Dolly Parton‘s book with acclaimed author James Patterson, Run, Rose Run, will be out on March 7. The novel, about a woman pursuing her dreams of a career in country music, will also be available as an audiobook, which will be narrated by Kelsea Ballerini. Parton will voice the part of Ruthanna Ryder, a country music icon attempting to…
Kane Brown is opening up about one of his personal battles, through his music. The 28-year-old released “Memory” over the summer, a collaboration with Blackbear, which speaks about his battle with depression. “I just love it because I don’t really talk about it a lot, but it’s hard for an artist to go through depression because for us, we…
Lee Greenwood and Paula Deen are joining their talents for a worthwhile cause. The singer and celebrity chef will co-host the upcoming Helping a Hero telethon on December 27. Proceeds from the telethon will go to helping build homes for wounded veterans. Greenwood will also perform for the event, along with numerous other artists, including the Oak Ridge…
Lauren Alaina will soon be a Grand Ole Opry member! The American Idol alum was invited to join by Trisha Yearwood, while performing at the historic venue on Saturday, December 18. The invitation began when Yearwood appeared on the video screen, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, before she told Alaina, whom she lovingly calls “Junior,” because of their…
Dolly Parton has set three new world records, thanks to her historic career. The 75-year-old has been named the female artist with the most decades on the US Hot Country Songs, with seven. She also was honored as the country female artist with the most No. 1 songs on the US Hot Country Songs, with 25, as well as…
Keith Urban has won numerous awards, sold out massive arenas, and become a member of the Grand Ole Opry, but all of those accomplishments pale in comparison to what he is most proud of. The New Zealand-born star says it’s his marriage to actress Nicole Kidman, and his ability to overcome his long-standing addiction to drugs and alcohol, which…
Michael Ray and Craig Morgan are lending their talents to an upcoming TV special, honoring the 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, veterans, and their families. The event, hosted by Runaway June‘s Natalie Stovall, also includes Abby Anderson, as well as the 82nd Airborne Division Band & Chorus. The artists also visited with the 82nd paratroopers and commanding officers at Fort…
Home Free just released their last video of 2021, and what a way to go out. The all-vocal group covered the Stevie Wonder holiday classic, “What Christmas Means to Me,” putting a seriously funny twist in the festive tune. The “What Christmas Means to Me” video was filmed in Austin Brown‘s kitchen in May, showing off the group’s…
Jason Crabb is not only close friends with Jay DeMarcus, but business colleagues as well. Crabb is currently signed to DeMarcus’ Red Street Records, where he has gotten an up-close look at how the former Rascal Flatts singer conducts business, making Crabb an even bigger fan of DeMarcus, in every way. “Jay is one of the classiest guys…
Vince Gill and Mickey Guyton have dropped a surprise duet, “Love Changes Everything.” The song, written by Tom Douglas and J.T. Harding, is for the movie American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story, in theaters on Christmas Day. “I remember the first time I heard Mickey sing at an industry event,” Gill tells Billboard. “I went and introduced myself and…
