COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS
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...
14h ago
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
Megan Moroney & Industry Icon Sylvia Rhone Are 'Sharing the Spotlight' at She Is The Music Awards Ceremony
At a recent gathering hosted by She Is The Music, country artist Megan Moroney made a point to shift part of the spotlight. During the event, she reco...
Feb 13, 2026
Cody Johnson Expands 'Live '26' Tour with Landmark UK and Ireland Shows
Cody Johnson is officially bringing his Live '26 Tour to the UK and Ireland this autumn, marking his first headline arena run across the region. The n...
Feb 12, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Horizon League suspends UWGB Head Coach Doug Gottlieb one game
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Following Doug Gottlieb's fiery postgame press conference after Sunday's loss to UW-Milwaukee, the Horizon League has suspended UWGB's head coach one game. According to a statement from the Horizon League, Gottl...
Finish-first mindset: McDuffie embracing leadership, change and fatherhood entering Year 6
(WFRV) - For the first time in years, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur introduced the role of captains. Seven were named prior to this past season, including three on offense and defense, as well as a member of special teams. That final s...
Man steals Wisconsin ambulance with patient inside, pursuit ends in OWI arrest
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WFRV) - On Tuesday, a man led authorities on an 18-mile pursuit through central Wisconsin after allegedly stealing an ambulance with a patient inside. Around 5:35 p.m. on February 17, officers with the Wisconsin ...
Wisconsin State Fair announces Nelly at main stage in August
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (WFRV) - It's about to get 'Hot in Herre' at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer as officials announced Grammy winner Nelly as one of its main stage acts. Nelly will be bringing his 'Country Grammar' to the Bank Five N...
Menasha Forestry Department turns 280-year-old downed tree into 'Oak Throne'
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) - The City of Menasha's Forestry Department recently turned a downed tree stump into what they dubbed 'The Oak Throne.' The tree was cut down last year in Smith Park, and staff decided to do something creative with ...
Slippery up north Wednesday morning, warm and breezy south
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5... As the rain/snow showers push north this morning, some fog may be noted, followed by rays of sunshine that will push highs into the 50s. The northwoods will remai...
Fond du Lac supervisors approve schematic design work/jail study for potential new jail
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) - Fond du Lac County supervisors took a major step forward on the path to potentially build a new county jail. In a 17-5 vote, supervisors approved moving forward with schematic designs for a potential new...
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...
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