https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news.asp The latest country music news from CountryStandardTime.com Copyright 2026, Country Standard Time 7 Mar 2026 09:09:19 GMT 7 Mar 2026 09:09:19 GMT 60 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15736 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15736 Mary Chapin Carpenter put out a two-song collaboration with John Darnielle's indie folk band The Mountain Goats on Friday via Cadmean Dawn. The release features covers of "Put the Message in the Box," by World Party,and "Migrations," by Christine Fellows "John Darnielle and I have been friends for many years now, he's been... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15735 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15735 Kip Moore returned with the song "Levee" through Virgin Music Group on Friday. Moore also released a video of the song and plans for the Reason to Believe World Tour visiting Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Europe, the United Kingdom and the U.S. Moore co-produced alongside Andrew DeRoberts and features guest vocals by Hillary Lindsey. The official video was directed by PJ Brown and finds a wayward Moore traversing a barren, southwestern landscape.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15734 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15734 Kameron Marlowe released the song "No Need For Leavin'" today. Marlowe sings about a relationship on the ropes, but deciding to fight for it. Built on bluesy grooves and steel guitar accents, the track marks a vocal evolution for Marlowe, who grew up listening to everything from Keith Whitley to Stevie Ray Vaughan to BB King.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15733 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15733 Aaron Watson dropped the lengthy "Horse Named Texas,"a 26-song collection. Watson co-wrote every song on the record. The title track is the focal point of the release. The song is a cowboy tale. Watson likens his journey to an honest, faithful horse—steady, spirited and relentless—one that has carried him from honky-tonks to have a career in country.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15732 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15732 Singer/songwriter Lily Meola is releasing "Tumbleweeds and Chewing Gum." The new single is the latest peek at her forthcoming debut album coming later this year. Melo said, "This song is about not taking things too seriously. Life is short, and we're all just figuring it out day by day. Give yourself some grace, do the things that bring you joy, and share the love that you've got."... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15730 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15730 George Birge collaborated with Luke Bryan for the "Ride, Ride, Ride" music video out now. Directed by Corey Miller, the performance-driven video unfolds inside a rustic barn washed in natural light. As the camera moves between Birge and Bryan, sunlight streams through the wooden beams , a visual echo of the song's central promise that even when clouds roll in, the sun always finds its way back.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15731 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15731 The Oklahoma state legislature recently adopted a resolution to name a new turnpike the Toby Keith Expressway. On Tuesday, the late singer's family attended the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's monthly meeting to be officially recognized for the State Legislature's recent adoption of the naming. Keith died on Feb. 5, 202 a4t age 62 following a two-year battle with stomach cancer.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15728 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15728 Punch Brothers begins a 28- city U.S. tour in May and continuing through the summer. The tour also includes fall dates at the Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival and at Carnegie Hall. The tour, which includes stops in Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio, is the band's most extensive since 2019... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15729 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15729 Ringo Starr will stay in the country/Americana genre with the release of "Long Long Road," coming April 24 on UMe. Ringo released the song "It's Been Too Long," featuring the vocals of Molly Tuttle and Sarah Jarosz. This is the first single from his forthcoming album, co-written and produced by T Bone Burnett. Daniel Tashian and Bruce Sugar... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15727 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15727 Christian/country artist Anne Wilson is joining forces with Cole Swindell for a new rendition of her song "Still Do," set for release this Friday. Originally written by Wilson with Jeff Pardo, Matthew West and Trannie Anderson and featured on her October 2025 album, "Stars," the updated release adds Swindell to the track as the two trade verses reflecting on doubt, distance and returning to faith.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15723 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15723 The Academy of Country Music announced ACM Radio Awards nominees for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards today, including triple nominations for KFRG-FM in Riverside, Cal. Double nominations went to KILT-FM in Houston, KSCS-FM in Dallas, WBEE-FM in Rochester, N.Y., WCKK-FM in Walnut Grove, Miss. and WUBE-FM in Cincinnati.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15726 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15726 Traditional country singer Drake Milligan will play Europe fall on the "Tumbleweed World Tour," which kicked off in November 2025. These new stops include Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Norway. Throughout the year, Milligan will play across Canada, Europe, Mexico, the United Kingdom, the U.S. and Australia.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15725 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15725 Texas native Cody Johnson celebrates his home state's Independence Day today with the release of "Blame Texas." Written by Ashley Gorley, Josh Phillips, Beau Bailey, and Casey Brown, the song is available NOW on all digital platforms. Texas Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836. The... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15724 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15724 Tucker Wetmore extended The Brunette World Tour, adding 17 new dates, he said today. Wetmore added stops in major markets such as Los Angeles, Chicago and Detroit. Wetmore will be joined by Maddox Batson, William Beckmann, George Birge, Jacob Hackworth, Braxton Keith and Stella Lefty for select dates.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15720 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15720 Avery Anna announced her new EP, "forgive, forget.," on March 13 on Warner. The six-song-set will feature "Fear In God," her brand new, faith-inspired duet with Sam Barber plus her latest rock-infused release "Man Downstairs" out today. "This EP 'forgive, forget.' is unlike anything I've done so far," Avery said. "It touches on extreme... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15719 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15719 Willow Avalon kicked off 2026 with the new single "Easy On The Eyes" on Friday. "Easy On The Eyes" marks Avalon's first new solo music since her debut album, "Southern Belle Raisin' Hell" in January 2025. The song comes as Avalon concludes a run of headline dates across the United Kingdom and Ireland, including London's Electric Ballroom and... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15721 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15721 Zachary Baker, aka Zacky Vengeance, of the hard rocking Avenged Sevenfold, is going the alt.-country route with his debut solo album, "Dark Horse. " The guitarist and founding member of the band, released the album's second single, "Lighthouse," which follows the release of the title track. "The beauty is in the imperfections," said Baker. Dark Horse Misfit Hearts Unlikely Cowboy I'll Stop Pretending Before I Go Lighthouse The Storm Long Highway Star Crossed Someday... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15718 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15718 Luke Grimes released "Haunted," am introspective new song featured in his upcoming CBS drama "Marshals," premiering on Sunday. Penned by Grimes, Dave Cobb and Jessie Jo Dillon and produced by Cobb, "Haunted" finds Grimes confronting doubt, memory, and the lingering weight of the past. The release marks the intersection of Grimes' dual creative worlds. He is the star of "Marshals" and contributed music.... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15717 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15717 Big Loud Texas band The Droptines announced on Friday the release of their full-length label debut, "Drought Flower," set for April 3 alongside their Drought Flower Tour kicking off in Austin this April. "Our album 'Drought Flower' is the culmination of a lot of hard work from the guys and me," said front man Conner Arthur of his... Country Music News https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15722 https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15722 Tenille Townes announced her new album "The Acrobat", due out April 10. Townes also put out the title track as the new single, featuring Lori McKenna. Townes also dropped a video of the song.