Chris Cagle launches a 25th-anniversary tour, joining other country artists in upcoming U.S. performances.

Country music star Crystal Gayle canceled her Nashville show due to an undisclosed injury.

Country singer Jackson Dean proposed to his girlfriend live on radio on Jan. 12, 2026, and she said yes.

Singer Jenny Lewis, 50, humorously married her dog Bobby Rhubarb on Jan. 8, 2026, celebrating with friends and music.

Samar Hazarika, 75, Assamese singer and brother of Bhupen Hazarika, died Jan. 13, 2026, in Guwahati after a long illness.

On January 10, 2026, Peggy Seeger revealed on RTE that Ewan MacColl wrote "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" about her during their estrangement, performing it live with emotional impact.

UK's Absolute Radio edits racially sensitive lyric in Springsteen’s "Born in the U.S.A." amid modern sensitivity concerns.

Ariana Grande denies quotes in a Variety article about her new music, calling them inaccurate.

Band of Horses announce 20th anniversary tour and expanded reissue of their 2006 debut album, featuring unreleased tracks and a full-album performance on tour starting March 19.

Chris Stapleton becomes first country artist with Double Diamond certification for 'Traveller,' while Vince Gill announces his first major U.S. tour since 2022.