Congratulations are in order for Luke Combs and his wife, Nicole! The couple announced on social media that Nicole is pregnant with their first child, a boy, due in the spring. “Here we go y’all!’ Combs wrote. “Lil dude Combs is coming this Spring! Couldn’t be more excited to start a family with this babe. It’s gonna be a…
2021 was full of plenty of newsworthy stories. As the country cautiously emerged from the restrictions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, we did our best to focus on positive, uplifting stories, which illustrated the good in the music-makers, the city, the celebrities and the world. Our Top 10 stories of the year included a reality TV talent…
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…
Josh Turner just released “Soldier’s Gift,” from his recent King Size Manger album. The song, written by Scooter Carusoe and Tom Douglas, felt important to Turner to include on the record, especially after his recent fall tour. “I was occupied, but there were days where I was homesick,” Turner tells People of the 16 days he was on the…
Josh Turner is celebrating the holidays and those serving in the military with the video for his Christmas song, “Soldier’s Gift.” The song, from his holiday King Size Manger, was written by Scooter Carusoe and Tom Douglas, and features real-life veterans, from the Wounded Warrior Project. “We worked closely with the Wounded Warrior Project,” Turner says of the video. “It…
Several stars are lending their talents for the upcoming CMA Country Christmas, including Carrie Underwood, Lady A and Brett Eldredge. The event, which will air on Monday, November 29 at 8:00 PM ET, will be co-hosted by Carly Pearce and Gabby Barrett. The Country Music Association announced the star-studded lineup in a video shared on social media. .@GabbyBarrett_ &…
Carrie Underwood has just released a comedic song, “Stretchy Pants,” but her reasoning is quite serious. The 38-year-old is sharing the holiday tune to raise money for The Store, a Nashville-based organization started by Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, to help those with food insecurity, by offering them a dignified place to shop for free grocery items….
Blake Shelton‘s Ole Red franchise is continuing to grow. After the 45-year-old announced he was opening a second Ole Red in Nashville, Shelton just announced yet another Ole Red, this time in Las Vegas. The new restaurant, bar and music venue will be on the Las Vegas Strip, and is expected to be opened in 2023. “I know what…
Martina McBride had plenty of amazing opportunities throughout her illustrious career, but she could have had even more. The Kansas native was at the height of her career when she became a mom to daughter Delaney, now 26, followed by Emma, who is now 23 and 16-year-old Ava. Her role as a mother made her say no to things…
Jacob Bryant’s new song, “Devil & an Old Six String,” is out. The song, from his upcoming Bar Stool Preacher album, was inspired by his own faith, combined with his own personal struggles, which all come out in his new song. “It’s autobiographical,” Bryant tells Everything Nash. “I had always been in and out of church. I started in…
