Friday, March 5, 2021
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.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Miranda Lambert’s opening a bar & don't miss Wheel of Fortune tonight
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.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Dolly just got the coronavirus vaccine & CMA Fest in Nashville has been canceled
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.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
luke combs is 31 today & Maren Morris is on The Late Late Show with James Corden
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.
Monday, March 1, 2021
Keith Urban's kids make a rare public appearance & The Voice premieres tonight
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.
Friday, February 26, 2021
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
"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.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Trisha Yearwood has Covid & Reba’s on Young Sheldon tonight
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.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Dierks Bentley just broke ground & Carly Pearce has a live show today
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.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
how Keith Urban gets rid of concert jitters & how Luke Combs wife knew he was the one
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.
Monday, February 22, 2021
Jon Pardi got his cows & Tim McGraw's a godfather
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.
Friday, February 19, 2021
you have to try Niko Moon's cobbler & Carly Pearce’s new EP is out today
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.”
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Luke Combs has a free show tonight & Keith Urban returns to the Australian version of The Voice
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.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Florida Georgia Line perform tonight & Chris Young’s struggling
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.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill just their 20-acre private island & Blake Shelton saves Gwen Stefani’s hair
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.
Monday, February 15, 2021
Tim McGraw gets fancy for Valentine's Day & Keith Urban's wife gets swatted
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."
Friday, February 12, 2021
Garth and Trisha have to quarantine & don't miss NBC’s Grand Ole Opry special sunday
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.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
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.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Tenille Townes accidentally caffeinated & Eric Church keeps his employees paid
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.
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Ingrid Andress is on TV tonight & Trisha Yearwood started Matthew McConaughey's career
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.
Monday, February 8, 2021
Luke Bryan’s on Live with Kelly and Ryan today & Eric Church crushes the National Anthem
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.
Friday, February 5, 2021
Kane Brown has a free concert tonight & eric church sings the superbowl national anthem
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.
Thursday, February 4, 2021
label suspends morgan wallen & brett young plays on a tarmac
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 CafĂ©. 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.
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Morgan Wallen’s been dropped & Jake Owen donates $100,000
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.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Kane Brown, Luke Bryan and Eric Church play for free & Carly Pearce is on with Ellen today
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.
Monday, February 1, 2021
Miranda Lambert was at the KOA campground this weekend & Carrie Underwood hurts her neck
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.
Friday, January 29, 2021
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.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
pre=order eric church today & Jason Aldean had a Covid test
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.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Blake Shelton has a new album is on the way & Luke Combs on 'Elvising'
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley meets Hollywood & Darius Rucker pays for everyone at iHop
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.
Monday, January 25, 2021
Ingrid Andress is on the Ellen Show today & Michael Ray's in the Guinness Book of World Records
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.
Friday, January 22, 2021
Jason Aldean’ spent 5 hours at the ER & Eric Church will have three albums out
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.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Morgan Wallen gets a wake-up call & Chris Young’s next album will include Lauren Alaina
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.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Eric Church will sing at the Super Bowl & Luke Combs performs at the Daytona 500
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.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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.”
Finally – happy 75th birthday to Dolly Parton today.
Monday, January 18, 2021
Luke Bryan's duck hunting date & Eric Church says he’ll be back on the road this year
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!
Friday, January 15, 2021
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.
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.
Thursday, January 14, 2021
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.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
morgan wallen breaks big records & luke combs likes to give cars away
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.
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Luke Combs opens up about anxiety & Morgan wallen has a free show tonight
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.
Monday, January 11, 2021
covid hits Luke Combs house & Runaway June's Jennifer Wayne gets married
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.
Friday, January 8, 2021
Tenille Townes gets locked out & Morgan Wallen’s ‘Dangerous’ is in stores
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.
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Kenny Chesney’s underwater reef park & Luke Combs fans kept his crew alive
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.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Tyler Hubbard and Tim McGraw have a new song & Walmart leaks Morgan Wallen’s album
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.
