Shania Twain has collaborated with Coffee Mate for a Super Bowl ad featuring the upbeat song, "Gimme Cold Foam." The ad showcases Twain as the voice of a dancing tongue, emphasizing their love for coffee and fun in a “foam party.” Twain describes the song as catchy and danceable, and she recorded her vocals during her time at Girls Just Wanna Weekend in Mexico. (Billboard)

Shaboozey is showcasing his musical talent in a tribute to New Orleans jazz legend Louis Armstrong featured in Nerds' upcoming Super Bowl ad. The 30-second commercial features Shaboozey doing a distinctive cover of Armstrong’s iconic song, "What a Wonderful World," while leading a colorful second-line band through the streets featuring Nerds Gummy Clusters candy. (People)

Reba McEntire surprised Kelsea Ballerini with a heartfelt handwritten letter on her first day as a coach on The Voice. "Dear Kelsea, I heard you would be the new coach this season and I'm just so excited for you,” McEntire wrote. “It's up to you to keep country alive on the show and I know you'll do a terrific job. Now go out there and show those boys who's the boss.” McEntire also said she left Ballerini a “little good luck charm in case you need it," as the 31-year-old country star turned to find McEntire's crown from previous seasons — where she was dubbed "Queen Reba" — and placed it on her head. "I feel so fancy," Ballerini said happily. Also during the season 27 premiere, Ballerini joined fellow coaches Michael Bublé, John Legend, and Adam Levine for a powerful performance of Elton John's classic, "Tiny Dancer." (People)

Legendary singer-songwriter John Hiatt was honored at a special tribute show at the Troubadour in L.A., on Saturday (February 1). The event featured performances by acclaimed artists from multiple genres who have been impacted by Hiatt’s music, such as Los Lobos, Sara Watkins, Lyle Lovett, Sarah Jarosz, Michael McDonald, Shemekia Copeland, Tom Morello, Maggie Rose, Little Feet, and Joe Bonamassa. The tribute show, part of the Americana Music Association's pre-Grammy celebration, showcased a mix of Hiatt’s classic hits and new renditions of his old favorites, paying homage to one of the most influential figures in American roots music. Hiatt himself concluded the evening with a four song set that finished with a touching duet with Brandy Clark on “Thing Called Love.” The night was a memorable showcase for the enduring importance of Americana music, while also raising money for MusiCares and supporting L.A. wildfire relief efforts. (Variety)

Kacey Musgraves firmly dismissed rumors that she was upset after Beyoncé won Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter at the 2025 Grammy Awards, after her televised reaction to the moment went viral on social media. Musgraves' representative spoke to E! News and downplayed the incident, saying, "It’s a sensationalistic false narrative meant to pit two talented female artists against each other. There was simply no scowl or expression made." Musgraves’ ambivalent expression while Taylor Swift presented Beyoncé with the Grammy led to online debates about what she was thinking, with some fans claiming she looked angry, while others thought it was a neutral reaction, or just a natural look of disappointment. Musgraves didn’t go home empty handed from the ceremony, however, winning the Grammy Award for Best Country Song for "The Architect." (Parade)

Jelly Roll will be American Idol's first-ever "artist in residence" for the upcoming season, joining the show during "Hollywood Week" and continuing to be a permanent fixture throughout. As a previous guest mentor and performer on the show, Jelly Roll will offer direct guidance to the Idol hopefuls. This news coincides with Carrie Underwood replacing Katy Perry as a judge, marking the first change at the judges' table in seven years. Season 23 of American Idol premieres on Sunday, March 9, on ABC, with a special preview of the season airing after the Oscars telecast on March 2. Jelly Roll's recent album, 2024’s Beautifully Broken, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, and the country singer received two 2025 Grammy nominations for his hit single, “I Am Not Okay,” as well as a nod for Best New Artist in 2024. (Variety)

Country singer Alex Hall and his wife Bri have welcomed their second child, a daughter named Etta Marie Hall, who joins big brother Preston English. The couple expressed their excitement about the new addition to their family, who arrived on Wednesday (January 29) at 3:08 p.m., measuring 20.5 inches long and weighing 8 lbs., 1 oz. "We're so excited to welcome our baby girl into the world and to begin this new chapter as a family of four," the couple told People. "It's so fun watching Preston be a big brother, too! He is the best helper." When Preston was born back in 2021, Hall said at the time, "Becoming a dad is the greatest blessing. It's true what they say, he is simply the best thing to happen to us." The couple began dating back in 2017, and got married in Los Angeles on November 1, 2020. (People)

