For the first time in Billboard history, country has taken over the Top 5 on the Hot 100.
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” is at #1 for a 16th week.
- “Been by Now”, Morgan Wallen
- “I Knew It, I Knew You”, Taylor Swift
- “I Can’t Love You Anymore”, Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen
- “Boston”, Stella Lefty
Ella Langley partnered with Shiner Bock for her own beer called Dandelion Honey Kolsch.
Zac Brown Band performed at Fenway Park on Sunday night and surprised everyone in the crowd with a free cruise for two aboard Margaritaville at Sea’s new Beachcomber ship. That’s more than 37,000 fans. The giveaway is valued at more than $40 million and it’s the largest surprise audience gift in live entertainment history. Zac has a partnership with the cruise line, and co-designed the live music venue on the Beachcomber.
Jelly Roll just finished touring and is stepping away for a while amid his public divorce. During his stop in Salt Lake City last week, he told the crowd, quote, “This has truly been a lifetime experience for me. “And in a couple of nights, I go to Colorado Springs and do my last show for a year or two. I’m fixing to take some time off and heal. Thank you for the opportunity.” His show in Colorado was on Thursday, so he’s officially on hiatus.
A source claims that Travis Kelce has been talking about making a country album for months. They say when he sang a duet with Taylor Swift at their wedding was a test run. Another insider says that Taylor’s friends in the music industry think he’s underestimating how tough country music really is. Quote, “Celebrity might get you through the front door, but it won’t keep you on the charts . . . “You still have to earn the respect of Nashville. With Taylor in his corner, Travis believes the sky’s the limit. Now it’s Nashville’s turn to decide if it’s ready for football’s next act.”
Garth Brooks announced a third city on his Blame It All on My Roots Tour. He’s stopping in Indianapolis, Denver, and now Chicago. Tickets go on sale Friday, and yes, they’ll all be the same price, which is $153 after fees. There is also a fall tour announcement from Wynonna Judd. It’s called the Hard Truth Tour and it’s in support of her upcoming album, “The Hard Truth”, which comes out October 2nd.
Keith Urban is reportedly “absolutely devastated” over ex-wife Nicole Kidman cozying up to Michael Reinstein.Now he still had hopes there might be a chance at reconciliation. He’s absolutely devastated and is going through that feeling of deep loss all over again.” The source claimed that seeing Kidman move on prompted the country singer to ponder his own romantic future. “Seeing Nicole seemingly moving on is permitting him to do the same,” the insider alleged. “Don’t be surprised if Keith steps out with a revenge romance of his own. He knows he has to move on.”
Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid are wearing matching rings. Are they WEDDING rings?
Rosie O’Donnell said she would return to “The View” for its 30th anniversary, but nothing is official.
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” set a new record for the biggest domestic box office opening ever with $360 million. “Avengers: Endgame” previously held the record with $357 million.
Christina Applegate has been released from the hospital after a four-month stay. There’s no word why she was hospitalized in the first place. Christina has been battling M.S. since 2021.
TV Tonight: The series finale of “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place”.
Cole & Dylan Sprouse are 34. He and Dylan were twins Zack and Cody on Disney’s “Suite Life” shows, and shared the role of the kid in Adam Sandler’s “Big Daddy” and Ross’ son Ben on “Friends”.
Meghan Markle is 45. Prince Harry’s wife
Jeff Gordon is 55. NASCAR Hall of Famer.
Roger Clemens is 64. Legendary pitcher
Barack Obama is 65.
Billy Bob Thornton is 71.
