The phrase “Get me to God’s Country” is sweeping the nation after Morgan Wallen’s abrupt exit off the stage during the “SNL” credits this past weekend. Maybe it’s because Lorne Michaels snubbed him? Or maybe he just hated it there. And even though a lip reader just came out and said that Morgan was being supportive in his final moments on stage . . . the optics are still bad. But his decision to caption “Get me to God’s Country” next to a picture of his private jet has been the gift that keeps on giving. It’s gotten so good that Morgan is now offering merch with the phrase on it. And here are the best memes that have been posted so far:
1. The first says “Get me to God’s Country” and then it’s just a picture of a nice Chili’s.
2. The next one is some pictures of an old Blockbuster video store.
3. There’s also a Taco Bell Cantina on the beach . . . an Arby’s sign advertising a $6.99 surf & turf special . . . and a Bucee’s.
4. And then someone who picked up on the theme posted a very unattractive photo of a bunch of gas stations and fast food places jammed together.
To celebrate this moment in pop culture history, Morgan teased a new song yesterday. It’s called, “Come Back as a Redneck”.
The Newport Folk Festival has announced Luke Combs, as one of the performers. It’s gotta be cool for Luke, playing at such a historic music festival, and to have a chance to have his music heard by a whole new crowd. A lot of fans are saying they’re excited to hear him play . . . and some others are like, “Whaaa?” The Newport Folk Festival takes place July 25th to 27th in Newport, Rhode Island. Luke will take the stage on Saturday the 26th.
Keith Urban was performing at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville last week, when he noticed a female fan who had a sign that said, “I beat cancer to hug Keith Urban.” And Keith went into the crowd . . . hugged the fan . . . and even paused so that they could take a photo together. The crowd cheered . . . but also stayed out of the way so that the fan could have her moment with Keith. The concert was a charity event for Susan G. Komen’s breast cancer research efforts. A number of breast cancer warriors were in the audience, and the benefit raised $700,000 for cancer research.
A diamond-and-denim outfit Britney Spears wore in 2001 sold for $78,000.
Jordan Davis announced his new Ain’t Enough Road Tour with some help from Peyton Manning. They did a video where Jordan tries to be a professional golfer. But it doesn’t go well, and he decides it’s “not the tour” for him. Peyton does commentary on it. The tour kicks off September 11th. Fan club members can snag tickets starting today. Tickets for the general public open up Friday morning.
Happy Birthday to Zach Bryan, who turns 29 years old today. Here are some facts about Zach Bryan:
1. His full name is Zachary Lane Bryan. His parents are Annette Bryan, and DeWayne Bryan. And he has a sister named Mackenzie Taylor.
2. He was born in Okinawa, Japan where his folks were stationed as part of a Navy deployment.
3. In 8th grade, Zach and his family moved to Oologah, Oklahoma, where he spent the rest of his childhood. (It’s pronounced: “OOH-luh-guh”.)
4. Zach was 17 when he decided to continue the family tradition and enlist in the United States Navy. He stayed for nearly eight years of active service and rose to the ranks of Petty Officer Second Class. He was honorably discharged in 2021 to pursue his music.
5. Over the course of his career, Zach has already won a Grammy, four Billboard Music Awards, and an ACM Award.
6. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, he has sold over 30 million albums and singles.
7. His net worth is already $25 Million.
8. And it looks like he’s got a new lady
Zach Bryan is 29. Country singer.
Bethany Joy Lenz is 44. Haley on “One Tree Hill”.
Pedro Pascal is 50. He IS “The Mandalorian”.
Adam Rodriguez is 50. Luke Alvez on “Criminal Minds”. Eric Delko from “CSI: Miami”.
Billy Dean is 63.
Christopher Meloni is 64. Detective Stabler on “Law & Order: SVU” and its spin-off “Law & Order: Organized Crime”.
Emmylou Harris is 78. Country legend.
Linda Hunt is 80. Hetty, the tiny boss on “NCIS: Los Angeles”.