On Saturday (February 1), Jelly Roll hosted a free benefit concert at the Rose Bowl to support relief efforts following the Los Angeles wildfires. The event was attended by almost 16,000 people, primarily comprising firefighters and first responders along with their families, including over 1,000 incarcerated firefighters. The country superstar was joined at the benefit by Lainey Wilson, Marshmello, Public Enemy, Shinedown, and Nate Smith. Jelly got emotional during his hits-filled set, taking time to pay tribute to those who risked their lives to combat the devastating fires. “I want you to know that you are here tonight because you are a hero, or you are a loved one of a hero,” he said. To close out the show, Jelly and Wilson sang their 2023 ballad, “Save Me,” with Lainey sharing on TikTok, “It was an honor to thank some heroes alongside him at the Rose Bowl Stadium last night. Thank you to all the first responders out there who have showed up time and time again.” (Holler)

Shaboozey still had a memorable night at the 2025 Grammy Awards, despite not winning any of the five awards he was nominated for. The breakout country sensation performed a medley of his hits, “Good News” and "A Bar Song (Tipsy),” alongside his fellow Best New Artist nominees. During a backstage interview with Billboard following the ceremony, Shaboozey hinted at a potential collaboration with Morgan Wallen that is in the works. “Stuff’s comin’, man, stuff’s comin’,” Shaboozey said. “He shot me a text the other day and it’s just good that he’s doing good, taking care of himself, putting out some new music that I feel the world is excited about.” Shaboozey is also looking forward to sharing his own new music in the future. “I’m so excited about it. I feel like I’m now coming into my own,” he said. “This [Grammy Awards] is just an extra treat on top of everything I’ve done so far in my career. I can’t wait to keep it going.” (Billboard)

Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson are set to headline the 35-date Outlaw Music Festival tour this summer. The shows will mark the 10-year anniversary of the annual traveling festival, and will feature an impressive lineup including Sheryl Crow, Wilco, Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, the Avett Brothers, Lake Street Dive, Waxahatchee, Lucinda Williams, and Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers. The 2025 Outlaw Music Festival starts up on May 13 in Phoenix, and wraps up Sept. 19 in East Troy, Wisconsin. “What an amazing lineup to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Outlaw Music Festival Tour,” Nelson said in a statement. “I can’t wait to join friends and family in bringing this celebration to the fans we love.” The tour will also feature appearances by Turnpike Troubadours, the Red Clay Stray, Trampled by Turtles, the Mavericks, Sierra Hull, and many more, with Dylan and Nelson being the only consistent acts on every bill. (Rolling Stone)

Travis Scott’s new single, “4X4,” debuts at No. 1 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track – which the Houston rapper debuted during the halftime show of the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 20 – becomes Scott’s fifth Hot 100 chart-topper of his career. Another notable achievement this week comes from Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which sits at No. 5 on the Hot 100 after a record-tying 19 weeks at No. 1. The crossover hit has also just set the record for the longest reign at No. 1 on the Radio Songs chart at 27 weeks, breaking a tie with The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights.”

Elsewhere in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” – which won a Grammy last night for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance – drops a spot to No. 2, ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” holds at No. 3, Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” moves up a spot to No. 4, Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” jumps up a slot to No. 6, Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” falls a spot to No. 7, Bad Bunny’s “DtMF” drops six places to No. 8, Gracie Abrams’ “That’s So True” slides a spot to No. 9, and Morgan Wallen’s “Love Somebody” remains at No. 10. (Billboard)

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday night (February 2) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Comedian Trevor Noah hosted the ceremony for the fifth consecutive year, which kicked off with a fitting tribute to Los Angeles after the devastating wildfires. L.A. band Dawes (whose brothers, Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith lost their homes and recording studio in the fires) were joined by John Legend, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent, Brittany Howard, and Brad Paisley for a fitting cover of Randy Newman’s iconic anthem, “I Love L.A.”

Love for the City of Angels continued throughout the ceremony, from Billie Eilish sporting a Dodgers hat during her performance of “Birds of a Feather,” to Chappell Roan – who won Best New Artist later in the ceremony – performing her love letter to Los Angeles, “Pink Pony Club,” and Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ touching duet on the Mamas & the Papas classic, “California Dreamin’.’” They were also encouraging donations to fire relief efforts throughout the ceremony, with QR codes on the screen and throughout the venue, and paid TV advertisements throughout the broadcast supporting small, independent L.A. businesses hit hard by the fires.

The ceremony also featured an all-star tribute to the late music legend Quincy Jones, led by Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, Lainey Wilson, and Jacob Collier, which included an arena-wide singalong on the anthem, “We Are the World,” and Janelle Monáe covering Michael Jackson’s “Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough.” The In Memoriam segment was led by a short tribute to One Direction’s Liam Payne, soundtracked by Coldplay’s Chris Martin singing his band’s recent ballad, “All My Love.”

