Dolly Parton is putting down the pen and closing the songbook for a while, due to the passing of her husband, Carl Dean. The 79-year-old country music icon sat down with Khloé Kardashian on her podcast, “Khloé in Wonder Land,” and talked about how difficult the songwriting process has been for her since her husband’s passing in March 2025.

The country music icon told Khloe Kardashian that she is taking a backseat from writing following her husband's death March 3.

Scotty McCreery has been left 'absolutely heartbroken' following the death of both his grandparents, which occurred within hours of each other.

The country music world is praying for singer Scotty McCreery after he shared the tragic news Thursday that both of his grandmothers died within hours of one another this week.

Country Music Hall of Fame member Ray Stevens is in recovery after undergoing minimally invasive heart surgery on the morning of July 9, according to his social media. Last week, the 86-year-old complained of chest pain and was admitted to a Nashville hospital.