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John Denver’s Stunning $8.5 Million Rocky Mountain Paradise for Sale — See Inside! [Pictures]
John Denver's former estate in Colorado is up for sale, and pictures show a spectacular property in a pristine setting. The late country and pop superstar's former recording studio and guest house were originally part of his estate in the exclusive Starwood community in Aspen, Colo., which Denver immortalized as "my sweet Rocky Mountain paradise" in his song, "Starwood in Aspen."
Grandmother Gets Speeding Ticket While Her Car Is Being Towed
Imagine you are a grandmother, already having a tumultuous day, and then you're hit with a $105 speed-cam ticket for going over the speed limit. The only issue with this is that the grandmother got a speeding ticket while her car was being towed. Joann Gibson of Cleveland said she...
Country Music’s Most Volatile Marriages — No. 6 Is Just CRAZY!
Country music is all about three chords and the truth, and sometimes the truth isn't pretty. Some of your favorite country stars have lived the heartache they sing about in their songs through very volatile marriages, and some of them have even splashed across the headlines. Contentious marriages are the...
Country Artists’ Last Pre-Fame Regular Job
As country music fans, we open our favorite music streaming sites, we download and listen to our favorite songs and pay our hard-earned money to go see our favorite artists play live in front of thousands. But, have you ever stopped to think what these uber-famous, successful and wealthy country...
7 ‘Carol Burnett Show’ Characters Who Still Make Us Laugh
Comedy can quickly become outdated as styles, mannerisms, and references lose their appeal faster than ever. This rapid evolution often leaves some TV shows seeming outdated in no time at all. That said, when you revisit some of the more popular recurring sketches from The Carol Burnett Show, it becomes...
‘Redneck Woman,’ ‘Achy Breaky Heart’ Producer Joe Scaife Dies
Joe Scaife — the man behind two of the most ear-catching country songs of all time — died last weekend at age 68. In addition to producing "Redneck Woman" for Gretchen Wilson in 2004 and "Achy Breaky Heart" for Billy Ray Cyrus in 1992, Scaife was a part of hit songs for K.T. Oslin, Montgomery Gentry, Toby Keith, Shania Twain and more.
Willie Nelson Missing 2024 Tour Opening on Doctor’s Orders
Willie Nelson will miss the opening run of shows on the 2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour due to an unspecified illness. The 91-year-old country icon was slated to kick off the tour on Friday night (June 21) at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Ga., alongside Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Allison Krauss and Celisse. However, he won't be able to make the first weekend of shows on "doctor's orders," according to a post on his social media.
Why Brantley Gilbert Needed Ashley Cooke for ‘Over When We’re Sober’
One of the reasons Brantley Gilbert wanted Ashley Cooke to join him on his new single "Over When We're Sober" is because he knew his famous co-writer couldn't. Gilbert, Brock Berryhill and Justin Wilson wrote the song with Jelly Roll during a songwriting weekend at Lee Brice's farm. "There were...
Why Terri Clark Turned Down $1 Million Playboy Deal
Just imagine turning down $1 million dollars — but keeping it clean comes at a price. Terri Clark is no stranger to country music with '90s hits such as "Poor, Poor Pitiful Me" and "Better Things to Do" under her belt. Just recently, on the Bobby Bones Show, Clark spoke of a time where she had to turn down a life changing amount of cash to keep her "meet and greets" from getting "weird."
National Bring Your Dog to Work Day: Country Edition
These days dogs are not just pets — they're family, constant companions and, in some cases, co-workers. It's not uncommon to find pet friendly places around town where dog owners can bring their pups to enjoy coffee, a meal or just a cocktail. In fact, some people would rather spend their time with their pets than other humans.
The Truth About Riley Strain’s Fraternity Brothers
Riley Strain’s family’s personal investigator says the public has been fed a lot of bad information about the 22-year-old's fraternity brothers and their actions the night he went missing. Steve Fischer’s note on X (formerly Twitter) clarifies why it took so long to file a police report and...
Smile! Here Are 20 Selfies From Your Favorite Country Artists
Every year, National Selfie Day is celebrated on June 21. It's a day in which people all over the world snap a photo of themselves and post it on social media. Ok, it's not actually a requirement to post it, but if you don't share it... did it really happen? National Day Calendar encourages people to get creative and have fun with their selfies on this day and every day.
Fans Are Upset After Kevin Costner Confirms His ‘Yellowstone’ Fate
Kevin Costner has confirmed that he will not be returning to Yellowstone for its upcoming final episodes, and fans are upset with the news. The Oscar-winning actor and director turned to social media on Thursday (June 20) to reveal that after the very public back-and-forth that he's engaged in with the show's producers over the last year-plus, he will not return for the second half of Yellowstone Season 5, which is set to premiere in November.
Pizza Hut Abruptly Closes Locations, With More Closings Possible
The post-pandemic recovery of some brick-and-mortar restaurants has been an uphill battle. Lately, some of the biggest restaurant chains in America have had to shutter locations across America. Pizza Hut Abruptly Closes Locations Across America. Pizza Hut has abruptly closed 15 locations in the Midwest, and more than 120 locations...
The One, Full-Proof Way to Tell if a Watermelon is Truly Ripe
Ugh, we've all been there. So excited to bite into that luscious, juicy, sweet watermelon. Summer at its best for sure. Then, after all the excitement and hoopla, your watermelon moment is that light pink, dull-tasting bite that makes your heart sink. While there are several things we've all been...
Surgeon General Wants to Put a Warning Label on Social Media
So far in our lifetimes, we have seen warning labels placed on a lot of things that we use everyday. From cigarettes to music that we purchase, a warning label exists to let us know of the risks we are taking if using said product. According to AP News, the...
Country Stars Who Are Retiring in 2024
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.
‘Yellowstone’ Reveals Premiere Date for Final Episodes — See the Teaser!
Yellowstone fans, rejoice! Paramount Network has revealed the much-anticipated premiere date for the second half of Season 5. In a press release Thursday (June 20), the network revealed that Yellowstone will premiere on Paramount on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 8PM ET. The news comes after a long delay between the...
Jason Kelce Blasts Current Country Music: ‘Tired of What it’s Become’
The Kelce brothers are more than willing to tackle any subject on their podcast, and when it comes to country music, they didn't hold back. On the latest episode of New Heights, the Kelce brothers podcast, the topic of current country music came up and Jason Kelce, newly retired from the Philadelphia Eagles, blasted current country music.
Post Malone Reveals ‘F-1 Trillion’ Album Cover Art
Post Malone just dropped the artwork for his upcoming country album, which you can see below, and it looks pretty darn country to us. The album art for his highly anticipated upcoming F-1 Trillion album below shows an old F-150 truck above water in a vertical angle, unrealistically not sinking. What could this mean? What does it symbolize? See what fans are saying about this mysterious design.
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