP...
5 minutes | Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Country Music Seminar announced this year's "New Faces" of Country Music class for 2026, including Ella Langley, Chase Matthew, and more - indicating their marker as "breakout acts" and artists to watch; Fans are disapointed in Season 2 of Paramount+'s "Landman" so far, saying the plot lacks "substance;" and finally, in honor of Dry January, here are four country bangers about drinking booze - sorry to tempt you...stay strong! It's the Tea with KP...
6 minutes | Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Are they on or off? We finally know where Kelsea Ballerini + Chase Stokes' relationship stands in 2026 - thanks to a very lovey Instagram post; Jelly Roll has already reached his 2026 goal, appearing on the January 2nd cover of Men's Health; and Miley Cyrus rocks blonde curtain bangs and teases a 20th Anniversary Hannah Montana celebration...it's the Tea with KP...
5 minutes | Monday, January 5, 2026
Brian Kelley posts a video to Instagram that could be indicating a Florida Georgia Line reunion after he and Tyler Hubbard went on a hike together to bend their friendship; Ella Langley dominates with "Chosin Texas" and hits #2 on Apple Music across ALL genres; Let's take a look down memory lane, these five country songs turn 11 this year...it's the Tea with KP...
6 minutes | Monday, January 5, 2026
Zach Bryan married his girlfriend, Sam Leonard, in Spain, but the haters are calling him out for singing at his own wedding - is it weird to have the spotlight on your big day?; Get ready for new music in 2026, Luke Combs teases a big announcement for this Friday and Jason Aldean revealed he's singing a duet with his wife, Brittney, in his next album...it's the Tea with KP...
7 minutes | Friday, January 2, 2026
Zach Bryan shocks us all with a surprise wedding in Spain to girlfriend Sam Leonard, who he's been dating publicly for less than six months; Lainey Wilson performs the Netflix halftime show on Christmas Day but gets criticism from the "Beahive" for supposedly copying Beyonce; Luke Combs is teasing us! A mysterious countdown has appeared on his website, and a new teaser video was posted to TikTok. It's the Tea with KP...
6 minutes | Friday, January 2, 2026
Lots to catch up on in the world of country music, including an update on the Glen Powell + Michelle Randolph dating rumors - they were spotted in Miami on their way to a NYE vacation in St. Barts; Bailey Zimmerman goes all out for Christmas this year, gifting his mother a new house and car; Parker McCollum kicks 2026 with a bang, with a big BABY announcement! It's the Tea with KP...
12 minutes | Friday, January 2, 2026
Cayman's local country artist, Cam Kline, joins KP in-studio to chat about moving from the Cayman Islands to Nashville and his songwriting journey - listen to Cam's acoustic performance of "Irish Goodbye" LIVE on Rooster 101, Cayman's Country Favorites!
4 minutes | Monday, December 22, 2025
Ella Langley and Tucker Wetmore were spotted vacationing together from the looks of their Instagram stories - could a future collaboration be in the works?; First responders to get free Christmas meals at a few Nashville, Broadway restaurants; Megan Moroney says the new "whoville" trend on TikTok hits a little too close to home after her ex-boyfriend told her she looks like the grinch when she's mad
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Weekly Recap: The Top 4 Trending Country Music Stories Of This Week
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