Country fans, dust off those boots and grab your favorite hat—tonight’s Live Country Radio Show is rolling in with five full hours of nothing but electrifying live country music, just the way it was meant to be heard. On Live Jam, every track played is the real deal: recorded on stage, in the moment, with all the raw energy, crowd noise, guitar twang, and soul-shaking vocals intact. If you crave the electricity of a concert but want the comfort of tuning in from wherever you are, tonight’s show is built for you.
We’re serving up live cuts from country legends, modern chart-toppers, outlaw storytellers, and rising stars—each performance handpicked to create the ultimate boot-stompin’, heart-poundin’, never-want-it-to-end country marathon.
And before tonight’s broadcast kicks off, here’s a full rundown of the biggest stories shaking up the world of country music, plus the latest on local country shows happening across New Jersey.
National Country Music Highlights
The past week has been packed with major moments—award wins, new releases, and big tour announcements that have the country world buzzing.
At the top of the headlines is the 59th Annual CMA Awards, where Lainey Wilson continued her domination of modern country. She walked away with a powerful armful of wins, including Album of the Year and her fourth straight Female Vocalist of the Year title. Rising star Zach Top also cemented his place in the genre by earning the New Artist of the Year Award, marking him as one to watch.
New music also hit the airwaves this week. Parmalee released their emotional new single “How Do I Let You Go,” Mitchell Tenpenny dropped the introspective “Therapy,” and Kameron Marlowe delivered the fiery track “Fire On The Hillside.” Meanwhile, Nick Walker stepped into his own with the release of his debut album No Wake Zone, bringing breezy island vibes into the country mix.
As for big stages, Post Malone—who continues to dip into the country scene with surprising success—is gearing up to headline one of this Thursday’s NFL Thanksgiving Halftime shows.
Looking ahead, touring season is already heating up. Billy Strings and Benjamin Tod announced their massive 2026 runs, while major festivals including Country Thunder Arizona and Velocity at Field of Dreams confirmed headliners like Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson.
Live Country in New Jersey
If you’re craving country music you can experience in person—not just on the radio—New Jersey’s scene is holding strong, with local venues keeping the honky-tonk alive through Thanksgiving week and beyond.
This Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve brings a surge of country nightlife. Several venues are hosting special celebrations, including a bash featuring DJ Cousin Donnie and a night of line dancing. Down the shore, Wildwood’s Honky Tonk Saloon is gearing up for a high-energy performance by modern country favorites Triple Rail Turn, delivering the kind of show that fills dance floors fast.
On Friday, November 28, Budd Lake becomes the state’s country hotspot. The Pavilion Lounge will host the Tennessee Honey Band for an “Ultimate Country Night,” complete with DJ Wild Bill spinning country hits and line dancing led by Trapper Josh. Expect a packed room, lots of boot scootin’, and a crowd ready to sing every word.
Tonight on Live Jam: The Live Country Radio Show
When the sun goes down, Live Jam lights up. Tonight’s Live Country Radio Show promises:
• Wall-to-wall live tracks from the biggest names in country history
• Acoustic sessions, tour recordings, and stadium-shaking performances
• A setlist designed to make you feel like you’re front row at five different concerts
• Deep cuts, legendary moments, and crowd singalongs that only live recordings can capture
Five hours of pure, unfiltered country energy—no studio polishing, no radio edits, just the sound of country music the way artists created it: live on stage.
Whether you’re pre-gaming for a local show, winding down from the day, or simply craving the magic of real performances, tonight’s Live Jam broadcast is your all-access pass into the heart of country music.
Boots ready? Volume up? Let’s ride.
