The music community was stunned by the sudden death of rocker Eddie Van Halen. The founder of the iconic rock group, Van Halen, Eddie was 65 years old when he died on October 6, from cancer. Several country artists paid tribute to the superstar, whose guitar playing and on-stage performance made him one of the most honored musicians of…
It’s been 53 years since Jeannie Seely became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. 27 years old when she joined the Opry, Jeannie became not only the first woman to wear a miniskirt on stage, but also to host her own segment of the live show — both unheard of feats back then. For the now 80-year-old, it…
The coronavirus pandemic might be changing how the Christmas 4 Kids event occurs, but rest assured, plans are already in place to make the annual fundraiser as successful as in former years, and maybe more. The non-profit, which helps provide hundreds of underprivileged children within Middle Tennessee a joyful Christmas, will continue this year as a virtual event, with…
Tim McGraw posted a touching tribute to his wife of 24 years, Faith Hill, on their recent anniversary. The Louisiana native shared several photos of the couple throughout their relationship, backed by “Hard to Stay Mad At.” The song, written by Luke Laird, Shane McAnally and Lori McKenna, appears on Tim’s recent Here on Earth album. “24 yrs…….These years…
Bobby Bones might be one of the most successful media moguls of our time, but he still has a soft spot in his heart for the underdog, especially four-legged ones. The Arkansas native adopted his bulldog, Stanley, in 2019, although his beloved pet has had several health challenges since he became part of the radio host’s family, including requiring…
The Nashville Zoo has faced huge financial losses as a result of COVID-19, but now several country artists are stepping up to help. Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill and Amy Grant will take part in a virtual fundraiser, From Nashville Zoo with Love. The event, held on October 8 on WKRN, will be hosted by WKRN‘s…
When Shania Twain released The Woman in Me in 1995, she had no idea how much that album would impact the rest of her life, or revolutionize country music as a genre. Eight singles were released from the record, including “Any Man of Mine,” “Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under” and “No One Needs to Know,” among others,…
Reba McEntire has a boyfriend! The Country Music Hall of Fame member confirmed the news on her podcast, Living & Learning with Reba McEntire. “A very, very sweetheart of a guy, Rex Linn,” Reba said, when asked by her co-host (and former Reba co-star) Melissa Peterman, if she had a boyfriend. “And we’ve been talking during the pandemic. We…
2020 hasn’t been easy on anyone, especially Michael Ray. While unable to tour because of COVID-19, he also saw his marriage to Carly Pearce end after only eight months. But the Florida native is determined to find the silver lining, even amid so many challenges. “It’s been a hard year on everybody,” Michael told Everything Nash. “For many different…
Thomas Rhett and his wife, Lauren Akins, will celebrate eight years of marriage on October 12. Childhood friends, the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year says he knew, while in middle school, that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. “It’s been a long time coming for sure,” Thomas shared with his record label. “I…
