ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year Lauren Alaina revealed that her stepfather, Sam Ramker, has been battling cancer since March. In a post on Instagram, Lauren noted that Sam “is fighting harder than I thought was possible. He is the strongest person I know. Cancer doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care if you’re two or…… MORE
JULY 2, 2018
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” raked in another $60 million to win the box office for the second straight weekend. “The Incredibles 2” finished second with $45.5 million ROSEANNE BARR did another podcast with her rabbi, and she said her racist Tweet was NOT career-ending. In fact, she could be back soon. She said, “Inside…… MORE
Blake Shelton’s First Memory of Lake Texoma: “My Mom Screaming”
Oklahoma native Blake Shelton’s 11th studio album, Texoma Shore, was recorded at his home studio on the banks of Lake Texoma, a destination on the Texas/Oklahoma border where Blake vacationed with his parents as a young child. “As a kid growing up, we used to call it just ‘going to the lake,’” says Blake to…… MORE
Watch Florida Georgia Line Light Up the Countryside in New Period-Piece Video for “Simple”
Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley released a new video for their current single, “Simple,” which is the first offering from their upcoming fourth studio album. Filmed at Nashville’s historic plantation house Travellers Rest and directed by Justin Clough, the period-piece video flashes back to a “simpler” time to tell a love story.…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Honored With “Hero Award” by St. John School of the Arts
Eight-time CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney can add another trophy to his mantle courtesy of the St. John School of the Arts in the Virgin Islands. St. John School of the Arts—which empowers the island’s youth through music, dance, theater and visual arts—presented Kenny with the Sis Frank Hero Award, an…… MORE
Randy Houser Returns to Airwaves for the First Time in 2 Years With New Single, “What Whiskey Does” [Listen]
It’s been two years since we’ve heard new music from Randy Houser, but that’s about to change as the Mississippi native returns to the airwaves on July 23 with a new single, “What Whiskey Does.” Penned by Randy, Keith Gattis and Hillary Lindsey, “What Whiskey Does” also features backing vocals from Hillary. The tune is…… MORE
JUNE 29, 2018
Everyone who has dreams of stardom already knows what they’re gonna buy when they cash that first big, fat paycheck. Here’s what some of the people who DID make it bought with their first payday: Johnny Depp: A horse farm in Kentucky for his mother. Nicole Kidman: A washing machine for her parents. Later on,…… MORE
Aaron Tippin Talks Career Highlights, Turning 60 Years Old, Performing for the Troops, Releasing His New Cherry Wine & More
Jim Casey talks with Aaron Tippin about: turning 60 years old on July 3 staying active in the gym dropping his debut album, You’ve Got to Stand for Something, in 1991 going on his first USO Tour with Bob Hope continuing to perform for the troops for almost 30 years the hardest job he’s ever…… MORE
Kip Moore Opens New Rock Climbing & Hiking Lodge in Kentucky
Kip Moore is parlaying his love of great outdoors into a new business venture. Kip partnered with one of his longtime friends to create BedRock at the Red, a lodging facility tailored for outdoor enthusiasts in Rogers, Ky. The lodge boasts a 1,400-square-foot community space, full kitchen, women’s and men’s family-style bathrooms with multiple showers…… MORE
Larry Gatlin Is on a Mission to Recover His Stolen Grammy
Larry Gatlin is on a mission to recover his lone Grammy, which he won in 1977 for Best Country Song for “Broken Lady.” Larry told the Tennessean that the trophy was stolen from the Gatlin Bros. Music City grill in the Mall of America in the 1990s. “In this charged, heated atmosphere of politics that…… MORE
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TV Tonight: “Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute” and the series finale of “Andor” BIRTHDAYS Here’s some facts about 32 year old Morgan Wallen: 1. His full name is Morgan Cole Wallen and he was born on May 13th, 1993. 2. He was raised in Sneedville, Tennessee by his parents Tommy and Lesli Wallen…
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Morgan Wallen wasn’t at the ACMs last week, but he had a good reason. He was in Northern Ireland playing golf with Tom Brady. In the post Morgan shared from the golf course, he’s even catching a football thrown by the G.O.A.T. himself. His caption was, “Had a little mustard on it.” In addition to…