Carly Pearce; Photo Courtesy of Getty Images for ACM

ACM Honors To Return To Television With Carly Pearce, Morgan Wallen, Avril Lavigne, Trace Adkins & More

Posted on August 10, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

The 15th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors (ACM Honors) is will make its debut on FOX this fall.  Airing on Tuesday, September 13, the two-hour special marks the star-studded event’s return to television. The news was announced on Wednesday…

Amy Grant; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Amy Grant Hospitalized After Bicycle Accident In Nashville

Posted on July 28, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

Amy Grant, 61, has been hospitalized after a bike accident in Nashville.  According to WKRN, the contemporary Christian and pop singer/songwriter was riding a bicycle around 3 p.m. on the south side of Nashville near the Harpeth Hills Golf Course….

Luke Combs with wife and son Tex; Photo Courtesy of Instagram

Luke Combs & Wife Welcome First Child: ‘Me and Nicole Are Over The Moon In Love With This Little Guy’

Posted on June 21, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

Baby Combs is here! Luke Combs and his wife Nicole welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, 2022. The Country superstar shared the exciting news with fans via Instagram on Tuesday evening. View this…

Zac Brown Band; Photo via YouTube

Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins Diagnosed with ALS

Posted on May 20, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

John Driskell Hopkins (Hop) of Zac Brown Band has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Hopkins, a founding and active member of the award-winning group revealed the news to fans via a video message on Friday, May 20.  “I…

Wynonna Judd; Photo by Getty Images For Country Music Hall Of Fame

BREAKING: Wynonna Judd Will Embark On The Judds’ Final Tour In Honor Of The Late Naomi Judd

Posted on May 15, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

Wynonna Judd will embark on The Judds’ final tour in honor of her late mother, Naomi Judd.  The news was revealed on Sunday afternoon during Naomi Judd’s public memorial service hosted by Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts and held at…

Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani, John Legend, Blake Shelton; Photo Courtesy of The Voice/NBC

‘The Voice’ 2022: Kelly Clarkson Leaves, Gwen Stefani Returns & A New Coach Is Added

Posted on May 15, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

The Voice is returning this fall for its 22nd season without longtime coach Kelly Clarkson and Season 21 coach Ariana Grande.  On Sunday, it was revealed that Camila Cabello will join the show, replacing Clarkson, who has appeared as a coach…

Luke Combs; Photo By Andrew Wendowski

Luke Combs In Shock After Earning 13th Consecutive No. 1 With “Doin’ This”: “That’s INSANE!”

Posted on May 15, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

Luke Combs’ “Doin’ This” is officially the No.1 song in country music.  According to country radio insider Chris Owen, the track topped the Mediabase/Country Aircheck Singles chart and is expected to top Billboard’s Country Airplay chart when it’s published on…

Walker Hayes; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Walker Hayes Reacts After “Fancy Like” Wins Top Country Song at 2022 Billboard Music Awards: “It’s Been A Great Year”

Posted on May 15, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

Breakout country star Walker Hayes is celebrating his first-ever Billboard Music Awards win.  Ahead of the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, the Alabama native was announced as the winner of Top Country Song for his viral hit, “Fancy Like.”  The song…

The Judds; Photo Courtesy of CMT/CBS

Re-Live The Judds’ Final Performance Of “Love Can Build A Bridge”

Posted on April 30, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

Naomi Judd, one half of the legendary country music duo, The Judds, died on Saturday, April 30, 2022.  Just weeks before her tragic death, Naomi reunited with her daughter Wynonna Judd for a performance of “Love Can Build A Bridge”…

Morgan Wallen's Son Indie and KT Smith; Photos via Instagram

PHOTOS: Morgan Wallen’s Son Indigo Wilder Attends His Dad’s Historic Nashville Concert

Posted on March 19, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

Morgan Wallen’s son, Indigo “Indie” Wilder, experienced an important rite of passage when he had the chance to see his dad’s concert for the first time ever.  According to social media posts, Indie, 20 months, attended Wallen’s Dangerous Tour in…

