Michael Ray looks forward to all of the food for his family’s Thanksgiving feast, but especially his grandmother’s famous dessert. The “Whiskey and Rain” singer shared her recipe, which sounds like pure delicious decadence. “My grandmother makes this thing called Dump Cake,” Ray reveals to CMT’s Cody Alan. “Chocolate cake, then chocolate pudding, and then whipped cream and then…
The 2022 Grammy Awards nominations were just announced, and include some veteran nominees, as well as a few who were fortunate enough to hear their names called for the first time in their career. Mickey Guyton and Chris Stapleton lead the pack of country artists with the most nominations, with three each. Guyton is nominated for Best Country Album,…
It’s been a rough couple of days for Jimmie Allen. Over the weekend, Allen’s wife, Alexis, who is a nurse, revealed that both their 20-month-old daughter Naomi Bettie, and five-week-old Zara James, had been sick, which included a trip to the hospital via ambulance for Zara. “Turned away by hospital yesterday AM Ambulance at 2 AM. Basically if…
Keith Urban has plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, including his marriage to actress Nicole Kidman. The 54-year-old has immense gratitude for how much saying “I do” in 2006 changed the trajectory of his entire life and career. “ thankful that my marriage is just, it’s life-giving, not just life-changing,” Urban tells UMG. “It’s been life-giving for me. And…
Walker Hayes’ road to sobriety was a tumultuous path, and one that in many ways he is still learning to navigate. Hayes learned to rely on alcohol to numb the pain in his life, including lost record deals and financial hardships. The Alabama native had dreams of making a living as a singer-songwriter, dreams that felt left behind when…
Luke Combs won’t be playing any shows this week, or any other year during Thanksgiving week. The North Carolina native reveals that it is important for him to not schedule any concerts over the holiday, for one very good reason. “I value Thanksgiving a lot,” Combs shares with his record label. “I value family. I value friends, and time…
Reba McEntire has emerged stronger amid the challenges brought on by the pandemic. The 66-year-old learned plenty about herself while off the road for more than a year, lessons she is now grateful for as life slowly opens up again. “I know that I can stay home,” McEntire tells Parade. “I have never in my life—well, I guess I…
Brothers Osborne can now afford to travel wherever they want, but that wasn’t always the case. The sibling duo, made up of TJ and John Osborne, recall what they called their Misfits Thanksgiving, taking place at their Nashville home, and including some of their fellow country music singers in the festivities. “John and I would host what we would…
Marty Stuart, Dean Dillon and Hank Williams, Jr. are the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. The three were inducted during the Medallion Ceremony, held on Sunday, November 21. Stuart was honored with musical performances by Pastor Evelyn Hubbard performing “It’s Time to Go Home,” Emmylou Harris and Charlie Worsham singing “Tempted,” and Ashley McBryde singing…
Russell Dickerson and Phil Vassar are just two of the many country artists lending their talents for a worthwhile cause. The two will join several other singers, including Eddie Montgomery, Jeffrey Steele, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Brett James, Steve Dorff and November Blue, taking the stage at the Ryman Auditorium on Monday, November 22, for the annual Christmas 4…