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
ronnie dunn backs blake shelton & Fgl add solo to their careers
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.
Monday, January 4, 2021
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.
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Merry christmas!!
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!
Brett Eldredge owns 12 tuxedos &
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.
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
garth drives trisha crazy & Dolly has a two pie christmas
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.
Monday, December 21, 2020
Chris Young went out to dinner this weekend. His a $1,000 tip
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.
Friday, December 18, 2020
Luke Bryan is on Forbes highest-paid celebrities list & sunday night it's garth and trisha live
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.”
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Carrie Underwood performs on Late Night with Seth Meyers & The winner of ‘The Masked Singer’ last night was...
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.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Brett Eldredge is on The Kelly Clarkson Show & thomas rhett leaves instagram
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.
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Jon Pardi's Pardi Time Christmas is tonight & Keith Urban duets with P!nk on The Voice
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
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.
Monday, December 14, 2020
Country mourns the loss of Charley Pride & Kane Brown's at a secret tropical location
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.
Friday, December 11, 2020
dolly saves a life & Willie Nelson American Outlaw is out
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.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Brett Eldredge performs tonight on NBC & Miranda Lambert’s worst gig ever
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.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Tim McGraw is crazy & Ingrid Andress is on Jimmy Kimmel Live
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.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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.
Monday, December 7, 2020
Dan + Shay on TV tomorrow & Dierks Bentley heads home
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.
Friday, December 4, 2020
Carrie Underwood’s moo-ving gift & Morgan Wallen’s on Saturday Night Live
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.
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Carrie Underwood’s Christmas special’s tonight & Jon Pardi’s wife wants a cow December 25
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.
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
win a socially distanced dinner with Jason Aldean & Garth’s dead air explained
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.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Russell Dickerson performs on the Ellen Show & keith urban's in the movies
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.
Monday, November 30, 2020
CMA Country Christmas is tonight & dolly has a fossil named after her
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.
Friday, November 27, 2020
Morgan Wallen’s on Saturday Night Live & Carly Pearce loses her Christmas spirit
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.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Garth stops by The View today & Kane Brown performs during halftime tomorrow
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
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
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Dierks Bentley’s on the Ellen Show & garth's hoodie addiction
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
Monday, November 23, 2020
Kane Brown performs on The Late Show & Jon Pardi's taco bell wedding
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.
Friday, November 20, 2020
Jon Pardi gets married Saturday & Garth’s album is out today
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.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Zac Brown Band are on Jimmy Kimmel Live & is blake shelton running for mayor
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.
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Miranda Lambert inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame & Trisha's funny romantic gift from Garth
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.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Garth & Trisha are Live on CBS & Florida Georgia Line are not breaking up
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.
Monday, November 16, 2020
Day 10 of quarantine for Tyler Hubbard & Blake Shelton named Top Country Artist
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 fiancĂ©e and inspiration; Gwen Stefani.
Friday, November 13, 2020
Garth guest hosts The Ellen Show & Kelsea Ballerini’s not pregnant
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.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The CMA Awards are tonight & Reba’s on Live With Kelly & Ryan today
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.
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Tyler from FGL has COVID & Carly Pearce is on The Kelly Clarkson Show
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.
Monday, November 9, 2020
covid changes wednesday's cma's & Luke Combs Crocs are out
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.
Friday, November 6, 2020
Carrie Underwood and Reba's secret project & Luke Combs is live today
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.
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Jon Pardi performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live & why Keith Urban felt like Jim Carrey
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.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Keith Urban's love of Promite & Miranda Lambert plants a sad tree
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.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Jon Pardi’s fiancĂ© 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.
Monday, November 2, 2020
Garth injury update & Luke Combs shaves his head
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.
Friday, October 30, 2020
CMA Awards named their first round of performers & Chris Janson steals from his kid's Halloween candy
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.