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Neil Perry is speaking publicly about the circumstances surrounding his departure from The Band Perry. In a social media statement posted August 11, Perry said he was terminated from the group in June 2024 after opposing plans for his sister Kimberly Perry’s husband, Johnny Costello, to join the band. He also claimed he lost his financial interest and access to resources connected to the group.

Taylor Swift’s I Bet You Think About Me was removed from a TikTok video posted by the White House after the track appeared alongside footage of President Donald Trump. In the Wednesday post, the White House showed Trump interacting with supporters and used a caption referencing the song: We know you think about us. By late Wednesday, TikTok displayed a notice stating that the sound was unavailable, leaving the video without Swift’s music.

Shaboozey has opened a new chapter with The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales, a Western-themed concept album that arrived with a strong showing across several U.S. music charts. In the latest chart update, the project debuted at No. 1 on Independent Albums, No. 3 on Americana/Folk Albums, No. 4 on Top Country Albums, and No. 12 on the Billboard 200. The album earned about 31,000 equivalent album units during its opening tracking period.

Ella Langley continues to hold the top spot with Choosin’ Texas, which has now spent 17 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The latest chart update places the country hit alone in fourth place among the longest-running No. 1 songs in the chart’s history. The new ranking also shows Ariana Grande with two songs inside the top five, adding another major presence near the top of the U.S. singles chart.

The Chicks are revisiting one of the most important albums in their catalog as Taking the Long Way turns 20. In an anniversary announcement on Aug. 10, the trio confirmed an expanded edition of the 2006 album featuring five bonus tracks, including previously unreleased material. The new edition is set for release on Oct. 3 and will be available digitally and as a three-LP set. As part of the announcement, Thin Line and Live Wire will also become available for streaming for the first time.

Billy Strings added an unexpected piece of equipment to his stage outfit after being struck in the head by an object thrown from the crowd during a concert in Fishers, Indiana. The incident happened on August 6 at Fishers Event Center, where the bluegrass musician was performing the first of three rescheduled shows. Video from the concert showed an object hitting Strings while he was speaking to the audience.

Brandi Carlile has postponed the U.K. and European leg of her Human Tour, moving most of the planned fall 2026 concerts to spring 2027. In an announcement shared Friday, Carlile said personal circumstances led to the scheduling change. She acknowledged the disruption for fans, especially those who had already made travel plans, and said the decision had caused her considerable anxiety. Most of the affected shows are being rescheduled rather than canceled.

Fans at a recent Guns N’ Roses concert got an unexpected moment when Chris Stapleton walked onto the stage to perform Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door with the band. The appearance came during the show’s encore, adding a country music voice to one of the group’s most recognizable live songs. The collaboration was announced in the moment as Stapleton joined Axl Rose, Slash, and the rest of the band for the performance.

Beer has inspired plenty of songs over the years, and a recently released staff picks list brings together some of the most memorable tracks built around a cold drink. The collection spans multiple decades and genres, showing how one simple theme has connected artists across country, rock, pop, and beyond. The list features songs that celebrate good times with friends, tell stories of heartbreak, or simply capture the feeling of relaxing with a favorite brew.

Bunnie Xo has shared how a past affair during her marriage to Jelly Roll affected her ability to trust others. During a recent episode of her Dumb Blonde podcast, the host explained that the deception surrounding infidelity caused more pain than the physical act itself. While speaking with guest Denise Richards, Bunnie described the experience as emotional whiplash. She said discovering that other people knew before she did left her feeling humiliated and isolated.