Billboard looks at 13 Brett James-written songs that reached the pinnacle of the Hot Country Songs chart after his death this week at age 57. By Jessica Nicholson Nashville’s music community is ...

The ranking follows the reveals of Billboard ’s top country artists, albums and songs of the 21st century — as well as The Top Producers of the 21st Century on the Hot 100, covering all genres — with ...

“In March of this year, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer,” Sterban wrote. “But I am under the care of the best cancer ...

Zach Top throws the ceremonial first pitch at a Seattle Mariners baseball game in August 2025. He credits his background in ...

Music enthusiasts from around the globe will celebrate International Country Music Day on 17th September 2025.

Twenty-five years ago today, Jo Dee Messina was at the top of the chart with the biggest crossover hit of her career.

BigXthaPlug lights up Billboard’s charts this week with multiple achievements on the lists dated Sept. 6. The rapper claims his first No. 1 on the Hot Rap Songs chart with “All the Way,” featuring ...

Brett James, a Grammy Award-winning songwriter with 27 No. 1 songs under his belt, was killed in a plane crash in North ...

Fifty-two years ago today, Conway Twitty waved farewell to crossover success with his 10th No. 1 country single.

Richard Sterban, a longtime member of the Oak Ridge Boys, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The iconic country music singer, 82, shared a health update on Thursday via a news release, and ...

The rock group – which is the second band that Darius has been in with an owl-adjacent name – consists of Rucker, R.E.M. co-founder and bassist Mike Mills and The Black Crowes co-founder and drummer ...