Charlie Daniels passed away in 2020, but his legacy continues, not only in music, but with his commitment to raising awareness for veteran causes, especially the unfortunate prevalence of veteran suicides. The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project is partnering with the Shepherd’s Men on Thursday, May 27, ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, as part of a multi-city event,…
The first time Kelsea Ballerini heard herself on the radio was not at all like she envisioned. The then-21-year-old had just released her first single, “Love Me Like You Mean It,” and was still too broke to afford much of anything — including heat in her Jeep. “I just remember being in my car, freezing, wrapped up in a…
Russell Dickerson is passionate about a few things in life: his wife, Kailey; his son, Remington; his music career, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The 33-year-old first learned of the philanthropic hospital, which offers completely free treatment to children battling cancer and other serious illnesses, early in his career, and has been a staunch supporter of the cause…
When Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, started The Store — designed to help those with financial struggles have their basic needs met — they had no idea that a global pandemic was about to shut down the entire country, including Nashville, for a year. Coming on the heels of a deadly tornado, the couple abandoned their plan…
Trisha Yearwood is dishing on some of the details of her new cookbook, Trisha’s Kitchen. The book, which will be out on September 28, includes some of her own favorite recipes, as well as those of her husband, Garth Brooks, who wrote the foreword for the book. “ particularly loves this breakfast burger with maple hot butter that I…
Jimmie Allen‘s recent Bettie James album includes collaborations with the late Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, the Oak Ridge Boys, Mickey Guyton and more. The seven-track record was a bucket list item for Allen, who hints there is more music coming from him in the near future, including perhaps a record with even more duets. “I’m going to name,…
Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin didn’t date long — and part of that dating was long-distance — before they tied the knot in early 2019. So the unexpected time off the road in the last year was a time for the newlyweds to get to know each other, in a way they wouldn’t have if Lambert was on tour….
Scotty McCreery took a freezing cold swim, but it was all for a good cause. The American Idol alum participated in Plunge in Place, to raise money for the Special Olympics of North Carolina. For McCreery, that meant jumping into a freezing pool, with the goal of having people contribute to help support the Special Olympics. “It is freezing…
Dolly Parton does not want a statue of herself on the Tennessee State Capitol grounds. The 75-year-old announced on social media that, while she is flattered by the recognition, now is not the right time for her to receive that kind of honor. “I want to thank the Tennessee legislature for their consideration of a bill to erect a…
Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary later this year. While Dean chooses to stay out of the spotlight, and away from most of his wife’s performances and events, the Country Music Hall of Fame member says their marriage is very much alive and well, crediting their longevity to their unique arrangement. “I…
