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Where to Score Tax Day Deals and Freebies on April 15, 2025

Tax Day might not be your favorite holiday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself once the paperwork is done. Several national chains are offering sweet (and savory) deals to help ease the pain of filing. Whether you’re refund-rich or just glad it’s over, here’s where to score some Tax Day treats across Hampton…

Will This Be the Country Song of the Summer?

Will This Be the Country Song of the Summer?

Zach Top is at the top of his game right now.  And he just played an unreleased song at a VIP event that some fans are hoping will be the country song of the summer. It’s called “Good Times and Tan Lines” and has a twangy, Jimmy Buffett vibe. @christianfreakinburge Good times and tan lines, can’t wait for…

Jelly Roll Receives Prestigious Global Literacy Award

Jelly Roll Receives Prestigious Global Literacy Award

Jelly Roll continues to inspire far beyond the music charts—this time with a major honor on the world stage. Over the weekend, he was awarded the Global Literacy Award at the 2025 World Literacy Summit held in Oxford, England. The award recognized Jelly Roll for his “global influence on literacy,” a tribute to his advocacy…

Eric Church Surprises Fans During Chief’s Bar Anniversary Celebration

Eric Church Surprises Fans During Chief’s Bar Anniversary Celebration

Over the weekend, Eric Church celebrated the first anniversary of his Nashville bar, Chief’s, and let’s just say—he did not disappoint. The festivities spanned the entire day, but the real magic happened upstairs at the Neon Steeple concert venue, where a one-of-a-kind songwriter session took center stage. Two of Eric’s longtime co-writers—Jeff Hyde (who also…

Who is the Country Star Behind the Mad Scientist Monster on The Masked Singer?

Who is the Country Star Behind the Mad Scientist Monster on The Masked Singer?

Country fans are buzzing after the latest episode of The Masked Singer! The hit FOX show—known for past reveals like Sara Evans and LeAnn Rimes—has everyone guessing again, thanks to the mysterious Mad Scientist Monster mask. Take a listen: We’ve never seen a #MadScientistMonsterMask like this! 😱 #TheMaskedSinger pic.twitter.com/4xmaw6pefV — The Masked Singer (@MaskedSingerFOX) March…

Jordan Davis Teams Up with Peyton Manning to Announce New Tour in Hilarious Golf Video

Jordan Davis Teams Up with Peyton Manning to Announce New Tour in Hilarious Golf Video

Country star Jordan Davis just announced his upcoming Ain’t Enough Road Tour—and he did it with a little help from football legend Peyton Manning. In a hilarious video that’s already making the rounds online, Jordan tries his hand at becoming a professional golfer… emphasis on tries. The sketch features him struggling through a round on…

Keith Urban Gives Cancer Survivor a Moment She’ll Never Forget [WATCH]

Keith Urban Gives Cancer Survivor a Moment She’ll Never Forget [WATCH]

At a recent performance at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Keith Urban made one fan’s dream come true in the most heartfelt way. While performing during a charity event for Susan G. Komen’s breast cancer research, Keith spotted a woman in the crowd holding a sign that read: “I beat cancer to hug Keith Urban.”…

The Funniest April Fools’ Day Pranks in Hampton Roads This Year

The Funniest April Fools’ Day Pranks in Hampton Roads This Year

From midnight dolphin watching to alcohol-free baseball games, Hampton Roads came through with some seriously creative (and hilarious) April Fools’ Day pranks this year. Local businesses and organizations pulled out all the stops to keep us laughing—and maybe even questioning reality just a little. Here’s a roundup of our favorite 757-fueled foolery that made April…

Ella Langley Leads 2025 ACM Nominations; See the Full List

Ella Langley Leads 2025 ACM Nominations; See the Full List

The nominees for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards are here—and this one’s for the girls!  Ella Langley received 8 nominations as a first-time nominee!  Plus, Lainey Wilson scored 7 nods and Kelsea Ballerini earned her first Entertainer of the Year nomination! Not to be outdone, the guys are shining too!  Cody Johnson and…

Lady A’s Charles Kelly Announces First Solo Single and Baby News!

Lady A’s Charles Kelly Announces First Solo Single and Baby News!

