When Loretta Lynn got her first guitar, she didn’t even know how to play it. The guitar was a gift from her husband, Oliver “Doolittle” Lynn. History.com reports that the guitar cost just $17, but it became invaluable to the aspiring singer. She taught herself how to play the guitar while raising her children. Loretta
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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
Loretta Lynn has seen first-hand the progress women have made in society. And she sang many songs about it. The 1960s and ‘70s were an important milestone for women, with the invention of the birth control pill and the women’s liberation movement. In 1975, Loretta Lynn released the aptly titled song “The Pill.” The song
Is Trisha Yearwood going stir-crazy? She’s been in quarantine since February 11th. After almost a month of social media silence, Trisha Yearwood returned in a legendary way. Did you know the singer had a guest role on a sitcom in the ‘90s? Trisha Yearwood, Garth Brooks in Quarantine At the beginning of February, social media
Loretta Lynn was all about Girl Power before Girl Power was cool. She has been breaking boundaries in country music for over 50 years. The iconic singer is on the heels of releasing her 50th studio album. In a heartfelt tribute, she reveals how female country singers today compare to her journey to Nashville over
Last month actress Ashley Judd suffered a horrific injury while in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She was there on a humanitarian mission. Since her rescue, fans may have been wondering if her family is helping her during her recovery. Ashley Judd is part of the famous Judd family. Her mother, Naomi, and half-sister, Wynonna,
Dolly Parton is beloved by virtually everyone, especially country music fans. So, it is surprising that the legendary singer and philanthropist got negative comments on social media. Many fans are upset over her partnership with a huge craft superstore. Dolly Parton Has a Kitchen Line With Hobby Lobby Earlier this year, Hobby Lobby announced they
Streaming service Disney Plus surprise-dropped all five seasons of the cult classic The Muppet Show. The series ran from 1976-1981 and featured entertainers from all genres as guests. Some of the prominent guests include Elton John, actor Steve Martin, comic George Burns and rocker Alice Cooper. There were just two requirements for guests: be funny
Hannah Brown is trying out her acting chops. After appearing on ABC’s Bachelor Nation franchise and Dancing With The Stars, Hannah Brown’s next big move is music videos. She counts country music singer Jordan Davis among her long list of friends. On February 19, he dropped the long-awaited video for his song “Almost Maybes.” Bachelor
When her album Coal Miner’s Daughter came out 50 years ago – yes, 50 years! – Loretta Lynn had no idea where her career would go. She certainly didn’t imagine that she would be a trailblazer for female artists in country music. For a recent Throwback Thursday, she took a look back at her legacy.
You’d think after 24 years of marriage, Tim McGraw would already be an expert on the subject. However, it seems he’s taken Harrison Ford’s marriage advice to heart. Harrison Ford Reveals Secret to Strong Marriage Harrison Ford and actress Calista Flockhart celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary last year. While the couple has nothing on McGraw
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,
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
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