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Cody Johnson Speaks Out After Trump Campaign Rally Shooting [Watch]
Just minutes after former president Donald Trump was injured in a shooting at his campaign rally on Saturday evening (July 13), Cody Johnson took the stage for a performance in Chicago, Ill. The singer had thoughts to share on the incident, which bloodied Trump's face and left at least one...
Former President Donald Trump Rally Leaves Two Dead After Shooting: REPORT
Two people are reportedly dead and another person critically injured after the Donald Trump campaign rally shooting. The shooting took place at 6:13PM on Saturday (July 13) while Trump was campaigning in Butler, Pa. According to new reports, the alleged shooter was killed in addition to at least one attendee...
Gretchen Wilson Sells Luxurious Tennessee Home for Above Asking — See Inside! [Pictures]
Gretchen Wilson has sold her luxurious home in rural Tennessee, just months after listing it for sale — and she received more than her asking price. The "Redneck Woman" singer listed her 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,225-square-foot home for sale on May 31, asking $625,000. The property had multiple offers within days, and the sale went into contingency status on June 3.
Jana Kramer Marries Allan Russell in Fairytale Scottish Wedding
Jana Kramer married her longtime boyfriend, Allan Russell, in Scotland on Saturday (July 13). People reports that the couple wed in a small ceremony in front of just 35 guests — and in a nod to Russell's family lineage, the ceremony took place at Carnell Estate in Scotland, while the men in the wedding party all wore kilts.
Famous Actors Who Are Also Country Singers
Kevin Costner, Billy Bob Thornton and more top-name actors are well-known for their starring roles in television and film, but did you know that some off your favorite actors are also country singers?. Costner was actually a musician before he was ever a famous actor, and he now heads up...
Man Suing Las Vegas Dancer for $38.5M Claiming Relationship Fraud
One man had his heart broken by an exotic dancer, and he is now suing her for $38.5 million, according to local Las Vegas television station KSNV. The story starts back in 2014, when an Arkansas man, Fred Brunner, went to Las Vegas to unwind. Brunner was in the middle of a divorce and was looking to blow off some steam when he went to a gentleman's club in Sin City.
Lainey Wilson Tells Hilarious Story About Her Parents Meeting Miranda Lambert [Exclusive]
Lainey Wilson is not only the 2024 CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year, but she is also a kind-hearted soul who loves her family. Wilson's father had been sick a while back, but he is doing much better now, and Wilson's parents are huge country music fans as well.
Stunning Post Malone Facts: 11 Things Country Fans Need to Know
Post Malone may not be the man you think he is. These 11 facts about the "I Had Some Help" singer shed light on his childhood, beliefs and mistakes. Plus, you'll learn the real reason he has so many face tattoos. Everyone knows Post Malone (Austin Richard Post) was born...
Illinois Has Helped Team USA Win The 4th Most Olympic Gold Medals
The 2024 Summer Olympics is right around the corner and soon enough, athletes from every corner of the world will be competing in Paris during the XXXIII Olympiad. Team USA will look to capture several gold, silver, and bronze medals during Paris 2024. While every Team USA member represents our...
Patrick Mahomes + Wife Brittany Are Expecting Another Baby: ‘Round Three’
Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany are on the way to becoming a family of five after announcing they are expecting they're pregnant with their third child. Brittany made the news public as she shared a behind-the-scenes video of a family photo shoot that included a reel of sonogram photos.
Cracker Barrel Customers Outraged Over New Modern Design
Cracker Barrel is making news for a modern revamp of their old country style interior. Just recently, the famous biscuit restaurant tried to update the old horse and buggy aesthetic to a more "Chip and Joanna Gaines" style. Check out some of the updates below that enraged some loyal fans.
Shania Twain Named 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards Host
The People's Choice Country Awards is returning for its second year in 2024 with a country veteran at the helm — Shania Twain. Country music's newest award show also announced it will be airing live on NBC on Thursday, Sept. 26 with streaming available on Peacock. "Consider this your...
Lainey Wilson Reveals She Has Two Celebrity Crushes: Who Are They?
Lainey Wilson is constantly flying up the charts with her music. She is also lighting up social media with her fun, cheeky and loving relationship with her man, Devlin Duck Hodges. But, that doesn't mean the country superstar doesn't still have celebrity crushes, and in a recent interview she revealed...
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