The countless friends, fans, and family members who consider Dolly Parton to be an angel on earth aren’t far off in their estimation. The country music legend led with love and generosity like no one else in the celebrity sphere through the pandemic. Her gifts to Vanderbilt University Medical Center near the start of the
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Tresa has been a passionate and prolific online writer for years, publishing thousands of articles and features in music, television, theatre, and to honor those who bring light to the world in wonderful ways.She is also a teacher, a cancer survivor (so far, by God's grace), an advocate for children, and a devoted pet parent.She never tires of telling the story behind the stage, from the core of the artist’s heart.She has cerebral palsy but refuses to let it have her.Tresa lives out her faith and music is her life- force.
Tim McGraw claims he’s never even seen Four Christmases, the 2008 “dramedy” in which he stars. The country music superstar portrays one of Vince Vaughn’s cordial but tormenting brothers during the holiday visits to all four sets of divorced parents during Christmas. The role of Dallas gets more than rough-and-tumble between Tim McGraw and Vaughn’s
Mickey Guyton has lots of reasons for joy this holiday season, and none of them have anything to do with anything wrapped under the Christmas tree. The country music songstress kept reaching and proving her range through 10 years in the typical Nashville system. She wrote songs, too. “Better Than You Left Me” brought Mickey
For a quarter-century together, most of it married, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have made beautiful music and memories together. Songs like “It’s Your Love,” “I Need You,” and “Shotgun Rider” carry more than stage chemistry and magnificent harmonies. These hits and so many more signify the real-life ride of love and marriage between the
Turning 75 is a remarkable milestone in itself. For Dolly Parton, the coming birthday, and many more before it, gives the songwriting legend a lovely reason to put her heartfelt words to melody. In an ABC News feature, the country music marvel details why writing a commemorative song each year comes so naturally as a
It’s easy to tell that Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have very tender feelings about the Christmas season. Anyone who takes a peek at the superstar’s latest video for the heartfelt song “Gravy” will see a chronicle of the McGraw family through almost a quarter-century of life and love together. There’s a few random weddings
This year’s holiday season has Dolly Parton doing it all. The country music legend looked luminous for her Macy’s Thanksgiving Day performance. She always sounds great, and for this occasion, Dolly Parton was backed by a big-band and decked out in green sequins and white fur for her moment. The superstar is also celebrating Christmas
It’s been a long time since country music superstar Tim McGraw or the ageless Willie Nelson have had to fight their way out of a bar after a set. CMT Edge drew a very interesting comparison between the two music giants, and the point is valid. No faithful fan can ever guess who Tim McGraw
Any person who’s ever spent more than a few minutes with Dolly Parton knows that she thinks the world of her roots in Sevier County, Tennessee. Her father, Robert Lee, is always “the smartest man I ever knew” in his daughter Dolly’s eyes. Her mother, Avie Lee, imparted her unshakable spiritual intuition into all her
Gracie McGraw, the oldest daughter of country music’s royal couple, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, has been turning heads lately. About two weeks ago, Gracie went bold, dramatic, and brunette with new, gorgeous hair color. Her youngest sister, Audrey, was among the first to cheer the change for Gracie McGraw. Several friends chimed in with
Tuesday, November 24, was already a big day for Mickey Guyton. The stellar singer-songwriter took the stage and stepped into her own truth like never before through the past two years. She pledged to write and sing only what rang true for her rather than write or choose “other people’s songs” under the Nashville system.
Miley Cyrus belongs to many worlds, both personally and musically. Her years as Hannah Montana made her a global presence and garnered followers who are loyal to this day. At the same time, being part of the Disney machine can become artistically unbearable. Miley Cyrus has always been an open book with her mind and
No one can deny how Dolly Parton becomes the center of attention on any stage. This weekend, the country music queen will celebrate the premiere of her latest Netflix holiday charmer, Christmas on the Square. While some reviewers, such as USA Today per the Arizona Republic, deem that the goodhearted TV musical is too “gooey,”
Now, fans can count Kelly Clarkson in on the bandwagon for songstress and truth-speaker, Mickey Guyton. Broadway World featured the brief conversation between the two stellar singer-songwriters, who grew up just a stone’s throw from each other in Texas. Mickey Guyton claims Arlington and Waco as her home, while Kelly Clarkson hails from Burleson. Beyond
This morning, November 19, might not be noted as Billy Ray Cyrus Day on every calendar hanging on kitchen walls. But the one-man music sensation from hip-hop megahits to country music chart-toppers (with a smattering of every other genre in between) was certainly celebrated on Today. From his latest song to recalling fond memories, from
Ask any number of people counted in the legions of fans supporting Dolly Parton through her six decades plus at the pinnacle of country music stardom, and they’ll tell you that she’s already earned patron saint status. The acclaimed singer-songwriter didn’t just sit by and wait for something to be done as the terror of
Any time Dolly Parton gets in her “zone” of songwriting, spectacular tunes for the ages flow. The Guinness World Record-honored artist (as the most successful female in music) frequently combines fasting periods with creative getaways. Parton thrives on cycles of writing songs, sleeping, and waking up to do it all again. Only Dolly Parton can
Like any dad, Tim McGraw knows that once the kids are grown, even his own gorgeous three daughters with Faith Hill, they make their own choices. Hairstyles take a high-priority on most ladies lists, and Gracie McGraw, now 23, is not afraid to make bold statements in style. The eldest sister has the same family
Mickey Guyton is special to country music in many ways. The songstress credits Dolly Parton, LeAnn Rimes, and Whitney Houston as her major inspirations and influences. And she does so all in the same breath. She said she didn’t see many girls of color like herself when she was growing up around Arlington and Waco,
Dolly Parton and Oprah Winfrey go way back. The country music legend and the television and talk show mogul have been gal pals for decades. The singer even convinced Oprah to sing with her on “This Little Light of Mine” in the late 80s on The Dolly Show. These days Oprah has a new gig,