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Sara Evans and Jay Barker Have Reconciled After Divorce, Arrest: ‘We’re So Happy’
Sara Evans and her estranged husband, Jay Barker, are back together after a few tumultuous years. The country singer filled fans in on the status of her relationship on Thursday (March 21) during the debut episode of her new podcast, Diving in Deep With Sara Evans. “We’re so happy now,...
George Strait Mourns Death of Longtime Band Member Gene Elders: ‘We Loved Him So Much’
George Strait is mourning the devastating loss of a second longtime friend and associate, just hours after posting about the death of his longtime manager. The country legend turned to social media on Thursday morning (March 21) to share the news that his longtime Ace in the Hole Band fiddle player, Gene Elders, had died just hours after Strait lost the man who had managed him for decades.
19 Country Singers Who Starred in Great Western Movies [Pictures]
Country music and Western movies have always been tied together, so it's no big surprise that some of your favorite country singers have starred in some beloved Western films. Which country singers have appeared in the best Western movies? Taste of Country has gathered them all together in one comprehensive list.
George Strait’s Manager Erv Woolsey Has Died
George Strait's longtime manager Erv Woolsey has died. The Country Music Hall of Fame artist shared the news on social media, adding that they worked together for about 45 years. Woolsey was "most importantly my friend for even longer." Eugene Ervine Woolsey was 80 years old when he died on...
Kellie Pickler Returning to the Stage for First Time Since Husband’s Tragic Death
Kellie Pickler has remained out of the spotlight since the tragic death of her husband, acclaimed Nashville songwriter Kyle Jacobs, in February of 2023. But the country singer and television personality is set to return to the stage on April 22 for a very special show at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium.
‘American Idol’ Finalist Alysssa Raghu Reveals ‘The Truth’ About Her Controversial Audition
American Idol fans think the show broke its own eligibility rules last Sunday, and the artist who benefited is furious. The controversy surrounds Julia Davo's unsuccessful audition, during which best friend Alyssa Raghu joined her. A video titled "Alyssa Raghu Returns! Sneaks in on Julia Davo's Audition" shows what aired...
Did Taylor Swift Record a Secret Collaboration for Beyonce’s Album?
Fans are buzzing about a possible collaboration between Taylor Swift and Beyoncé on the latter's upcoming country album. Beyoncé teased collaborations on her album in an Instagram post on Tuesday (March 19) where she said, "I have a few surprises on the album, and have collaborated with some brilliant artists who I deeply respect."
Maren Morris Responds to Beyoncé’s Clapback Against Country
Maren Morris is showing her support for Beyoncé as the pop monolith prepares to release her country album, Cowboy Carter. On Tuesday (March 19), Beyoncé traced her album's inspiration back to a time when she felt a chilly reception from the country genre. "It was born out of...
Cole Hauser’s Mother, Cass Warner, Has Died: ‘We Will Meet Again’
Cole Hauser's mother, Cass Sperling Warner, has died at the age of 76. The Yellowstone actor did not reveal any details surrounding his mother's passing, but he did share the news on social media with some loving words about the woman who raised him. “It is with a heavy heart...
Why Vasectomies Are Highly Desired This Week
A little snip is on the to-do list for many men this week, it’s Vas-Madness!. Every year, urologists find they have a packed calendar this week in March, because men are willing to take the snip for the tradeoff of watching college hoops for four straight days. Going back...
Kane Brown’s Wife Explains Why She’s Not Hiding Her Pregnancy This Time
Back when Kane and Katelyn Brown were expecting their second child, daughter Kodi Jane, they elected not to share the news during Katelyn's pregnancy — instead, they surprised fans with a baby announcement after Kodi was born. Now, the Brown family is growing once again, and this time, they're...
Jimmie Allen Secretly Welcomed Twins With Another Woman Amid Divorce
Jimmie Allen has revealed that he and another woman secretly welcomed twin babies last year, as he was in the midst of divorce proceedings from his wife, Alexis Gale. According to People, the twins were born in July 2023. Gale was also pregnant at that time: She gave birth to their third child, baby boy Cohen, in late September.
Ree Drummond Responds to Accusations That She Used Ozempic for Weight Loss
Ree Drummond "The Pioneer Woman" lost an impressive 38 pounds over the course of a year in 2021. She first opened up about her journey on TiKTok, admitting her food intake got a little out of hand during the COIVD-19 pandemic. Some fans found the drop alarming and drastic, accusing...
Wait, Marrying Your First Cousin Is Still Legal in Tennessee?!
A bill that would ban marriage between first cousins is scheduled to go before Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday (March 19), according to Nashville-based NBC affiliate WSMV. House Bill 2041, which proposes to change the Tennessee Code Annotate (TCA) to prohibit marriage between two people who are first cousins, was first filed for introduction in January. The lawmaker who filed the bill is Democratic House of Representatives member Darren Jernigan. One day after Jernigan introduced the bill in the House, Democratic Senator filed a similar bill in the Senate.
Riley Strain’s Family Enlists Cajun Navy for Search
Riley Strain's mother, father and stepfather gave a tearful press conference on Tuesday (March 19) in which they talked about their relationship with the missing 22-year-old and revealed that the Cajun Navy is going to help. The Cajun Navy is a group of volunteers who work to provide immediate rescue...
Melissa Peterman Is Joining Reba McEntire’s New NBC Comedy Pilot
The Reba reunion just keeps on getting bigger. According to a new report from Deadline, actor Melissa Peterman will join Reba McEntire's as-yet-untitled new multi-camera comedy series on NBC. That show will revolve around McEntire's character, and it's already set up to be a bit of a homecoming for the...
Beyoncé ‘Did Not Feel Welcomed’ Into Country Music
Beyoncé says that her upcoming album, Cowboy Carter, was inspired by the chilly response she received from the country music industry during an early venture into the genre years ago. On social media, the pop monolith has kicked off a "10-day countdown" until Cowboy Carter's release date by digging...
John Mellencamp Demands to See Heckler After Show
John Mellencamp once again reminded fans that he suffers no fools during his Sunday concert in Toledo, Ohio, threatening to end his set early after calling out a "cocksucker" heckler. A new TikTok shows Mellencamp telling a story before an unseen audience member shouts at him to "play some music."...
New Riley Strain Video Shows Him Engaging With Police
Newly-released video shows Riley Strain — the man missing since his visit to Luke's 32 Bridge bar in Nashville on March 8 — interacting with a police officer. Luke's 32 Bridge is named after Luke Bryan. Riley Strait is a 22-year-old University of Missouri student who was visiting...
‘American Idol’ Hopeful Covers Jelly Roll After Sobriety, 65-Pound Weight Loss [Watch]
A young construction worker hailing from Michigan made it all the way to the American Idol audition stage during Sunday night's episode (March 17). Though his voice impressed the judges, it was the story of resilience and personal growth that really put Dave Fio's audition over the top. Fio chose...
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