Mike Parker, Luke Bryan; American Idol

WATCH: Mike Parker’s “Strawberry Wine” Cover Gives Luke Bryan “Chill Bumps” on ‘American Idol’

Posted on March 6, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

Mike Parker grew up in Virginia and was surrounded by music as a child because his parents were the lead vocalists in a band, so it’s no surprise that he would catch the musical bug.  That led him to American…

Betty Maxwell; Photo Courtesy American Idol 1

Watch Betty Maxwell Cover Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood During ‘American Idol’ Audition

Posted on March 6, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

Could Betty Maxwell be the next American Idol?  The Warner Robbins, Georgia native was crowned Miss America in 2016 and sang her way through the competition with classical opera. She’s been singing since she was just three years old and…

Kelly Clarkson; Weiss Eubanks, NBCUniversal, Dolly Parton; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Kelly Clarkson Is ‘Super Stoked’ To Pay Tribute To Dolly Parton at the ACM Awards

Posted on February 24, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

Superstar Kelly Clarkson will appear at the 2022 ACM Awards to deliver a special tribute to the one and only Dolly Parton.  The two-time ACM Award winner revealed the news during The Kelly Clarkson Show, telling viewers she was “super…

Girl Named Tom -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)

Watch Girl Named Tom Cover Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” on ‘The Voice’ Finale

Posted on December 13, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

The final nights of NBC’s The Voice Season 21 are upon us! Monday evening’s show kicked off with the Top 5 performing with hopes to secure fan votes and ultimately be crowned winner of The Voice.  Team Kelly’s Girl Named Tom, a sibling…

Carly Pearce, Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson Wipes Tears Away After Carly Pearce Performs ’29’ On ‘The Voice’

Posted on December 7, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Newly crowned CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Carly Pearce made a quick trip to the West Coast to perform on The Voice semi-finals on Tuesday evening (Dec. 7).  The superstar took to The Voice stage in front of a…

Carrie Underwood; Photo Courtesy of CMA/ABC

Carrie Underwood’s “Stretchy Pants” Returns To Streaming Platforms

Posted on November 12, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Last week Carrie Underwood seemingly released a song called “Stretchy Pants” and before fans knew it, the track was immediately removed from the internet. Now, it’s back, and it does not disappoint. The comedic holiday song is unlike anything fans have…

Miranda Lambert & Husband Brendan McLoughlin; Photo Courtesy of Instagram

Miranda Lambert’s Husband Brendan Pens Heartfelt Birthday Message: “You’re The Most Amazing Wife”

Posted on November 10, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Miranda Lambert is ringing in her 38th birthday in the sweetest way as her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, shared a touching message in her honor. On Wednesday, McLoughlin took to Instagram to wish his bride the happiest of birthdays with a…

WATCH: Luke Bryan’s Wife Caroline Says “Luke’s Ass And His Ass Shaking Has Made Us A Lot Of Money”

Posted on November 9, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Caroline Bryan opened up about her marriage to country superstar Luke Bryan during a recent appearance on NFL quarterback Jay Cutler’s podcast, Uncut with Jay Cutler. Caroline sat down with Jay for nearly one hour as she detailed her Georgia…

BREAKING: Kane Brown Falls Off Stage Mid-Concert In Memphis, Sustains Injury

Posted on October 24, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Kane Brown sustained an injury on Saturday evening after toppling off the stage and falling into the area in front of the pit on his Blessed and Free Tour.  The incident took place in Memphis, TN at FedEx Forum on…

BREAKING: Dwight Yoakam Abruptly Postpones Ohio Concert Due To Illness

Posted on October 1, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Fans in Canton, Ohio will have to wait a bit longer to see Dwight Yoakam in concert as tonight’s show at the Canton Palace Theatre has been postponed just hours before he was scheduled to take the stage.  The country…