Reba McEntire almost stopped making music after the tragic plane crash in 1991, which killed eight members of her band and crew. The 67-year-old still vividly recalls her deep grief over the accident, which came perilously close to signaling the end of her own career. “I didn’t know if I was going to be able to continue,” McEntire admits…
25 years ago today, on October 12, 1997, John Denver was tragically killed in a plane crash. The singer-songwriter was 53 years old when a plane he was piloting crashed into the Monterey Bay, after he was unsuccessfully able to switch gas tanks while in the air. Denver’s musical legacy far surpassed one genre. In addition to releasing four…
Walker Hayes and Craig Cooper‘s new book, Glad You’re Here, is out. The book details the pair’s unlikely friendship, when Hayes was dealing with a series of life-crushing blows, and it was Cooper who helped bring Hayes out of one of the darkest seasons of his life. “I needed to feel welcome, honestly,” Hayes says on the Today Show….
CMA Country Christmas is officially history, with stars like Carrie Underwood, Lady A and more helping bring holiday cheer by singing some of their favorite Christmas songs. The night, hosted by Carly Pearce and Gabby Barrett, was packed with performances, of both classic and original songs. We have five of our favorites below. 1. Carrie Underwood, “Mary, Did You…
Mitchell Tenpenny is releasing his first-ever Christmas album! The Tennessee native announces Naughty List will be released on October 29, filled with both classics like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “O Holy Night,” along with five original songs written by Tenpenny. “I love all Christmas music,” Tenpenny says of the record. “It always brings me back…
On March 16, 1991, Reba McEntire‘s heart was shattered when seven members of her band plus her tour manager were tragically killed in a plane crash near San Diego, California, along with a pilot and co-pilot. The accident occurred after McEntire had performed a private show for IBM executives. The Grand Ole Opry member reflected on the anniversary in…
Fans may know Chris Carmack as Dr. Atticus Lincoln on Grey’s Anatomy, or maybe remember his iconic role as Will Lexington on Nashville, but he’s more than just a well-known actor. The 40-year-old star and his wife, musician, singer and actress Erin Slaver have joined their talents to form their own duo, Life on Eris, recently releasing their debut…
Olivia Lane has been churning out singles like crazy over the last few years, and just revealed that she is also working on her first full-length album. But there’s still a lot more we don’t know about the Texas native, so we asked her 11 of our most-burning questions. Read her answers below. 1. Favorite vacation spot? Telluride, Colorado….
Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Resort has for years been known as one of the premier destinations to view Christmas lights, holiday displays and more, and this year is no exception. Even amid a global health crisis, the resort is still determined to make the year as festive as possible. Read on to find out more about what the Opryland Hotel…
Olivia Lane might have been forced to stay home because of a global pandemic, but she wasn’t about to be idle. The Texas native used her time off the road — which included a bout with COVID-19 — to work on new music, resulting in what will be her first full-length album ever. “This year has just been so…
