Kane Brown just released the tracklist for his latest album, The High Road, on December 16th. The 18-track project includes two new duets he recorded with his wife Katelyn. But they aren't the only collaborations. There is also a track called "Haunted" that features Jelly Roll. Brad Paisley also does a song with Kane. "Miles on It" features Marshmello and Khalid has a track with Kane as well. The High Road is due out on January 24th.

Billboard has released their year-end Country Airplay Songs list which includes the 100 most-played songs on country radio. Nate Smith's "World on Fire" started the year at number one and it stayed there for 10 consecutive weeks. That was enough to ensure that he had the most-played country song of 2024.  Here's the Top 5 list:

1. Nate Smith "World on Fire"

2. Post Malone (featuring Morgan Wallen) "I Had Some Help"

3. Warren Zeiders "Pretty Little Poison"

4. Bailey Zimmerman "Where It Ends"

5. Jelly Roll (featuring Lainey Wilson) "Save Me"

Shania Twain has announced plans for a short amphitheatre and stadium tour in 2025. There are only seven dates, but each one will be special. The tour kicks off in Buffalo in July, and it will wrap in August with a performance in Florida.

Morgan Wallen and Shaboozey were country music's biggest winners at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. Shaboozey picked up trophies for Top Country Song, Top Song Sales Artist and Top Selling Song. Morgan was the biggest winner in the country categories with four, although Zach Bryan technically won in more categories. Morgan picked up Top Male Artist, Top Country Artist, Top Country Male Artist and Top Collaboration for "I Had Some Help" with Post Malone. Zach took home awards for Top Country Touring Artist, Top Country Album, Top Rock Artist, Top Streaming Song and Top Rock Song. Beyonce was named Top Country Female Artist and The Red Clay Strays won Top Country Duo/Group. Shaboozey, Jelly Roll and Megan Moroney all performed during the show. Taylor Swift was the biggest winner of the night with 10 awards.

Morgan Wallen pled guilty yesterday, months after he was arrested for throwing a chair from the roof of a Nashville bar. He was sentenced to seven days in a DUI education centre and two years probation - one for each of his misdemeanor charges for reckless endangerment. He must also pay a $350 fine and court fees. Morgan pled conditionally guilty due to judicial diversion, and if he successfully completes the terms of his probation, will have his charges eligible for dismissal and expungement.

Blake Shelton is co-producing a new documentary about the life and music of the late Keith Whitley. He died in 1989 when he was just 34 years old. Blake was shocked that Keith's life has never been the subject of a documentary. "Gwen and I love watching documentaries, and I looked for his doc one night and couldn't believe there wasn't one," he explains in a press release. Blake's Lucky Horseshoe Productions is partnering with Anomaly Content & Entertainment to create the movie, which will start filming in January. The film will cover Keith's short life and the music that he created during that time. It will also feature his relationship with fellow singer Lorrie Morgan, who is contributing personal footage to the documentary.

Little Big Town is celebrating Christmas in a new special, Little Big Town's Christmas at the Opry. Airing on December 16th, the two-hour celebration takes place inside the Grand Ole Opry with performances from Little Big Town, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Kirk Franklin, Josh Groban, Kate Hudson and Orville Peck. The special starts at 8pm on NBC. 

Keith Urban announced his 2025 High and Alive World Tour on Monday. It's been three years since he has done a tour like this. It will kick off May 22nd in Orange Beach, Alabama and will feature Chase Matthew, Alana Springsteen and Karley Scott Collins. "Playing live is what I live to do," Keith said in a statement. "Looking out from a stage and seeing people singing, forgetting about all the stress in their lives, cutting loose and feeling ALIVE - that's what it's about for me. Lots of hits, new songs, things we won't even think about until we're onstage - and loads of guitar. We're gonna make this tour the best night of your life!"