Randy Travis’ 1987 hit “Forever and Ever, Amen” is still a favorite among country music fans. Last year, he joined in on the last verse for Josh Turner’s cover of the love song for Turner’s album Country State of Mind. While Randy Travis did not attend the Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music,
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Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly 'Days of Our Lives', would come in handy someday. When she's not writing, she's playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger
You can’t celebrate country music without paying tribute to Loretta Lynn or Conway Twitty. The Grand Ole Opry’s 95th-anniversary special honored both of them at once. Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley have both had long careers in the industry, though they aren’t quite legend status yet. The two joined forces for a duet honoring frequent
Don’t expect to see Garth Brooks for at least the next two weeks. Along with his wife Trisha Yearwood, he is in quarantine again thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood Exposed to COVID-19 At the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Garth Brooks’ daughter Allie came down with COVID-19. She ultimately
In addition to being a country music legend, Dolly Parton is a smart businesswoman. At the beginning of the year, news came of a partnership with craft store Hobby Lobby. The store was releasing a special Dolly Parton line of home goods, mainly for the kitchen. Stores quickly sold out, but Hobby Lobby’s online store
Amy Grant is one of the most successful Christian/pop crossover artists in recent memory. She has also been happily married to country singer Vince Gill since 2000. In fact, it was during a doctor appointment for her husband that she found out she needed heart surgery. Amy Grant Feels ‘Fantastic’ After Heart Surgery In early
During a recent re-watch of the 2001-2007 Reba sitcom, a familiar face popped up in an episode in Season 6. American Idol winner and Reba McEntire’s real-life (soon-to-be-ex) daughter-in-law, Kelly Clarkson. Do you remember Kelly Clarkson’s role as the ‘evil’ weather intern? Throwback Thursday: Kelly Clarkson’s Reba Guest-Star Gig TV viewers got their first taste
Dolly Parton is a happily married woman. But she had her share of bad dates in her younger years. She recently told a never-before-heard story about the lengths she’s taken to avoid ‘giving it up’ on a date. Legendary Singer Braved Bear Attack to Avoid Promiscuity Country music icon Dolly Parton was the guest of
Garth Brooks is one of the most successful country music artists in the world, if not the most successful. He nearly broke fans’ hearts in 2000 by announcing his semi-retirement. His absence from country music lasted for 14 years. However, some fans feel that he made a misstep by coming out of retirement. Fans Debate
You win some, you lose some. Dolly Parton usually hits it out of the park with her choices. But her Super Bowl LV ad isn’t hitting all the right notes for some fans. Why are people calling Dolly Parton’s involvement in an ad for Squarespace “tone-deaf”? Dolly Parton ‘Reimagines’ Hit Song For Super Bowl Ad
Super Bowl Sunday is the sporting event of the year. On the Monday following the game, the armchair quarterbacks are out in full force. And it’s not just the game that they dissect. Everything from the Halftime Show act to the commercials are fair game. But nothing is more sacred than the singing of the
Country singer Morgan Wallen’s career is on the line after a video of him shouting the n-word came out earlier this week. In the ensuing days, he lost his recording contract, airplay on radios and support of Country Music Television. While the spotlight is shining bright on Wallen’s wrongs, Twitter users are trying to turn
Brothers Osborne singer T.J. Osborne is ready to live his best life openly. The rising star in country music gave fans a glimpse into his personal life. In a surprisingly candid interview, T.J. Osborne came out as gay. T.J. Osborne Comes Out: ‘I Am Who I Am’ On February 3, Time magazine released an interview
The coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc. 2021 Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans are taking on a different look. Parades and large gatherings won’t be happening. Instead, New Orleans residents are decorating the outside of their homes, turning it into a city of ‘floats.’ One store shop owner got a surprise of a lifetime
Faith Hill is proving she’s still a “Wild One.” The 53-year-old singer showed off her dance moves in a TikTok video with one of her daughters. 22-year-old Maggie and her friend Georgiana teamed up with Faith Hill for a viral TikTok dance challenge. Faith Hill Relies on Daughters to Keep Her Young Kids keep us
Dolly Parton doesn’t want a medal. She revealed this week that she was twice offered the Presidential Medal of Freedom but turned it down. And it’s not for the reasons you think. Dolly Parton Turned Down Medal of Freedom From President Trump Twice Now that President Trump is out of office, people, including former staffers,
There’s iconic and then there’s ‘they-teach-a-class-about-me-in-college.’ Dolly Parton is both iconic AND has a college course all about her. At 75-years-old, Dolly Parton’s life story has a lot of twists and turns and teachable moments. How Did the Class Get Started? Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, has a unique curriculum. Grace Lager teaches a
Who doesn’t love a good meme? Dolly Parton gave a new take on an internet-favorite meme. The popular meme shows a man and woman walking down the street, passing by another woman. The man is mid-double-take as the woman with him stares on in anger. Known as the “distracted boyfriend” meme, it has been modified
No one can imitate country music icon Loretta Lynn. But actress Sissy Spacek came pretty close in the movie Coal Miner’s Daughter. The movie spawned a long-lasting friendship between the singer and the actress. Loretta Lynn Chose Sissy Spacek for Biopic 1980 saw the release of a film about Loretta Lynn’s rise in country music.
Garth Brooks’ performance at President Biden’s inauguration caused a lot of controversy. And not just from his fans who were unhappy that Brooks was singing for a Democrat. On the day of the ceremony, fans noticed something different about Garth Brooks’ appearance when he took off his trademark hat. The singer’s hairline was mysteriously restored.
2021 is gearing up to be a very busy year for Loretta Lynn. After spending the last few years recovering from a stroke and a broken hip, it seems the legendary singer is ready to get back to work. Like many people, she spent most of 2020 quarantining and keeping safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.