Kenny Chesney is so grateful for his mother, Karen. The 56-year-old is speaking out about the woman who gave birth to him when she was just 19, and worked as a hairdresser to support her family. “I think one of the most important lessons that I’ve learned from my mom, no matter what life throws at you, is just…
16 years ago today was an unforgettable day for Carrie Underwood. On May 10, 2008, Underwood was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Underwood was just 25 years old when she was inducted by fellow Oklahoma native Garth Brooks. “This is going to hold a very special place in my awards case,” an emotional Underwood said from the…
Scotty McCreery‘s long-awaited Rise and Fall album is out. The 13-track record, his first since Same Truck came out in 2021, is a new musical chapter for McCreery, who wrote all but one of the songs on the record. Creating an album that felt authentic to him was the biggest priority, making Rise and Fall his favorite and most…
The title of Scotty McCreery‘s new Rise and Fall album is indicative of the career he has had, ever since winning Season 10 of American Idol in 2011. McCreery signed a record deal, which he subsequently lost a few years later, and then released “Five More Minutes” on his own, a song that changed everything for him. It wasn’t…
A new album is coming from Lainey Wilson. The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year announces the release of Whirlwind, her third studio record, out on August 23. “I am so excited to finally announce Whirlwind,” Wilson says. “This album has been a long time coming, and I can’t wait for the world to have this body of work…
Reba McEntire‘s new NBC sitcom, Happy’s Place, is becoming a series! The 69-year-old previously revealed that she had filmed the pilot for the show, which stars her former Reba co-star, Melissa Peterman, as well as her boyfriend, Rex Linn. But now, McEntire confirms that the network has approved Happy’s Place for an entire first season. McEntire shared the good news…
Toby Keith was an avid University of Oklahoma fan, which makes his upcoming accolade bittersweet. The “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” singer, who passed away from stomach cancer on February 5, learned last year that he was going to receive an honorary degree at their 2024 commencement. Keith’s daughter, Krystal Keith, will accept the honor on his behalf on Saturday,…
Home Free is returning to the Grand Ole Opry! The talented singers will perform three shows, beginning on June 8, with this one a matinee at the Ryman Auditorium, followed by June 22 and July 31, both of those at the Opry house. Home Free announced the exciting news on social media. Did y’all hear that we’re doing…
Dierks Bentley is happy to be back on the road. The singer-songwriter is headlining his Gravel & Gold Tour this summer, joined on the road by Chase Rice or Lee Brice serving as his opening act for all dates. “I’ve been doing it for a while. We still as a band love being on the road this summer,” Bentley says on…
Former Florida Georgia Line members Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley are speaking out about the sudden closure of their once-popular FGL House. In a statement shared on social media, the two confirmed that the bar, restaurant and music venue had permanently closed, seven years after it opened in 2017. “We love being one of the first to have a bar downtown but…
