Miranda Lambert’s album, ‘The Marfa Tapes’ is a project she just did with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall. It was recorded in Marfa, TX and Miranda says it’s so raw you can hear the wind blowing and cows mooing. The record will be out May 7.

Luke Bryan’s wife Caroline went through her gym bag yesterday and wrote, “I’m seriously concerned about myself....I found Oreos, a remote control rat and an air horn!”

Dolly says the only way she’d ever go without makeup is if there was an emergency and she had to get her husband to the hospital. She does sometimes go out without a wig tho and onetime tried to go incognito wearing a black wig but her voice gave her away.

Reba will star in and produce two movies for Lifetime. ‘Christmas In Tune’ will air this year and the second one is not a holiday movie and will be out in 2022.

Finally - Tim McGraw and Garth Brooks moved to Nashville in the late '80s. They met when they were both bridesmaids in a mutual friend’s wedding.

Miranda Lambert’s opening a bar & don't miss Wheel of Fortune tonight

Miranda Lambert’s the first female country star with a bar on Nashville's Lower Broadway. Her Casa Rosa will be near all the other country bars, including Blake's Ole Red. It’s currently being renovated and is huge but we don’t yet know when it will be open.

The 16-year-old toothless Chihuahua Dan from Dan + Shay fostered a week ago has now been adopted; by he and his wife. Dan says the dog’s health is failing so they adopted her.

Tonight on Wheel of Fortune’s charity show, Brad Paisley’s The Store in Nashville has comedian Kevin Nealon playing for them.

Luke Bryan and his family went to this year’s Super Bowl. They got to meet Mike Tyson, who Luke said was very cordial and very nice. He also met Shaq and said Shaq even knew who he was!

Finally - Thomas Rhett’s wife keeps him grounded. He says it’s nice to have someone who can bring him back down to earth.

Dolly just got the coronavirus vaccine & CMA Fest in Nashville has been canceled

Dolly just got the coronavirus vaccine. She got the shot at Vanderbilt University and even tho she’s been eligible for a while know she didn't want it to seem like she was being favored because she donated a million dollars to Vanderbilt last year.

This year's CMA Fest in Nashville has been canceled for the second year in a row due to Covid. They’ve already started planning for next summer and the new CMA dates are June 9-12.

Niko Moon’s ‘Good Time’ is very close to being a #1 hit. He taught himself how to play guitar in high school by watching You Tube videos. Niko’s at-home studio is the laundry room which he converted into a vocal booth.

Since the pandemic started, Brian from Florida Georgia Line’s been throwing a baseball, getting his arm back in shape. Brian played in college and was on his way to the pros before he decided to go to Belmont and pursue music.

Finally - Lady A’s Charles Kelley and his wife Cassie have a passion for dinner parties. Charles loves to cook and he says no one makes better grilled corn-on- the-cob.

luke combs is 31 today & Maren Morris is on The Late Late Show with James Corden

On The Voice last night, Blake Shelton failed to recognize a contestant, his ex-bandmate, Pete. Blake said it was because he hadn’t seen him in 20-years and his hair had changed. Because of their history together, even tho John Legend wanted Pete, he choose Blake as his coach.

Morgan Wallen’s double album, ‘Dangerous’ is #1 on the all-genre Billboard chart for the seventh week in a row. That makes it the only country album to spend its first seven weeks at #1 in the 64-year history of the chart.

Maren Morris is on The Late Late Show with James Corden tonight. I also hear Maren and her husband’s favorite thing to do with their 1-year-old son Hayes is watch kid shows like Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, Sesame Street and Peppa Pig.

Garth and Trisha are among the musicians thanking music educators for keeping the music playing during these challenging times.

Finally – happy 31st birthday today to Luke Combs.

Keith Urban's kids make a rare public appearance & The Voice premieres tonight

On last night’s Golden Globes, Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman and their daughters Sunday and Faith appeared virtually. It’s the first time we’ve had a clear look at the girl’s faces. I also found out more about their time at the Sydney opera a few weeks ago. They broke protocol to stand at the end of the performance because they thought it was so great. That’s when the guy behind Nicole swatted her with his program. Keith said he wanted to whack the guy but instead showed great restraint.

The ACM nominees have Maren Morris and Chris Stapleton each getting six nods. Miranda Lambert has five and Ashley McBryde and Thomas Rhett have four. ACM snubs include Carrie Underwood, no Luke Combs in Single, Song or Album of the Year and Keith Urban was not in either Entertainer or Male Artist of the Year.

Finally – The Voice premieres tonight on NBC and Blake Shelton’s back as a judge. He only got the job years ago because Reba turned it down. She said no because she didn’t think she’d be able to tell somebody they’re terrible. In a few weeks Dan + Shay will be on as Blake’s Battle Advisors.

Breaking News: ACM nominees

 2021 ACM Award Nominees:

Entertainer
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton

Female
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Maren Morris
Carly Pearce

Male
Dierks Bentley
Luke Combs
Eric Church
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton

Duo
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae

Group
Lady A
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
The Cadillac Three
The Highwomen

New Female
Ingrid Andress
Tenille Arts
Gabby Barrett
Mickey Guyton
Caylee Hammack

New Male
Jimmie Allen
Travis Denning
Hardy
Cody Johnson
Parker McCollum

Album
Born Here Live Here Die Here, Luke Bryan
Mixtape Vol. 1, Kane Brown
Never Will, Ashley McBryde
Skeletons, Brothers Osborne
Starting Over, Chris Stapleton

Single
"Bluebird," Miranda Lambert
"I Hope," Gabby Barrett
"I Hope You’re Happy Now," Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
"More Hearts Than Mine," Ingrid Andress
"The Bones," Maren Morris

Song
"Bluebird," Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, Natalie Hemby
"One Night Standards," Ashley McBryde, Nicolette Hayford, Shane McAnally
"Some People Do," Jesse Frasure, Matt Ramsey, Thomas Rhett, Shane McAnally
"Starting Over," Chris Stapleton, Mike Henderson
"The Bones," Jimmy Robbins, Maren Morris, Laura Veltz

Video
"Better Than We Found It," Maren Morris
"Bluebird," Miranda Lambert
"Gone," Dierks Bentley
"Hallelujah," Carrie Underwood and John Legend
"Worldwide Beautiful," Kane Brown

Music Event
"Be A Light," Thomas Rhett f/Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, Keith Urban
"Does To Me," Luke Combs f/Eric Church
"I Hope You’re Happy Now," Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
"Nobody But You," Blake Shelton f/Gwen Stefani
"One Beer," Hardy f/Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson
"One Too Many," Keith Urban f/P!nk

Tenille Townes performs tonight & George Strait just listed his mansion

Dan from Dan and Shay has four rescue dogs and just added a 16-year-old emaciated and toothless Chihuahua. She was terrified at the shelter and Dan couldn’t let this tiny dog live out the rest of her life there.

George Strait just listed his San Antonio mansion for $7.5 million. It’s almost 8,000 sq ft, has a walk-in safe and comes with a golf course membership. Before you get to his home, there are three gates (and one has a guard). George is selling because he and his wife want more privacy.

Tim McGraw has one thing he won’t do any more; rides. When he and Faith were in Paris, Tim said he froze with fear on the Ferris wheel and couldn’t move.

Finally – Tenille Townes performs tonight to help end childhood homelessness. It’s at 6:30 CT at haloworldwide.com. Loretta Lynn: My Story in My Words documentary premieres on PBS Saturday night.

Trisha Yearwood has Covid & Reba’s on Young Sheldon tonight

Garth and Trisha have been quarantining at home for 2-weeks since someone on their team got Covid. Now Trisha has it but Garth’s negative. He says Trisha’s ‘on her way out of the tunnel’ now and is under the greatest care with doctors who know how to treat and heal singers. Garth says, “we’ll walk out the other side of this thing together.”

Brett Eldredge struggles with anxiety and depression and said it took him a long time to understand it wasn’t shameful to go to therapy and get help. Brett says, “I’m glad for the brutal times I’ve gone through. It’s taught me resilience and to be a better creator, friend and person.”

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman's Australian home is their sanctuary. It’s in New South Wales on 111 acres with cows and alpacas. They both love the simplicity and peace their property brings.

Finally – Reba’s on Young Sheldon tonight and Florida Georgia Line perform songs from ‘Life Rolls On’ at 7 CT. They’ll be on the Amazon Music Twitch channel and their music app.

Dierks Bentley just broke ground & Carly Pearce has a live show today

Dierks Bentley just broke ground in Denver, Colorado for his latest Whiskey Row restaurant. It will open sometime in December.

Brad Paisley reveals the most bizarre place he’s ever performed was singing for toddlers at a library one day. Brad says, “you realize quickly there’s nothing in your arsenal that will work and I think I was booed off stage by five-year-olds.”

Carly Pearce has a live show today on her YouTube at 6 CT but it will only be available to view for 29 hours. Carly will perform songs from her new album, ‘29’ and take questions live. Carly reveals there’s one thing fans don’t know about her. Both of her arms are double-jointed.

To decide on what songs he’ll record, Jake Owen does Rock Paper Scissors.

Finally - rumor has it Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani will be getting married at his 1,300 acre Oklahoma ranch. He’s even built a chapel for their big day.

how Keith Urban gets rid of concert jitters & how Luke Combs wife knew he was the one

One way Keith Urban gets rid of concert jitters is a 1985 workout cassette from Hulk Hogan. They crank it backstage and he and the band do a pre-show workout with Hulk. Keith says it’s absurd in all the right ways. I also hear the strangest thing Keith was ever asked to sign was a fans nose. He thought that was just too weird and said no.

Jason Aldean’s obsessed with buying things off infomercials. He owns a Pedi Paw for his dogs’ nails, a Magic Bullet blender and a Slim Clip money clip he uses instead of a wallet.

Luke Combs met his wife Nicole at a songwriter festival in Florida. She knew right away she could be herself with him and said, “we could be weird in front of each other and that’s when I knew Luke was a keeper.’” Nicole says quarantine’s been a blessing because as newlyweds they’ve been able to spend basically every day together.

Finally - Jake Owen often brings his Jeep on tour so he can do things like go fishing. Other road must haves for Jake are vintage movies and gummy bears.

Jon Pardi got his cows & Tim McGraw's a godfather

Jon Pardi’s been passing time making money through the Cameo app. He charges $125 to sing 'Happy Birthday’ and he’ll also help fans with engagements. Jon uses the money to do stuff on his farm and this weekend he finally got his cows.

On Sunday Kane Brown tweeted, “just wanted to say thanks to the pastor from Alabama who paid for our meal this morning and didn’t even say hello.”

