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Kane Brown is headed to the big screen in his first movie role. The country star joins Taylor Lautner in upcoming rom-com The Token Groomsman. Here's everything CMNB readers need to know. Continue reading Kane Brown Heads to Hollywood with Rom-Com Debut in The Token Groomsman→ Read More

Country legend Martina McBride isn’t just using her voice to belt powerhouse ballads anymore — she’s using it to protect that very voice from being faked, cloned, or manipulated without her consent. This week, McBride testified before the U.S. Senate in support of the NO FAKES Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting artists and everyday Americans from AI-generated deepfakes. And y’all, this isn’t just about politicians and tech nerds arguing in a room — this is about preserving the heart of country music: authenticity. What Is the NO FAKES Act? In a nutshell, this proposed law would make it illegal to use someone’s voice or likeness without consent, especially through AI voice cloning and deepfake tech. It creates a new federal property right for every individual and helps victims take action if someone uses their image or sound deceptively. Why It Matters to Country Fans Martina put it plainly: “Imagine the harm an AI deepfake could do… using my voice in songs that belittle or justify abuse.” Let that sink in. One of country music’s most respected voices — the woman who gave us “Independence Day” — is worried someone could twist her legacy into something she never stood for. And she’s not alone. Nearly 400 artists and entertainers have backed the NO FAKES Act, demanding guardrails to keep AI from messing with the music, stories, and values we hold dear. Support From Across the Industry The hearing also featured support from leaders at RIAA, YouTube, and even Consumer Reports. The message? Innovation is great, but it shouldn’t come at the cost of trust, truth, or personal rights. “[The bill] targets only malicious applications and sets the stage for legitimate licensing — but only with real and meaningful consent.” — RIAA Chairman Mitch Glazier What’s Next? The NO FAKES… Read More

Luke Bryan is in love with Upstate New York… well, if you consider Bethel to be “upstate.” When people think of the state of New York, their mind often goes to the Big Apple. Understandably so, but New York isn’t just made up of the city that’s so nice, they named it twice. There’s much more to the northeast state than meets the eye, and that was on full display when Luke Bryan played a show at the Bethel Woods […] The post Luke Bryan Delights In How Country Upstate New York Is: “No One Looks Depressed, No One Called Their Therapist Today” first appeared on Whiskey Riff. Read More

Dolly Parton is as real and good as they come. On March 16th, 1991 seven of Reba’s band members, as well as her tour manager, were tragically killed in a plane crash flying from a show near San Diego, California. They had performed for a group of IBM executives, and had planned to go straight from there to Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her tour manager Jim Hammon, keyboardist and bandleader Kirk Cappello, fellow keyboardist Joey Cigainero, drummer Tony Saputo, guitarists Michael Thomas […] The post Reba Gets Emotional Talking About How Dolly Parton Offered Her Whole Band To Keep The Tour Going Following Tragic Plane Crash In 1991 first appeared on Whiskey Riff. Read More