COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS
Tuning Out the Noise: Luke Bryan Returns with "Word on the Street" and 2026 Tour
Luke Bryan released his new single, "Word on the Street," today, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. After a week of studio teasers on Instagram, the full track le...
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From Stage to Bunk: Inside the 2026 Trend of Writing Country Hits on the Road
Tour buses are turning into writing rooms for country artists who do not want to pause creativity just because the calendar says show time. With tours...
Feb 19, 2026
McArthur Opens Strong as Four Country Artists Enter Hot Country Songs at No. 6
A powerhouse alliance of country music's biggest names has made a significant impact on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The collaborative singl...
Feb 18, 2026
Morgan Wallen Extends Historic Billboard Record to 224 Weeks at No. 1
Morgan Wallen has widened his lead in the record books. Billboard reports that his album I'm the Problem holds the No. 1 spot on the Top Country Album...
Feb 17, 2026
Scott Borchetta Reclaims Big Machine Brand in Major Independent Break from HYBE
Scott Borchetta has officially reacquired the Big Machine Records brand, stepping down as CEO of Big Machine Label Group under HYBE America to relaunc...
Feb 17, 2026
Jason Aldean Secures 30th No. 1 Single Ahead of New 2026 Album
A new milestone marks Jason Aldean's career. Billboard confirmed that his latest single has reached No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart, giving him his...
Feb 16, 2026
Beyond the Melody: How Avery Anna and Sam Barber's Bond Shaped Their Latest Collaboration
Two rising voices in country music are blending their stories on a new duet, shaped as much by friendship as by melody. In a recent announcement tied ...
Feb 15, 2026
Nashville's Industry Leaders: SOURCE Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Honors
Nashville's music community is preparing to recognize a new class of industry leaders as SOURCE Nashville officially unveils its 2026 Hall of Fame ind...
Feb 14, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
New London elementary teacher snorted cocaine in school bathroom: Complaint
(WFRV) - Details regarding the cocaine found on school grounds in New London were released, and a teacher was officially charged. According to a criminal complaint obtained by WFRV, 58-year-old Laurie Laubenstein has officially been cha...
Supreme Court strikes down bulk of Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court cast aside the bulk of President Trump's sweeping tariffs Friday, obliterating a canon of his economic strategy in ruling that his use of an emergency statute to remake global trade was unlawful. The decisio...
Waushara County man faces 15 charges, admitted to viewing CSAM of kids under 6 years old
LOHRVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) - A man from Waushara County faces 15 charges following an investigation where he allegedly admitted to viewing CSAM of kids under the age of six. A release provided by the Waushara County Sheriff's Office states ...
FBI Milwaukee assists with investigation of Ironwood man who threatened to kill ICE agents
IRONWOOD, Mich. (WFRV) - A man from Ironwood, Michigan, was indicted by a federal grand jury after allegedly making threats to kill ICE agents on Facebook. According to an FBI - Milwaukee Facebook post, an indictment against 33-year-old...
Significant route change announced for 75th Appleton Flag Day Parade
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - The nation's oldest Flag Day parade will once again honor "Old Glory" this June, and organizers have announced a significant change to the Appleton Flag Day Parade's route. Held annually on the second Saturday in...
Green Bay's Austin Straubel International Airport named best overall nonhub airport in the U.S. for 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Green Bay say the Austin Straubel International Airport has officially been named the best overall nonhub airport in the country for 2025. According to a release, Swelbar-Zhong Consultancy, a lead...
Hometown Heroes: Door County veteran uses experience to aid fellow veterans
BRUSSELS, Wis. (WFRV) - A Door County veteran is turning years of personal experience into a mission focused on helping others long after his military service ended. Hometown Heroes: Healing retreat for veterans highlights sturgeon spear...
Wisconsin man arrested for 7th OWI following police speed enforcement
STOUGHTON, Wis. (WFRV) - A saturated traffic enforcement focused on speed violations was conducted by police on Wednesday in Wisconsin, resulting in several stops and an OWI arrest. According to a release from the Stoughton Police Depar...
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