Tim McGraw and actor Garrett Hedlund met 17 years ago when they filmed ‘Friday Night Lights’ playing father and son. Garrett’s girlfriend actress Emma Roberts just had their son Rhodes Robert and Tim’s his godfather. Emma’s the niece of actress Julia Roberts.

Finally - Blake Shelton’s video for ‘Minimum Wage’ was directed by Gwen Stefani’s brother while they were all quarantined at Blake’s Oklahoma ranch. They had Covid protocols in place to shoot and he says Gwen’s brother captured exactly what he wanted.

you have to try Niko Moon's cobbler & Carly Pearce’s new EP is out today

Dolly Parton’s asking the Tennessee lawmakers to remove a bill to have a statue in her honor at the Tennessee Capitol. Dolly says there's too much going on in the world to put her on a pedestal right now, but several years from now would be OK.

Jason Aldean’s a master with an iron. Growing up he wanted everything ironed and his mom got tired of always doing it so she taught him how.

Newcomer Niko Moon's 'Good Time' EP has just gone platinum! Niko and his wife were recently on Facebook making one of his favorite things; 7-Up Peach Cobbler. Niko says it’s one of the best peach cobblers ever and it only has 3 ingredients; a boxed cake mix, peach pie filling and 7-Up.

Finally - Carly Pearce’s seven-song EP, ‘29’ is out today, documenting her 29th year of life. Carly won’t speak publicly about her divorce from Michael Ray but she isn’t afraid to sing about it and says, “I think there’s something for everyone on this record.”

Luke Combs has a free show tonight & Keith Urban returns to the Australian version of The Voice

Luke Combs is airing a concert from last year tonight at 7 CT. It’s free on Luke's Facebook and You Tube. Luke also made Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Garth said, “Luke’s letting everybody else do the talking for him. He realizes being a star is not up to him but the people.” Yesterday Luke apologized for photos that resurfaced showing him with a Confederate flag saying, "there is no excuse for those images."

Carrie Underwood’s 5-year-old son Isaiah is taking horseback riding lessons. The lesson was on a horse his parents own. They’re calling him a soon to be cowboy.

Eric Church’s upcoming three-album set was recorded with his band when they were holed up in the mountains of North Carolina. The restaurant in town had a wood interior making for great acoustics so that’s what Eric used for a studio.

Finally - Keith Urban will return to the Australian version of The Voice for season 10. He was a coach on the show's very first season.

Florida Georgia Line perform tonight & Chris Young’s struggling

Nashville’s also been hit hard by this cold weather. Chris Young’s struggling to get his dog to go to the bathroom in the snow. Kane Brown’s pool is almost completely frozen, only the waterfall is still working. Michael Ray tweeted, “did I just see where Houston is colder than Alaska?” And Luke Combs has been stuck at the Daytona 500 due to weather.

Tim McGraw’s been married to Faith Hill for 24 years. The best advice he heard for a long marriage was from actor Harrison Ford. He said, “I’ve learned to say the least amount of words you possibly can to keep yourself out of trouble.”

Brad Paisley and his wife opened The Store in Nashville a week before the pandemic last March. It’s for people who’ve fallen on hard times. They projected to do 300,000 meals last year. They just passed a million.

Finally - Florida Georgia Line perform songs from their new album ‘Life Rolls On’ live from FGL House tonight at 8 CT. It’ll be on the Amazon Music app and the guys Twitch channel.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill just their 20-acre private island & Blake Shelton saves Gwen Stefani’s hair

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have just listed their 20-acre private island in the Bahamas for $35 million. They bought it in 2003, but didn’t move in till 2012. The property’s a collection of eight pavilions including two yurts and a 6,500 sq ft mansion, all connected by covered verandas and passageways. As for the secret to their happy marriage Faith says it’s little things like breakfast together or a cup of coffee without being interrupted.

We’re hearing Blake Shelton had to make a drastic change to his Oklahoma ranch for Gwen Stefani’s hair. He only had well water so she had Blake add soft water into the system to keep her hair from breaking off.

Brett Eldredge says one of the silliest things he’s ever done was a few years ago at Walmart. It was 1 AM and he was playing musical chairs with a child’s pink Barbie couch. Brett says, “you're never too old to get weird at Walmart.’

Finally - Florida Georgia Line perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight.

Tim McGraw gets fancy for Valentine's Day & Keith Urban's wife gets swatted

For Valentine's Day Tim McGraw made something his wife Faith Hill requested. His beef stew and Cornbread. To make it special to use filet mignon for her stew writing, "a man's got to do what a man's got to do!"

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman we're at the Sydney Opera house last week. When it was almost over, everyone stood and clapped. A guy sitting behind Keith and Nick got annoyed and told them to sit down. They refused, so he swatted the Nicole with his program. Security was called so we're police but no further action was taken.

Chris Young was on tour with Cassadee Pope when they found themselves in the middle of a winter storm in Pennsylvania. The interstate was shut down due to snow so they got stuck at a truck stop. Chris said the restaurant started running out of food so the menu only had a few things. On day 3 all they had left was toast and eggs.

Finally - Blake Shelton hasn't even started losing weight for his wedding because they haven't set a date yet. He says, "l'm not going to lose weight for no good reason."

      

Garth and Trisha have to quarantine & don't miss NBC’s Grand Ole Opry special sunday

Someone on Garth and Trisha’s team has Covid so they’re canceling everything and quarantining for two weeks. I’m guessing they’re both still hosting the Ellen Show today as that’s taped at least a day ahead, but I’m not sure.

Keith Urban’s never been a good sleeper so he just wrote a song designed to make us fall asleep. It’s an hour long called, “I Am Home’ and it’s only on the relaxation app Calm.

Florida Georgia Line's ‘Life Rolls On’ is out today. Michael Ray will guest on The Doctors. Sunday afternoon, Luke Combs sings at the pre-race show of the Daytona 500 on FOX. Sunday night, Idol premiers on ABC. The judges also live chat at 2 PM CT on Country Now’s Facebook page. Also Sunday, NBC’s two-hour special, Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music airs with hosts Blake Shelton and Brad Paisley. Performers include Dierks Bentley, Garth & Trisha, Kane Brown, Lady A, Little Big Town, Dolly and Carrie Underwood.

Since Luke Combs recorded the shows on his last tour, he’ll post one February 18.

Finally - Lindsay Ell performs songs from ‘Heart Theory’ tonight at 8 CT at vye.live.

Morgan Wallen’s finally broken his silence & Blake Shelton’s on The Late Show

Morgan Wallen’s finally broken his silence. He’s asking fans not to defend what he said a week ago. He’s been talking with a few Black organizations and has come to realize how hurtful his actions were. Morgan says, “I want to encourage anyone to please learn from my mistake. This situation is ugly right now, but I'll keep searching to become the example instead of being made one.”

Kenny Chesney says a couple years ago he was playing a festival when Kevin Costner just walked on his bus and said hi. Kenny was starstruck and said they ended up talking for a long time. I also hear Kenny planted a garden last summer and called it the ‘Green Monster’ after left field at Fenway Park.

Michael Ray has a concert tonight with his full band on his You Tube channel at 6 CT. Tonight Blake Shelton’s on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Finally - Kane Brown’s started his own label, 1021 Entertainment and it’s part of his home label Sony. His first artist is a band called Restless Road.

Tenille Townes accidentally caffeinated & Eric Church keeps his employees paid

Eric Church’s only goal during the pandemic was to keep all of his employees paid. Eric has been able to do that, paying full salaries for his band and crew and says he’s proud of that.

Florida Georgia Line's fifth album, ‘Life Rolls On’ is out Friday. It was recorded in the Bahamas. As for wearing a mask, Tyler doesn’t mind at all. He says a mask means he can walk thru Target and not get recognized.

Dan + Shay will be Blake Shelton’s Battle Advisors on The Voice this season. Years ago they opened for him and said Blake treated them and the people around him like royalty. The guys say because of that, they do the same for their tour openers.

Michael Ray has a concert tomorrow night with his band. It’s on his You Tube at 6 CT.

Brad Paisley’s on The Kelly Clarkson Show and tonight Chris Stapleton’s on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Finally - Tenille Townes doesn’t normally do caffeine. The other day she made tea and didn’t realize it was caffeinated. She said it made her feel alive and because of the tea she wrote a fast song.

Ingrid Andress is on TV tonight & Trisha Yearwood started Matthew McConaughey's career

I can’t believe Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s place in Leiper’s Fork, TN has been for sale since 2013. It includes a 22,000 sq ft mansion with ten bathrooms, a log home built in the 1800s, two guest houses, a 12 stall horse stable and a caretaker residence. One home used to be owned by Hank Williams. Tim and Faith have since moved into a 6,000 sq-ft house and they got one more bathroom in the move; they now have 11.

As for his new wife, newlywed Jon Pardi says, “I just want to make her happy but I still do dumb things cause I’m a guy.”

I was watching Trisha Yearwood’s video for ‘Walkaway Joe,’ the other day. It’s from 1992 and starred a then unknown Matthew McConaughey. He plays the teen love interest and I hear it was Matthew’s first ever acting gig. It’s really hard to tell it’s even him.

Finally - Ingrid Andress performs on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert tonight.

Luke Bryan’s on Live with Kelly and Ryan today & Eric Church crushes the National Anthem

Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan did an amazing job on the National Anthem at the Superbowl yesterday. He played guitar and wore sunglasses and a purple jacket. It’s been a long time since Eric has sang it because he thinks it’s incredibly hard to sing. Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Adam Levine stared in an ad for T-Mobil. Because of a spotty cell connection, when Gwen meets her blind date Blake, he’s the complete opposite of what she thought he was. Not sure how but Chris Young had great seats at the game yesterday. He was in the end zone with several Chief’s fans.

Eric Church is working on a North American tour and is waiting for the right time to announce details. The tour will also include new music. Eric says he’ll go to many cities he’s been to in the past and a few new ones. His fan club members will be able to buy them first.

Finally - Luke Bryan’s on Live with Kelly and Ryan today. Luke’s a judge again on American Idol and that premiers February 14 on ABC. Katy Perry and Lionel Richie are also back as judges this season.

Kane Brown has a free concert tonight & eric church sings the superbowl national anthem

On her way home from vacation this week, Miranda Lambert’s vehicle was side swiped in Atlanta. Some guy tried to squeeze between them and a semi going 70 MPH. He hit her Airstream on the passenger side sending she and her husband fishtailing into the left lane. Thankfully Brendon did a great job keeping the trailer steady. Miranda said it’ll be repaired and they’ll soon be back to their vagabond ways.

