Thomas Rhett grew up in country music, and continues to make his mark as one of the biggest hitmakers in the genre. We’re taking a closer look at his life and career with these 11 fun facts about the singer. 1. His first band was named the High-Heeled Flip Flops. Music is in Rhett’s blood. The son of singer…
Keith Urban was just getting his country music career started when he met Nicole Kidman, whom he wed in 2006, but he had always been fond of the genre. The New Zealand native recalls a date very early in their relationship, when he played a pure country song to gauge Kidman’s reaction. Fortunately, she became an instant fan. “The very…
The gang is back together again for another season of American Idol. The reality TV talent show will once again include Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry as judges, reuniting the same group that has been with Idol since the show moved to ABC in 2018. The news of the return of the three judges was first announced…
Fans who didn’t get to see Reba McEntire perform at Madison Square Garden, on the final night of her Reba: Live in Concert Arena Tour are in luck. The Oklahoma native announces the livestream of that concert, taking place on August 13 exclusively on Veeps. “Everybody’s really excited about Madison Square Garden,” McEntire said in a video announcing the livestream….
Walker Hayes’ life could have gone in an entirely different direction. The singer-songwriter had a lengthy struggle with alcoholism, one he ultimately conquered, although he admits it is a battle he has to fight daily. “I’m eight years sober this October,” Hayes tells Fox News. “I woke up one day when I was working at Costco. I was working…
Jelly Roll performed his entire Whitsitt Chapel album to a sold-out crowd at the Ryman Auditorium on May 31, including his hit single, “Need a Favor.” The song, which is currently in the Top 5 on the charts, is the debut single from Whitsitt Chapel. Jelly Roll wrote “Need A Favor” with Austin Nivarel, Joe Ragosta and Rob Ragosta, inspired…
Tanya Tucker still can’t quite believe that she will soon become a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. The 64-year-old will be inducted later this year, alongside Patty Loveless and Bob McDill, although Tucker admits hasn’t fully processed the honor. “Maybe in ten or 15 years I’ll be, ‘Wow, man, that’s pretty cool,’” Tucker reflects to Apple…
Scotty McCreery is still friends with, and a fan of, Lauren Alaina. The two met on Season 10 of American Idol, where McCreery was crowned the winner in 2011, with Alaina the runner-up. Although their busy careers, and different locations, keep them from spending much time together, the father of one says he still loves every chance he gets…
Travis Tritt just announced the release of his gospel album, Country Chapel. The ten-song project, which will be released on Gaither Music on September 15, includes “When God Dips His Love In My Heart,” a song that features The Oak Ridge Boys on the track. “I’ve been wanting to make a gospel album for about 30 years, and I’m…
Carly Pearce is dropping more hints about her new music. The Kentucky native just released “We Don’t Fight Anymore,” a collaboration with Chris Stapleton, which is the debut single from her next record. The new set of tunes follows Pearce’s deeply personal 29: Written in Stone, and while she is no longer going through the heartache that inspired that…
