In this special HOT COUNTRY BEAT, Q104's Lydia Taylor breaks down some of her most unique and favorite moments that made Country Music news in 2025.

In this week's HOT COUNTRY BEAT, Q104's Lydia Taylor gives an update on Kelsea Ballerini's relationship status and the big country star at Patrick Mahomes' birthday party.

In this edition of the HOT COUNTRY BEAT, Q104's Lydia Taylor gives us the details on a confusing post from Dolly Parton's sister and Sabrina Carpenter makes her Grand Ole Opry debut. In this edition ...

In this HOT COUNTRY BEAT, Q104's Lydia Taylor gives us the scoop on one country star's breakup, and what's in store for Winter concerts in KC! The Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe is getting a ...