Kane Brown has a free concert tonight at 7 CT at krogersocialsocial.com. Sunday, Eric Church and R & B singer Jazmine Sullivan sing the National Anthem at the Big Game. It’s on the CBS Kick-Off Show that starts at 5 CT. Then at 10 PM Luke Bryan and Eric Church perform at a Superbowl after-party on YouTube & TikTok. I hear Carrie Underwood’s game food will include chips and salsa, bite-sized things, beer and pizza!

Finally - Morgan Wallen was dropped yesterday by the William Morris talent agency. They were in the middle of planning a massive headlining arena tour and a European tour. But yesterday Morgan had the #1 song and album on iTunes and of the top ten country tunes, nine were his.

label suspends morgan wallen & brett young plays on a tarmac

Morgan Wallen’s label, Big Loud Records has suspended his recording contract indefinitely. His songs were pulled from CMT and hundreds of radio stations. The Academy of Country Music also removed Morgan’s eligibility to win any awards this year and halted his potential involvement on the show too.

When Miranda Lambert and her husband were in Charleston, SC last weekend, they had a fancy Sunday brunch at Halls Chophouse. Another day they were seen eating avocado toast and spiced vanilla oat milk lattes at the Harken Café. One of Miranda’s favorite parts of their trip was a sign at their KOA campground that warned alligators might live here.

Brett Young has a free concert tonight on the runway of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport in Florida. It’ll start inside an airplane then head to the tarmac. You can see it on Spirit Airlines YouTube channel at 7 CT tonight.

Finally - last weekend Darius Rucker played golf with his son. Darius lost and the bet was he now had to buy his son a car but the car had to be one his mom approved of.

Morgan Wallen’s been dropped & Jake Owen donates $100,000

Morgan Wallen’s been dropped from radio playlists after using a racial slur last weekend. He was in his driveway with friends at midnight, talking loud and honking horns when a neighbor caught it all on their doorbell camera. Morgan said, “I’m embarrassed and sorry. There are no excuses. I promise to do better.”

Hillary from Lady A’s been trying to sell her mansion in Brentwood, TN for almost two years. It’s nearly 8,000 sq feet and now empty because Hillary has bought a 12,000 sq foot home.

Dan from Dan + Shay just got a pet plant for his home studio. He’s asking fans what he should name it. So far the biggest contenders Herb or Robert Plant.

Jake Owen just donated $100,000 to the Barstool Fund to help struggling small businesses.

Finally - Dolly’s hit '9 to 5' has been rewritten for a new Super Bowl Ad Sunday. Dolly sings the lyrics and also makes a cameo.

Kane Brown, Luke Bryan and Eric Church play for free & Carly Pearce is on with Ellen today

Kane Brown has a free Superbowl Kickoff Concert Friday night. You can RSVP at krogersocialsocial.com. Luke Bryan and Eric Church perform at a Superbowl after-party Sunday. It’ll air several places including CMT, YouTube and TikTok.

When Brian and Tyler from Florida Georgia Line were deciding on their band name years ago, their other name option was Orange Peach. It was a 3 AM decision to honor their home states of Florida known for oranges and Georgia’s peaches.

Dan + Shay will be Blake Shelton’s Battle Round Advisors on The Voice this season. The show kicks off March 1.

Chris Young reveals one time he got a little star-struck playing golf with Bill Murray. He’s seen ‘Ghostbusters’ 100 times so far.

Finally - Carly Pearce performs on the Ellen Show today.

Miranda Lambert was at the KOA campground this weekend & Carrie Underwood hurts her neck

Miranda Lambert and her husband took their Airstream to Asheville NC this weekend. They slept under the Wolf moon at the KOA campground. They also had warm biscuits as big as your face with homemade apple butter at The Moose Café. They visited The Biltmore Estate as well. It’s a 250-room French Renaissance mansion with over four acres of floor space. It has 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms and 65 fireplaces.

Carrie Underwood had to take some time away from the gym after getting a neck injury. She didn’t say what happened but Friday she was able to start back to her daily routine.

Jason Aldean’s new Nashville home‘s at least 20,000 square feet and has both a man cave and a complete spa for the girls. I also found out their 12 life-sized palm trees in the backyard aren’t real. His wife Brittany says Jason worked hard for all of it.

Finally - Jon Pardi’s single, ‘Tequila Little Time’ was co-written with Thomas Rhett’s dad, Rhett Akins. Jon says because of the mariachi horns on it, he thinks listening to it should be done on a boat at the lake.

Keith Urban gave Eric Church a 1933 Martin guitar last Christmas. Eric found it under his tree along with a letter from Keith and said he was totally floored.

As for the three albums Eric has out in April, when asked if he’d do it again, he said, “probably not from a mental health standpoint. I was writing all day, not sleeping at night.” Eric said it was like a creative boot camp for him.

Luke Combs has one rule onstage; he’ll never drink something during a show that has ice. He learned long ago that ice cools the vocal cords down and that makes for a higher chance of damaging your vocal cords.

Brett Young’s wife is expecting their second child this summer. If you want to know more they’re in PEOPLE magazine, on newsstands today.

Finally – Michael Ray’s celebrating his 55th Opry performance Saturday. The livestream will be on all his socials at 7 CT.

pre=order eric church today & Jason Aldean had a Covid test

Brett Young’s wife Taylor is expecting their second child sometime this summer. Their daughter Presley’s 15-months-old already and they always wanted their kids to be close in age.

Jason Aldean had a Covid test in his car yesterday for his livestream concert tonight. It’s at 8 CT. Some audience members will be on-screen during the performance and Jason will debut his video for ‘Blame It On You.’ Reserve your free ticket at wolfmoon.vye.live.

Michael Ray’s more determined than ever to turn the challenging parts of his life into something positive. He’s been writing a lot and trying to balance his personal life and career better. If he wasn’t a singer, Michael would be a firefighter. His favorite place for music’s the Opry and during hunting season, Michael’s in the woods as much possible.

Finally – today Eric Church’s fan club members can pre-order his upcoming three albums. They’re out April 16, 20 and the 23rd. The rest of us can pre-order tomorrow. Eric's newest music features 3 albums, Heart & Soul.
Church Choir pre-order begins Thursday January 28, 2021, 8am CST
Public pre-order begins Friday January 29, 2021, Midnight
Release Dates
Heart - April 16, 2021 & - April 20, 2021
Soul - April 23, 2021

Heart and Soul are available to the public in black vinyl, CD, and Digital on Friday Jan 29th through Store.Ericchurch.com.
- Heart and Soul are also availalbe in white vinyl (with CD included) to the Church Choir (Premium members) while supplies last starting Thursday, Jan 28th.
- & album is only available in white vinyl (CD not included) to the Church Choir only starting Thursday, Jan 28th.
- Heart & Soul white vinyl albums are available in a limited quantity and are not guaranteed with a premium membership. Once they are sold out, they're sold out. However, we feel confident we ordered plenty of white vinyl to accomodate all orders.
- Even if you order Heart and Soul, you will receive all products on April 16. Same if you order Heart & Soul. Meaning, you will receive 1 package even though they have 3 separate release dates.
- Any merchandise you purchase (Shirts, koozie, etc) will begin shipping 2nd week of February.

Blake Shelton has a new album is on the way & Luke Combs on 'Elvising'

Growing up in Sneedville, TN, Morgan Wallen wanted to be a pro baseball player and was well on his way when an elbow injury ended that. He was supposed to play in college but that injury changed his direction to music and he started playing guitar and writing songs. A few years later got a record deal.

Luke Combs tour bus was built with a white interior because he’s often parked under a dark arena and that started affecting his mood. While on tour, Luke’s Saturday night tradition is “Elvising,” where after the show, he and his wife get to his already running bus and pull out before fans even get to the parking lot. 

Lindsay Ell will perform songs from her album, ‘Heart Theory,’ Feb. 12. All proceeds will go to charity and special guests will be announced soon. Tickets are on sale now at vye.live. 

The first one up in the morning at Garth’s house is Garth. He's also the one most likely to misplace something. Garth’s lost his wallet four times and each time it's been mailed back with all the money still in it. As for who has the lead foot in the family; that’s Trisha.

Finally - Blake Shelton’s confirmed a new album is on the way and “Minimum Wage’ is its first single.

Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley meets Hollywood & Darius Rucker pays for everyone at iHop

FGL member Brian Kelley’s CuzBro Productions and Lively McCabe Entertainment have teamed up with filmmaker Andy Fickman to direct the upcoming movie musical 'May We All.' It’s the fictional story of Jenna Coates, an aspiring country singer who returns to her small town after her career fails to take off in Nashville. FGL will also debut two original songs in the musical feature. 

Kane Brown is working on a new album that’ll include 12 new tunes and one he’s already released, ‘Worship You.’ Kane has not told us when that record will be out tho.

Darius Rucker eats at iHop every month where he lives in Mount Pleasant, SC. Last weekend he paid the bill for the entire restaurant. In addition to paying for everyone's meals, he also left a generous tip for the servers. The place was full at the time and the manager said it really added up.

Finally - Gabby Barrett had her daughter Baylah May January 18. Gabby and her husband

Cade met as contestants on American Idol during season 16.

Ingrid Andress is on the Ellen Show today & Michael Ray's in the Guinness Book of World Records

Blake Shelton was seen in Los Angeles this weekend. He was spotted showing off his toned arms in a navy polo shirt while climbing onto a private jet.

Garth’s been catching some flak for shaking hands with and hugging former presidents and first ladies maskless during last week's inauguration ceremony. Now we hear he had several Covid tests before he went and was always negative. There’s still talk that Garth had hair plugs inauguration day but he’s never said a word.

When Michael Ray played in Haines City, Florida years ago, the city was set to break the Guinness record for the most sparklers lit at one time. Michael joined in and now has a Guinness Book of World Records plaque.

The best career advice Miranda Lambert ever got was from Kelly Clarkson. She won’t do red carpets anymore & told Miranda, “I don’t want them judging my life’s work on a dress.”

Finally - Ingrid Andress is making her Ellen Show debut today.

Jason Aldean’ spent 5 hours at the ER & Eric Church will have three albums out

Jason Aldean’s wife Brittany had terrible chest pains yesterday and thought it was a heart attack so Jason took her to the ER. After five hours she was diagnosed with pleurisy, where the lining of the lungs is inflamed. What fixed it was a couple of Advil.

