Lauren Alaina will soon be a Grand Ole Opry member! The American Idol alum was invited to join by Trisha Yearwood, while performing at the historic venue on Saturday, December 18. The invitation began when Yearwood appeared on the video screen, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, before she told Alaina, whom she lovingly calls “Junior,” because of their…
Dolly Parton has set three new world records, thanks to her historic career. The 75-year-old has been named the female artist with the most decades on the US Hot Country Songs, with seven. She also was honored as the country female artist with the most No. 1 songs on the US Hot Country Songs, with 25, as well as…
Keith Urban has won numerous awards, sold out massive arenas, and become a member of the Grand Ole Opry, but all of those accomplishments pale in comparison to what he is most proud of. The New Zealand-born star says it’s his marriage to actress Nicole Kidman, and his ability to overcome his long-standing addiction to drugs and alcohol, which…
Michael Ray and Craig Morgan are lending their talents to an upcoming TV special, honoring the 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, veterans, and their families. The event, hosted by Runaway June‘s Natalie Stovall, also includes Abby Anderson, as well as the 82nd Airborne Division Band & Chorus. The artists also visited with the 82nd paratroopers and commanding officers at Fort…
Home Free just released their last video of 2021, and what a way to go out. The all-vocal group covered the Stevie Wonder holiday classic, “What Christmas Means to Me,” putting a seriously funny twist in the festive tune. The “What Christmas Means to Me” video was filmed in Austin Brown‘s kitchen in May, showing off the group’s…
Jason Crabb is not only close friends with Jay DeMarcus, but business colleagues as well. Crabb is currently signed to DeMarcus’ Red Street Records, where he has gotten an up-close look at how the former Rascal Flatts singer conducts business, making Crabb an even bigger fan of DeMarcus, in every way. “Jay is one of the classiest guys…
Vince Gill and Mickey Guyton have dropped a surprise duet, “Love Changes Everything.” The song, written by Tom Douglas and J.T. Harding, is for the movie American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story, in theaters on Christmas Day. “I remember the first time I heard Mickey sing at an industry event,” Gill tells Billboard. “I went and introduced myself and…
Jake Hoot and The Tenors took their holiday “When Christmas Has Come and Gone” song to The Kelly Clarkson Show. Clarkson praised Hoot ahead of their performance, for his success since winning Season 18 of The Voice. “I teamed up with my next guests back in 2019, as a coach on The Voice. I’d say we did all right,…
Brett Eldredge was set to wrap up his Glow Live Tour this Friday and Saturday (December 17 and 18) with two back-to-back shows at The Chicago Theater, but those shows have been postponed, after Eldredge reveals he tested positive for COVID-19. The Illinois native shared the disappointing news, in a video shared on social media. “Today has been a…
Nicole Kidman is earning high praise for her role as Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos, including from her own husband Keith Urban. Urban, who has been watching her transformation for the role, says he is in awe of how well Kidman took on the legendary character. “It is inspiring really because it has been a really challenging role…
