May 13

Hannah Harper has become the first female country artist to win American Idol since Carrie Underwood, who won season four in 2005.

Hannah says she plans to take a few weeks to recharge before getting back into writing and recording new music, and she’s also preparing to launch a “String Cheese” tour focused on theatres and small-town stops.

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Shania Twain fans can now grow their own Shania roses.

The singer has released a custom hybrid tea rose featuring pink petals with hints of yellow, with part of the proceeds supporting the Shania Twain Foundation and its food security programs.

Shania also dropped a new song called “Dirty Rosie” and says her upcoming album will be inspired by her childhood.

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The Academy of Country Music Awards air Sunday night on Amazon Prime Video, and several major records could fall.

1. Chris Stapleton could surpass George Strait to become the most-decorated male artist in ACM history. George has 24 wins. Chris has 21. He’s up for five awards this year.

2. Luke Combs could accomplish the “Triple Crown”. It’s when an artist has earned all three at some point in their career: New Male/Female Artist, Male/Female Artist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year. He just needs Entertainer of the Year.

3. Chris Stapleton could tie Merle Haggard for most Male Artist of the Year wins. Merle has six. Chris has five.

4. Miranda Lambert could extend her Song of the Year record. She’s won seven. She’s up for two this year, including as a songwriter for “Choosin’ Texas”.

5. Lainey Wilson could become the first female to win Entertainer of the Year three years in a row.

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Willie Nelson has made Billboard history, joining Dolly Parton as the only artists to appear on the Hot Country Songs chart in each of the last seven decades.

Willie’s latest entry comes from his collaboration with Kacey Musgraves on “Uncertain, TX.”

His first chart appearance was back in 1962 with “Willingly.”