Eric Church will have three albums with 24 songs out called, ‘Heart & Soul.’ The release dates are April 16, 20 and the 23. The April 20 album will be vinyl and it’s only for Eric’s fan club members. They can pre-order January 28 and the general public can pre-order on the 29th.

Jake Owen makes his acting debut today in ‘Our Friend’ based on the true story of a journalist and his wife who find out she has terminal cancer. Jake plays one of their college friends. It stars Dakota Johnson and Casey Affleck.

Finally - Lady A were at the Opry yesterday rehearsing their performance on a February NBC special about the Opry. Darius Rucker surprised them with an invitation to become the newest members of the Grand Ole Opry.

Morgan Wallen gets a wake-up call & Chris Young’s next album will include Lauren Alaina

Blake Shelton‘s ‘Minimum Wage,’ is quickly climbing the charts. Years ago he roofed houses, making less than minimum wage. Blake only needed money to pay rent, so he could play guitar all weekend. As for those who criticized the tune, Blake said it was just four or five people that hadn’t heard it yet.

Morgan Wallen’s been learning what it means to be a celebrity and says what happened with Saturday Night Live was the wake-up call he desperately needed. He said, “I get that I offended some people, but I’m not a malicious person. I’m just a little bit rowdy and a little bit wild. It’s just how I am.”

Toby Keith, Cole Swindell, Lee Brice and Larry the Cable Guy will perform during the LPGA’s Tournament of Champions today thru the 24th in Orlando. Toby performs Sunday. The shows are outdoors with fans socially distanced. It’s on the Golf Channel and also NBC the 23rd and 24th.

Finally - Chris Young’s next album will include Lauren Alaina, Brad Paisley and Riley Green.

Eric Church will sing at the Super Bowl & Luke Combs performs at the Daytona 500

Eric Church will join R & B singer Jazmine Sullivan to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl February 7. It’ll be on the CBS Kick-Off Show.

Luke Combs will sing at the pre-race show of the Daytona 500 February 14 on FOX. Luke grew up watching NASCAR every Sunday with his granddad so this is quite an honor for him. Fans will be there but limited due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Several country stars are part of a charity auction to raise money for things like schools in Tennessee. Auction items include concert tickets to a future Luke Combs show plus an autographed guitar. Keith Urban also donated a signed guitar and Jon Pardi autographed a poster and a CD.

Finally - Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard perform their new tune, ‘Undivided,’ on tonight’s Celebrating America special. It’ll be on all the networks plus YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Garth will also perform.

garth has an honor tomorrow & Carrie Underwood performs at gospel show

Garth will perform at Joe Biden's inauguration tomorrow. He says it’s not a political statement but one of unity. Garth has played for every president since Carter, with the exception of Reagan and says no matter who the president-elect is, it's an honor to be asked. 

Keith Urban says his last meal would include a great steak and listening to the Beach Boys, ‘God Only Knows.’ Keith thinks it’s so well written and calls it one of the greatest love songs ever.

When Blake Shelton first got to Nashville he played at Jack’s Guitar Bar. Blake said, “back then it wasn’t like it is now and you did not want to be downtown after dark in the 90s.”

Carrie Underwood will perform at gospel singer CeCe Winans concert February 21 on Compassion Live. Carrie’s first gospel album ‘My Savior’ will be out at Easter.

Finally – happy 75th birthday to Dolly Parton today.

Luke Bryan's duck hunting date & Eric Church says he’ll be back on the road this year

Luke Bryan and his wife went on a duck hunting date this weekend. I don’t know how but Luke got their Polaris stuck in brown water that filled the cabin up to the vehicle’s seat. His wife sarcastically said, “this date’s going great.”

Blake Shelton joked about gaining 117 pounds during quarantine. He says he wants to lose 20 before he marries Gwen. So he doesn’t let people down, Blake’s now changed his goal to losing 10 pounds. As for his quarantine mullet Blake cut it off saying, “you can't be fat and have a mullet.”

I have two of the crazy on-line rumors about Kenny Chesney. His staffers must say “the pearl is in the river” to get into his dressing room. It’s a line from the Chevy Chase film, ‘Under the Rainbow.’ The rumor that’s been around forever tho is Kenny was born with a tail but it was removed at birth. Supposedly these tails run in Kenny's family.

Finally - Eric Church misses playing concerts and says he’s confident he’ll be back on the road this year. Eric thinks he was born to play live shows!

Carrie Underwood has secret talent & Morgan Wallen’s planning on a break

Carrie Underwood’s secret talent is organizing things. She’ll work on one space, one drawer, or an area at a time. Carrie sometimes takes everything out of her pantry and puts it back in the way it should go. She says “if you’re not going to eat it, If you haven’t worn it in a year, let it go and you feel so much lighter afterwards.” 

Morgan Wallen’s planning on a break after a busy season of putting together his recent album. He’ll be using the hiatus to focus on raising his six-month-old son, Indigo Wilder but Morgan calls him Indie. His mom says he’s just like Morgan in how he looks and how he acts. 

Miranda Lambert says her Nashville farm and animals help her unwind. She also wears no makeup and is in the same clothes for three days.

Finally - while studying in California at Butte Junior College, Jon Pardi entered a contest to write a song about not driving and driving. He won and his prize was $300. He used all of it to money to buy a P.A. system for his college band.

Lindsay Ell just adopted a puppy & Garth will receive a Kennedy Center Honor

A Tennessee State Representative has introduced a bill that would bring a Dolly Parton statue to the capitol. If passed, the statue would be on the capitol grounds facing the direction of the Ryman.

Lindsay Ell just adopted a puppy. She’s wanted a dog for years but didn’t feel like she could because of touring. She named her female pup Hendrix and I hear friends of hers from Nashville drove to New Orleans to pick Hendrix up.

Growing up Carrie Underwood’s job on the farm was when a fence got trampled by a cow or the wind blew it down if dad was out of town, Carrie had to help rig the fence up till he got home. At her property outside Nashville, Carrie’s sons help feed their horses and chickens and they even collect eggs.

Finally - Garth is among the artists who will receive 2021 Kennedy Center Honors. It’ll air June 6. The ceremony will be held during multiple events so they can physically distance audiences.

morgan wallen breaks big records & luke combs likes to give cars away

In just a few days, Morgan Wallen’s double album, ‘Dangerous’ has over 100 million audio streams, the most single-week streams for a country album in history. It broke the record for Apple Music’s biggest single week for a country album and it broke Spotify’s all-time first-day stream record. At Amazon Music, the album broke their global first day streaming record for a country debut.

Jason Aldean’s wife Brittany says the pandemic’s silver lining is she likes having him home more and she especially likes Jason’s early morning help with the kids.

I hear Kenny Chesney’s food guilty pleasure is a grilled cheese sandwich with lots of salt.

Luke Combs doesn’t need a lot of stuff. He says he has things you can’t buy like a great family and friends. He uses his money to help people who’ve helped him and Luke often gives his old cars away to someone in need.

Finally - Brett Eldredge has never had a tattoo but he says he’ll for sure get one someday.

Luke Combs opens up about anxiety & Morgan wallen has a free show tonight

Luke Combs is opening up about his obsessive compulsive disorder where he can’t stop thinking about various issues. It’s called ‘Purely Obsessional OCD’ and one way it gets him is Luke constantly worries that he’ll have a stroke or heart attack. He says the anxiety comes in waves but is mostly under control now.

Speaking of Luke, he just gifted Dierks Bentley with a pair of his special edition Crocs. They’re now Dierks go-to shoes and he says he may never take them off.

Morgan Wallen has a live show at the Ryman today on his YouTube and Facebook page at 8 CT. Carrie Underwood performs on the Drew Barrymore show today. She’s also partnered with BodyArmor Lyte Sports Drink. It has no artificial sweeteners and it’s only 20 calories a bottle.

Finally - Thomas Rhett and his cousin Jeff just introduced; ‘Dos Primos’ a premium sipping tequila. They’ve been working on it almost 3 years with 4th generation distillers from Mexico.

covid hits Luke Combs house & Runaway June's Jennifer Wayne gets married

Luke Combs’ wife has spent the last two weeks battling COVID. Nicole said it’s been brutal and she had all the symptoms, except a fever. She just started feeling better and hopefully will test negative soon. We’re still not sure if Luke got it or not. Tonight Luke’s on Straight Up with Steve Austin on the USA Network.

Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman and their daughters were at a live music event in Sydney, Australia this weekend. They wore sunglasses, hats and masks so no one but paparazzi noticed them. Keith wore a tight black T-shirt that revealed his tattooed biceps.

Runaway June's Jennifer Wayne married musician Austin Moody on Santa Rosa Beach in Florida Saturday. They were engaged less than two weeks ago. The ceremony had a cowboy theme in honor of her grandfather, actor John Wayne. She also wore the engagement ring her grandmother got from John. Runaway June opens for Luke Bryan this year.

Finally - Old Dominion perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Tenille Townes gets locked out & Morgan Wallen’s ‘Dangerous’ is in stores

Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Dolly and more are on Bee Gees Barry Gibb’s album, ‘Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1. The artist’s got to pick what Bee Gee’s tune they sang and it was recorded in Nashville where Elvis did a lot of his stuff.

Morgan Wallen’s double album, ‘Dangerous’ is out today with 30 songs and a duet with Chris Stapleton. Eric Church wrote a tune and Morgan co-wrote the title track with Thomas Rhett on Zoom. If you get the record at Target it has two bonus tracks.

Here’s an idea; Jason Aldean has a regular event at his house he calls, "no pants bowling parties.” They’re on hold for now because Jason and his wife are working on getting rid of their Covid weight.

Tenille Townes spent yesterday writing a song on the tailgate of her truck waiting for AAA to unlock it. Tenille keeps locking the keys inside and AAA said that was the last free lockout with her membership. 

Finally – after 15 years of marriage, Garth says, “I’ll put all my money the next 15 will be the best of my life.” Garth remembers everything about the first time he met Trisha, even what she was wearing that day.

Kenny Chesney’s underwater reef park & Luke Combs fans kept his crew alive

Kenny Chesney’s joined with some conservation groups to plant thirteen 10,000-pound reef balls near Delray Beach in Florida. They’ll make a 32-acre underwater reef park. Kenny said, “people don’t realize how fragile and resilient the ocean’s ecosystems are.”

Luke Combs says his fans are the reason he was able to keep 21 crew guys on his payroll last year. He said they would not have survived the financial burden of the pandemic. In the early days Luke was his own tour manager and booking agent and said he actually enjoyed that.

As for 2020 and her very rough year, Carly Pearce wrote, “For every lesson learned, I’m grateful. For every uncomfortable moment, I’m better. A lot of things broke my heart but fixed my vision.”

