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Shaboozey Thanks Beyonce After First People’s Choice Country Awards Win
Shaboozey was the first artist to take the stage to receive a trophy at this year's People's Choice County Awards. He was crowned New Artist of 2024. "I'm so honored and extremely humbled," Shaboozey said as he read an acceptance speech he had prepared. "I never would have thought in a million years that I would be up here at the Grand Ole Opry accepting something like this."
2024 People’s Choice Country Awards Winners — See the Full List
The winners in the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards have been announced, and the list includes many of the biggest artists in contemporary country music. Shaboozey was the first winner of the night, taking home awards for New Artist of 2024 and New Artist Song of 2024. Dasha and MGK were among the surprise winners, while Morgan Wallen took home a number of important categories, making him the night's biggest winner.
Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes Strike a Pose on the 2024 PCCAs Red Carpet [Pictures]
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes proved that you can be glam and goofy at the same time as they walked the red carpet ahead of the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards on Thursday night (Sept. 26). Stokes wore a svelt, simple brown suit with red shoes for a little extra...
2024 People’s Choice Country Awards Red Carpet: See the Best Dressed! [Pictures]
The best dressed stars in country music were ready to pose for pictures on the People's Choice Country Awards red carpet. Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Shaboozey and more stopped for a shot before the live telecast began. Below you'll find country music's best dressed from the PCCAs. The...
Brendan McLoughlin, Tanner Adell Among Nashville’s Most Beautiful People
It's official: Miranda Lambert is married to one of the most beautiful people in Nashville. Husband Brendan McLoughlin made a list of 25 recently published by Nashville Lifestyles magazine. The retired police officer shared the news with photos from the magazine on social media. Inside the issue he talks about...
Shania Twain Makes a Big Statement About Miranda Lambert [Exclusive]
As Shania Twain gears up to host the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards live from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Thursday night (Sept. 26), she took some time to chat with Taste of Country Nights about her gig, but also the current state of country music. One artist...
Travis Kelce Has the Taylor Swift Ticket Hookup, Apparently
Travis Kelce is pulling strings for famous Swifties. Famous LSU gymnastic and influencer Olivia Dunne let it slip on the Best of Both Worlds With Flau'jae Johnson podcast that she got a major concert ticket hookup recently: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. The subject came up while discussing famous celebrity couples,...
Gwen Stefani Nursed a Stray Cat Back to Health, and Now He’s a Shelton
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have a new family member after Gwen nursed a stray kitten back to health. The pop singer shared with fans on social media how their cat, Corn, came to be a part of their lives. "This is Corn Shelton," she writes in the caption of...
Report: Carrie Underwood Earning Way Less Than Katy Perry for ‘American Idol’
Carrie Underwood is headed back to where it all began after landing a gig as a judge on American Idol, but according to a new report, she will be earning significantly less than her predecessor, Katy Perry. Life & Style reports that the 41-year-old country superstar was not ABC's first...
Parker McCollum and Wife Hallie Ray Make a Promise to Their Young Son, Major [Interview]
Parker McCollum is on a hot streak both in his music career and his personal life. After a run of four songs going to No. 1 on the charts and the birth of his firstborn son, Major, life is swinging happily for this rising star. McCollum stopped by Taste of...
‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ Star Eduardo Xol Dead at 58 After Reported Stabbing
Eduardo Xol, who was best-known for his stint on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, has died. People reports that Xol died on Friday (Sept. 20), ten days after he suffered multiple stab wounds in an apparent attack. According to People, Xol — who appeared as a designer on Extreme Makeover: Home...
7 Country Stars Who Are Actually Twins! [Pictures]
These country stars will have you seeing double! Did you know they were twins?. Jake Owen is one of contemporary country music's most famous twins. His twin brother is not in the spotlight, but several of the famous country music twins on our list also have twins who are in the business — in fact, in many cases, they work together in the same band.
Yes, That Is BJ Thomas Singing ‘Walls Will Fall’ During ‘Reagan’ Film Credits [Listen]
B.J. Thomas died in 2021, so it was a surprise to hear him at the end of Reagan, a Ronald Reagan biopic starring Dennis Quaid. "Walls Will Fall" is an apolitical ballad about peace, love and the fall of the Berlin Wall. You'll find it during the closing credits of Reagan, released on Aug. 30.
‘Austin City Limits’ Launching 50th Season Featuring Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton
Austin City Limits is celebrating five decades of music with a star-studded lineup of performances for its 50th season. The "longest-running music program in television history" will return on Saturday, Sept. 28 with seven-time Grammy-winning artist Kacey Musgraves, before Gary Clark Jr. and the Black Pumas officially kick off the landmark season on Oct. 5.
Brantley Gilbert Had to Jump Into the Crowd + Beat Somebody Up at a Show
Brantley Gilbert is a man of conviction, and he's not afraid to be the muscle if a situation warrants it. The "Over When We're Sober" once joked (maybe?) to Taste of Country Nights that when his daughter starts to date, if the guys are anything like he is, he might just "have to stab 'em."
Maren Morris Was ‘Nervous’ to Release One Song After Divorce
Maren Morris says she had some hesitations about putting out music that fans would link to her divorce from her ex-husband, fellow singer-songwriter Ryan Hurd. In a new episode of Dax Shepard's Armchair Expert podcast, Morris points specifically to a song called "This Is How a Woman Leaves," which appears on her Intermission EP — the first project she's put out since she and Hurd finalized their split in January 2024.
Brittany Aldean Did Jason Aldean’s Makeup for a Video Shoot and You Have to Watch
Jason Aldean fans love following his wife, Brittany Aldean, on social media, because she's the one who'll post pictures and videos from their home life — and she's not afraid to show a more vulnerable side of her man. Thanks to Brittany, we get to see Aldean doing things...
Upstate New York Football Team Makes Spooky and Epic Entrance To Game
This high school team embraced the haunted history of their town in Sleepy Hollow and brought out the headless horseman. I wouldn't call Upstate New York a big place for high school football, but when we do it we do it big. One thing I think we do really well here in New York is spooky season and this high school football team in Sleepy Hollow just made the most epic entrance.
Why Is Nerds Candy Called Nerds? The Sweet Reason Will Make You Smile.
While doing some “research” for an article called 16 Totally Awesome '80s Candies We Were Obsessed With, I stumbled across something that took me right back. You can’t make that list without mentioning the iconic candy, Nerds—but it brought back memories for a whole other reason.
Central New York Deputy Killed in Car Crash, Community Mourns
Central New York is mourning the death of a sheriff's deputy who was killed in an early morning car crash. The Oswego County Sheriff's Office announced the passing of a 17-month veteran of the force. The deputy, identified as 33-year-old Cailee Campbell, sustained fatal injuries in a two-vehicle motor accident...
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