Will Taylor Swift get into the Country Music Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility? The Hall of Fame is announcing their 2026 class of inductees tomorrow morning, and all eyes are on whether the “Shake It Off” singer will be a member of this year’s class. This is the first year that Swift will be eligible for induction in the Modern Era artist category, for which an artist becomes eligible 20 years after they “first achieved national prominence.” It’s been 20 years since Swift released her self-titled debut album, back when she was a country artist, which featured songs like “Picture To Burn,” “Teardrops On My Guitar,” “Our Song,” and her debut single “Tim McGraw.” Of course it’s far from certain that Swift will be this year’s inductee in her category. There are quite a few deserving artists who are still waiting on the call from the Hall of Fame, including names like Dwight Yoakam, Travis Tritt, Clint Black, Martina McBride, Alison Krauss, and many, many more. And it would no doubt be controversial if Swift were to get in before some of these legends who have spent their entire career in country music, especially given the fact that Taylor switched to pop music early in her career. There’s also the issue of her age: Swift is only 36 years old, meaning there’s still plenty of time to induct her into the Hall of Fame if they want to. In fact, if she gets in this year, Taylor would be the youngest artist EVER inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, surpassing Johnny Cash, who was 48 years old when he was inducted, and Vince Gill, who was honored at the age of 50. But Vince Gill doesn’t have any problem with Taylor Swift beating his record – or being inducted into the Hall of Fame in general. During a conversation with Rolling Stone, the country music legend had nothing but praise for the pop star: “I think they’ll put her in there. Why wouldn’t you? … I’m crazy about her, so I’d fully support that.” Vince also pointed out that Taylor is quite possibly the single largest donor to the Hall of Fame in the museum’s history, so I’m sure that won’t hurt her chances… As for beating him out as one of the youngest members of the Hall of Fame, Vince says that he doesn’t have a problem with that either – and gave one more reason for supporting her induction: “She’s cuter, too.” I dunno, I have a feeling there are a lot of women around Vince’s age who would disagree… (sorry, Amy Grant). I guess we’ll have to see whether or not Swift is among the inductees named tomorrow morning. The ceremony will be livestreamed on the CMA YouTube page at 10 AM central and is being hosted by Marty Stuart – which may be a sign that one of his fellow ’80s/’90s country artists (like Dwight Yoakam, Travis Tritt or Clint Black) could be the nominee. We’ll have to see. But if I were a betting man, I would put big money on Taylor Swift getting into the Hall of Fame at some point – whether that’s this year or not. @rollingstonecountry @Vince Gill was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame when he was only 50. He thinks @Taylor Swift will be inducted too. @Rolling Stone #vincegill #taylorswift #taylornation #countrymusic #nashville ♬ original sound – Rolling Stone Country The post Vince Gill Says He “Fully Supports” Inducting Taylor Swift Into The Country Music Hall Of Fame first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

We’ll get to see Glen Powell on the big screen playing a struggling country music artist in early 2027. The country music genre will soon be returning to the silver screen, and everything we know so far points towards the forthcoming film being a comedy. Will the country music itself be the punch line? You can’t rule it out. But considering the proposed premise of the movie, it seems like the fictional country music star that the project will focus on will probably be the thing that brings the laughs. Judd Apatow is set to direct the still untitled film, and in case you didn’t know, he’s the mind behind some of the best comedy movies and TV shows since the turn of the century. His directorial credits include The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) and Knocked Up (2007), and his producer credits include Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004 ), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), and Superbad (2007), just to name a few. You are probably noticing that a lot of those big hits are now close to two decades old. As far as Judd Apatow projects go, he’s somewhat stalled out a bit as of late. His last movie, The Bubble, was a flop… and his most recent successful TV show, Girls, aired its final episode in 2017. The esteemed director and producer is really looking for another hit, and that might come in the form of this team up with Glen Powell. When you look at Powell, there’s arguably not a star that’s bigger than him at the moment. Ever since he starred in Top Gun: Maverick back in 2022, he’s been on a rocket ship to the top. He’s since churned out box office hits like Twisters, Anyone But You, and most recently the revival of The Running Man. The 37-year-old also stars in the Hulu series Chad Powers, where he plays an undercover football player. Now, Powell will take on the role of a country music artist who’s “career is in free fall.” It’ll apparently be his next movie, and the film was rumored to start filming in the beginning of 2026. Powell and Apatow actually wrote script for the feature together, and there’s apparently a lot of faith in the idea. Universal Pictures reportedly fast-tracked the original, still untitled comedy that will star Glenn Powell as the struggling country music star, and be directed by Judd Apatow. And some additional cast announcements have come out in recent months. Cristin Milioti (The Penguin, How I Met Your Mother) and Madelyn Cline (Outer Banks, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story) are also set to star in the movie, and comedian Stavros Halkias has also been attached to the film. He’s set to play the agent of Glen Powell’s character. A release date for the movie has also been made official: February 5, 2027. Stavros Halkias will star alongside Glen Powell in Judd Apatow’s new film. The comedy follows a country-western star whose career goes into free-fall. In theaters on February 5, 2027. pic.twitter.com/qan9rlpuhp — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) March 19, 2026 That’s less than a year away, for