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The Moving Story Behind “Midnight Cry” When Alabama’s touring group Gold City released “Midnight Cry” in 1999 — with Southern Gospel favorite Ivan Parker delivering the solo — few could have predicted the impact it would have. The powerful ballad quickly swept through the Christian music world, crossing borders, languages, and denominations. Today, it remains … Read more

Lainey Wilson Wraps Up Her Record-Breaking Whirlwind Tour and Prepares to Host the CMA Awards A Triumphant Finale to the Whirlwind Tour Lainey Wilson has officially wrapped up the North American leg of her Whirlwind World Tour, closing out the biggest chapter of her touring career so far. Over the weekend, the country superstar took … Read more

New Details Emerge in Plane Crash That Killed Songwriter Brett James, Wife, and Stepdaughter Authorities have released a preliminary report on the September 18, 2025 plane crash that claimed the lives of Grammy-winning country songwriter Brett James, his wife Melody Carole, and her daughter Meryl Wilson. The report, issued by the National Transportation Safety Board … Read more

Two Florida middle schoolers are facing serious juvenile charges after deputies say their own mothers identified them as the suspects behind more than $50,000 in damage to a school library. According to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, the boys—ages 12 and 13—first wandered onto the Friendship Elementary School campus in Deltona during the day on September … Read more

Morgan Wallen Honors Erika Kirk With Onstage Tribute Just days after the tragic death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, country superstar Morgan Wallen paused his Edmonton concert to pay tribute to Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk. Midway through his set, Wallen stopped to address the crowd: “I’m not gonna say a whole bunch on this, but … Read more

They called her “Madame Zada,” like it was a riddle no one cared to solve. She lived at the dead end in a house with peeling paint and shutters that never quite met. People whispered—rich once, cursed now, probably crazy. I didn’t know about any of that. I just knew she sat on her porch … Read more

President Donald Trump has reignited his long-running feud with Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), this time accusing him of committing mortgage fraud related to a Maryland home Schiff purchased in 2009. The accusation, made Tuesday on Trump’s Truth Social account, alleged that Schiff improperly claimed the Maryland residence as his primary home in order to secure … Read more

Laurel’s birthday fell on one of those clear December nights that feel like glass—pretty until you touch them and cut yourself. She’d booked the back room at a trendy bistro where the candles were real and the flowers fake, and everyone had practiced smiles they kept polishing with sips of prosecco. My son, Dan, looked … Read more

Riley Green Gets Flirty With a Front Row Fan, Sparks More Buzz Around His Love Life Riley Green has long been one of country music’s most-thirsted-after stars, and during a recent show he leaned into that reputation with a charming moment that’s quickly making the rounds online. A Hat, a Dedication, and a Crowd-Pleasing Smile … Read more

Alan Jackson Reportedly Walked Out Of The CMA Awards During Beyoncé’s Surprise Performance — A Statement for “Real Country Music” Beyoncé’s Unexpected CMA Moment When Beyoncé appeared at the 2016 CMA Awards alongside The Chicks for a rendition of her Southern-tinged track “Daddy Lessons,” it was one of the most talked-about moments in country award … Read more