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Meet Tristan Roberson

Y’all, let me introduce you to someone you’ll be hearing a whole lot more about: Tristan Roberson. At just 17 years old, this Frisco, Texas native is already climbing the Texas Red Dirt charts, racking up millions of streams, and prepping to drop one of the most anticipated debut albums of the year: One Night in Dallas, arriving May 9.

Meet Tristan Roberson


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Start Strumming Country: Essential Guitar Chords and Techniques for Beginners

If you’re a guitarist who has always had a special place in their heart for country music, then you know how essential the guitar is in this iconic music genre. The way you play the guitar is the beating heart of a country song, and that playful yet soulful sound takes time, practice, and love. 

Country Guitar for Beginners


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Josh Crutchmer Is Preserving Red Dirt Music One Book at a Time—And You Need to Read It

Alright y’all, I was supposed to be in Stillwater this coming weekend for the Cross Canadian Ragweed reunion—a comeback 15 years in the making—and more importantly, I was finally gonna shake hands with the guy who’s documented this scene better than anyone: Josh Crutchmer. Life threw a wrench in my travel plans, but I’m not about to let that stop me from hyping up one of the most important storytellers in country music today.

Josh Crutchmer + Cody Canada


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Listen Now: Heart of Stone from Jelly Roll

Jelly Roll’s New Single “Heart of Stone” Hits Country Radio with a Whole Lotta Soul

Listen Now: Heart of Stone from Jelly Roll

Jelly Roll is back on the airwaves today with “Heart of Stone,” and y’all—it’s a gut punch in the best way. It’s the third single off his chart-topping Beautifully Broken album, and this one? This one’s for anyone who’s ever begged for a second chance with tears still fresh on their boots.


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First Performers Announced for 60th ACM Awards including Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson

The Academy of Country Music (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced the first round of powerhouse performers for the landmark 60th Academy of Country Music Awards including Blake SheltonEric Church, and Lainey Wilson, with many more unforgettable performances to be revealed in the coming weeks.

First Performers Announced for 60th ACM Awards including Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson


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The Shift to Electric: How Amplifiers Define Modern Country Guitar Tones

Country music has gone through tremendous changes. Where once you could hear guitars strummed and picking played, but now the genre as you know it has an electric guitar and an amp to provide its revered sound.

The Shift to Electric: How Amplifiers Define Modern Country Guitar Tones


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The World of Outlaws Roars Into the Midwest for an Action-Packed April

Get ready, race fans! The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are rolling full throttle into the Midwest next month, bringing eight high-octane races across five legendary tracks in five different states. Dubbed “The Greatest Show on Dirt,” this tour promises edge-of-your-seat action with a mix of historic venues, tight bullrings, and flat-out speedways. If you’ve got a need for speed, April’s lineup is about to deliver in spades.

The World of Outlaws Roars Into the Midwest for an Action-Packed April
Photo credit: Trent Gower


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Stillwater, Oklahoma Needs Our Help: How to Support Wildfire Recovery

As you all know, Country Music News Blog and Country Music On Tour are headquartered right here in northeast Oklahoma. This state isn’t just where I work—it’s home. And right now, that home is hurting.

Oklahoma Wildfires


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New Music From Dierks Bentley – Cold Beer Can

Dierks Bentley is back with another new track, and this time, he’s teaming up with Stephen Wilson Jr. for a song that proves a Cold Beer Can mean more than just a drink in your hand.

Dierks Bentley Drops Cold Beer Can with Stephen Wilson Jr. – Listen Now!


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The Wiggles Go Country and Parents Couldn’t Be Happier!

Parents, rejoice! The days of endlessly looping “Baby Shark” might finally be over. The Wiggles, the legendary children’s group, are taking a sharp turn into country music with their brand-new album, Wiggle Up, Giddy Up!—and it actually sounds like something we might want to listen to on repeat.

The Wiggles Go Country – Finally, a Kids’ Album Parents Can Enjoy


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