As for the awards, Kendrick Lamar was the night's biggest winner, taking home Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Music Video for his Drake diss track, “Not Like Us.” Members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department received a standing ovation when a group of them presented Album of the Year to Beyoncé for Cowboy Carter, her first ever win in the Grammys' top category in her illustrious career. Doechii became only the third woman ever to win the Best Rap Album Grammy for her record, Alligator Bites Never Heal, joining previous winners Lauryn Hill and Cardi B.

Sabrina Carpenter took home Best Pop Vocal Album for Short N’ Sweet, and scored Best Solo Pop Performance for her smash hit, “Espresso.” Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ current chart-topper won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Charli XCX won her first ever Grammys, claiming Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for Brat, while her catchy single, “Von Dutch,” was awarded Best Dance Pop Recording. Chris Brown was awarded Best R&B Album for 11:11 (Deluxe), and Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran took home Best Latin Pop Album.

In the Rock categories, St. Vincent was the biggest winner on the night, taking home Best Rock Song and Best Alternative Music Performance for “Flea,” and Best Alternative Music Album for All Born Screaming. Two UK music legends won rock’s biggest awards, as The Rolling Stones won Best Rock Album for Hackney Diamonds, and the Beatles won Best Rock Performance for their celebrated “final” song, “Now and Then.” Best Metal Performance went to Gojira, Marina Viotti & Victor le Masne for “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!),” which caught everyone’s attention at the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris this summer.

As for the Country awards, Beyoncé was the night’s big winner in the genre, taking home Grammys for Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “II Most Wanted,” her collaboration with Miley Cyrus. Best Country Song was awarded to Kacey Musgraves for “The Architect,” while Best Country Solo Performance went to Chris Stapleton for “It Takes a Woman.” Sierra Ferrell was another big winner on the night, as her Trail of Flowers won Best Americana Album, “American Dreaming” took home Best Americana Performance and Best American Roots Song, and “Lighthouse” was awarded Best American Roots Performance. Gillian Welch & David Rawlings’ Woodland won Best Folk Album, while Billy Strings' Live Vol. 1 was awarded Best Bluegrass Album.

Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood rise into the Country Airplay Top 10 with their hit collaboration, "I'm Gonna Love You," while Morgan Wallen's "Love Somebody" maintains its two-week streak at No. 1. Johnson's track, lifted from the deluxe version of his album, Leather, marks his fifth career Top 10, while earning Underwood her 31st Top 10 hit. Underwood boasts the second-most Country Airplay Top 10s among women since the chart’s launch in 1990, with Reba McEntire leading the way with 37. Dylan Scott notches his seventh Country Airplay Top 10 of his career with "This Town's Been Too Good to Us,"  which sits concurrently on the chart alongside his collaboration with Dylan Marlowe, "Boys Back Home," which is at No. 6. Wallen's "Love Somebody" is the country superstar’s eighth multi-week run at No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart in his highly successful career, which has already scored the singer 16 chart-topping hits so far. (Billboard)

Lainey Wilson took to Instagram on Friday (January 31) to share a video announcement for her upcoming 2025 Whirlwind World Tour. The country superstar is set to hit the road on a series of dates that will span Europe and North America which kicks off in March. "Life is a whirlwind, but I'll tell you what — what you're about to see here is a breeze,” the 32-year-old singer-songwriter joked in the playful weather report skit that announced her tour. Wilson, a Grammy nominee for Best Country Album for Whirlwind, will play a series of headlining shows and music festivals throughout 2025, where she will be joined by special guest openers Zach Meadows, ERNEST, Kaitlin Butts, Maddox Batson, Muscadine Bloodline, Drake Milligan, and Lauren Watkins on select dates. Wilson’s Wild Horses fan club members can purchase tickets on Tuesday, February 4 at 8 a.m. local time, while general tickets go on sale on Friday, February 7 at 10 a.m. local time. (People)

In a surprising announcement, Darius Rucker revealed on Instagram on Thursday (January 30) that he has relocated to London. The 58-year-old South Carolina native, known for hits like "Wagon Wheel," previously called Nashville and Charleston home. The Grammy-winning country artist excitedly shared his future plans for upcoming shows in the UK, captioning his post, “I can’t move to London and not play UK shows!” This marks a significant change for the Hootie and the Blowfish frontman, who has always expressed his deep connection to South Carolina. But the singer shared in a follow-up post on Saturday that Carolina will always be home for him, writing: “I’ve been a traveling musician all my life. I’m living in London while working on some new music and playing some shows. Always been on the bucket list — but don’t get it twisted y’all … nothing will ever replace the Carolinas and it is still home. Thanks for believing in me and supporting my music wherever we make it!” (People)

