country music

This week, an Iowa City-native was presented with an incredible opportunity. Singer Abbie Callahan was asked to perform at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry for the very first time!

Country music has something for everyone! Here are some of my favorite songs of 2026--so far!

What new songs are you absolutely LOVING right now? Check out 10 of Courtlin's current favorites!

Mount Pleasant is gearing up for another Midwest Old Threshers Reunion in 2026! This week, all four of this year's grandstand headliners were announced, and all of them come from the country music genre.

Iowa is getting a big dose of 90s country this year!

This year’s event features Motley Scrue, a high-energy Mötley Crüe tribute band, as the headliner, with regional favorite Loess Hills opening the show.

The 2025 music streaming recaps have arrived! Here's a rundown of Brain & Courtlin's top country artists, songs, and albums of 2025!

A well-known summer event in Clinton is taking a break next year.

Is there a country artist or band that you wish more people knew about? Our conversation this week in the studio lead to some interesting responses! How many of these acts are you familiar with?

HARDY played a show in Eastern Iowa on Saturday night, and the story of his interaction with a local server has since gone viral on social media!