Some days feel like a running tally of what’s broken—dripping faucets, crumpled permission slips, bills in ominous envelopes, leftovers no one wants. And then there are the quieter pockets of time that remind me why I keep going. I work at a tiny home goods shop wedged between a bakery and a nail salon. I … Read more
She said it like she was flicking a switch: “You’re not my dad.” It didn’t make me angry. It just emptied me out. Ten years of bike lessons, flu nights, school plays, scraped knees, first heartbreaks—and still I was just “Mike.” So I did something new. I stood up for myself. “In that case,” I … Read more
The world of cinema has lost one of its towering figures. Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, died on September 16, 2025, at his mountain home in Utah. He was 89. His passing closes a chapter in Hollywood history, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped both mainstream and … Read more
Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley & More Pay Tribute to Late Songwriter Brett James The country music world is reeling from the sudden death of Brett James, one of Nashville’s most celebrated songwriters. James, 57, was killed on September 18 in a small plane crash near Franklin, North Carolina, alongside his wife Melody and her daughter … Read more
Kane Brown Becomes More Vocal About His FaithA Growing Openness In recent months, country superstar Kane Brown has begun sharing his faith more openly, weaving it into both his personal life and his music. Long known for heartfelt songs and family-centered values, Brown is now allowing fans to see even more of the spiritual foundation … Read more
The Time When Tom Jones Sang “Come Together” on The Voice — And Stole the ShowJudges Who Double as Stars By now, The Voice is as much about the judges as it is about the contestants. While the spotlight is designed for those auditioning, the star coaches often steal it back with their charisma, humor, … Read more
You never expect life to tilt on its axis from the backseat of a car—especially when the spark comes from a five-year-old with crayon-stained fingers. One Friday before Father’s Day, while driving home from preschool, my daughter Lily looked up and asked: “Daddy, can we invite my real dad to dinner on Sunday?” The words … Read more
Are Megan Moroney and Riley Green Dating? Fans Think So After Cowboy Hat Clue If the cowboy hat fits… wear it — and apparently, Megan Moroney just might have. Romance rumors between the “Am I Okay?” singer and country star Riley Green are heating up again after fans noticed what could be another subtle clue. … Read more
Jelly Roll Shares How a Dangerous Gig Sparked His Lifelong Pre-Show Prayer Ritual It’s hard to picture Jelly Roll getting nervous about much of anything. The Nashville-born artist grew up in Antioch, Tennessee, one of the city’s rougher neighborhoods, and has seen more than his share of trouble — from hustling on the streets to … Read more
The Night Alan Jackson Helped America Heal When Alan Jackson walked onto the CMA Awards stage in November 2001, no one knew that history was about to be made. The nation was still reeling from the September 11 attacks, and the air inside the Grand Ole Opry House was thick with grief, confusion, and quiet … Read more