Three people died when sea mines drifted too close to Zatoka Beach, which is near Odesa in southern Ukraine. The victims, two men and a woman, were swimming in waters that were off-limits when the explosions happened about 165 feet from shore. Oleh Kiper, the governor of the region, said that all three died right … Read more
Kenny Chesney to Release First Book Heart Life Music — Audiobook Recorded at Blackbird Studios No Shoes Nation, your captain is taking on a brand-new adventure — not in the studio for an album, but for his first book. Kenny Chesney has announced the release of his debut memoir, Heart Life Music, co-written with longtime … Read more
Nation Mourns Charlie Kirk After Fatal Campus Shooting Nearly two weeks after the tragic death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, public attention remains intense. The 31-year-old co-founder of Turning Point USA was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10, during his “American Comeback Tour.” His sudden loss has shaken his supporters … Read more
Kelly Clarkson Returns to TV for The Kelly Clarkson Show Season 7 Premiere After a difficult few months, Kelly Clarkson made her return to television on Monday, September 29, for the Season 7 premiere of The Kelly Clarkson Show. The episode marked her first public appearance since the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, who … Read more
Zach Bryan Faces Backlash After Mocking Ex Brianna LaPaglia OnlineA TikTok Post and a Quick Response Country star Zach Bryan is being labeled “creepy” and “obsessed” after seemingly mocking his ex-girlfriend, Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, on social media. LaPaglia, who was recently announced as part of Season 4 of Special Forces and is preparing for her … Read more
The Greatest Compliment Vince Gill’s Mother Ever Gave Amy Grant No matter how many GRAMMY Awards you might win, few moments carry the weight of impressing your in-laws. For country legend Vince Gill, that pressure was eased when his mother offered a remark about his wife, Amy Grant, that he still considers the highest compliment … Read more
Blake Shelton’s Raw 2008 Cover of “She Talks to Angels” Remains a Hidden Gem Before he was The Voice coach, TV star, or household name, Blake Shelton was just a hungry country singer with a guitar and a lot of soul. Back in 2008, Shelton delivered a stripped-down, emotionally charged version of The Black Crowes’ … Read more
Ella Langley Reflects on Her Breakout Year and the Impact of “You Look Like You Love Me” 2024 marked a turning point for Ella Langley, whose viral duet “You Look Like You Love Me” with Riley Green catapulted her career to new heights. The song topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart, earned platinum certification from … Read more
A recently declassified U.S. intelligence report has reignited debates over the 2016 presidential race, alleging that Russia obtained sensitive Democratic Party communications suggesting Hillary Clinton was taking “heavy tranquilizers” during her campaign. The document also claims that then-President Barack Obama and senior party leaders considered her health “extraordinarily alarming” — raising new questions about transparency, … Read more
She was three when I met her, all curls and cautious eyes, clutching a stuffed giraffe that had seen better days. By four, she started calling me “Daddy” on her own, like it had always been my name. She’s thirteen now. Her biological father drifts in and out like bad weather. Last night she was … Read more