Alan Jackson wrote the song heard around the world, with his “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning),” written in response to the devastating September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001. Jackson wrote the song in the middle of the night, more as his own personal response to the tragic events, unaware that people would still be clinging to…
Ronnie Milsap‘s wife Joyce has passed away. The news was first announced on social media, by artist Sam Moore, whose post suggests Joyce passed away from leukemia, Milsap has yet to publicly comment on her passing. “It is with great sorrow that I post this photo of Ronnie Milsap my friend for more than 50 years and his beloved…
Jimmie Allen has been to Walt Disney World more than 70 times, and will continue to visit the theme park as often as his schedule — and his budget — allows. But while the Delaware native does enjoy all aspects of the amusement park, he says there is a very valid reason why he keeps returning to Disney…
Billy Ray Cyrus and Dennis Quaid are just two of the celebrities who are taking part in a benefit show, Waverly Strong: A Concert for Disaster Relief, with proceeds benefiting those impacted by the devastating flood last month in Waverly, TN, located just outside of Nashville. Meghan Linsey, James Otto, Eric Paslay, Blessing Offor, Drew Baldridge, Jacob Bryant, Tigirlily,…
Michael Ray is unafraid — and unashamed. The 33-year-old went through his own struggles over the past 18 months, with some of them splashed across the headlines for all of the world to see. It would be enough to make anyone retreat from the spotlight and lick their own proverbial wounds for a while. Instead, Ray is celebrating who…
After Dan + Shay teased a collaboration with Carrie Underwood, the American Idol alum has confirmed the news. Dan + Shay previously posted a photo of the two of them with Underwood, prompting followers to question what the picture meant, before Underwood revealed on social media that she was teaming up with the duo for a song, “Only Us,”…
Steve Smith is offering a cash reward for employees at any of his downtown bars who choose to get vaccinated. Smith, who owns Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Honky Tonk Central, Rippy’s and The Diner, among others, says he will pay his employees $500 if they receive one of the COVID-19 vaccines. According to WSMV, Smith “wants to make sure his staff…
The full line-up for the 2022 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam has been announced, and it is stacked with talent. The event, which was postponed from 2021 due to the pandemic, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with three days of performances by some of country music’s biggest stars, including Florida Georgia Line, Old Dominion and Brooks & Dunn, who…
Brantley Gilbert has quietly released a new song, “Gone But Not Forgotten,” honoring the 13 American soldiers who were killed outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. “13 brave American heroes made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom this week,” Gilbert posted along with the song. “In hard times like this, I always find myself turning to music….
John Legend might be one of the reigning pop and R&B superstars, but he is no stranger to country music either. The 42-year-old has collaborated with artists like Carrie Underwood and Kane Brown, and is a good friend to Blake Shelton, thanks to their time together on The Voice. “Those boundaries are artificial anyway, to begin with,” Legend tells…