Rascal Flatts and the Jonas Brothers have teamed up on the emotional new single, "I Dare You." The track was written by Nick Jonas and Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney, and it features the country trio and pop band alternating vocals throughout the lovelorn tune. The new collaboration arrives ahead of Rascal Flatts' upcoming 25th-anniversary Life Is a Highway Tour, which begins in February. “We’re so excited to kick off this next chapter of Rascal Flatts with this single. Working with Kevin, Joe and Nick is such a blast, they’re class acts,” bassist Jay DeMarcus said in a statement. “I think this song fits perfectly into our catalog while also showing off something new and exciting, and we can’t wait to share it with our fans on the road!” The Jonas Brothers are also hinting at possible anniversary plans of their own, with a mysterious countdown ticker on their website teasing a potential 20th anniversary tour announcement coming on Valentine's Day. (Rolling Stone)

Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos hits No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart for the third consecutive week. Elsewhere on the chart, three albums made strong debuts this week to crack the Top 10 on the Billboard 200, as Teddy Swims’ I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2) premieres at No. 4, Kane Brown’s The High Road comes in at No. 7, and Central Cee’s Can’t Rush Greatness bows at No. 9. The rest of this week’s Billboard 200 Top 10 is rounded out by SZA’s SOS holding at No. 2, Kendrick Lamar’s GNX moves up a spot to No. 3, Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time jumps up three places to No. 5, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet remains at No. 6, Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us drops three slots to No. 8, and Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft falls a spot to No. 10. (Billboard)

On Saturday (February 1), Beyoncé announced that she will soon be embarking on a Cowboy Carter Tour in support of her highly acclaimed 2024 country album. While Beyoncé didn’t announce specific dates or details of her upcoming tour, she did share two separate Instagram posts confirming that she will indeed be hitting the road supporting Cowboy Carter in 2025.  The multiple-Grammy Award nominated album showcases Black roots in country music, and features high-profile collaborations with Dolly Parton, Shaboozey, Willie Nelson, Post Malone, and Miley Cyrus. With Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé became the first Black woman to top Billboard's Hot Country Songs and Top Country Albums charts. Material from Cowboy Carter was previously given its live debut during Beyoncé’s halftime show performance at an NFL Christmas day game. (Rolling Stone)

Rising country star Zach Top has launched a new station dedicated to his own music, as well as his personal country favorites. 'Zach Top's Off Radio' will feature tracks lifted from the singer’s 2024 debut album, Cold Beer & Country Music, including the record’s standout singles, “Sounds Like the Radio,” which reached the Top 20 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, and “I Never Lie,” which went viral on TikTok and peaked at No. 38 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart. In addition to his own music, 'Zach Top's Off Radio' will also feature his handpicked country classics, new musical discoveries, personal insights, a rotating playlist, and more. ‘Zach Top’s Off Radio’ is streaming now exclusively on Audacy. Top is currently on the road as part of his ongoing Cold Beer & Country Music Tour, and he will be playing Royal Oak, Michigan on Friday (January 31). (Audacy)

Morgan Wallen has made history by securing a second show at Madison's Camp Randall Stadium on June 28th and 29th. The country star will become the first artist ever to host two concerts at the massive outdoor venue – with a capacity of 76,000 – on the campus at the University of Wisconsin. Wallen announced the historic extra show on his Instagram Stories, also revealing that fellow country stars Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley will support him at these high-profile shows on his 2025 I'm the Problem Tour. “I’m the Problem,” the title track of Wallen’s forthcoming album, was just released on Friday (January 31). Wallen will join an impressive list of legendary music acts who have played at Camp Randall over the years, including U2, Pink Floyd, Genesis, and the Rolling Stones, who performed the last concert at the venue back in 1997. Coldplay will follow Wallen when they bring their record-setting Music of the Spheres Tour to Camp Randall in July. (Holler)

Jordan Davis and his wife Kristen are expecting their fourth child in June. The five-time Billboard Country chart-topper made the announcement on Wednesday (January 29), posting a humorous Instagram video showcasing their growing family that was soundtracked by the theme song to the TV series Full House. The clip features all three of the couple’s children – Eloise, Locklan, and Elijah – crying hysterically, while Davis adds a humorous voiceover, “Three beautiful children. What’s better than three? What’s better than three is four. Let’s keep the party going!” Davis is set to perform at venues like Billy Bob's in Texas and the Tortuga Music Festival during what is sure to be a busy 2025 for the singer, while his current single "I Ain't Sayin'" is currently climbing the Country Airplay chart. In 2024, Davis’s hit song, “Next Thing You Know,” won Song of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards. (Billboard)