Randy Travis is a Nashville boy at heart, but his life is in Texas now. Born in North Carolina, Travis made his career in Nashville. According to his Wikipedia bio, he dropped out of high school and later moved to Nashville in 1982. While in Nashville, he became a staple on the country music scene.
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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
January 10th is an important day in the canon of Loretta Lynn. On that day 73 years ago, she married the love of her life, Oliver “Doo” Lynn. She marked the anniversary with a special tribute. Loretta Lynn & Doo ‘Fought Hard, Loved Hard’ Earlier this week, Loretta Lynn’s social media team paid tribute to
Loretta Lynn is a country music icon, but she’s not the only singer in her family. Her sisters Peggy Sue and Crystal Gayle are both famous singers in their own right. On January 9, Loretta Lynn’s team posted on her Instagram a tribute to Crystal Gayle on her birthday. Crystal Gayle Turns 70 In 1951,
Loretta Lynn is a lot of things. The Queen of country music. A coal miner’s daughter. A living legend. With a recent Instagram post, she’s taken on a new title: Meme Queen. And it all started with a can of Twisted Tea. Twisted Tea Attack Goes Viral When an Ohioan man went into his local
Loretta Lynn wasn’t joking when she said in 2020 that she has no plans of ever retiring. Despite being 88-years-old, the spitfire from Kentucky is going strong. A few years ago, music fans were concerned that they might lose the icon due to a series of health issues. A stroke, followed by a broken hip
Country music star Ronnie Dunn isn’t one to keep his opinion to himself. One-half of the iconic country duo Brooks & Dunn weighs in on the social media uproar regarding Blake Shelton. On New Year’s Eve, Shelton surprised fans with the release of a new song. Inspired by his romance with Gwen Stefani, some found
People always joke that they want to wrap actress Betty White in bubble wrap to protect her. Country music fans likely feel the same way about Loretta Lynn. She turned 88-years-old earlier this year. With the Thanksgiving-Christmas-New Year holiday trifecta upon us, many people are celebrating Christmas in a new way this year. Count Loretta
Country music star Brett Eldredge is over playing second fiddle to his canine companion. It turns out the “Somethin’ I’m Good At” singer isn’t good at sharing the limelight. Especially with his four-legged friend, Edgar. All About Brett Eldredge’s Dog Edgar Country fans likely know all about Brett Eldredge’s dog. He adopted Edgar in 2016.
Taylor Swift is well-known for her philanthropic good deeds. She donates her money to causes she supports, speaks out to raise awareness on important issues. Additionally, she has a loving relationship with her fan base. So-called “Swifties” are often on the receiving end of the singer’s generosity. So, it comes as no surprise that Swift
LeAnn Rimes is no stranger to the moonlight – or the spotlight. The country crooner is coming up on the 25th anniversary of her Blue album debut. But before her song “Blue” took her to the top of the charts, she appeared on Star Search. Flashback: LeAnn Rimes, Star Search Contestant LeAnn Rimes was just
On Saturday, December 12, 2020, Charley Pride’s family revealed that the groundbreaking singer had passed away. His death was due to COVID-related complications. The musician was hospitalized in late November, mere weeks after the Country Music Association Awards ceremony. Despite the raging coronavirus, the event was in-person. Following Charley Pride’s death, Maren Morris spoke out,
Country singer Kelly Clarkson is going through the wringer right now. Her very public divorce from Brandon Blackstock recently took a nasty turn amid her accusations of fraud. However, the American Idol alum revealed the one thing that has helped her more than anything the last few months: A Garth Brooks song. Garth Brooks Appears
Husbands are notoriously bad at picking Christmas gifts for their spouses. Dishwashers, cutlery, and socks are just a few of the gifts under the Christmas tree. Country singer Carrie Underwood recently got an early Christmas present from her husband, Mike Fisher. Cows. Plural. The Cows Come Home For Christmas Carrie Underwood already has one… or
Garth Brooks has been a multi-platinum artist for over 30 years. In the early 90s, he had a slew of #1 hits. But it turns out that he was hesitant to release what would become his greatest hit. Garth Brooks Almost Didn’t Record “The Dance” In 1989, the singer released his debut album, simply titled
The 2015 Super Bowl almost had an entirely different performance. Instead of rogue dancer “left shark,” Katy Perry originally wanted Dolly Parton to perform with her. But it never came to fruition and fans still wonder why. Dolly Parton Explains Why She Said ‘No’ to Super Bowl Performance The Super Bowl halftime gig is one
Country singer Jake Owen took to Instagram on Monday, November 30th, to share some exciting news with his followers. The “American Country Love Song” proposed to his girlfriend, Erica Hartlein. The couple shared the news by flashing a shiny engagement ring, no explanation needed! Jake Owen Gets ‘Durrrrty Knee” While Proposing Jake Owen made the
Another country music legend is getting a biopic. In 2005, Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon starred in a Johnny Cash biopic, Walk the Line. Joaquin Phoenix was up for a Best Actor Oscar for his performance as Johnny Cash. Furthermore, Reese Witherspoon won Best Actress for her portrayal of June Carter Cash. Now Amazon Studios
NBC’s singing competition, The Voice, could have looked entirely different! Before the show made it to television audiences in the U.S., a country music legend was offered the role of judge. The role eventually went to Blake Shelton. Why did the legend turn down the job offer? Reba McEntire Offered The Voice Judge Job Before
Country music icon Reba McEntire is a busy lady! Not only is she navigating a new romance and starring in a TV show, she was recently spotted in a recording studio. And she wasn’t alone. American Idol alum Carrie Underwood seems to be in cahoots with Reba McEntire for a ‘secret project.’ Carrie Underwood, Reba
Stargazers are obsessed with crossover couple Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton. The ska rebel from the 90s and the cowboy have a fairytale romance. With any relationship comes speculation about marriage. In recent months, the couple has faced rumors that they are already married. What’s behind the rumors? Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s Romance The