TheBoot.com put together a list of the most likable country stars. Of course you’re wondering how they evaluated a singer’s likability. That’s fair.
First, he or she needs to make themselves available. That means fans and media need to have opportunities to get to know them. Put a check mark beside every name that follows. Public acts of generosity also certainly matter but anecdotal evidence goes a long way as well.
Here they are:
1. Dolly Parton
2. Luke Combs
3. Lauren Alaina
4. Russell Dickerson
5. Kelsea Ballerini
6. Walker Hayes
7. Lainey Wilson
8. Dan + Shay
10. Dierks Bentley
11. Jelly Roll
12. Vince Gill (they don’t call him sweet pea for nothing)
If you’re going to have this man on your stage, you need to have him do more than just play guitar and sing back up.
Guns N’ Rosessurprised fans in Toronto Wednesday night and brought out Chris Stapleton for a performance of “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door”. Chris played guitar alongside Slash and joined Axl Rose on vocals too.
Chris happened to be in town because he performed at the same stadium the previous night. He really could’ve done more, but it was still pretty bad ass to let Chris join them.
As a native Texan and a Shiner Bock lover, this is simply beautiful to me.
Ella Langley is collaborating with Shiner Beer to release a limited-edition brew called “Dandelion Honey Kölsch”,which is dueon August 13, 2026. This a duet made for real beer drinkers, because Shiner never misses. They make delicious beer y’all.
The beer is named after Ella’s sophomore studio album, “Dandelion”. It’s a light Kölsch-style beer brewed with honey and dandelion flavors.
And the partnership began after Shiner Bock beer was featured in her music video for “Choosin’ Texas”, where Ella famously popped a bottle cap off using the heel of her boot. She chose Texas…which led to a real Texas beer choosin’ her.
We have another country song that has joined the Spotify Billions Club y’all!
Luke Combs’ cover of Tracy Chapman’s“Fast Car” has officially surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. It’s the 18th country song to join the Billions Club.
“Fast Car” is Luke’s third song to hit this milestone too. He is now the second country artist to have three or more songs in the club by the way. Morgan Wallen has four. So, it’s Morgan and Luke’s world. And we’re just listening to what they’re putting out. Literally.
You can feel free to see every country song in the Billions Club here.
Tim McGraw continued his “Pawn Shop Guitar Tour” with a stop in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Thursday August 6, 2026 with the opening support of 49 Winchester.
He’s actually giving away some freshly purchased pawn shop guitars on this tour. And when Tim tried to give away this pink electric guitar this little girl in the audience at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater it wasn’t the answer Tim was looking for.
Tim asked the girl a very simple question when he was giving the guitar to her and her response was priceless. He asked, “if I give you this guitar, you have to promise to me that you’ll learn to play it? Deal?” She shook her head to say “no” without hesitation. Mainly because she probably didn’t realize what was actually happening.
It was a cute interaction…but that wasn’t the answer Tim was looking for. Of course after some laughs and signing the guitar she was gifted that pawn shop guitars.
Today is International Beer Day (8/7/26)! To celebrate, here are seven myths about beer you might still believe…
1. Drinking a lot of beer gives you a beer belly.
Beer on its own doesn’t cause a belly. It’s a combination of too many calories in general and a sedentary lifestyle that really does. So, beer is technically good for your body.
2. Dark beers are stronger than light beers.
Light beers are lighter in color and body, but that doesn’t mean dark beers have more alcohol. For example, Guinness contains 4.2% ABV…while Budweiser is stronger at 5%.
3. Beer should always be served ice cold.
Ice cold temperatures can actually ruin the flavor of a good beer.
4. Draft beer gives you a hangover.
Drinking an excessive amount of alcohol, no matter the type, will cause a hangover.
5. Beer before liquor…never been sicker…
It really depends on how much alcohol you’re drinking, not the order. From a scientific perspective, alcohol is alcohol…different drinks might cause you to have worse hangovers compared to other drinks because of certain other molecules in the liquid…but the order doesn’t matter. Just don’t overdo it.
6. IPAs are always bitter. (as in nasty to me)
IPAs are a WIDE tent, with a lot of varieties and flavor profiles: West Coast IPA, East Coast (New England / Hazy) IPA, Juicy IPA, American IPA, Belgian IPA, Black IPA, White IPA, Sour IPA, Session IPA, Mountain Style IPA, and so on.
West Coast IPAs are bitter, but Juicy IPAs have tropical fruit notes, Milkshake IPAs are thick and sweet, and Sour IPAs are funky and, well, sour.
7. Beer is unhealthy.
Okay, it is not healthy for you. But there are studies that say it can have benefits…in moderation, of course.
