John Berry started off 2019 with some scary health news, after doctors discovered he had throat cancer. John went through extensive treatment, including several rounds of chemotherapy, and is now –– thankfully –– cancer-free, and focusing on regaining his health. “I’m doing pretty good,” John told Everything Nash. “I’m starting to put some weight back on. I lost a…
Jimmie Allen is encouraging grace and compassion, as the country continues to deal with the death of George Floyd. While protests and riots have erupted across the nation, Jimmie is providing a welcome message of hope and understanding, in a time when we all need it the most. “One thing that I’ve been doing with my black friends and…
Thomas Rhett has never been shy about his adoration for his wife, Lauren Akins. The “Be a Light” singer is praising the mother of three again, this time for her role as a nurse, especially when they travel to Uganda. “My wife is obviously my hero, no doubt,” Thomas told CMT’s Cody Alan. “We started dating when she was…
Wednesday night (June 3), more than a dozen artists gathered to perform for the televised CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special, honoring frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic. We’ve rounded up eight of our favorites, which can be seen below. 1. Thomas Rhett, “Be a Light” Thomas wrote “Be a Light” long before coronavirus forced…
Our thoughts and prayers are with Amy Grant, who underwent heart surgery on Wednesday, June 3. The gospel singer announced in February she was having the surgery, which is to correct a heart condition she had since birth, but only became aware of this year. “Since February is heart health awareness month, I want to send a shout out…
John Berry is a singer, songwriter and husband, but he is also a father. For that reason, seeing students face uncertainty, especially seniors, due to COVID-19, inspired John to re-release “The Graduation Song,” which he wrote for his own 1977 graduation, and was first on a record almost four decades ago. “It’s crazy,” John told Everything Nash. “I never…
Alexis Wilkins is focusing on those in need right now. The rising star just dropped “Holdin’ On,” a song she co-wrote with Mitch Rossell, which took on an entirely different meaning in light of all that is happening in the world right now, including the coronavirus pandemic. For that reason, the generous singer is donating all of the proceeds…
Garth Brooks is offering a little hope amid the sadness. As much of the country deals with the aftermath of the tragic death of George Floyd, which has resulted in protests and riots all over the nation, Garth insists all will, again, be right with the world. “We’ll get there,” Garth said as part of his weekly Inside Studio…
The coronavirus pandemic has kept artists off the road, including Jake Owen. The father of two was supposed to be on the road with Lady Antebellum, on their Ocean 2020 Tour, but since that tour was canceled because of COVID-19, Jake is enjoying an unprecedented amount of time at home –– and soaking up every minute. “I haven’t been…
Adam Sanders may not be a household name, at least not yet, but country music fans know his music. The Florida native has written some of the biggest hits of the last few years, including Cole Swindell’s “Ain’t Worth the Whiskey” and “Hell of a Night” by Dustin Lynch, among others. He has also been developing his own career…
