William Lee Golden is making up for lost time with his sons. The 84-year-old spent a lot of time on the road, and away from his family, due to The Oak Ridge Boys‘ constant touring, an unfortunate necessity due to the group’s overwhelming success. “Being on the road 150 to 200 days a year, I was an absentee father…
Country music has a lot of songs about drinking and partying, but for numerous artists, they might sing about alcohol, but they choose not to imbibe. We found 15 country music artists who, due to former addictions, health issues or just personal beliefs, are completely sober. 1. Tim McGraw Tim McGraw gave up drinking thanks in large part to…
In 2023, country music saw a few records set and broken, a few surprises, a few disappointments, and a lot of new accomplishments and achievements. With that in mind, we are taking a look at who we think will have a big year in 2024, and why. 1. Jelly Roll will win a Grammy Award. Jelly Roll received his…
Jelly Roll couldn’t be prouder of Lainey Wilson. The two were friends long before their careers collectively took off, and although they now sometimes compete in awards show categories and for chart positions, no one believes Wilson deserves all of her success, and more, than Jelly Roll. “I pride myself on being a really hard worker,” Jelly Roll tells…
New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash is almost here. The December 31 star-studded show will feature performances by several country music hitmakers. Keep reading to find out everything to know about the year-end celebration. Location: Many of the performances will take place at Bicentennial Mall in Nashville. Old Dominion will perform from Brooklyn Bowl. The performance at Bicentennial…
Another Nashville restaurant is closing, after more than four decades in business. The owners of McCabe Pub announce that the popular Sylvan Park restaurant will be closing, after 41 years in business. John and Jo Dean opened McCabe Pub in 1982, later sharing ownership with their daughters, Katie and Stefanie. John passed away in 2012. “Today, we announce that…
Happy birthday to Walker Hayes! The singer, who turns 44 on December 27, has had an interesting life, marked by plenty of highs and lows. Keep reading to learn more about the viral superstar. 1. He has eight older half-siblings. Thanks to his parents getting divorced, Hayes managed to have a lot of older siblings — eight in all….
Dolly Parton didn’t necessarily know when she married her husband, Carl Dean, in 1966 that the couple would never have children, but she has no regrets about their choice. The 77-year-old, although she undoubtedly would have been an outstanding mother, says there is a reason that she never had children of her own. “I haven’t missed it like I…
Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn used the Christmas holiday to announce they are expecting their third child. The “I Can Feel It” singer shared a family photo with his two children, along with an ultrasound photo. “Last Christmas of 4,” Brown captioned the sweet picture. Last Christmas of 4 🎄❤️ Posted by Kane Brown on Monday, December 25, 2023…
Gwen Stefani got to know Reba McEntire a lot better after both appearing as coaches on Season 24 of The Voice. The No Doubt singer was already friends with McEntire, thanks in part to her marriage to Blake Shelton, but got to know the Country Music Hall of Fame member on an entirely new level thanks to their shared…
