https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news.asp The latest country music news from CountryStandardTime.com Copyright 2026, Country Standard Time 10 Jun 2026 09:27:59 GMT 10 Jun 2026 09:27:59 GMT 60 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16033 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16033 When producer James Keach needed someone to deliver a closing theme for the film "Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul," Keach turned to multiple GRAMMY-winning producer Julian. The result was "My Cross To Bear," a song recorded by Jackson Dean. "The blues is a place where you can create so many emotions," said Raymond. "And often, the less you... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16030 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16030 Carly Pearce has left Big Machine Label Group for Broken Bow Music Group/BMG Nashville, she announced Wednesday. With BBR subsidiary Stoney Creek Records serving as the radio imprint, Pearce has a new album coming soon and is currently at country radio with the single "If I Don't Leave I'm Gonna Stay" with Riley Green. Pearce said she has completed her fifth album.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16034 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16034 Roots-rocker Liam St. John put out the song "Man Of The North (Live in the Wild)," live collection of performances recorded across three natural landscapes – Findlater Castle in Scotland, City of Rocks in Idaho, and Cumberland Caverns in Tennessee – and out on Big Loud Rock. St. John released his debut album "Man Of The... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16032 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16032 The Band Loula released the song "Hometown In Heaven" on Friday via Warner Records Nashville. The duo of Malachi Mills and Logan Simmons wrote the song with Natalie Hemby. "Open hay fields, home cookin' after Sunday church, pickin' on the porch, and everyone we love who made us who we are today - just a few things about our hometown that are... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16031 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16031 Warren Zeiders will release his third single of the year, "Days of My Life," this Friday via Warner Records. Written by Zeiders, Jon Robert Hall, Ben Johnson and Ashley Gorley, the song expands on his country-rock sound. Zeiders sings about finding the person who turns ordinary days into the best days of your life.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16025 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16025 Christian/country singer Anne Wilson released her new book, "Rebel: Following Jesus When the World Walks the Other Way," today via W Publishing, an imprint of Thomas Nelson. Following the success of her debut book, "My Jesus," and "Hey Girl" 40-Day Devotional, "Rebel" continues her faith-based storytelling.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16022 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16022 Following the release of his debut album "Act I," Kashus Culpepper today announces "Act I: Summer Nights," set for June 19. The new set contains four songs. Culpepper worked with producer / co-writer Mike Robinson. "Act I: Summer Nights" keeps the instrumental vibe of the debut including the pedal steel. The EP... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16023 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16023 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass will kick off its 2026 edition with a benefit concert honoring Steve Earle. Earle has performed at each edition of the San Francisco free music festival since HSB's second year in 2002. The tribute is set for Thursday, Oct. 1 at San Francisco's The Masonic. "An Evening Honoring Steve Earle" will see Earle joined by... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16027 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16027 Eilen Jewell said today she would stop touring for an intedeterminant among of time starting in 2027. She also released a cover of The Doors' "Soul Kitchen." "If you're the queen of the minor key then who's the king?" I've been asked this question many times in the past couple of decades and I still can't... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16024 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16024 Little Big Town will be on the road this fall for their For The Art Of It Tour. The tour kicks off Sept. 24 in St. Petersburg, Fla. and include stops in Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, Dallas, Houston, Chicago and Toronto. Tickets will be available starting with the artist presale today at noon local time. The general on-sale starts Friday at 10 a.m. local time.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16028 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16028 Justin Moore is taking time off from touring to focus on his health. In a social media post, Moore said," I've made the decision to take some time to focus on my health. As a result, I'll be stepping away from touring for a short period and will be unable to perform some upcoming shows. "This is the right decision for me and my family, and I appreciate everyone's understanding and support. I look forward to getting back out there later this summer."... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16021 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16021 Ian Munsick will release his fourth studio album, "The Mountain Goat," on Aug. 21. He told people attending his fan club party at CMA Fest on Saturday. This is Munsick's first full-length project released via WEST TO THE REST RECORDS / Triple Tigers Records – which he co-produced with Jeremy Spillman and Mike Robinson. He also will do a short tour during release week.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16026 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16026 Wynonna Judd will release her first solo album in 10 years with "The Hard Truth," out Oct. 2 on ANTI-. This is also her first studio album for ANTI-. She had helped from Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers, The War and Treaty and Iron & Wine. On lead single "Kentucky Queen," Wynonna returned to her childhood roots as an adult in triumph,... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16017 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16017 Kenny Chesney thought his new record was done. Not so fast as the singer found three new songs to record. "Nothing fires me up like a great song," Chesney said. "Maybe it's the way I came up at Acuff Rose with Dean Dillon, Buddy Brock, Whitey Shafer and Tony Lane, always writing something that'd catch your ear... Or maybe it goes all the way... