Erinn Callahan

3 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Erinn Callahan

A week ago, Luke Bryan left the stage after struggling through a show in Rogers, Arkansas. While he refunded the crowd’s tickets, the problems persisted for the “Mind of a Country Boy” star. After rescheduling two gigs in Louisiana and Texas, the American Idol judge announced today that he will miss even more shows “due to continued illness.” This includes Bryan’s headlining gig at the Country Stampede music festival in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Fortunately, Eric Church will step up to fill the void.

3 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Erinn Callahan

Claiming her place in modern country music, Megan Moroney has connected with fans through her confessional songwriting on hits like “No Caller ID” and “Break It Right Back.” Recently, the CMA’s reigning New Artist of the Year hinted that the follow-up to last year’s Am I Okay is closer than fans think. And Moroney’s producer, Kristian Bush, just indicated that fans might want to begin stockpiling tissues now.

3 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Erinn Callahan

Last year, Zach Bryan explored The Great American Bar Scene with his highly acclaimed fifth studio album. Now, he is apparently on a quest to see how the rest of the world drinks. Ahead of his proclaimed retirement from touring, the Grammy-winning country artist recently played three jam-packed shows at Dublin’s Phoenix Park in Ireland. Following one gig, the crowd at a busy Irish pub got quite the surprise when Bryan, 29, showed up for some more music.

4 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Erinn Callahan

Rising country star Ella Langley recently celebrated one year of viral success with her Riley Green duet “You Look Like You Love Me.” The Hope Hull, Alabama-born artist, 26, has become someone to watch with her debut album Hungover and five ACM trophies, including New Female Artist of the Year. Langley has spoken frankly about the surreality of her success, recently detailing her meeting with one of the genre’s biggest names.

5 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Erinn Callahan

Mick Ralphs, guitarist and founding member of rock supergroup Bad Company, died Monday, June 23, 2025, at age 81. Upon hearing the sad news, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott took to social media to remember his lifelong friend. “I just heard the news … totally heartbroken … Mick has been a constant companion through my musical journey & he was one of the kindest souls I ever met,” wrote the iconic vocalist on Def Leppard’s official Instagram account.