Country

August 18, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News The Billboard Top Country Albums chart, first published in 1964, tracks the most popular country albums each week based on sales and streaming. As of mid-August 2025, here’s a look at the artists who’ve dominated the chart—spending the most weeks at No. 1 across their careers: Top Artists by Total Weeks at No. 1 (Lifetime) Rank Artist Weeks at No. 1 1 […]

August 17, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News By [Trisha De Groot], Radio 854 Music Desk Cleveland was buzzing with excitement as Morgan Wallen kicked off his I'm the Problem Tour at the Huntington Bank Field stadium on Friday, August 15, 2025. The highlight? A surprise walk-out appearance by none other than Kid Rock, a collaboration that sent the crowd into a frenzy. As "Broadway Girls" by Lil Durk and […]

August 11, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News Rising country star Ella Langley has announced that she is canceling several upcoming shows in order to prioritize her health and well-being. In a heartfelt message to fans shared on social media, Langley explained that the decision wasn’t made lightly, but she felt it was necessary to take time to rest and recover. “I want to be fully present — not just […]

August 10, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News By Radio 854 StaffDate: August 10, 2025 Country star Zach Bryan has declared he will “never play in Kansas City” following an escalating online clash with passionate Kansas City Chiefs fans—marking a rare moment where sports and music collided on social media. How the Feud Started Bryan, a well-known supporter of the Philadelphia Eagles, ignited controversy on X (formerly Twitter) after the […]

August 5, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News Rapper BigXthaPlug is switching things up — and surprising fans with a country twist. The Dallas-based artist has officially revealed the cover artwork for his upcoming country-inspired album and teased a duet with rising country star Ella Langley. Known for his Southern trap sound and raw lyricism, BigXthaPlug has never shied away from blending genres. Now, he’s leaning into country influences like […]

July 30, 2025 - Radio854 News Minot, North Dakota — During his encore performance of “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” on July 26, 2025 at the North Dakota State Fair, country superstar Luke Bryan was unexpectedly struck in the face by what appeared to be a small object—a plush stress ball—thrown from the crowd. Bryan, 49, briefly paused mid-song, glanced toward the audience, then resumed without missing a beat—prompting […]

Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter Tour” Rides Into History with Star-Studded Las Vegas Finale July 28, 2025 – Radio 854 News Beyoncé closed out her groundbreaking “Cowboy Carter Tour” with a historic, show-stopping finale in Las Vegas on Saturday night—proving once again that Queen Bey is in a league of her own. The final stop of the country-meets-pop spectacle took place at Allegiant Stadium, where more than 60,000 fans gathered for what […]