Randy Travis Releases Statement After 2012 DWI Tape Made Public

After a lengthy legal battle, Texas officials released the video footage of Randy Travis’ DWI arrest in 2012. The three-hour video was filmed by police in 2012 after Randy crashed his 1988 Trans Am outside of Tioga, Texas. The video shows Randy, who is naked, acting belligerent to officers. Randy’s blood-alcohol level was 0.21—more than…

John Prine: 2018 Tour

Singer/songwriter John Prine will embark on a select series of tour dates in 2018, including stops in New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago and more. Tickets will be available for pre-sale beginning on Dec. 6, with general on-sale starting on Dec. 8. Every ticket sold for these upcoming shows will include a CD of John’s forthcoming…

Montgomery Gentry’s Eddie Montgomery Announces “Here’s to You Tour”

In support of the Feb. 2 release of Montgomery Gentry’s new album, Here’s to You, Eddie Montgomery will embark on a headlining tour of the same name. Here’s to You will be Montgomery Gentry’s eighth studio album—the first since the duo’s Troy Gentry died in a helicopter accident on Sept. 8. “I’m anxious to get…

George Strait Named “Texan of the Year”

George Strait will add a Texas-sized honor to his résumé on March 22. The Lone Star State native has been named the “2018 Texan of the Year” by the Texas Legislative Conference. George will be presented with the award on March 22 at the New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center. He will be joining an array of…

Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans Get Married in Beachfront Ceremony

Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans got married on Dec. 2 in an intimate beachfront ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Kelsea posted a few social media messages via Twitter and Instagram to share the good news, including a photo of the couple—legs only—relaxing on the beach, with the caption: “Mr & Mrs. Evans.” Mr &…

Jason Aldean & Wife Brittany Welcome Son, Memphis

Jason Aldean and wife Brittany are the proud parents of a baby boy, Memphis Aldean Williams. Memphis was born on Friday, Dec. 1, at 1:29 p.m. He weighed 9 lbs., 5 oz. Both Jason and Brittany posted messages and photos on their Instagram accounts, which you can read below. Jason said: “So blessed today to…

Randy Travis’ Wax Figure Unveiled at Madame Tussauds Nashville

Randy Travis’ wax figure was unveiled today (Dec. 1) at Madame Tussauds Nashville. Madame Tussauds Nashville houses more than 50 wax figures of artists representing all genres of music, including Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, Waylon Jennings, Minnie…

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