To say that Jelly Roll is a new man is an understatement. The 39-year-old went from a life of crime and addiction to winning awards, receiving his first-ever Grammy Awards nominations, and having hit singles at radio. “It’s been one of the greatest stories ever told,” Jelly Roll tells CMT. “An almost 40-year-old man won New Artist of the…
Christmas came early in Carrie Underwood‘s house. The mother of two reveals she decorated for the holiday before Thanksgiving, due not to her excitement about the season, but rather her limited amount of free time over the next few weeks. “My Christmas decorating schedule honestly depends on my schedule,” Underwood tells her record label with a laugh. “So this…
Keith Urban has been the inspiration for countless artists, but he likely wouldn’t be the singer, songwriter and performer that he is today without being inspired by one of his own musical heroes. It was John Mellencamp who inspired Urban to do his own, genre-free style of music, both on stage and with his records. “I love John Mellencamp,” Urban…
Scotty McCreery has pretty strong feelings when it comes to holiday eating. The 30-year-old recently shared his favorite foods to eat, and the one item he doesn’t think belongs on the holiday table. “First off, I’ll just say that I think turkey is overrated,” McCreery said, answering a fan question about his favorite Thanksgiving foods. “I mean, nobody on a…
Dolly Parton performed a Thanksgiving halftime show that will be remembered for years to come. The 77-year-old helped kick off the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign at the Dallas Cowboys NFL game against the Washington Commanders, wearing a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader outfit. Parton performed her hits “Jolene” and “9 to 5,” along with “We Are The Champions/We Will Rock…
Brandon Davis has another project, out now, this one just in time for the holidays. The father of four just released his four-song EP, Silverado Santa. The record includes the title track, released earlier this month, and three other songs that help celebrate the season, including “Wrap You Up,” which was just released. “This song is just our final…
Nothing makes us feel more grateful than the Thanksgiving holiday, which forces us to take time to focus on things we are thankful for, big and small. In honor of the holiday, we found ten songs to remind us to focus on gratitude this year — and every year. 10. “Unanswered Prayers,” Garth Brooks Garth Brooks co-wrote this song,…
It’s never too early to celebrate Christmas, at least according to Blake Shelton. The “No Body” singer shared his thoughts on whether it was okay to put a Christmas tree up before Thanksgiving, something he wholeheartedly endorses. “Yes. Abso-damn-lutely,” Shelton said on The Jennifer Hudson Show when asked if he thought it was okay. “Because, listen to me, not only does…
In 2020, Darius Rucker and his wife, Beth, announced they were splitting up, after 20 years of marriage. Although their decision to go their separate ways was amicable, it also wasn’t easy for either of them. Still, the 57-year-old has only praise for his former spouse, with whom they share two children. “My 50-something self is a lot more forgiving…
Cody Johnson is as authentic as they come. The Texan just released Leather, 12 songs that help seal his place in country music, a genre he is proud to be a part of, and vows to honor with all of his music. “Throughout my career, I haven’t let what the format was putting on the radio cloud my vision…
