Trump State Visit Marked by Punctuality Questions, but Ceremony Emphasizes Continuity During their September 17 UK state visit, former U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrived at Windsor Castle later than scheduled, sparking speculation about a potential breach of royal protocol. The couple’s arrival on Marine One at 12:16 p.m.—sixteen minutes past the … Read more
Jelly Roll Celebrates Going “From Rock Bottom to Holy Ground” After Meeting Pope Leo From a prison cell to St. Peter’s Square, Jelly Roll is living proof that redemption stories can rewrite themselves in ways no one could predict. The country superstar — once a troubled teen arrested over 40 times on drug-related charges — … Read more
Ella Langley Shines With Two Sold-Out Shows at the RymanA Breakthrough Moment for a Rising Star Alabama-born singer Ella Langley continued her rapid rise in country music with back-to-back sold-out shows at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium over the weekend. Tied for the most nominations at the upcoming CMA Awards and enjoying a breakthrough year, Ella … Read more
Like Mother, Like Daughter It seems the saying holds true — the apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree. Just like her incredibly gifted mom, Eisele opened her verse with confidence and poise, singing straight into her sparkling aquamarine microphone while her proud mother watched on, harmonizing softly behind her. What made the moment … Read more
Lauren Alaina & Husband Cam Arnold Welcome Baby Girl, Beni Doll Country star Lauren Alaina and her husband Cam Arnold have officially become parents! The couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Beni Doll Arnold, on Wednesday, June 11th, at 8:44 a.m. Beni weighed 7 lbs 13 oz and measured 19 inches long. … Read more
I was twenty-five when my dad called to say he’d proposed. I pressed the phone to my ear and tried to match his excitement, even as something small and stubborn tugged at my gut. Love doesn’t disappear after a divorce—it changes shape—but the shape of this new chapter felt… uncertain. My parents split when I … Read more
Cole Swindell Pens Tribute Song for Charlie Kirk Country artist Cole Swindell has written a new song — titled “Make Heaven Crowded” — inspired by the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed on September 10. Swindell says this may be the most important song he’s ever written, and that if it helps just one … Read more
A Tragedy That Shook Country Music The plane crash that claimed the life of Brett James also took away his wife and stepdaughter, making an already devastating loss even heavier for the country community. On September 18, James — the Grammy-winning songwriter behind “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” “The Truth,” and countless others — died when … Read more
Songwriter Brett James Died In A Plane Crash On September 18 The country music world is reeling after the tragic death of songwriter Brett James, who was killed in a plane crash on Thursday, September 18, at the age of 57. A Songwriting Giant James was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in … Read more
Jimmy Kimmel’s harsh monologue about Donald Trump and the late Charlie Kirk has turned into one of the most divisive issues of the year. What started as a late-night joke has turned into a national debate about free speech, comedy, and political pressure. ABC and Nexstar Media have put Jimmy Kimmel Live! on hold indefinitely. … Read more