those that aren’t great at quick math. Like I floated out earlier… it’ll be interesting to see how they approach the country music storyline. Could it play out a lot like Talladega Nights, where a feel good, comeback story is presented with the backdrop of country music being poked fun at the whole time? Or will Glenn Powell and the surrounding characters themselves be the ones that bring the laughs, and the setting just so happens to be the country music world? I’ve got a feeling that the genre itself will be joked about throughout the film, and I’d imagine that country music artists and fans will be able to take the joke. All in all, it’ll be just great to see country music at the center of what could be a blockbuster movie if Glenn Powell and other established actors and actresses are attached to it. At the very least, we already know that Powell has got some stage presence thanks to country music singer Carter Faith. View this post on Instagram The post Glen Powell-Led Country Music Movie Directed By Judd Apatow Set For Early 2027 Release first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

One of the nicest guys in music. Say what you will about Post Malone’s venture into country music over the last few years, it’s become increasingly clear that he’s been a positive force in the genre. Unlike other artists who have crossed over into the genre for their own gain, Post has proven time and again that he’s in it for the music. Beyond calling upon some of the biggest stars, ranging from Hank Williams Jr. and Dolly Parton to Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen on F-1 Trillion, the “Congratulations” singer has also highlighted some of the most underrated names in the genre like Sierra Ferrell, Billy Strings, Wyatt Flores, Carter Faith and more, both on tour and on the album. What seems to be the most apparent, outside of the fact that he has a deep appreciation for the genre, is the fact that he’s one of the most genuine people in music. From providing free meals to first responders this past Thanksgiving to leaving a $1,000 tip after a Cowboys game last season, you don’t have to look far to find some stories of Post being a great guy to seemingly everyone — and the same can be said about his time with one of country music’s best duos, Muscadine Bloodline. If you recall, the duo, comprised of Gary Stanton and Charlie Muncaster, got a last-minute call from the rapper-turned-country singer back in the fall of 2024 to open up for him during his first Big A** Stadium Tour. Though they had to cancel multiple shows on their own headline tour, it turned out to be one of the best decisions they made, performing over 30 dates at stadiums around the country in direct support of Post. In a recent appearance on 90s country legend Tracy Lawrence’s podcast, TL’s Roadhouse the duo would recall the tough decision to cancel their tour, their time on the road with the “I Had Some Help” singer, the major boost they experienced and how blown away they were by Post’s kindness. Touching on how much of a family Post’s entire crew felt like, Muncaster would note how he took the time to meet he and Charlie’s wives and parents throughout the tour. Calling Post the “sweetest, most thoughtful guy,” he was also blown away by the fact that the 18x Grammy-nominee was able to slow himself down and be present with everyone in the room at any given time. “Their entire crew, they feel like family to us… They were that accommodating, and it starts from the top. Post is the sweetest, most thoughtful guy. It sounds like I’m just gassing him up. But he met my parents, he met our families, our wives and gave them just the same amount of time as he gave us on the tour. You would think a guy like that that’s so famous, that has so many people pulling him from every angle known to man, [wouldn’t be able to]. He’s able to actually slow down what’s going on in his brain and remember your name. That means a lot. It meant a lot to me and my family, my parents.” Stanton would also add that Post would frequently be seen showing appreciation to local security guards before shows as well. “I mean, you see him shaking hands with like local security before the show. He’s just that kind of guy.” Considering the horror stories you’ve heard from artists of Post’s level of fame, it’s pretty refreshing to hear stories like this from Muscadine, who are some of the most genuine guys in country music today. Again, you can feel however you want about Post’s venture into country music, but you can’t really knock his character. Watch the full podcast here: Post Malone Tour Dates Fri Apr 10 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Tortuga Music Festival* Sun Apr 26 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach Music Festival* Wed May 13 – El Paso, TX – Sun Bowl Stadium Sat May 16 – Albuquerque, NM – Boots In The Park Festival* Tue May 19 – Waco, TX – McLane Stadium Sat May 23 – Baton Rouge, LA – Tiger Stadium Tue May 26 – Birmingham, AL – Protective Stadium Fri May 29 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium Sun May 31 – Panama City Beach, FL – Gulf Coast Jam* Fri Jun 05 – Oxford, MS – Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Sun Jun 07 – Myrtle Beach, SC – Carolina Country Fest* Tue Jun 09 – Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium Fri Jun 12 – Indianapolis, IN – Lucas Oil Stadium Tue Jun 16 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium Sat Jun 20 – Wildwood, NJ – Barefoot Country Music Festival* Mon Jun 22 – East Hartford, CT – Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field Thu Jun 25 – Cleveland, OH – Huntington Bank Field Sat Jun 27 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest* Tue Jun 30 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium^ Sat Jul 11 – Fayetteville, AR – Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Wed Jul 15 – Kansas City, MO – Kauffman Stadium Fri Jul 17 – Ames, IA – Jack Trice Stadium Tue Jul 21 – Missoula, MT – Washington-Grizzly Stadium Fri Jul 24 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium Tue Jul 28 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rice-Eccles Stadium *Festival appearance ^ Without Jelly Roll The post Muscadine Bloodline Details Post Malone’s Incredible Kindness While They Were Touring Together: “The Sweetest, Most Thoughtful Guy” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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