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Willie Nelson Honors ‘King of the Roadies’ With New Documentary
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Meet the New Fab Four: Sony Reveals Cast for Beatles Biopics
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2025 Academy of Country Music Awards Nominees: See the Full List
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Maren Morris Confirms Fourth Studio Album ‘Dreamsicle’
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2025 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees Revealed
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Lainey Wilson Among First Round of Confirmed 2025 ACM Awards Performers
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ESSENTIAL INDIE ALBUMS TURNING 20 IN 2025
From Bright Eyes’ experimental double release to Sufjan Stevens’ ode to the Prarie state, take a look back at the treasure trove of records that arrived in 2005.
TOURS & FESTIVALS
TOURS & FESTIVALS
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LCD Soundsystem and Pulp Confirm Two Co-Headlining Dates at Hollywood Bowl
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Luke Combs, Wynonna Judd + More To Perform at Country Calling Festival 2025
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Lady Gaga Will Return to Arenas With ‘The Mayhem Ball’ World Tour
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Ani DiFranco Taps Hurray for the Riff Raff and Tune-Yards for Summer Tour Dates
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Leon Bridges and Charley Crockett Join Forces for ‘The Crooner & the Cowboy Tour’
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Billy Strings Extends Headlining Tour Into Summer 2025
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NEW ALBUMS AND EPs COMING IN 2025
This year’s roster of fresh musical projects offers something intriguing for every type of listener. Find out when to expect new jams from your favorite artist in 2025 with our monthly calendar, updated daily.
A New Career-Spanning Dolly Parton Exhibit Is Coming to the Country Music Hall of Fame
‘Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker,’ set to open next month, will take visitors through the life and career of the multitalented Tennessee native.
MJ Lenderman, Waxahatchee, and More to Perform at ShoalsFest 2025
The eclectic two-day festival will return to Muscle Shoals for its fourth year this October.
Lucy Dacus Confirms New ‘Forever Is a Feeling’ North American Tour Dates
She’ll be joined by Julien Baker & TORRES, Julia Jacklin, and Jay Som on select dates.
Billy Strings and Bryan Sutton Drop Surprise Live Album, Plot Co-Headlining Tour
Bluegrass phenom Billy Strings and accomplished guitarist Bryan Sutton revisit a once-in-a-lifetime performance with ‘Live at the Legion.’
Turnpike Troubadours Announce Surprise Album ‘The Price of Admission’
Following the success of their acclaimed comeback album, ‘A Cat in the Rain,’ country group Turnpike Troubadours are ready to share a new record.
Little Big Town Recruit Wynonna Judd, Ashley McBryde, and More for Summer 2025 Tour
Country group Little Big Town will hit the road for their first summer headlining tour since 2019. Announced today (April 7), the quartet’s 22-city trek…
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Announce Self-Titled 20th Anniversary Tour
The beloved indie rockers will embark on an extensive world tour to mark 20 years since the release of their celebrated self-titled LP.
Bruce Springsteen to Release Treasure Trove of ‘Lost Albums’
With his new box set, ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums,’ Bruce Springsteen delivers seven fully finished but never-released records from pivotal moments in his career.
Steve Earle Plots ‘Fifty Years of Songs and Stories’ Acoustic Tour
Celebrated singer-songwriter Steve Earle will share experiences and music from his decades-long career during a series of special headlining shows this year.
Kesha and Scissor Sisters’ New Tour Aims to ‘Fight Chaos With Love’
Pop hitmaker Kesha is back and ready to declare her independence in a brand new way.
Kelsey Waldon Drives Forward With New Single ‘Comanche’
With her lead single, “Comanche,” Waldon reflects on what happens when a once-close connection becomes a distant blur in your rearview mirror.
Ashley Monroe Announces ‘The Blade’ 10 Year Anniversary Show in Nashville
The concert, set for July 25 in Nashville, will give fans the rare opportunity to hear the album played in its entirety.
Where I’ve Been and Where We’re Going
Editor-In-Chief Lorie Liebig opens up about what inspired her to launch Barnburner and the many obstacles she faced along the way.
Willie Nelson Honors ‘King of the Roadies’ With New Documentary
A new documentary spotlights the seven-decade-long career of Ben Dorcy, country music’s hardest-working right-hand man.
Lord Huron Question What Could Have Been in ‘Nothing I Need’
With their new single, “Nothing I Need,” Lord Huron tries to decipher their desires within a dreamy, country-tinged soundscape.
Mark Ronson to Release New Memoir ‘Night People: How To Be a DJ in ’90s New York City’
In his upcoming memoir, acclaimed DJ and producer Mark Ronson will reexamine a pivotal early chapter of his expansive musical career.
Meet the New Fab Four: Sony Reveals Cast for Beatles Biopics
An ambitious new project by famed filmmaker Sam Mendes will tell the story of The Beatles in a brand new way.
The Swell Season Come Full Circle With ‘People We Used to Be’
With their first new track since 2023, The Swell Season is kicking off a new creative chapter while paying homage to their past. Glen Hansard…
LCD Soundsystem and Pulp Confirm Two Co-Headlining Dates at Hollywood Bowl
Music fans itching for a bit of hipster rock nostalgia have two new shows to put on their calendars this year. LCD Soundsystem and Pulp…
Mumford & Sons Confirm Summer 2025 North American Tour Dates
To coincide with the release of their fourth studio album, RUSHMERE, Mumford & Sons have confirmed a lengthy slate of North American tour dates. The new…