Country music will continue to take center stage on American Idol as two of the genre’s biggest stars, Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood, are confirmed to return as judges for the show’s 2026 season. They’ll once again be joined by music icon Lionel Richie, making it a full return of the Season 23 judging panel.

Country star Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins are gearing up for another round of diapers and sleepless nights, they’re expecting baby number five!

Big news from Taylor Swift. The country turned pop superstar is officially engaged to NFL star Travis Kelce.

Blake Shelton will be returning to Las Vegas in early 2026.

Five-year-old Sawyer has been through so much in his short life. He became a big fan of Hardy's music while battling pediatric cancer. Now his dream came true and he was able to meet his hero.

Morgan Wallen is not planning to submit his I'm the Problem album for Grammy Awards consideration for 2026.