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Iam Tongi was crowned the Season 21 winner of American Idol in 2023. It’s a far cry from his experience on year prior, when he didn’t even make it past the first round. “They wouldn’t even let me audition,” Tongi tells Everything Nash. “They said, ‘Come back next year.’ And I was like, ‘You say that to everyone, probably.’…
Lainey Wilson is happily engaged to Devlin “Duck” Hodges, but the ceremony might have to wait a while. The couple dated for four years before Hodges popped the question in February. And now, Wilson says he will have to use the same patience she had waiting for him to propose, before she officially becomes his wife. “ is gonna…
Scotty McCreery‘s headlining UK tour has come to an end, and what a tour it was for him. McCreery is speaking out after selling out several shows on the tour, praising the audiences for their deep love of country music. “The UK audiences are amazing,” McCreery boasts. “They know the words to every song and sing along passionately. We’ve…
Charles Kelley is giving new insight into his life as a sober father and husband. The Lady A singer and his wife, Cassie, have nine-year-old son, Ward, and are expecting their second child this year. Kelley got sober in 2022, a decision that not only saved his marriage, but also made him a better – and much more present –…
Luke Bryan might soon have new music to share. The father of two has a Top 15 hit with “Country Song Came On,” but hints a new project might soon be coming. “I’m on tour right now,” Bryan tells The Tennesseean. “I’m actively writing songs. People always ask me, ‘Are you working on a new album?’ I don’t think…
Scotty McCreery is opening up about being a father. McCreery has two-year-old Avery with his wife, Gabi. The couple is also expecting their second child this fall. The American Idol winner has crossed a lot of items off of his bucket list, including having hit singles, selling out tours, becoming a Grand Ole Opry member and more. But for…
Carrie Underwood is revealing one of the most important pieces of advice she feels like she gave the recent contestants on American Idol. The words of wisdom Underwood imparted came from her own experience of being on American Idol in 2005, when she was crowned the Season 4 winner. “I gave this to the contestants this year,” Underwood tells…
Lainey Wilson is opening up about her upcoming movie role. The Louisiana native is starring in a new film, Reminders of Him, an adaptation of the 2022 book of the same name, by best-selling author, Colleen Hoover. This isn’t Wilson’s first acting job. She previously starred in Yellowstone, but was ready for a new challenge after that role ended….
Ella Langley can’t wait for people to hear her sophomore album. The 26-year-old has had two hits, both “You Look Like You Love Me” and here current Top 10 hit with “Weren’t For the Wind” from her freshman Hungover album. The record earned her accolades, awards and more, but Langley says they are all just a precursor to what…
Kenny Chesney understands a bit why his Live at Sphere Las Vegas residency is so successful. The country music superstar has spent decades prioritizing his fans, which is evident in every detail of Live at Sphere. It’s also why fans are raving about his Vegas shows. “I think everybody’s curious about what this massive show is all about,” Chesney…
