Barton County, KS

Columbus, OH

The Boot

Every road has to come to an end, and 2024 finds a number of country stars saying goodbye to their fans as they retire from active touring and performing. Age and health challenges are the two main reasons country stars walk away from the rigors of life on the road, and it's no surprise that some of the country singers who are retiring in 2024 are on the higher side of the age spectrum.

Country Stars Who Are Retiring in 2024

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Over the last few weeks, several individuals appeared before Judge Dwayne Gillis and entered guilty pleas on felony charges in the Superior Court of Coffee County. The majority of the defendants received probation, while some will soon be transported to a Georgia prison to serve their sentences. Among the twenty-one cases, ten of the defendants faced felony drug charges.

More than 20 Individuals Plead Guilty and Sentenced on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Carly Pearce, Mark Chesnutt and Colt Ford have all made headlines recently for serious medical problems, but they are not the only country stars living with serious illness. For some country singers, living with chronic illness is simply a fact of life. Legends including Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson are...

Country Stars Who Are Living With Serious Health Conditions

American Idol may have started as that reality competition series with the mean judge (we’re looking at you, Simon Cowell), but it’s quickly evolved into a massively popular staple on the Fox schedule. With every season that wraps up, we need to know which impressive music stars are going to take over as judges (or which ones are going to stick around).

All judges on ‘American Idol’ confirmed

Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Dolly Parton's band spent weeks at a time with her on the road. They said she made it a very enjoyable experience for them. In the 1970s, Dolly Parton and her band toured for weeks at a time. The schedule was grueling and had everyone living out of a bus. While it wasn’t easy, members of Parton’s band said they couldn’t have been traveling with a better person. Her former guitarist shared what it was like to tour with Parton.

Dolly Parton’s Band Shared Why She Was ‘the Best’ to Tour With

American Songwriter

When a country star (or music star in general) hits a certain level of fame, things get a bit boring. With a lot of money to spend and the right amount of creativity, some artists decide to take on an alter ego, usually in a completely different genre. Unfortunately for these country stars, their alter egos were pretty bizarre. Let’s look at four examples of country stars who had bizarre alter egos!

4 Country Stars Who Had Bizarre Alter Egos

NBC News

Country star Martina McBride is celebrating her daughter Ava. “This girl turned 19 a few days ago. My girl. I love you, Ava,” McBride captioned a recent Instagram post. “I love all the stuff we do together… all the kitchen hangs, the trips to the veggie stand, the talks, the laughs. How we are deeply connected in all the ways big and small. You are wonderfully made.”

Country star Martina McBride shares a rare photo of her 19-year-old daughter

PopCulture

Rusty Golden co-wrote songs for The Oak Ridge Boys while also singing in a group with his father, William Lee Golden.

The Oak Ridge Boys Singer William Lee Golden's Son Dead: Rusty Golden Was 65

Closer Weekly

Country legend George Strait looks great at 72 and has always taken good care of himself, and now sources exclusively tell Closer he could teach young bucks a thing or two about doing it the clean and wholesome way. The singer recently broke the U.S. record for the largest ticketed...

George Strait, 72, Is ‘as Fit and Spry as a 30-Year-Old’: How the Country Star Stays in Shape!

Alan Jackson is all smiles in a newly released family photo announcing the birth of his second grandson, Wesley Alan Smith. The country music icon took to social media to share that his daughter, Mattie, and her husband, Connor Smith, welcomed the little man into the world on June 20, 2024.

Alan Jackson Beams with Pride in New Family Photo Introducing Grandson Wesley Alan

George Strait, one of the most iconic figures in country music, is known for his record-setting concerts and a career filled with numerous accolades. However, his journey to stardom wasn’t smooth. In a revealing moment from his past, Strait divulged during a 2013 interview with Billboard that he was once fired from a band for not being country enough.

George Strait’s Surprising Beginnings and Unstoppable Rise in Country Music

The day before George Strait takes the stage for his only Texas show in 2024, he shared another look into his forthcoming 31st studio record Cowboys And Dreamers with “The Little Things.”. While living such a fast-paced life, it’s easy to breeze past moments that seem insignificant at the...

LISTEN: George Strait’s New Song Serves As A Reminder To Slow Down And Enjoy ‘The Little Things’

Denver, CO

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Aurora, CO

David Heitz

I met with Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman Wednesday for lunch. It’s the second time we have lunched together this year. Coffman wanted to hear my thoughts on plans the city has for a homeless navigation campus. The city recently bought a hotel that they intend to transform into a homeless campus. Unlike other homeless hotels, guests will be classified and located in the hotel based on whether they are receiving case management, employment assistance and substance abuse and mental health treatment. People receiving services would receive better accommodations such as semi-private rooms and be placed on floors separate from those not ready to engage with case workers, Coffman said.

Opinion: Mayors in Aurora, Denver do their homework on homelessness

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Former teacher Jeffrey Clayton, convicted of lewd behavior with a student at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, walked briskly up to the Duval County Courthouse on Friday carrying a small backpack.

Former Douglas Anderson teacher sentenced to 10 years

Can Reba McEntire save 'The Voice'? A TV insider alleged that the show is going downhill, and producers are depending on McEntire to help turn it around.

‘The Voice’ Is ‘Headed in the Wrong Direction’ and Needs Reba McEntire to Save It, TV Insider Alleges

West Virginia State

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Huntington, WV

Appalachian Thymes

Colonel Tom Parker, born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk, is a name forever intertwined with the legend of Elvis Presley. While Parker's management turned Presley into one of the first rock superstars, his own background is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Despite his Dutch origins, Parker claimed to have been born in Huntington, West Virginia, adding a fascinating layer to his story.

Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley, and West Virginia

Las Vegas, NV

Shania Twain is back! For the occasion of her new Las Vegas residency, Come On Over, we're reliving some of her most iconic looks from the stage, including her tours and residencies, in recent years...

Shania Twain's wildest stage looks

'I will forever cherish my time with Idol,' May said.

'American Idol' Mainstay Fired After 22 Years: Wylleen May Speaks Out

HELLO

The "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" singer has been married to the Nestlé exec since 2011

Shania Twain's husband Frédéric Thiébaud shares rare public dedication to 'absolute best' wife

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Great Bend Post

NewsBreak

Hicks named top celebrity showman at 2024 Barton County Fair

Pork Chop, Snoop Hogg, and Alexander Ham-ilton. Those were just a few of the pig names for Sunday's Celebrity Showmanship near the conclusion of the 2024...

Hicks named top celebrity showman at 2024 Barton County Fair

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