Country music Coverage

Beyoncé makes history with 'Cowboy Carter' hitting No. 1

(CNN) -- Beyoncé may have proclaimed that her latest project "ain't a country album," but someone forgot to tell the charts that.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN

Country singer Morgan Wallen arrested in Nashville

Country music artist Morgan Wallen was arrested in Nashville Sunday night after he allegedly threw a chair from a rooftop bar.

'Cowboy Carter' has Beyoncé breaking Spotify and Amazon Music records

(CNN) -- Beyoncé's "Act II: Cowboy Carter" album is a little bit country and definitely rocking and rolling.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN

Tennessee makes AI an outlaw to protect its country music and more

The Ensuring Likeness, Voice and Image Security Act is a first-in-the-nation bill that aims to protect musicians from artificial intelligence by adding penalties for copying a performer's "voice" without permission.

Emily Cochrane, New York Times

Country icon Toby Keith dies at 62 after battling stomach cancer

The country music world is suffering a great loss after singer Toby Keith passed away at 62 after battling stomach cancer.

Renowned country singer Toby Keith dies at 62 after battle with stomach cancer

Country singer Toby Keith died Monday at the age of 62 after a battle with stomach cancer.

By Sara Smart and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN

Garner's Scotty McCreery invited to join Grand Ole Opry

Garner's own Scotty McCreery has been invited to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Scotty McCreery to play DPAC on Feb. 1; tickets go on sale Oct. 13

Country star Scotty McCreery, the Garner High School grad who hit it big on "American Idol," will play a hometown concert next February in Durham.

That time a 16-year-old Taylor Swift played at Athens Drive High School in Raleigh

Raleigh folklore: Taylor Swift has played several shows in Raleigh, but it's her little-known performance at Athens Drive High School that symbolizes how far she's come.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Tim McGraw announces tour stop in Raleigh

Three-time Grammy Award-winner Tim McGraw will perform at PNC Arena in Raleigh on June 22, 2024, concert promoter Live Nation announced Friday.

Tar Heel Traveler: Harold Pope

Pope was practically born with a guitar in his hands and Country music is in his blood. The Tar Heel Traveler made his way down to Smithfield to meet Pop to learn how writing, singing and strumming his guitar has always been more than enough for him

Scotty McCreery announces 'Damn Strait' tour

Country star and Garner native Scotty McCreery is hitting the road next year for the "Damn Strait" tour, his record label Triple Tigers announced Monday.

Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton featured in new NC Museum of History exhibit

The women of county music at the stars of a new exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of History.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Fans from Loretta Lynn's hometown remember country music legend

Loretta Lynn was a Kentucky icon and fans are remembering her as a country music legend after her death.

Country music great Loretta Lynn dies at 90

Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner's daughter whose frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music, has died. She was 90.

Exclusive: See Jordan Davis' full ACM performance early

Ahead of Sept. 13's ACM Awards, watch this exclusive performance from nominee Jordan Davis of his single "What My World Spins Around." Watch the ACM's on Fox 50 at 8 p.m. on Sept. 13, 2022.

Luke Combs announces Bank of America Stadium show, world tour

Country singer Luke Combs took to Twitter Thursday morning to announce an upcoming show at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Luke Combs' concert filmed in Charlotte to be streamed on Apple Music tonight

Combs, who is from North Carolina and attended Appalachian State University, played a private show at Coyote Joe's on July 28, according to Billboard.com.

PBR Cowboy Bar with mechanical bull coming to Cary

PBR Cowboy Bar will be opening in the new Fenton development in the first half of 2023.

Timelapse: DBAP prepares for That music festival

25 artists play 3 stages over two days at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

That Music Festival to bring NC folk music to downtown Durham

The inaugural That Music Fest at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham is presented by Come Hear North Carolina and driven by Capitol Broadcasting's local award-winning Americana station That Station. "We're excited about bringing the community together to celebrate the music of North Carolina," said Chris Edge, Program Director of That Station.

Naomi Judd died of self-inflicted firearm wound, Ashley Judd reveals

Ashley Judd and her family wanted the world to hear from them how Naomi Judd died.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN

NC's John Morgan awaits nation's vote after semifinal round of 'American Song Contest'

John Morgan is showcasing his talents in the competition - and performed his new song, 'Right In The Middle,' for Monday night's semifinal round. Morgan played guitar and sang for the performance.

Country star and UNC fan Eric Church cancels show to watch Final Four game

A country superstar with North Carolina roots has canceled a concert to attend Saturday night's Battle of the Blues matchup in the NCAA Tournament.

Garth Brooks is ready to finally play Charlotte

Garth Brooks talks about is upcoming concert in Charlotte this summer.