Kacey Musgraves likens Dolly Parton to a rhinestone-wearing Mr. Rogers, and the closest thing to American royalty. Kacey said how she was lucky enough to be around her several times and Dolly is the only one to ever get her to break her bad habit. “I think the only time I’ve probably ever been really, really on time in my life was doing something with Dolly. I was like, ‘I’m not being late for that!'” Kacey described the loss of Dolly as a collective grief. “She bridged a lot of worlds for people. Willie [Nelson] does the same thing. I even think Snoop Dogg does the same thing. There are certain people that come along that are that connector for a lot. It’s common ground for people. And so I think losing her felt extra sad at a time where it feels like a lot of people are at odds.” In other Kacey news, she’s releasing a coloring book on Friday morning with the artist Bobbie Goods. Also, did you know she sells a keychain of her DISCO BALLZ? They’re currently available for preorder for $20.
If you’ve been following along with the Sammy Kershaw-CMAs controversy, here’s the latest update. Sammy shared a statement that he’s had a private conversation with CMA leadership and accepted their apology. He also said he and his wife have been invited to attend, but he didn’t say if they would. He is hoping that the whole ordeal will lead to change in how legacy artists are recognized and appreciated. You cannot celebrate 60 years of country music without celebrating the artists who helped build those 60 years . . . The spotlight may move on . . . But the people who built country music should never be forgotten.”
Ella Langley hit a new milestone because she can. Her album “Dandelion” is the first female country album since Taylor Swift’s 2010 album, “Speak Now”, to have multiple songs crossover to pop and adult contemporary radio stations. It’s all thanks to “Choosin’ Texas” and “Be Her” being universally loved and just THAT popular.
Carly Pearce posted a video doing her hair and makeup ready for a show, and sharing this special message for fans. “I have this really bad habit of rushing through things that I once prayed for . . . I’m learning that I don’t have to achieve something or prove something in order to enjoy my life. If you’re anything like me, let’s try to remind each other to be present, enjoy the moments and be proud of who we already are.” In other Carly news, she’s set to make her film debut in Anne Wilson’s biopic, “My Jesus”.
Snoop Dogg will host his own Christmas special on NBC on December 2nd. Guest stars will include Jamie Foxx, Kristin Chenoweth, Gwen Stefani, and Martha Stewart.
TV Tonight: “The Good Daughter” and “Inside the Miss Universe Scandal”
Anne Hathaway is 44. ”
Ryan Gosling is 46.
Cote de Pablo is 47. Ziva David on “NCIS”.
Tamala Jones is 52. “Castle”.
Tonya Harding is 56.
Sammy Sosa is 58. Beisbol has been berry, berry good to heem.
Nadia Comaneci is 65. Romanian Olympian who earned the first Perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics history, during the 1976 Games.
Megan Mullally is 68. Karen on “Will & Grace”.
Neil Young is 81. Biggest hit with Buffalo Springfield: “For What It’s Worth”. He wrote the Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young Kent State protest song “Ohio”. And had solo hits with “Cinnamon Girl”, “Old Man”, and “Heart of Gold”.
Al Michaels is 82.
Wallace Shawn is 83. Rex in the “Toy Story” movies . .
Bryan Hyland is 83
