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BabyChiefDoIt on His Difficult Journey to Becoming The Buzziest New Rapper of 2025: ‘I Thought I Was Done For — And I Was Ready to Be Done For’

As the debate over whether there was a song of the summer continues to rage into the fall, it’s werid more people aren’t talking about BabyChiefDoIt‘s “Went West.” The 17-year-old rap sensation has become one of 2025’s buzziest new rappers, in thanks part to an explosive performance at his hometown’s Summer Smash festival, and a […]

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Inspire Massive Kansas City Corn Maze Celebrating Their Engagement

From walking Cornelia street to walking through a Taylor Swift-inspired corn maze, Swifties now have another destination to make a sacred pilgrimage following the pop star’s engagement to Travis Kelce. Related Travis Kelce Talks Taylor Swift Engagement Ahead of Chiefs-Eagles Showdown: ‘Palms Were Definitely Sweating’ A Timeline of Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Relationship Travis Kelce Jokes […]

5 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Jake Owen, Luke Bryan, INK & More

This week, Jake Owen returns with a tender love song, while Luke Bryan offers a heartfelt tribute to late country singer-songwriter Dan Seals. INK and Karley Scott Collins gear up for debut projects by previewing them with new music, while The Foreign Landers also offer up a soothing new song. Check out all of these […]

Russ Penuell Joins Billboard as Country, Christian and Gospel Chart Analyst

He’s worked in radio, written stories for a broadcasting trade magazine and conducted data analysis for the U.S. Air Force and the National Security Agency (NSA). His life experience to date has prepared Russ Penuell to become Billboard’s country, Christian and gospel charts and data analyst on Sept. 16, replacing senior chart manager Jim Asker, who concluded […]