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16015 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16015 Lady A today announced today their THIS WINTER'S NIGHT TOUR 2026. Following last year's inaugural run, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott will launch a limited trek on Dec. 10 in Northfield, OH, and visit cities like New York and Greensboro, N.C., before wrapping just in time for the holidays on Dec. 21 with two shows at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16020 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16020 MCA Nashville signed singer-songwriter Blake Proehl. The announcement capped off a big week for Proehl, highlighted by multiple CMA Fest appearances and his new song "She Got It." During his performance at MCA Presents: Live At The SkyDeck, MCA executives surprised Proehl with a new custom jersey commemorating his signing to the label.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16016 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16016 Warner Nashville signed Nashville vocal harmony trio Highway Home this week and will release the song "No More Drinkin' Songs" on June 12. They also released a video of the song. Highway Home is a harmony-centric country vocal trio based in Nashville, made up of Eamon Owen,... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16006 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16006 Drew Baldridge announced his first major-label album, "FARM FAITH FAMILY," arrives Sept. 18 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Baldridge's story is rooted in the three pillars of FARM FAITH FAMILY. Raised on a farm in Southern Illinois, he learned hard work, grit and perseverance - values that continue to shape both his life and music today. His faith keeps him grounded through every season, while his wife and boys remain the heart behind everything he does.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16013 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16013 Florida Georgia Line is back - at least for one night anyway. The duo of Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard reunited for their first public peformance since 2022 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on the first night of the CMA Fest. The duo did sing in a tribute to jason Aldean at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville in March.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16003 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16003 Wyatt Flores released his new song "Half The Man" today. The single arrives on the heels of the announcement of Wyatt's new album, "Scared of Heights," due July 31 via MCA/Island Records. "This is the proudest I've ever been of a song, especially as a songwriter. I was blessed to be raised by two incredible... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16008 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16008 Dylan Gossett is out with the single, "Honeysuckle," today via Big Loud Texas / Mercury Records. He also released a video for the song. ... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16009 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16009 Evan Honer released the song "say anything" today. Their collaboration began with one song, and naturally evolved into an EP. "I'm stoked to share what Steve and I made together," said Honer. "I think 'say anything' is the first thing I've released that you can almost dance to." Honer wrote and produced with Steve Rusch. "I've always been a fan of Evan," said Rusch. "I think we come from a similar sonic background, so we tend to be on the same page without much discussion."... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16012 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16012 DeVille Records' artist-writer Cody Lohden put out the slow-burning song "Camels In The Console" today. "Stoked to get 'Camels In The Console' out to the world," said Lohden, who records for a label started by ERNEST. "Sort of a new lane for me and reflects some of my outside influences. I get to show off a little bit vocally."... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16004 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16004 Alison Nichols gets personal on her new release, "Dressin' Down," out now via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Written by Nichols with Sherrie Austin, Will Rambeaux and Brenna Bone, and produced by Rambeaux and Ilya Toshinskiy, the song is about choosing real connection over a world built for show. The Georgia native also released a video of the song.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16010 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16010 Jobi Riccio debuted a live performance of "A Little At A Time," atrack from the Nashville singer-songwriter's new album "Face The Feeling," out now via Yep Roc Records. The performance was filmed at Nashville's Club Roar, where Riccio recorded the song with collaborator Isaiah Beard. "A Little At A Time" opens Riccio's latest album,... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16005 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16005 Shaboozey released the single "Cowgirl" today. Following the April release of early album track "Born To Die," "Cowgirl" is the latest preview into his forthcoming concept album "The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales." The accompanying Western-inspired video stars Ciara Miller (Summer House) and launches another chapter of Cherie Lee's story to life.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16014 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16014 The Red Clay Strays released their new album, "Grateful," today via HBYCO Records/RCA Records. The record from the Mobile, Ala. band contains 11 songs featuring country, roots rock, soulful sounds and more. The Strays recorded withproducer Dave Cobb (with whom they previously collaborated on "Made For These Moments") between... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16007 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16007 Stephen Wilson Jr. released "Preacher's Kid" today. The song is the follow-up to his latest single "Gary." Wilson Jr. said the song is "based on a true story(s). i saw the light that was the underbelly of a catfish, and it can be as compelling fodder for storytelling as any other abstract inspirer. Broken and conflicted like us all, a... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16002 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=16002 Laci Kaye Booth will release "Love Ain't For The Faint Of Heart," her third album and first for Lost Highway Records, on Sept. 18. Booth also put out a video of the song. Ben West also produced Booth's 2024 album "The Loneliest Girl In The World."