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Zach Bryan Spotted Cleaning Up After Nebraska Tornado: ‘A Real One’
Zach Bryan was spotted in Omaha, Neb., helping clean up debris from a devastating tornado that ripped through on Saturday (April 27). The massive windstorm damaged at least 150 homes across the area, but luckily, no fatalities have been reported. "Zach Bryan is a real one," a radio station in...
2024 ACM Awards Performers: Miranda Lambert, Jelly Roll + Cody Johnson Lead All Star Lineup
Country music's last two Entertainers of the Year lead the lineup of 2024 ACM Awards performers. Five of the seven nominees for 2024 ACM Entertainer of the Year are set to take the stage on May 16. Additionally, Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Miranda Lambert and host Reba McEntire will perform.
Here’s the Difference Between Highways, Freeways and Expressways
It may seem like semantics. Maybe you grew up learning the term highway or freeway so that's what you call any multi-lane road with exits and higher speed limits than regular around-town roads. Using highway, freeway, expressway, or the interstate are interchangeably and we all know what everyone means. However,...
30 Photos of Willie Nelson Young
Since the mid-1960s, Willie Nelson has been a fixture in country music. He looked a lot different when he was young than he did later on, when he helped define the Outlaw country era of the '70s and '80s. Nelson has had numerous classic hit songs throughout his career. Songs...
How Shania Twain Helped Bon Jovi Avoid Retirement
Jon Bon Jovi almost considered retirement over getting vocal surgery, but the rocker was convinced to go through with the medical procedure by country superstar Shania Twain. In the rockstar's docu-series on Hulu, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, Bon Jovi recounts his challenging vocal surgery in which his "soul sister" Twain helped him through the process of getting his voice back.
Eric Church Takes Fans to Church on 2024 Stagecoach Festival Day 1 [Pictures]
Eric Church took his fans to church — literally — during his headlining set on the first night of the 2024 Stagecoach Festival on Friday night (April 26). Church hit the stage to close out a full day of music that had already included performances from Jelly Roll, Elle King, Dwight Yoakam, Hailey Whitters, Josh Abbott Band, Paul Cauthen and more.
Why Lynyrd Skynyrd Was ‘Scared of Their Success’
Things didn't explode for Lynyrd Skynyrd right out of the gate. But when they released their second album, 1974's Second Helping, it would be a different story -- one which was overwhelming to the members of the group. Though they were not in the band at the time, current vocalist...
Morgan Wallen + Post Malone Debut New Song ‘I Had Some Help’ at Stagecoach [Watch]
Morgan Wallen surprised the Stagecoach crowd with Post Malone on Sunday (April 28) as they opted to debut their new song "I Had Some Help." The pair wasted no time launching into the unreleased track. "I had some help / It ain't like I can make this kind of mess...
Miranda Lambert Invites Reba McEntire on Stage, Debuts New Music at 2024 Stagecoach Day 2 [Pictures]
Miranda Lambert pulled out all the stops during her headlining set at the 2024 Stagecoach Festival in California on Saturday night (April 27). The country superstar debuted her new song, "Wranglers," during the show, then ended her set by inviting Reba McEntire to the stage for her encore. Lambert hit...
If You See a White Circle on a Tree, the Clock is Ticking
You might not even notice it, but there is an entire color-coded system marking trees along the trails you hike in the woods. One of those colors signal an extremely important warning when it comes to wildlife in the area. Warning Colors On Trees. The U.S. Forest Service developed its...
Is It Illegal to Keep a Squirrel As a Pet in Your Home?
Squirrels seem to be everywhere in many parts of the U.S. But before you let one of them into your home, there are a few things you should know. It's probably cheaper than owning a dog, right? Not to mention there seems to be a never-ending army of those fluffy-tailed creatures scurrying around this time of the year.
Nastiest Country Music Divorces — No. 4 Is Just Wild!
In this list of country music's nastiest divorces, you'll find cheating, abuse, drugs, alcohol ... and we're just talking about No. 3!. We ranked 13 famous marital breakups from the least to most shocking, and in doing so, took a trip down a salacious memory lane. Reba McEntire's divorce from Narvel Blackstock is first because — like everything else in her life — the country singer handled her business like a pro.
13 Country Singers Whose Music Careers Started on TikTok
Social media is shaking up the music world, and for these country singers, TikTok has been the driving force behind their careers. For many, the platform has taken them off the screen and put them on some of the biggest stages in the nation. And it's only just a matter of time before the others are right there with them.
MacKenzie Porter’s Sprawling New Album Tells Her ‘Sweet,’ Wistful Truth
MacKenzie Porter's sprawling, 19-track album, Nobody's Born With a Broken Heart, was always intended to be autobiographical. Written over the course of several years, though, its essential, personal truth was always a moving target — until she wrote the title track, towards the end of the album-making process. "I...
Luke Grimes Breaks Silence on TV Dad Kevin Costner’s ‘Unfortunate’ Exit From ‘Yellowstone’
Yellowstone star Luke Grimes is opening up about Kevin Costner's departure from the smash hit show, but he doesn't seem angry with his television father. In a new interview with the Independent, Grimes, 40, seems philosophical about Costner's exit from his iconic role as patriarch John Dutton. According to reports, Costner will not return for the upcoming second half of Yellowstone's Season 5 after a very public dispute with producers over his shooting schedule, which conflicted with a project called Horizon: An American Saga that he is directing, producing and stars in.
O.J. Simpson’s Cause of Death Revealed
O.J. Simpson's cause of death has officially been revealed. According to TMZ, the cause of his death has been determined to be prostate cancer Simpson’s attorney, Malcolm Laverne, confirmed to the news outlet. Simpson was 76-years-old when he passed away. He previously sparked some concern earlier this year and...
Oak Ridge Boys’ Duane Allen Is Really Struggling After Wife’s Death
Oak Ridge Boys singer Duane Allen says he appreciates all the love, but the pain won't go away after his wife's death. "There are times when I just break down," he shared on social media. Allen and Norah Lee Allen were married for nearly 55 years before she died on...
Tim McGraw Brings Famous Friend Onstage During Nashville Show [Pictures, Setlist + Video]
Tim McGraw delivered his hit songs to a packed Bridgestone Arena Thursday (April 25) night. The Nashville show was a part of his Standing Room Only Tour. With strobed red and white lights and smoke billowing over the platform, McGraw took the stage with “Truck Yeah.” Concertgoers were immediately mesmerized and on their feet as soon as the singer came to the stage.
Toby Keith to Receive Posthumous Honorary Degree From University of Oklahoma
Toby Keith will receive another posthumous honor next month, and there's little doubt that this one would have meant the world to him. During a graduation ceremony at University of Oklahoma, Keith will be awarded an honorary degree. He's one of four people to earn the honor from OU this spring.
Fans Are Loving Keith Urban +Lainey Wilson’s Collab ‘Go Home W U’ [Listen]
Keith Urban confirmed his collaboration with Lainey Wilson by sharing a snippet of the song "Go Home W U" on social media. The bouncy track is scheduled to arrive on Friday, May 3. "THIS DUO!!!!!" on fan writes in the comments. "My wish has been granted! LET'S GOOOO," another chimes...
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