This man is all about paying it forward. Especially when it comes to making sure the next generation of musicians are getting the funding they need.
Through his Morgan Wallen Foundation (MWF), which supports youth music and athletic programs and gives communities access to essentials in times of crisis. Those donations enabled MWF to donate over $1 MILLION worth of instruments to 26 schools in need across U.S. touring cities. As usual, Morgan donated a portion of every ticket sold to his foundation, which helps make huge donations like that possible.
One of the schools, Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, received $40,000 worth of instruments. Sonya Coleman, Sto-Rox School District Superintendent, says his generous gift will have a “lasting impact” and will have a positive influence on students for years to come:
“We are truly honored and excited to receive this generous donation of musical instruments from the Morgan Wallen Foundation. This gift will have a lasting impact on our students and our music program by providing access to high-quality instruments that will inspire creativity, enhance learning opportunities, and help our young musicians continue to grow both artistically and personally.
Partnerships like this demonstrate the power of giving back to communities and creating opportunities that will positively influence students for years to come.”
It’s really cool to see Morgan do his part to help give kids a chance to learn and fall in love with music. I mean those kids in band and into playing music in school could be the “Morgan Wallen”.
Clearly, music has meant a lot to him, and the Morgan Wallen Foundation has done a whole lot of good for children all over the country, and that should be celebrated just as much as all of his record-breaking, sold-out shows. Let’s be real.
We have some new country music for your playlist. Please do your part and visit your neighborhood liquor store to pair your whiskey with this new country music as well. Its country music is meant to be enjoyed.
Koe Wetzel & Ella Langley – “Jaded” Gavin Adcock – “Workin’ Man” Dylan Gossett – “Loving You Like That” Randy Travis – “I Don’t Care” Luke Bryan – “Signs” Carly Pearce – “Happy For Myself” Miranda Lambert – “Sunset Marquis”
The Jack Wharff Band – “Small Town Heart” Stella Lefty – “Lean In, Kiss Me” Ian Munsick – “Palomino Eyes” Tyler Hubbard – “All I Need Is You” Bryce Leatherwood – “Grain of Salt” The Castellows feat. Dan Seals – “Addicted” Lee Brice – “Me and Whiskey” Adrien Nunez – “Wrong Way” Colton Dawson – “Worth It” Phil Kane – “Divine” Tenille Arts – “The Right Drugs” Low Gap – “Amtrak Train” Ava Hall – “High Enough” Trey Lewis – “Long List of Exes” Nolan Taylor – “I’d Die” Kenny Whitmire feat. Vince Gil – “Movin’ On’s Movin’ In”
Chancey Williams – “If You Lived Here” Alison Nichols – “All Heaven Broke Loose” Jason Scott & The High Heat – “Fast As I Can Crawl” Scott Wolverton – “Road Signs” Nicholas Jamerson – “Goodbye Brother” Roc Helton – “Patch of Prairie” Erin Kirby – “Some Version Of It” Lathan Bryant – “Resting Place” Mackenzie Carpenter – “Kinda Want Your Man” George Arbuckle –“Hey Mister” DELTONA – “Point Of You” Jason Cross – “Hot Girls Cold Beer” Brock Phillips+ Dallas Smith – “Leave Me Like A Backroad” Red Shahan – “Hard Land” Jenna LaMaster – “His Name Was John” Lucas Ball– “you only call when it’s raining”
I’m a big fan of watching dreams come true…and this is a damn good one.
Lainey Wilson made a dream come true at her show in Cincinnati on Saturday (8/1/26) for a 10-year-old fan named Rylee living with spina bifida. And I ain’t gonna…I cried a little watching this.
She invited the girl to sing a duet of “4x4xU” after spotting her holding a sign in the front row that said, “this is my first concert I want to sing ‘4x4xU’ with you.”
The latest TikTok trend with country music is leaving real fans confused. Brides are showing off their wedding rings and happy marriages to the tune of Randy Travis’“On the Other Hand“.
Now the song is a certified classic country twanger. “On the Other Hand” was written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, and of course Randy Travis recorded it in 1985. It was first released as a single in July of 1985, peaking at number #67 in the United States. It was Randy’s first single with Warner Bros. Nashville and was only a minor hit.
Then after the chart successes of Randy’s next single, “1982”, the label decided to re-release “On the Other Hand” in April of 1986, and it became his first number one hit in both the United States and Canada. “On the Other Hand” and “1982” were both included on Randy’s 1986 debut album, “Storms of Life”.
So, here we are in 2026 now and this TikTok is an awkward choice because the song is about the temptation of a married man to cheat. People are likely just taking the chorus of the song at face value and probably have never listened to the entire song. And they really should considering how it’s being used.
Some country fans made TikToks calling out the people who are using the song…and someone has to.
