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Scotty McCreery & Hootie & the Blowfish Light Up Summer With “Bottle Rockets” Music VideoA Summer Collaboration As summer winds down, Scotty McCreery and Hootie & the Blowfish have given fans the perfect send-off with the release of the “Bottle Rockets” music video on Friday, September 19.The track, originally released in May as part of … 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

A Father’s Long Wait Marcus Caldwell was not a man who walked anywhere.For years, town cars and assistants had carved a path for him through the city. But this afternoon was different. His fiancée, Victoria Hayes, had convinced him to stroll the last few blocks. “The summer light is too perfect to waste,” she said. … Read more

I’ve been married to Kavi for ten years. I’m infertile. His best friend, Leah, is pregnant. She asked him to be her birth partner—and to put his name on the birth certificate. I said no. He called me a monster. The next day Leah posted a sunset maternity shoot on Instagram: her barefoot in a … Read more

The toothbrush showed up on a Tuesday, the kind of day that tastes like dish soap and errands. I was sorting laundry, turning out pockets like always, when I felt the plastic handle. Blue. Drugstore brand. Still slick with toothpaste that had dried into chalky stripes. I stared at it a long time, the way … Read more

Doctor visits are supposed to be simple: show up, get answers, go home with a plan. And then there are the visits you never forget—the ones that are equal parts comedy sketch, courtroom drama, and “did-that-just-happen?” Reddit delivered a whole waiting room’s worth. Like the roommate who woke up convinced they were dying because both … Read more

Hillary Scott Welcomes Fourth Daughter, Selah Jean: “Our Hearts Are Full” Lady A’s Hillary Scott and husband Chris Tyrrell have officially expanded their family once more! The couple welcomed their fourth daughter, Selah Jean, on Friday, July 25, a rep confirmed exclusively to PEOPLE. “We are over the moon to introduce you to Selah Jean! … 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

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

Michael Bublé Chooses 14-Year-Old Prodigy Max Chambers in The Voice Battle Round Michael Bublé’s youngest team member may also be one of his brightest stars. During the October 20 episode of The Voice, 14-year-old Max Chambers faced off against Aarik Duncan in a Battle Round that showcased both singers’ extraordinary talent. A Soulful Showdown For … 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