Finally - one thing Brett Eldredge has learned during quarantine was playing piano. He took a few lessons then just kept practicing by himself at home, though he still doesn't read music.

Tyler Hubbard and Tim McGraw have a new song & Walmart leaks Morgan Wallen’s album

We now know what Tyler Hubbard and Tim McGraw have been up to. Their new song ‘Undivided’ is here January 13. It’ll be on the deluxe version of Tim’s album, ‘Here On Earth’ out sometime this spring. Tyler co-wrote the tune when he quarantined on his bus in Nov. after testing positive for COVID. He said Tim was the first guy he wanted to hear it.

In light of Walmart leaking Morgan Wallen’s album Monday, Morgan said he’d start leaking some of the songs himself. So yesterday he released three on TikTok. When the record’s in stores Friday, Target’s the only one that’ll have two extra tunes. Walmart’s since apologized and say only a "handful" of stores were involved and they’re removing all copies till Friday’s release date.

Jason Aldean’s coffee must have at least four packets of sugar free sweetener and he needs plenty of coffee for energy. Jason also reveals his food vice is eating a huge bowl of popcorn every night.

Finally - Carrie Underwood wears workout clothes all the time because she says a workout can happen anywhere.

ronnie dunn backs blake shelton & Fgl add solo to their careers

Blake Shelton has an answer for those critical of his new song, ‘Minimum Wage.’ He tweeted, “when Ronnie Dunn and Sammy Hagar have your back, it’s going to be a good year.” Yesterday Ronnie tweeted, “I slept on the floor in a musician friend’s home and played dive bars for years before I ever made a $100. Most country singers pay dues and go through things to become successful no sane human ever would.” 

Minimum Wage by Blake Shelton

Yeah, I met you 'fore anyone knew my name

Playin' for pennies on the dive bar stage

Split an all-star special on our first date in a Waffle House booth

Your daddy was cryin' when he gave you away

'Cause all those country songs I played

They didn't come with a 401k

But hey, I had you

[Chorus]

You can make a six pack on the carpet

Taste like a million dollar bill

You can make a one bed room apartment

Feel like a house up on the hill

You can make my truck out in the driveway

Roll like a cleaned up Cadillac

Girl, lookin' at you lookin' at me that way

Can make a man feel rich on minimum wage

[Post-Chorus]

Girl, your love is money, your love is money

Yeah, your love can make a man feel rich on minimum wage

Girl, your love is money, your love is money

Yeah, your love can make a man feel rich on minimum wage

[Verse 2]

You can give me a tab that's always open

Give me a yacht parked out in the ocean

But all that keepin' up with the Jones'

It just ain't my style

Just give me some lights strung out in the yard

Give me a lawn chair under the stars

The top of the world's right where you are

'Cause every time you smile

You can make a six pack on the carpet

Taste like a million dollar bill

You can make a one bed room apartment

Feel like a house up on the hill

You can make my truck out in the driveway

Roll like a cleaned up Cadillac

Girl, lookin' at you lookin' at me that way

Can make a man feel rich on minimum wage

[Post-Chorus]

Girl, your love is money, your love is money

Yeah, your love can make a man feel rich on minimum wage

Girl, your love is money, your love is money

Yeah, your love can make a man feel rich on minimum wage

Brett Eldredge just made a huge donation to Nashville’s Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Brett gave them $500,000 to treat children who have cancer and other serious illnesses.

Florida Georgia Line’s 2021 plans include new music as both a duo and solo acts. Brian and Tyler insist they’re not breaking up just creating freedom for themselves. Brian’s working on a solo album right now and Tyler’s been in the studio with Tim McGraw.

Finally – Loretta Lynn has a new album out March 19, ‘Still Woman Enough,’ that features a few of her good friends; Carrie Underwood, Reba and Tanya Tucker.

Jake Owen gets burned & Blake Shelton faces backlash

Jake Owen was roasting marshmallows with his daughter Friday when one caught on fire. He went to blow it out and got a marshmallow burn under his eye. 

Blake Shelton debuted a new song New Year’s Eve, ‘Minimum Wage.’ People called him insensitive and said his timing was ‘tone-deaf’ in light of the pandemic's effect on lost jobs and wages. Someone asked Blake if he’d like to pay their rent.

Dierks Bentley bought a new pair of light weigh running shoes a year ago. He said they started falling apart the first week he got them and they weren’t cheap. He told himself he’d wear them for the year and yesterday tweeted, “Mission complete.”

Luke Bryan, his wife and mom plus Jason Aldean and his wife rang in the New Year in the Dominican Republic. The guys golfed and the ladies spent time on the beach.

Finally – Brad Paisley donated a new guitar to Nashville musician Buck McCoy after his apartment was destroyed on the Christmas Day bombing. Brad also gave him unlimited food from his nonprofit grocery store.

Merry christmas!!

I wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!🎅🎄

I am off until January 4th and am looking forward to a brand new year, filled with immeasurable hope and grace. I am hoping the same for you too! 

Never give up on HOPE!❄

Love and blessings,

Kat

Brett Eldredge owns 12 tuxedos &

Brett Eldredge was just at a restaurant in Nashville, eating outside and heard six of his Christmas songs played overhead. He said that was really weird. Because he’s part of so many Christmas celebrations, Brett owns 12 tuxedos but someone has to help him decide which one because he’s colorblind.

In 2008 Tim McGraw was in the movie, ‘Four Christmases.’ For the role, he gained 25 pounds but not because the director said to. Tim thought his character needed the extra weight and said, "I ended up being the only fat guy on set."

Chris Young got his first guitar as a Christmas gift. He said it took him a really long time to learn to play tho.

Finally - Zac Brown Band has a concert honoring veterans and the military Dec. 27 on nugs.tv. Brantley Gilbert has a show from his home in Georgia on nugs.tv December 30.

garth drives trisha crazy & Dolly has a two pie christmas

Earlier this month, Carrie Underwood’s husband Mike attended a cattle auction and that’s where he bought two cows for her an early Christmas present. It was his first-time at an auction and he got overwhelmed by how fast the auctioneers spoke. Mike said, “I raised my paddle a few times and next thing I know they're loading up two cows to bring home.'"

Garth reveals there’s one thing he does that gets on his wife’s nerves; he whistles constantly and it drives Trisha absolutely nuts. Thomas Rhett says what drives his wife crazy is he’s a perfectionist.

Dolly Parton always prepares a massive Christmas meal for her family. Instead of turkey they use big chickens. They also have ham, chicken and dumplings and both pumpkin and sweet potato pie.

Finally - Jon Pardi’s grandmother loved country music, especially Randy Travis, George Strait and Alan Jackson. Jon says his grama’s the one who put music in his ear.

Chris Young went out to dinner this weekend. His a $1,000 tip

Chris Young went out to dinner this weekend. His bill came to $118 and he left a $1,000 tip. He suggested we do the same and use the hashtag #MerryChristmasHappyHolidaysTip

Saturday night Luke Combs, Kenny Chesney, Jake Owen, Morgan Wallen and Cole Swindell were in Knoxville, TN for the opening of quarterback Peyton Manning’s new bar, Saloon 16. Peyton calls it a western-inspired, high-end watering hole with U of Tennessee themed dishes like Rocky Top Pork Rinds and Peyton’s Chicken Parm Sandwich.

Miranda Lambert’s husband Brendan was busy this weekend making bread. He used a recipe on the bag of King Arthur flour and made it in his high end Blue Star oven. They cost $20,000.

Finally - Maren Morris has canceled her tour next year as Covid was still gonna make her reschedule half the dates. Fans who already bought tickets will be able to get a full refund.

Luke Bryan is on Forbes highest-paid celebrities list & sunday night it's garth and trisha live

Luke Bryan is on Forbes highest-paid celebrities list at # 62. His $45.5 million included 12 million from American Idol. Luke also launched his own beer and did commercials for Jockey. The other country star on the list Blake Shelton was at # 70 making $43.5 million.

Carrie Underwood’s on The Kelly Clarkson Show today. Sunday night it’s Garth & Trisha Live! A Holiday Concert Event on CBS. They’ll perform fan requests from their home studio with no audience and a minimal crew. After the show, Miranda Lambert sings on CBS’s A Home for the Holidays.

Jason Aldean is baffled by the existence of TMZ and says, “you have a channel and website devoted 24/7 to celebrities and stuff they do. I’ll never understand why anyone’s so interested in your personal life, that’s your business.”

Finally - since he won American Idol Scotty McCreery’s gotten better at song writing and says, “you start with a blank sheet of paper and when you’re done, you have a piece of art.”

Carrie Underwood performs on Late Night with Seth Meyers & The winner of ‘The Masked Singer’ last night was...

At 52, Kenny Chesney’s never been married again. He says he’s a free spirit and finds it hard to settle down. Being single for Kenny means he can stay on his boat for weeks at a time and no one cares.

Carrie Underwood performs on Late Night with Seth Meyers tonight. I also found Carrie’s holiday recipe for Ugly Lasagna. It’s made in a slow cooker and just piled in. The recipe’s at nashvillekat.com.

The winner of ‘The Masked Singer’ last night was The Sun or LeAnn Rimes. Early on many fans thought it was her. I think she’s the best vocalist so far to win the Golden Mask trophy.

Finally - a few years ago at Christmas, Tim McGraw went to a store where you paint your own pottery and he did a mug for Faith. On the back he wrote, “as the sun sets, I will love you more” but today Tim thinks that sounds kinda cheesy.

Brett Eldredge is on The Kelly Clarkson Show & thomas rhett leaves instagram

Thomas Rhett is taking an indefinite break from Instagram because of too much negativity. He and Lauren were just in Cabo and he posted some photos. Several fans blasted them for traveling during a pandemic and for a lack of COVID-19 protocols.

Jake Owen has a free show tonight on Outback Steakhouse’s Facebook page. He’s calling it a Steakmas concert and it starts at 6 CT.

Jon Pardi’s obsessed with his Instant Pot and often uses it to make elk chili. He has a freezer full of elk meat and says he’s just giving it away. Growing up, Jon says no one could make an elk taco like his dad, even to this day.

Keith Urban and family have several pets. A toy poodle, Julian, three cats; Ginger, Snow and Louis, 10 fish and several chickens and alpacas.

Finally - Brett Eldredge is on The Kelly Clarkson Show today and tonight CMT Remembers Charley Pride.

Jon Pardi's Pardi Time Christmas is tonight & Keith Urban duets with P!nk on The Voice

Luke Combs and his wife have a bet, is it ‘sir’-up or ‘sear’-up?” He says it’s ‘sir’-up’ and 71% of his fans agree. 29% are with his wife for “sear”-up.

