Episodes
Michelle and Glen were seen together again, this time arm in arm during an event for Brad Pitt's new "F1" movie - are they dating?; Trace Adkins just announced his 30th anniversary tour - it's been almost 30 years since the release of his debut album!; Zac Brown Band finally spoke up about the "satanic ritual" controversy in Las Vegas
Before this song, Randy was just “the guy who wrote hits for others” - not anymore! Happy Birthday to Randy Houser! He turns the big 5-0 today…let’s look back on some of Randy’s biggest hits.
Morgan Wallen is officially the highest-selling country artist of all time, and if we are looking on a global scale (with all genres), Morgan is third behind Taylor Swift and Drake; Ernest posts a funny video to socials explaining that he's writing a song for iconic country duo, Brooks & Dunn (after an 18-year hiatus)
Carrie Underwood had a surprise performance of "O Holy Night" at the Rolling Hills Community Church in Tennessee; Jessie Murph fans are concerned for her after "Hallelujah" performance at Jingle Ball; Kentucky man refuses to sell his 250 acre farm to an AI company - it's essentially the same storyline as Cody Johnson's song "Dirt Cheap" in real life!
By 2007, Carrie Underwood was more than just an American Idol star - she was one of the biggest female hitmakers in country music. Remember this song?
Riley Green and Ella Langley just hit their second #1 together on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart with "Don't Mind If I Do," but could Riley be working on another female duet for 2026?; Garth Brooks may have an AI beard, fans call out a weird video on social media; Did Morgan Wallen use Facetune this week on Instagram?
KP was making fun of Tim McGraw's pants last week, well Tim says he doesn't care about the haters - he's been doing this music thing for a long time; Audrey McGraw made her acting debut on Paramount+ "Landman" and man can she SING!; Could Megan Moroney be teasing a collaboration with Brad Paisley for the 2026 'Cloud 9' album?
This song…it spent 50 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Hot Country Songs chart. It was and still is iconic…let’s go back to 2018 when Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line broke our radios with “Meant To Be”
Megan Moroney's pre-sale was last week for the 2026 "Cloud 9" tour, but fans are not thrilled with the ticket queue lines or the prices - gone are the days of small venues for Megan; Pop singer Tate McRae is still getting backlash for her collaboration with Morgan Wallen, but she says she doesn't regret recording "What I Want."
Lots of country music tea from over the weekend...Jake Owen posted an emotional video to socials while dropping off a check to his ex-fiancée in exchange for a ring. Also, making comments about his regrets in joining the music industry - I'll recap what happened. On top of that, Riley Green's ex-girlfriend, Sophia Sansone, reveals in a new podcast that Riley Green was not a good boyfriend - KP has the tea.
“Girl Crush” was one of the most talked-about country singles of the late 2000s. Little Big Town topped the country singles chart for 13 weeks, although some radio stations pulled the song from their rotation for just a brief moment after controversies stirred that the song was about being a lesbian.
A woman on X is getting blasted for being a Dolly Parton hater after she re-posted a video of Dolly promoting her new book at a Costco with a cruel caption; Riley Green says his new music will probably ~not~ be inspired by the girl he's seeing and that he'll write most of his music during the holiday break on his farm in Alabama
Willie Nelson celebrated the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, a benefit concert supporting family farmers and ranchers who grow good food for the nation - this year's check totaled $1.3 million; Zac Brown Band gets a pass from the 'satanic reverend' who says their performance at the Las Vegas Sphere was not actually a "satanic ritual"
Today In Country Music: Tim McGraw + Faith Hill Travel With Their 3 Kids During 2000s Soul2Soul Tour
Let's go back to 2000, when power couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill launched their first-ever, Soul2Soul Tour. Their transparency humanized them and deepened their connection to their fans. On top of that, their very visible on-stage chemistry was a hit, and fans loved seeing real-life spouses perform together. When the tour finished, it had grossed nearly $50 million, one of the biggest country tours ever at the time.
