It was Showstoppers Night last night (Nov. 7) on Dancing With the Stars as the six remaining contestants performed two showstopping dances—one from a Broadway musical and one in a team-up challenge. Jana and her partner Gleb Savchenko, who was hurt during rehearsals but made it for the main performance, danced the waltz to the……
Craig Morgan Personally Thanks Everyone For Support After Loss of His Son
It’s been four months since Craig Morgan tragically lost his son, Jerry Greer, in a boating accident on Kentucky Lake in Tennessee. The singer and his family have been mourning the loss of Jerry and asked for privacy during this difficult time. On Friday (Nov. 3) Craig emerged with a Facebook Live post thanking all……
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Zac Brown Band’s Clay Cook & Wife Welcome New Baby Boy, Charlie
Zac Brown Band’s Clay Cook—who plays guitar, mandolin, pedal steel and keys in the troupe—announced on Instagram yesterday (Nov. 6) that he and his wife, Brooke, are the proud parents of a new baby boy, Charlie. This is Charlie. In this picture are the 2 most important things to me in this world. He &……
Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard Find Inspiration in Their Wives
Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard have had a lot of success over the years, and they owe a great deal of their inspiration to being married. The leading ladies in Brian and Tyler’s lives—Brittney and Hayley, respectively—have influenced their songs, especially the tunes from their current album, Dig Your Roots. “Makes it……
Watch Justin Moore’s Nutty Song About a Norwegian Man and His IKEA Shower Stool on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
Ronnie Dunn Stays True to Himself With New Album, “Tattooed Heart”
If you want to hear some good old-fashion country music again, you can pick up Ronnie Dunn’s brand-new album, Tattooed Heart, on Friday (Nov. 11). The “Damn Drunk” singer is releasing his third solo album, and while he may have some songs on the album that are different for him, you can bet you know……
Watch Chris Stapleton & Dwight Yoakam Bring the Thunder on “Seven Spanish Angels” at CMA Awards
More than 30 years after renegades Willie Nelson and Ray Charles teamed up to sing “Seven Spanish Angels” on Willie’s compilation album of duets, Half Nelson, two of country music’s current outlaws, Dwight Yoakam and Chris Stapelton, tackled the tune at the 50th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 2. Chris, along with wife Morgane, kicked……
Listen to Kenny Chesney’s Poignant “Jesus and Elvis” From New “Cosmic Hallelujah” Album
Kenny Chesney’s 17th studio album, Cosmic Hallelujah, was released on Oct. 28 and features some of country’s top songwriters, including Hillary Lindsey, Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally, Ross Copperman, Casey Beathard and more. Last week, Kenny shared the album’s “Jesus and Elvis,” a tune co-written by Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Matraca Berg and Americana……
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