Before Blake Shelton proposed to Gwen Stefani he hid the $500,000 ring in his truck for nearly three weeks. He had it in a compartment where stuff falls out all the time and kept thinking, 'somebody's gonna hit the jackpot when I drop this thing out of my truck.’

Justin Moore lost his dog Hank in June. He has two great Danes but wanted another smaller dog so they adopted an Aussie Doodle. Each Dane is 180 pounds then add in a new puppy & 4 young kids and Justin says their house is like a circus.

Finally – tonight Jon Pardi's Pardi Time Christmas airs on all of CMT's socials. Tonight’s Voice finale has Keith Urban dueting with P!nk plus Tyler Hubbard from Florida Georgia Line and Dan + Shay are performing.

Carrie Underwood’s Ugly Lasagna

Carrie Underwood’s Ugly Lasagna
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 large bell pepper, diced
24-ounce jar spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce
12-ounce box no-boil lasagna noodles
1 big handful spinach
8 ounces shredded cheese
Italian seasoning
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper (and any other veggies you want to add) and cook, stirring, until the onion is just turning golden brown and the bell pepper is soft. Set aside. Spray a slow cooker with a light coating of cooking spray, then cover the bottom with a thin layer of the sauce (just enough to coat the bottom). Break the noodles and fit them over the sauce to mostly cover the bottom in one layer. Spread a thin layer of spinach over the noodles and sprinkle with the onion-bell pepper mixture and whatever other veggies you have prepared. Top with a thin layer of sauce and then a thin layer of cheese and a few shakes of Italian seasoning. Repeat layers of noodles, spinach, extra veggies, sauce, cheese and seasoning, until you reach the top of the slow cooker or run out of ingredients. End with a final layer of sauce and seasoning. Cover and cook the lasagna on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours. Check it periodically to make sure the edges aren't burning. It should be done within a couple of hours, but you can test to make sure the noodles are tender. When you're ready to serve it, scoop it out into bowls.

Country mourns the loss of Charley Pride & Kane Brown's at a secret tropical location

Charley Pride died Saturday at 86. He’d been in the hospital since late November with COVID. Several fans thought he got the virus after his appearance at the CMA Awards Nov. 11. Maren Morris tweeted, "I don't want to jump to conclusions but if this was a result of the CMAs being indoors, we should all be outraged.” She later deleted that tweet. The CMA’s said Charley was tested before traveling to Nashville then after arriving and tested again on show day, and all were negative. Returning to Texas, he also tested negative multiple times. Luke Combs wrote, “I was in awe of his presence and talent. He was a true legend and trailblazer.” Carrie Underwood added, “whenever he saw you he’d offer a smile & tell you your birthday. I don’t know how but he always remembered.”

Dolly Parton’s new fragrance line is out next spring. Actor Dylan McDermott said she mixed seven perfumes and it was so intoxicating, he almost fainted working on set with her. Dolly says people even followed her down the street wanting to know what she was wearing.

Finally - Kane Brown and his wife are vacationing somewhere tropical right now for their second wedding anniversary. I think they’re in Florida at Disney World.

dolly saves a life & Willie Nelson American Outlaw is out

Florida Georgia Line premiere the cartoon video for their Christmas tune, ‘Lit This Year,’ today at 4 CT on You Tube. They’ll also live chat.

On the set of her new Netflix film, Christmas on the Square, Dolly Parton pulled her 9-year-old co-star away from a car that was headed right toward her. Dolly plays an angel in the movie and she told the little girl, 'I just saved your life!'

Carrie Underwood’s 5-year-old has named her Christmas cows; Brownie and Oreo. Carrie grew up with cows and says they’re her favorite animal because of their personalities. The next addition to the farm will be donkeys as they often have coyotes visit their farm.

At 53, Keith Urban says some of the high points in his life so far are meeting Nic and marrying her. Having children. Getting sober and being accepted in Nashville.

Finally – tonight Brett Eldredge and Kelly Clarkson sing on the Tonight Show and the tribute concert, Willie Nelson American Outlaw, is out with Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, George Strait and more.

Brett Eldredge performs tonight on NBC & Miranda Lambert’s worst gig ever

The mayor of Tishomingo, OK, where Blake Shelton lives, just signed a proclamation naming Blake honorary mayor. He’ll soon be getting his own plaque. Speaking of Blake, one of his favorite Arizona Cardinals, Larry Fitzgerald’s been hurt but yesterday was activated for Sunday’s football game. Blake tweeted, “I haven’t been this happy since I had my first bacon and mayonnaise sandwich!!”

Carrie Underwood’s silver lining to the pandemic is going to the mall in a ball cap and mask and nobody knows it’s her. She feels like a regular mom now doing Christmas shopping.

Miranda Lambert’s worst gig ever was playing at an old train car in Dallas that was turned into a bar. The stage was so you could only see Miranda from the chest up tho. There were five people there and they all wound up bloody in the parking lot by the end of the show.

Finally - Brett Eldredge performs on One Night Only: The Best of Broadway on NBC tonight and then Blake Shelton’s on Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Tim McGraw is crazy & Ingrid Andress is on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Carrie Underwood’s husband often shrinks clothes when he does laundry and now it’s Carrie’s turn. Mike posted a photo of her holding a grey sweater she accidentally shrunk that’s now too small for her 5-year-old.

Tim McGraw accused his wife Faith Hill of trying to get rid of him by sending him up a 15-foot ladder to decorate the top of their enormous Christmas tree.

Keith Urban’s wife calls him warm and kind and marrying him saved Nic because Keith was protective and gave her confidence. They’re in Australia for Christmas and that will include his moms Chocolate Sauce Pudding. Served hot with lots of cream on top.

Shania lives on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. She loves to boat and use the studio where Queen did most of their recording. Freddie Mercury lived a couple houses down from her.

Finally - Ingrid Andress performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight. Tomorrow, Scotty McCreery’s on NBC’s Today show.

Carrie Underwood has a free show tonight & Trisha Yearwood just finished her fourth cookbook

Jon Pardi has a Plan B in case music doesn’t work out. He can weld, drive big equipment, fix fences and run a ranch. He did that growing up and saw it as just helping his dad but he realized later he was actually learning stuff. 

Trisha Yearwood just finished her fourth cookbook that’ll be out next year. Garth’s been mowing grass and keeping the trail clean for walks with their dogs. They’ve also been playing card games like Phase 10 as Trisha says they’re burnt out on puzzles.

Tim McGraw says Faith’s good cooking makes him have to work out harder. Her specialties are fried chicken and roasted chicken. Tim said his thing is making a pretty good country fried steak and his obsession’s always been a good cheeseburger.

Carly Pearce has had a rough year but still tweets, “don’t ever let anyone dull your sparkle.”

Finally - Carrie Underwood has a show tonight on Pandora Live at 8 CT. It’s free but you have to RSVP to be able to watch.

Dan + Shay on TV tomorrow & Dierks Bentley heads home

When Jake Owen asked his girlfriend Erica to marry him it was at the same Christmas tree lot where they got their 1st Christmas tree 5-years-ago. After she said “yes” they went to her favorite restaurant, Chick-fil-A.

We’re hearing from a People magazine source that Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani will likely get married sooner than later. It won't be a long engagement and they want a wedding with just family and close friends. Blake says, “for now, we don’t have it planned cause just like everyone else in the world: we have no clue what’s coming.”

This weekend Dierks Bentley and family headed home from Colorado. His truck broke, so they had five bikes hanging off the back of their Subaru and it took them 20 hours.

Florida Georgia Line’s new album, ‘Life Rolls On’ is out February 12. If you pre-order now, you’ll instantly get seven of the 16 new tracks.

Finally - Dan + Shay perform their new holiday songs on tomorrow’s Today show.

Carrie Underwood’s moo-ving gift & Morgan Wallen’s on Saturday Night Live

That socially distanced dinner with Jason and Brittany Aldean in Nashville went for $17,300. All of it goes to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Carrie Underwood’s husband just got her an early Christmas present, two calves. One’s black and white and the other is brown.

Miranda Lambert’s been doing ‘housewife stuff’ lately like decorating for Christmas and making two kinds of holiday bread; pumpkin and banana.

Finally - Thomas Rhett’s wife Lauren’s on Hallmarks Home & Family today. Jon Pardi’s wedding is in PEOPLE magazine. Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce and Dolly are on Pandora Live at 8 CT. It’s free but you have to RSVP. Blake Shelton and his mom executive produced their third Hallmark movie on Saturday, ‘Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas.’ Morgan Wallen’s on Saturday Night Live. Dolly's Holly Dolly Christmas airs Sunday on CBS and Hardy performs on FOX’s WWE Tribute to The Troops.

Carrie Underwood’s Christmas special’s tonight & Jon Pardi’s wife wants a cow December 25

US Weekly says Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani will be married in a chapel he built at his Oklahoma ranch most likely early next year. I also hear Blake and Gwen have been watching Hallmark Christmas movies together since Thanksgiving.

For Christmas, Jon Pardi’s wife wants a Scottish Highland cow. They’re big, fluffy and very tame. Summer also wants to get it a miniature donkey friend but Jon wants a goat. He says the best part about getting farm stuff at Tractor Supply is hearing his songs on the radio station they play.

Lauren Alaina tweets, “2020’s made me want to become an illegal hug dealer, but I understand we have to stay apart.” She just got a T-shirt with "I miss hugs and live music” on it and you can buy one at musicianscorner.bigcartel.com

Finally - Carrie Underwood’s Christmas special’s on HBO Max tonight with John Legend and her 5-year-old Isaiah. Carrie’s on the Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon tonight.

win a socially distanced dinner with Jason Aldean & Garth’s dead air explained

You can bid now on a socially distanced dinner date with Jason and Brittany Aldean at his E3 Chophouse in Nashville. It benefits St. Jude's and you can bid thru Thursday night at stjude.org. Right now it’s at $11,100. 

Garth’s finally explaining why his new album ‘FUN’ has one track that’s just two seconds of dead air. After ‘Where The Cross Don’t Burn’ with Charley Pride, Garth wanted two seconds of nothing so we could absorb what the song said, before it moved on to the next one. The album says it has 14 cuts but it’s technically 15.

Growing up in the tiny town of Checotah, OK, Carrie Underwood’s family had one TV with only five channels. Carrie said her entertainment was catching snakes, tadpoles, turtles and frogs then letting them go.

