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WATCH: Luke Bryan Can’t Believe This Child Just Cursed on Stage
There's never a dull moment at a Luke Bryan show and his recent stop in Grand Rapids, Mich. certainly followed suit. At one point in his set he invited a young fan named Ella on stage with him, who wasn't afraid to drop the word d--n during their sweet exchange. In her defense, she was simply singing his lyrics.
Man Arrested For Giving Trooper Middle Finger Wins $175K Settlement For Violation of First Amendment
There are certain things in America that you just can't mess with. Some of those to be included are the amendments to the American Constitution. This situation took place in Vermont in 2018. Gregory Bombard was stopped by Trooper Jay Riggen in St. Albans, Vermont, on Feb. 9, 2018, because he believed Bombard had shown him the middle finger, according to the lawsuit.
Riley Strain Update: Nashville Bars Cleared of Wrongdoing
The 22-year-old visited four downtown Nashville bars before exiting Luke Bryan's Luke's 32 Bridge bar and heading northeast toward the river. An investigation concluded that none of them served him alcohol while he was visibly intoxicated. Strain and his fraternity friends went to bars named after Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks,...
Walgreens Plans to Close Stores Across America
In the past few years, the brick-and-mortar retail side of America has taken a pretty significant hit. With the closings of many stores, including CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens already behind us, there are even more on the way. Walgreens CEO Announces Plan to Close Up To 25 Percent of...
Kacey Musgraves Recalls First Time Smoking With Willie Nelson
Kacey Musgraves recently celebrated nine years since her hit “Pageant Material” song debuted. The track came from her hit album of the same name. For one of the songs on the album — “Are You Sure” — she called on famous friend Willie Nelson to sing on.
Alan Jackson’s Second Grandchild Arrives! [See Pictures]
Alan Jackson is officially a grandfather to two grandsons!. His oldest daughter, Mattie Jackson, welcomed her first child into the world on Thursday June 20. “One week ago my life was forever changed,” the new mom writes. The new mom shared various photos of their little guy, including the...
John Deere CEO John C. May Selling Spectacular $3.9 Million Barn Mansion — See Inside! [Pictures]
John Deere CEO John C. May is selling his stunning "barndominium" estate in Illinois, and pictures show a one-of-a-kind property that you have to see to believe. May's 2-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2,864-square-foot home sits on 80 rolling acres in Port Byron, Ill. Built in 2014, the main residence is fashioned like...
WATCH: Dolly Parton Gets ‘Tricked’ Into Promoting Ryan Reynolds’ Docuseries
Ryan Reynolds is the ultimate jokester and recently he and Rob McElhenney tricked Dolly Parton into promoting his new docuseries, Welcome to Wrexham. He shared the video on social media and although she was technically in on the entire thing, it's still a fun back and forth between the country legend and the men behind the project.
Kinky Friedman, Country Singer and Satirist, Dead at 79
Kinky Friedman — a satirical country singer who also wrote detective novels and once ran for governor of Texas — has died, according to a statement posted to his social media. He was 79 years old. "Kinkster endured tremendous pain & unthinkable loss in recent years but he...
Kelsea Ballerini Responds to What Jelly Roll Said About Her [Exclusive Interview]
Recently, Jelly Roll told Taste of Country who he would include in his presidential campaign if he was running. One of his cabinet members would be Kelsea Ballerini. Kelsea Ballerini Responds to What Jelly Roll Said About Her. I recently spoke with Ballerini on Taste of Country Nights With Evan...
Carly Pearce Has Something to Say About Post Malone Going Country [Exclusive]
Carly Pearce is a force within country music nowadays, with a Grammy under her belt, and five No. 1 songs on the country music airplay charts. When she speaks about the talents of another artist, people listen. Carly Pearce Has Something to Say About Post Malone Going Country. I recently...
WATCH: Jelly Roll Drops A HUGE Hint About His Next Album
Jelly Roll announced a tour expansion and performed a new song during a stop on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, but that wasn't all. The singer also dropped a big hint about when fans can expect his next album. During his couch interview, guest host Martin Short asked Jelly...
Alan Jackson to Receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting
This September, Alan Jackson will receive yet another award that lauds his G.O.A.T. status. The Country Hall of Famer will be honored with the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Nashville Songwriters Awards ceremony. Each year, this award celebrates a songwriter whose work has "made a significant contribution...
Why Kelsea Ballerini Picked Noah Kahan for ‘Cowboys Cry Too’ [Listen]
Kelsea Ballerini recalls the day she wrote her new single "Cowboys Cry Too." She also remembers listening to her duet partner nervously share his lyrics. "He opens his mouth and sings this whole verse and I just was like, 'Oh my gosh,'" Ballerini says of Noah Kahan, an artist she has long admired. Turns out the feelings were mutual.
See Your Favorite Country Stars Rockin’ Their Sunglasses!
What is it about sunglasses that instantly make someone cooler? Is it the mystery of their eyes being concealed? Or maybe it's just another layer of their style expression that makes sunglasses the perfect accessory. Perhaps shielding your eyes from harmful UV rays is what give someone true swagger. National...
Jelly Roll Adds New Dates + Opening Acts to His 2024 Tour
Jelly Roll's 2024 tour hasn't even kicked off yet, but it's already getting even bigger. On Wednesday (June 26), he unfurled another round of dates for the Beautifully Broken Tour, already set to be the singer's biggest headlining arena trek. Ernest, Shaboozey and singer-songwriter Allie Colleen — who also just...
Jason Aldean Remembers How Big & Rich Helped Launch His Career
The pair were instrumental to helping Aldean — then a struggling songwriter — launch. "Those were my boys back in the day," he says of Big Kenny Alphin and John Rich. His self-titled album dropped that July. "Hicktown" is Aldean's second most-played song live, after "She's Country" (per...
LISTEN: Post Malone’s Next Country Collab is With Chris Stapleton
Post Malone is continuing his tour of country music and his newest collaboration is with one of the genre's biggest names — Chris Stapleton. The rapper turned country crooner took to social media to share a clip of the song, but stopped short of providing any real details about the song.
McDonald’s Launches Summer $5 Meal Deal to Compete With Wendy’s, Burger King
McDonald's has launched a new $5 meal deal for the summer in an effort to compete with other fast-food establishments like Wendy's and Burger King. They launched their new value meal on June 25. Thanks to rising prices, more and more customers are straying from eating at McDonald's and other...
Willie Nelson Fans Are Worried Sick After Another Canceled Concert
Willie Nelson is missing another Outlaw Music Festival Tour date as he recovers from an unspecified illness. The 91-year-old has canceled his Wednesday night (June 26) appearance in Virginia Beach, Va. The show will still proceed with Bob Dylan, Alison Krauss and Robert Plant. The Outlaw Music Festival Tour opened...
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