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It started with an offhand compliment. “You’re so lucky to have that dress,” Kayla said, eyes flicking to the garment bag in the corner of my room. I zipped it closed. “It was my mom’s. I’m saving it for my wedding.” She smiled too widely. “I’d kill to wear that once.” The next morning, the … Read more

Jimmy Kimmel has returned to ABC following a suspension that set off a nationwide debate over free speech and the boundaries of late-night comedy. Using his first night back, Kimmel delivered an extended critique of former President Donald Trump, making it clear he would not soften his approach. Why He Was Suspended While Kimmel insisted … Read more

Zach Bryan Breaks U.S. Concert Attendance Record at Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI – Despite a year marked by controversies, Zach Bryan just closed out 2025 with one of the biggest milestones of his career: breaking the record for the largest ticketed concert in U.S. history. A Year of Highs and Lows The “Something in … Read more

Kane Brown and Wife Katelyn Turn Their Hit Duet “Thank God” Into a Lifetime Christmas Movie When Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn released their first duet, “Thank God,” on September 12, 2022, they had no idea it would grow into one of the biggest hits — and eventually inspire a holiday film. The romantic … Read more

Keith Urban Moves Barry Gibb to Tears with Emotional Bee Gees Tribute When Keith Urban took the stage to perform “To Love Somebody” during Stayin’ Alive: A GRAMMY Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees, no one in the audience expected the night’s most powerful moment would come not from special effects or a … Read more

Austin Gilbert and Rob Cole’s “Honey Bee” Battle Brings the Heart of Country to The Voice Team Michael Bublé lit up The Voice stage when Austin Gilbert and Rob Cole faced off in a soulful, high-energy duet of Blake Shelton’s “Honey Bee.” The country showdown proved one of the most entertaining Battle Round performances of … Read more

Kelsea Ballerini Stuns With Emotional “Leave Me Again” Performance at the 57th CMA Awards Under the bright lights of the 57th CMA Awards, Kelsea Ballerini delivered a performance that left the entire room spellbound. Taking the stage for a stripped-down rendition of “Leave Me Again,” she traded glitz for vulnerability — offering a deeply emotional … Read more

Tony Brown Celebrated for Five Decades of Musical Excellence With an illustrious career spanning 50 years, legendary producer Tony Brown has left an indelible mark on country music. Over three decades as a producer, he has helped shape the genre’s evolution, working with some of its most iconic voices and sounds. Brown’s résumé boasts more … Read more

Reba McEntire & Lauren Daigle Deliver a Heavenly Performance of “Back To God” at the ACM Awards Two powerhouse voices — Reba McEntire and Lauren Daigle — came together on one stage to create a moment that transcended genre and left the audience in awe. Reba, the undisputed “Queen of Country”, and Lauren, one of … Read more