Ellen DeGeneres has spoken candidly about her experience with COVID-19, sharing a symptom that left her both surprised and debilitated: intense back pain. The comedian and talk show host contracted the virus in December 2020 despite taking precautions, and what shocked her most was how severe the pain became. “What they don’t tell you is … Read more
I wasn’t supposed to be home until Friday. The calendar on our fridge still had my flights circled in blue, a little airplane doodled by Sonya’s hand. But the meetings wrapped early, and I thought it would be nice to be the one to surprise them for once—pick up flowers, grab Sonya’s favorite chocolate milk, … Read more
Lady A’s Hillary Scott Says All Three of Her Daughters Have Musical Gifts Lady A’s Hillary Scott is discovering that musical talent truly runs in the family. “All three of my girls, they have musical gifts,” Scott, 38, told Us Weekly while celebrating her new holiday single, “Hard to Wait for Christmas,” featuring her 11-year-old … Read more
Dan + Shay Break Their Social Media Silence After nearly a year away from social platforms, three-time GRAMMY-winning duo Dan + Shay returned with a heartfelt video to reassure fans, share life updates, and shut down rumors of a breakup. A Whirlwind Year Dan Smyers kicked things off, explaining that the hiatus wasn’t planned: “We … Read more
Riley Green Honors Veterans with Upcoming Military Base Tour in Japan and Hawaii Patriotism Runs Deep in Riley Green’s Music and Mission Few modern country artists embody small-town patriotism quite like Riley Green. Known for his proudly American anthems like “Different ‘Round Here” and his live covers of Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red, White … Read more
I spent three months on that blanket. Every night after dinner, I’d curl into my chair with a basket of leftover yarn—bits from her baby sweater, the shawl I made for her mother, scraps of birthdays and winters and lullabies—and stitch them into something warm enough to say everything I couldn’t afford to buy. It … Read more
The day my brother bragged at Sunday dinner that he and his wife would “inherit everything, obviously,” I didn’t argue. I just chewed my salad, let the fork clink gently against the plate, and watched my mother’s mouth purse into that tight little lemon line I had known all my life. When the dishes were … Read more
Country Stars Take Over Losers Bar After “American Icon: Toby Keith” Benefit Concert From Bridgestone to Broadway: An Unplanned Encore Only in Nashville. After a star-studded tribute concert for the late Toby Keith, a handful of country heavyweights turned an ordinary Wednesday night at Losers Bar & Grill into an unforgettable afterparty. The main event, … Read more
Across the United States, communities were united in grief over the sudden loss of Charlie Kirk, who was taken far too young at 31 in a tragic Utah shooting. From quiet vigils in small towns to crowded arenas in major cities, the nation paused to honor a life that had already touched millions. But at … Read more
Zach Bryan Sparks Backlash With New Song “Bad News,” Criticized for Taking Aim at Law Enforcement and ICE Country star Zach Bryan is once again the center of controversy after teasing a new song that takes direct aim at the current state of America — and it’s dividing fans across the country. On Friday (October … Read more