If you own an Amazon smart speaker, like the Echo or Echo Dot, you can listen to New Country 101 FIVE! First you need to enable our Skill. Here are easy ways you can do that: After you have enabled the Skill, listen to our station just by saying “Alexa, open new country one oh…… More
On Thursday (September 18), Brandi Carlile announced the lineup for the 7th annual Girls Just Wanna Weekend festival in Mexico, set for January 15-19, 2026, with the Chicks and Sam Smith named as co-headliners alongside Carlile. The all-female and nonbinary-focused event will also feature artists like Lucius, Joy Oladokun, SistaStrings, CMAT, and a Titans of…… More
The first quarter of the 21st century has seen country music evolve and expand its audience, blending traditional storytelling with new sounds like hip-hop beats and pop influences. Legendary artists from the ’80s and ’90s, such as George Strait and Reba McEntire, maintained their success, while newer stars like Florida Georgia Line, Luke Combs, Morgan…… More
Spencer Hatcher broke his silence six weeks after his mother, Holly Hatcher, was fatally stabbed during a home invasion in early August. In an Instagram video, the 28-year-old country singer said: “I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for all the love and support that you all have shown me and…… More
Dolly Parton had to miss Wednesday’s (September 17) announcement of Dollywood’s new Night Flight Expedition ride due to health issues. The 79-year-old country music star suffered a kidney stone that eventually caused an infection, which prompted doctors to advise her to rest at home. In a video message to fans, Dolly explained her absence while…… More
Bob Dylan is a late addition to the star-studded lineup at this Saturday’s Farm Aid festival, joining fellow performers Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Kenny Chesney, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Billy Strings, Margo Price, Steve Earle, and more, in support of family farmers in need. Since its founding in 1985 – which was sparked by Dylan’s…… More
