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 ...

Thirty-six years ago today, Randy Travis released the what would quickly become the fourth consecutive No. 1 album of his career.

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Thirty-eight of the 40 most-played country songs of 2025 have one thing in common, and it's not what you'd expect. Taste of Country actually looked at the 500 top radio songs up to Aug. 21, 2025. Once ...