Alanna Conaway

It’s hard to believe that Dolly Parton experienced a first in her career last week, so deep into the legendary singer’s success in country music. Friday morning (Aug. 10), Parton’s label — Dolly Records — earned its first gold-selling album for her Cracker Barrel double-disc, ‘An Evening With … Dolly.’ In addition to it being the first big-selling album for her record label, it was also the first

There is no denying that Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney keep pretty fit. And given that both of the country music icons are in their mid-40s, opening act Jake Owen is in awe of the shape his Brothers of the Sun touring partners are in.

Just because you’re one of country music’s biggest stars doesn’t mean you can’t get busted for even the silliest wrongdoings. Jason Aldean unfortunately found that out the hard way while enjoying a day on the beach on Monday afternoon (June 11).

Following on the heels of Gloriana‘s recent performance on ‘The Bachelorette,’ Luke Bryan will now head to the hit show, set to air Monday, May 28 at 8PM ET on ABC. Dolly Parton is also set to appear on the show next week.

If it seems like Jason Aldean is at No. 1 every few months with a new song, you’re not imagining things — it’s true. And this week, the Georgia native is back at the top with his latest No. 1 single ‘Fly Over States.’

Even though Tug McGraw left this earth eight years ago, his superstar son Tim McGraw is continuing to do what he can to keep his legacy alive. On Tuesday June 5, McGraw will host a Celebrity Sporting Clay Shootout benefiting the Tug McGraw Foundation.

More details have surfaced surrounding the fatal accident that occurred over the weekend (May 12) involving one of Justin Moore‘s tour buses and an automobile. Chicago resident Joseph Taylor was driving his vehicle around 6AM on Saturday when he struck the back side of the Moore’s band and crew bus at Interstate 57 and Route 16 in Illinois.

Saturday morning (May 12), country music fans were shaken by rumors that Aaron Tippin was involved in a fatal plane crash which occurred in Kansas, killing three individuals and sending the two survivors to the hospital. Tippin, well-known for his pilot skills and love for flying, was thought to be involved, as the plane that went down once belonged to him.

This summer will be action-packed with all of the high-profile tours going on in country music. One of the most anticipated treks, however, is Rascal Flatts‘ American Band Tour, also featuring Eli Young Band, Little Big Town and Edens Edge.

Following a long night out in his hometown of Vero Beach, Fla. on Cinco de Mayo — which ultimately ended with him being cuffed and detained by police — Jake Owen took to Twitter Sunday morning to apologize for the comments he made while he was worked up about the incident.

Keith Urban is officially the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry family. Urban’s induction happened over the weekend (Saturday, April 21) in an emotional ceremony that included special performances by Trace Adkins, Josh Turner, and a surprise video congrats from Brad Paisley, who was unable to make it (in person) to Urban’s special evening.

The pressure was on for Scotty McCreery over the weekend. However, he wasn’t performing in front of a crowd of thousands of screaming fans, and he wasn’t appearing live on national television. So what exactly was he doing, you ask? The 18-year-old country superstar was attending his high school prom, of course!