The Country Thunder music festival is returning in 2026 at a new host city - get ready St. Pete Beach!; Riley Green chats about writing his new, "raw" album and reveals that he auditioned for a role on a TV show; Post Malone takes a tumble down stage steps in India, but keeps a firm grasp on his red solo cup
The NFR continues in Vegas this week with rodeo finals, Cowboy Christmas, and the Rodeo Quincy Fashion Show - featuring the moms of Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, and Lainey Wilson; Nashville's New Year's Eve Big Bash just announced their headlining performers; Jell Roll is the newest country artist to be invited to join the Grand Ole Opry in an emotional video
Let’s go back to 2021, when Taylor Swift was #1 on the Hot Country Songs chart, making her return to the country charts after her ten-minute version of “All Too Well” was released. Taylor also released the short film featuring "Stranger Things" actress Sadie Sink and “Teen Wolf” star Dylan O’Brien, and the film was entirely directed by Taylor.
Podcaster Theo Von sits down with comedian Leanne Morgan and shares that he attends bible study with Morgan Wallen; the "Sand in my Boots" Festival has been cancelled for 2026 - but why? After major 2025 success, the city of Gulf Shores, Alabama, wants to make sure the artist line-up is perfect for a 2027 festival return
Taylor Swift might be getting married on June 13, 2026 - but the rumor that she paid a bride to take her wedding date at Taylor's preferred venue has been debunked...Ocean House has released a statement on social media; Whiskey Riff did a poll asking fans to rate this year's worst country songs, and you can't argue with the line-up - here's the TEA with KP...
It was on this day in 2021 that Ashley McBride was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Ashley said being inducted into the Opry was one of the biggest milestones of her life, especially because she spent years being told she wasn’t “marketable.” Well, she definitely went somewhere…
Tim McGraw looks like he's wearing underwear on stage this week in Vegas - fans are confused, and so is KP; Kelsea Ballerini stops performance of "Penthouse" to give a rude fan the bird; George Strait is awarded a medal at the U.S. Kennedy Center Honors, and Trump gives a compliment on his full head of hair
Megan Moroney has some new romance rumors circulating - but this time with "Twisters" actor Glen Powell - but wasn't he seen with Michele Randolph a few weeks ago? Ella Langley's first audience was a field of cows, "Moo sounds a lot like Boo;" Maddie & Tae announce their split this week, after ten years of girl power - we are dying of a broken heart...
Garth and Trisha are an iconic country music couple - they met during a demo recording session in Nashville in 1987, but were both married to other people at the time, so in their early friendship, they were strictly professional. Over the years, they toured together, becoming close friends, and after they both divorced their spouses, they began dating in 2002
Lots of artists have crossed into the country music world from other genres, including BigXThePlug, Beyonce, Post Malone, and now, we are getting a country album tease from Michael Buble. On top of that, ESPN's American Sports Analyst, Pat McAfee, just released a country song called "Dookie" with Ernest as the producer. There could be 6-7 more songs to follow...oh boy. Here's the TEA with KP...
The NFR is in full swing in Vegas right now, with rodeo wives, influencers, and more showing up in full western glam - it's essentially the "Met Gala" of western fashion. Oh yeah, and the National Rodeo Finals are happening too...Plus, Zac Brown Band kicked off their residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, with some critics calling the performance a "satanic ritual" - here's the TEA with KP!
Today In Country Music: The original plan for Sam was to play professional football, but when a brief tryout with the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t work out, he moved to Nashville in 2008 with no music industry contacts. He started out as a songwriter and became known for blurring genre lines with pop + country and his “talk-sing” style.
Here's the Tea - Post Malone is set to perform in San Francisco the night before the Super Bowl; Kenny Chesney says the first song he wrote was for a girl who wanted nothing to do with him; Tucker Wetmore releases "Proving Me Right" single, which is rumoured to be about his ex-girlfriend (who is currently seeing Riley Green)
Here's The Tea - Jelly Roll says he used to do cocaine on his birthday, now he's going for runs; Megan Moroney's "6 Months Later" music video was inspired by Black Mirror episodes; Taylor Swfit has reportedly confirmed her wedding date - and it doesn't look like the venue is in the Cayman Islands
Today In Country Music - Brenda Lee became globally famous as a pop singer because of “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” but she led a very successful country music career. In the 70s and 80s, she charted more than 30 Top 40 Country singles AND she’s also a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame
Sources say Taylor Swift is considering a Caribbean Island for her wedding with Travis Kelce, KP does some investigating...