Finally – Brad Paisley recites ‘The Elf on the Shelf's Night Before Christmas Storytime’ on the Elf on the Shelf YouTube channel today. Tonight Brett Eldredge, Dolly and Dan + Shay perform on Christmas in Rockefeller Center on NBC.

Russell Dickerson performs on the Ellen Show & keith urban's in the movies

Jake Owen has asked longtime girlfriend Erica Hartlein to marry him. He got down on one knee to pop the question. Erica’s the mother of their 18-month-old daughter Paris and she and Jake met at a fancy home store in Nashville where Erica was their resident interior designer.

Keith Urban has joined the cast of the animated Netflix movie, ‘Back to the Outback.’ It follows a group of venomous animals who escape from a zoo and travel across the country to find freedom in Australia's outback. Keith voices a toad named Doug and it will debut in the fall 2021.

Brian from Florida Georgia Line says this Christmas he and his wife will be spending time at their new Florida beach home. Bandmate Tyler says he and his family will try and get away to the mountains or someplace where it snows a lot.

Finally – Russell Dickerson performs on the Ellen Show today.

CMA Country Christmas is tonight & dolly has a fossil named after her

Carrie Underwood cooked for eight on Thanksgiving but says she made enough for 20. The turkey was a gift from her guest, former NFL star Jay Cutler. Carrie never tried his turkey tho because she’s still a vegetarian.

The CMA Country Christmas is tonight on ABC with hosts Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren. It has a throwback feel like Christmas specials of the 60s and 70s. Performers include Lady A, Florida Georgia Line, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw and Dan and Shay.

Moss imprints in a 460 million-year-old rock have been named after Dolly Parton. The rocks that held the fossils once laid near her Dollywood park in Tennessee.

When Carly Pearce fell on Halloween, she knocked out her front teeth and had many facial stitches. Carly said her injuries are almost healed but she’ll always several scars.

Finally - this weekend Chris Young played Christmas music, made Christmas cookies and started his yard decorations.

Morgan Wallen’s on Saturday Night Live & Carly Pearce loses her Christmas spirit

Morgan Wallen’s on Saturday Night Live next weekend. Two months ago he was supposed to be on but broke NBC’s Covid protocol. Morgan said that low moment in his life turned out to be a good thing.

Carly Pearce told some friends she didn’t want to decorate or put up a Christmas tree this year. A few days ago a package was left on her front porch with new ornaments inside. Thanks to her friends, Carly said that got her excited for the holidays and she’s getting a tree.

Growing up, Blake Shelton’s sister would compete in pageants so his mom would enter him too. She said Blake didn’t do well in the beauty part but sang great in the talent portion but he was a terrible dancer!

Finally - Luke Combs daily routine is doing stuff around the house, writing and letting his chickens out in the morning. Luke can’t see his neighbors, he hunts right out the backyard and he calls it living the redneck dream.

Garth stops by The View today & Kane Brown performs during halftime tomorrow

Lauren Alaina’s been getting her stomach ready for Thanksgiving since March. She overeats, naps then eats again. Trisha Yearwood always makes cornbread dressing, a recipe passed down in her family from many generations. Mitchell Tenpenny loves his mom’s mac and cheese with crushed Ritz crackers on top. Hillary from Lady A has to have her grama’s sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving and RaeLynn’s aunt’s cheesy corn casserole is the best thing she’s ever had in her life.

Miranda Lambert and Ingrid Andress tied for the most Country Grammy nominations yesterday getting three each. What, no Luke Combs? How is that even possible?

Kane Brown will perform during halftime of the Cowboys Thanksgiving game tomorrow. Kane will also help kick off The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign.

Finally - Garth stops by The View today on ABC. Tonight Brett Eldredge is on ABC’s Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration.

Grammy's announced

Here are the country nominees at the 2021 Grammy Awards:

Best Country Album
Wildcard — Miranda Lambert
Lady Like — Ingrid Andress
Nightfall — Little Big Town
Never Will — Ashley McBryde
Your Life Is a Record — Brandy Clark

Best Country Song
“Bluebird” — Songwriters: Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby (Miranda Lambert)
“The Bones” — Songwriters: Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz (Maren Morris)
“Crowded Table” — Songwriters: Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Lori Mckenna (The Highwomen)
“More Hearts Than Mine” — Songwriters: Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis, Derrick Southerland (Ingrid Andress)
“Some People Do” — Songwriters: Jesse Frasure, Shane McAnally, Matthew Ramsey, Thomas Rhett (Old Dominion)

Best Country Solo Performance
“Bluebird” — Miranda Lambert
“Stick That In Your Country Song” — Eric Church
“Black Like Me” — Mickey Guyton
“Who You Thought I Was” — Brandy Clark
“When My Amy Prays” — Vince Gill

Best Country Duo/Group Performance
“10,000 Hours” — Dan + Shay ft. Justin Bieber
“Some People Do” — Old Dominion
“All Night” — Brothers Osborne
“Ocean” — Lady A
“Sugar Coat” — Little Big Town

Best New Artist
Ingrid Andress
Noah Cyrus
Phoebe Bridgers
Chika
D Smoke
Doja Cat
Kaytranada
Megan Thee Stallion

Dierks Bentley’s on the Ellen Show & garth's hoodie addiction

When Jon Pardi met his wife it was a blind date. She was a hairstylist in California and her client knew Jon's mom, so she sent him Summer’s number. Jon flew her and a friend to his show in Denver. Within the first five minutes of meeting him, Summer texted her mom, 'sell my house, sell my car, send my dog.'"

Gath has a thing for hoodies. His closet has work hoodies, work-out hoodies, casual hoodies that you only wear around the house and dress up hoodies in case you’re going out.

Chris Young’s been writing new music and recording in his home-studio. He’s quarantining with his German shepherd Porter. He goes everywhere with Chris and he even has a Christmas stocking and gifts already under the tree.

Finally – Dierks Bentley’s on the Ellen Show today. Tonight Tim McGraw, Chris Young, Cole Swindell and more perform at Tracy Lawrence's annual Turkey Fry Benefit in Nashville at 7 CT at talkshop.live

Kane Brown performs on The Late Show & Jon Pardi's taco bell wedding

Jon Pardi was married Saturday and all guests were tested for Covid beforehand. At 11 AM they had a Taco Bell truck feed everyone lunch. Their sit-down dinner after the ceremony was chicken, steak, mashed potatoes, Caesar salad and tomato bisque. Dessert were mini churros, since neither of them are into cake. Tables were spaced apart and there were sanitation stations and custom masks handed out. Everyone laughed when Jon held his right hand out not his left for Summer to put the ring on. She said, “other hand, first-timer!" Jon says Summer was love at first sight for the first time in his life.

At last night’s American Music Awards Favorite Male Artist was Kane Brown. Favorite Female Maren Morris. Favorite Country Album went to Blake Shelton Fully Loaded: God’s Country and the Favorite Due or Group was Dan + Shay.

As for all this pandemic time off, Garth says, “when the green flag drops as long as everybody’s safe, it’ll be like running to the buffet line like you haven’t eaten in years.”

Finally – Kane Brown performs on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert tonight.

Jon Pardi gets married Saturday & Garth’s album is out today

Jon Pardi gets married Saturday in a black velvet jacket with rhinestones. Summer had her wedding dress altered down so she can barely walk. Jon says no cell phones allowed and he’s recorded a new song to play at the ceremony. He thinks singing live would be cheesy.

Florida Georgia Line are finally talking about those break up rumors. Tyler unfollowed Brian during the election because they don’t agree politically. They’re actually on great terms and say they’re stronger than ever. The guys are also working on a country movie that’s a musical. They’ll rework some classic country tunes and write a few new ones for the project.

Finally - Garth’s album FUN is out today. He’ll go live at 6 CT on Amazon's Facebook pages. Tim McGraw’s Greatest Hits is out so is Collin Raye’s record ‘Scars’ with guest Miranda Lambert. Saturday on the Hallmark Channel it’s A Nashville Christmas Carol with Wynonna, Sara Evans, RaeLynn, Kix Brooks and Kimberly Williams-Paisley. Then Sunday, Netflix has Dolly's musical, Christmas On The Square & Dan & Shay perform on the American Music Awards.

Zac Brown Band are on Jimmy Kimmel Live & is blake shelton running for mayor

Luke Combs calls his 10 egg laying chickens, ‘pets that pay the rent.’ Luke also just beat Garth’s chart record since Luke just spent his 34th week at #1 with, ‘What You See Is What You Get.’ He’s now the first artist since the charts debut in 1964 to have two albums at #1 for at least 34 weeks.

Blake Shelton says he would quit all TV and music to run for mayor of Tishomingo, Oklahoma, where he lives. But Blake’s afraid he'd lose and he says that would be incredibly embarrassing.

Brian from Florida Georgia Line’s pandemic therapy includes yoga and canned Vienna sausages.

Michael Ray says, “I can remember lyrics to a song I haven’t heard in 15 years but can’t remember why I just walked in the room.”

Finally - Zac Brown Band are on Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight.

Miranda Lambert inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame & Trisha's funny romantic gift from Garth

Miranda Lambert will be inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame next year in Ft. Worth. Her career started in Texas bars and she holds the Guinness Record for the most consecutive Female Vocalist wins in ACM history.

Jon Pardi calls his custom tailor in Dallas, Vera Bedazziley because she puts rhinestones on everything. Jon says, “I love the attitude you get when you put a rhinestone jacket on and walk into a room.” He remembers seeing Dwight Yoakam years ago when he and his band had sparkly jackets on and Jon says he’s always been drawn to that.

One of Trisha Yearwood’s most romantic gifts Garth ever gave her was a grocery cart. In her hometown, there was a grocery store called Red and White. It's no longer in business but the guy who owned it still had some carts. He gave one to Garth for free and Trisha now has a vintage shopping cart for when they come home from buying groceries.

Finally - Dolly Parton's donated a million dollars to Vanderbilt University for Covid vaccine research.

Garth & Trisha are Live on CBS & Florida Georgia Line are not breaking up

So much for the rumors from tabloid US Weekly that Florida Georgia Line are breaking up. They just inked a long-term touring contract with a concert promoter putting them back on the road sometime next summer. After a 13-day quarantine on his bus, Tyler Hubbard’s finally back with his family.

Luke Combs says the mom food he’s most looking forward to at Thanksgiving is everything, he loves it all! Especially anything with the word casserole in it. Luke says his favorite Thanksgiving sides include mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, stuffing and green beans.

Tonight, Little Big Town have a free concert at 7 CT on all of Camping World’s socials then Dierks Bentley’s on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Finally - Garth & Trisha Live! A Holiday Concert Event airs December 20 on CBS. It’s an hour-long special and they’re taking requests for what we’d like them to sing.

Day 10 of quarantine for Tyler Hubbard & Blake Shelton named Top Country Artist

Sunday was Day 10 of quarantine for Tyler Hubbard. He said it’s the worst he’s felt since getting Covid. He’ll test again today in hopes he’s negative. Tyler’s children knock on his tour bus door every morning hoping it’s finally the day they get to hug him.

Jon Pardi says you might not guess he loves nice clothes, Sinatra and having a party where everybody dresses up. He gets married November 21 and it’ll be black tie. Jon’s suit is black velvet with rhinestones embroidered on the lapels and it was made by his custom tailor in Dallas.

When he was in college Luke Combs auditioned for The Voice during spring break but after his 3rd audition, he got a letter saying he wasn’t ‘interesting enough’ for ratings. Luke never even got on the show and he kept that rejection letter on his dorm room wall to give him something to fight for.

Finally - Blake Shelton was named Top Country Artist at last night’s People’s Choice Awards. He thanked his new fiancée and inspiration; Gwen Stefani.

Garth guest hosts The Ellen Show & Kelsea Ballerini’s not pregnant

Now we know why Carly Pearce seemed like she was struggling at this week’s CMA’s. She fell Halloween night and had to get a bunch of stitches in her mouth and she also knocked her two front teeth.

Kelsea Ballerini’s shooting down the rumor she’s pregnant like some thought CMA night. She tweeted, “I’m not. Just carrying around my organs. Let's not judge bloat levels on the internet." At the CMA’s Kelsea was sipping wine when the glass shattered in her mouth, cutting her lip. It happened right in front of Miranda Lambert.

Shenandoah’s duets project, ‘Every Road’ is out today with Lady A, Luke Bryan, Carly Pearce, Blake Shelton, Zac Brown Band, Dierks Bentley and Brad Paisley.

Finally - today Garth guest hosts The Ellen Show, Little Big Town's Kimberly is on with Kelly Clarkson. Dolly has a live concert and Q&A on Amazon Live and Amazon Music at noon CT. Jon Pardi plays the Opry Saturday then Sunday, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Old Dominion and more perform at the Waffle House Tunie Awards, 6 CT on stabal.com.

The CMA Awards are tonight & Reba’s on Live With Kelly & Ryan today

The CMA Awards are tonight at 7 CT on ABC hosted by Reba and Darius Rucker. To kick it off, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Ashley McBryde and Brothers Osborn pay tribute to Charlie Daniels. Other performers include Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, Miranda, Maren Morris, Luke Combs, Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban. Little Big Town will honor Kenny Rogers, Jon Pardi pays tribute to Joe Diffie and Charles Kelley will sit in for Lee Brice to duet with Carly Pearce.

There’s no red carpet tonight and everyone was tested for Covid beforehand. Masks will be worn and physical distancing practiced. The audience is artists and industry people at tables eight-feet-apart. Deep cleaning protocols happen between performances so 40% of the 20 singers are pre-recorded. Winners are asked to only touch elbows with the person handing them their trophy and not hug or shake their hand.

Finally - Reba’s on Live With Kelly & Ryan. Chris Janson has a free show on the United States Air Force Band's Facebook at 6 CT and Maren Morris is on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Tyler from FGL has COVID & Carly Pearce is on The Kelly Clarkson Show

Tyler from Florida Georgia Line just tested positive for COVID. He’s asymptomatic tho and quarantining on his tour bus in their driveway. Tyler tweeted, “got the Rona. Miss my family. Writing songs.”

Carly Pearce will sing and chat on The Kelly Clarkson Show today. Carly will also have a new duet partner tomorrow night. Lady A’s Charles Kelley will fill in for the Covid positive Lee Brice.

Tonight on ABC it’s their Pre-CMA hour-long special with Robin Roberts. Reba and Darius Rucker are on so are Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley and more.

Dolly Parton will be a live concert and Q&A session on Amazon Live and Amazon Music Friday. Visit amazon.com/dollyparton to learn more.

Finally – Miranda Lambert is 37 today. Tonight Brett Young will have a free concert on all of Camping World’s socials.

covid changes wednesday's cma's & Luke Combs Crocs are out

Carly Pearce will no longer be doing her duet with Lee Brice on Wednesday's CMA Awards. Lee’s just tested positive for COVID and even tho he has no symptoms, he still has to self-isolate at his home until he’s cleared by a doctor. Late last week, Joe Nichols reported COVID had hit his household.

Keith Urban’s been helping school his daughters during the pandemic, except for math. Keith left school at 15 and says he’s no help with math and is glad there’s smarter people helping their kids right now. Keith says due to how he and Nicole were raised, the family eats every meal with each other and they go everywhere together.

Luke Combs Crocs are out today with a warm, fuzz lining but be quick, they’ll most likely sell out today.

Finally - Luke Bryan says his favorite kind of hunting is whatever’s in season. He says hunting and fishing makes kids well rounded. That’s what his dad did for him growing up and Luke thinks it’s really important.

Carrie Underwood and Reba's secret project & Luke Combs is live today

Michael Ray and Carly Pearce’s divorce was final in September. It now looks like he might have a new girl; Travis Tritt’s daughter, Tyler Reese. He’s 32, she’s 22 and the last few months he’s often popped up on her Instagram stories. 

Carrie Underwood and Reba have been in the studio together this week, but we still don’t know why. John Carter Cash, son of Johnny, posted photos of them on Instagram. He owns Cash Cabin Studio where the pics were taken. He’s also a record producer. His only comment was: #SecretProject.” Neither Carrie nor Reba has commented.

Luke Bryan and Brad Paisley pay tribute to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees’ Saturday night on HBO. Brad and Jimmy Buffett headline The Mark Twain House & Museum virtual gala tonight at 7 CT. It’s a free hour-long event.

Finally - Luke Combs is live today at noon CT to sing on Amazon Live then he’ll do a Q&A with Amazon Music. Dan + Shay’s new tune, ‘Take Me Home for Christmas’ is out on today.

Jon Pardi performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live & why Keith Urban felt like Jim Carrey

Jon Pardi performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight. we know coronavirus changed his May wedding with 300 guests to now only 75 later this month, in a big barn so people can be spaced out.

Early in the pandemic, Keith Urban says he felt like Jim Carrey in ‘Dumb and Dumber’ in that scene where he’s sitting in a bathroom stall, sucking his thumb. Keith didn’t know what to do and says he felt weird for quite a while.

After her tune, ‘Gunpowder & Lead’ was out, based on the lyrics, fans told Miranda Lambert they thought she’d be really mean and they were scared of her. Miranda’s like, “it’s a song and I’m playing a character. I’m really nice and I promise I won’t shoot ya as long as you’re nice.”

Finally - Kane Brown says patience is something he didn't know until his daughter Kingsley was born. He’s normally pretty carefree but with a child now Kane watches her close and is very protective.

Keith Urban's love of Promite & Miranda Lambert plants a sad tree

According to a supposed source close to Blake and Gwen, they’re prepared to get married during COVID if need be in an intimate family-only affair but that’s their Plan B. Their first idea’s to have a huge wedding with everyone in late 2021.

When Keith Urban was 10 he came home from school starving so he made a sandwich with what he could find; sour cream, banana and Promite. Promite’s only found in Australia and it’s a thick sticky spread some say tastes like either soy sauce or what your broiler pan smells like after you haven't washed it for weeks.

Miranda Lambert just planted a tree at her Tennessee farm in honor of her golden retriever who died recently. The plaque read, ‘your paws left prints on our hearts Waylon.’ Yesterday the Aldean’s chameleon Elvis had to be put to sleep due to a problem she had after laying some eggs.

Finally – when Luke Combs got married recently, he was pretty sure he’d cry when he saw Nicole walk down the aisle. What he didn’t know is he was actually doubled-over crying.

When Dierks Bentley moved his family out west in March, it was to the tiny mountain town of Ouray, Colorado, population just over 1,000. There’s several hotels, restaurants and brewery’s as it’s a tourist destination. It also has a natural mineral hot springs to soak in. Dierks says his days are spent hiking, biking, fishing with his kids and coaching a hockey team.

Jon Pardi’s fiancé says he’s not perfect. He leaves his underwear next to the hamper and she has to pick them up. His complaint with her is she wears the same thing every day; leggings and an old baggy t-shirt. Jon just added a 5th dog to their pack; Bruce, a French bulldog puppy. He joins two cattle dogs, an Airedale terrier and another Frenchie.

Back in 2001, Kenny Chesney was supposed to be shooting a music video at the World Trade Center in New York City on the morning of 9/11. But an equipment delay caused the plan to be nixed at the last minute.

Finally – Miranda Lambert’s daily farm outfit are her mud-splattered jeans and boots.

Garth injury update & Luke Combs shaves his head

When Garth recently hurt his left hand on their farm he was building a deck. As he was cleaning up and loading the chop saw, it collapsed so Garth grabbed the back end and his left hand broke the fall. He was afraid to look so he used his right hand to feel and make sure his left hand was still there. It’ll be black and blue for a while, but Garth said he got lucky. Trisha added, “it’s not the first time and I’m always happy when he comes back with all his limbs.”

Us Weekly says Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefan had been working on a prenuptial agreement for months before announcing their engagement. The process has been extremely effortless and a source said there have been 'no hiccups, or outrageous demands.

Finally - Luke Combs recently shaved his head and says it’s harder for fans to recognize him. When he wears a mask out in public, fans have an even harder realizing it’s him. Luke said he doesn’t really mind that.

CMA Awards named their first round of performers & Chris Janson steals from his kid's Halloween candy

The CMA Awards have named their first round of performers: Eric Church, Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda, Maren Morris and Rascal Flatts. Thomas Rhett will sing with Reba, Hillary from Lady A and Christian artist; Chris Tomlin. Everyone will be in one room this year socially distanced and the show’s November 11.

Chris Janson reveals he always steals from his kid's Halloween candy, especially the red and pink Starburst. He also likes Skittles berry blend and Gushers. Chris likes Gushers so much they’re even on his concert rider along with Mountain Dew and Lava Juice.

Kane Brown premiers his video for ‘Worship You’ live today at noon CT on his You Tube page. The livestream will also include his wife Katelyn and daughter Kingsley, who just turned a year old.

Finally - Midland’s releasing their entire performance from LA’s legendary Palomino Club today. Lady A’s deluxe version of ‘On This Winter's Night,’ is out so is the vinyl version of Carrie Underwood’s Christmas record.