It’s a banner week for Charles Kelley — and it’s only Tuesday! The Lady A vocalist kicked off the week by announcing the upcoming release of a brand-new solo single titled “Can’t Lose You.” But the real showstopper? Charles and his wife Cassie just shared some exciting personal news — they’re expecting baby number two!…

Luke Combs Honored with Star on Music City Walk of Fame

Luke Combs Honored with Star on Music City Walk of Fame

Luke Combs just added another major milestone to his already impressive career—he’s officially a star… literally. This past week, Luke was honored with a star on the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville, joining an elite group of just 109 recipients. (For a little perspective, the Hollywood Walk of Fame has more than 2,800…

Eric Church Announces New Album ‘Evangeline Vs. The Machine’

Eric Church Announces New Album ‘Evangeline Vs. The Machine’

Eric Church might need a bucket after dealing with some major leaks this week. Fans got a sneak peek at his upcoming album, Evangeline vs. the Machine, when the full tracklist and release date accidentally appeared on Apple Music ahead of schedule. Church, who typically shares big news with his Church Choir fan club first,…

Luke Combs Makes History as the First-Ever Country Act to Close Lollapalooza

Luke Combs Makes History as the First-Ever Country Act to Close Lollapalooza

Luke Combs is breaking barriers and making history! It was just announced that he will be headlining Lollapalooza this summer, marking the first time a country artist will close out the festival. This is a huge moment—not just for Luke, but for country music as a whole. The four-day festival takes place July 31 –…

Morgan Wallen Shares Next Album Is “Officially Done” Along with Clip of New Song

Morgan Wallen Shares Next Album Is “Officially Done” Along with Clip of New Song

Morgan Wallen announced his new album, “I’m the Problem”, back in January and fans have been eagerly waiting for more details ever since. Well, now we don’t have to wait much longer. In a post on Instagram this past weekend, Morgan said, “Album is officially done.  More news for y’all [this] week.” Alongside the huge news, Morgan…

The Savannah Bananas Debut First-Ever Halftime Show with LoCash [WATCH]

The Savannah Bananas Debut First-Ever Halftime Show with LoCash [WATCH]

The Savannah Bananas, famous for combining baseball with high-energy entertainment, have had several country stars step up to the plate over the years. But this weekend, they took things to a whole new level with their first-ever halftime show! Before we dive into the big performance, let’s take a look back at the country artists…

Luke Combs Opens Up About His Struggle with an “All-Consuming” Form of OCD

Luke Combs Opens Up About His Struggle with an “All-Consuming” Form of OCD

Luke Combs is known for his powerful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and down-to-earth personality. But in a recent interview on 60 Minutes Australia, the country superstar shared something deeply personal—his lifelong battle with an “all-consuming” form of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). During the interview, Luke revealed that he’s been living with OCD since he was around 12…

Jelly Roll Rocks Daisy Dukes in Hilarious New Zevia Commercial

Jelly Roll Rocks Daisy Dukes in Hilarious New Zevia Commercial

Jelly Roll is proving that real men can enjoy zero-sugar soda—in style. The country star teamed up with Zevia for a new commercial promoting their zero-sugar, zero-artificial ingredient soda, and let’s just say, his outfit is stealing the show. In the ad, Jelly Roll rolls up to a rest stop in a red pickup truck,…

Rascal Flatts Announce New “Refueled” Album Featuring Star-Studded Duets

Rascal Flatts Announce New “Refueled” Album Featuring Star-Studded Duets

Rascal Flatts Announce New Album Featuring Star-Studded Duets Rascal Flatts fans, get ready—because the band just announced an exciting new album, Life Is a Highway: Refueled Duets, set to drop on June 6th! The album is essentially a greatest hits collection, but with a twist—each song will feature a special guest artist. And they’re bringing…

Dolly Parton Dedicates Heartfelt Song to Late Husband Carl Dean

Dolly Parton Dedicates Heartfelt Song to Late Husband Carl Dean

Dolly Parton Dedicates Heartfelt Song to Late Husband Carl Dean Dolly Parton is honoring the love of her life in the best way she knows how—through music. After the passing of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, last week, the country legend dedicated a deeply personal new song to him titled “If You…

Hardy and Wife Caleigh Welcome Baby Girl, Rosie Ryan Hardy!

Hardy and Wife Caleigh Welcome Baby Girl, Rosie Ryan Hardy!

Hardy and Wife Caleigh Welcome Baby Girl, Rosie Ryan Hardy! Congratulations to Hardy and his wife, Caleigh, on the arrival of their baby girl! The couple welcomed Rosie Ryan Hardy into the world on March 7, 2025, weighing in at nine pounds, two ounces. Hardy shared the exciting news with fans by adding a sweet…

2025 Virginia Beach Cherry Blossom Festival Dates Announced! 🌸

2025 Virginia Beach Cherry Blossom Festival Dates Announced! 🌸

Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time to celebrate the annual Cherry Blossom Festival at Red Wing Park in Virginia Beach! Mark your calendars—the festival kicks off on March 29th with a week-long celebration of Japanese culture, honoring Virginia Beach’s sister city, Miyazaki, Japan. Visitors can enjoy garden tours, cultural performances, martial…

Carly Pearce Breaks Up a Fight Mid-Show in the U.K.

Carly Pearce Breaks Up a Fight Mid-Show in the U.K.

Carly Pearce had no time for nonsense during her recent show in Birmingham, England. While wrapping up her European tour, the country star had to pause her performance to break up a fight in the audience. During the show, two women in the crowd started going at it, prompting Carly to stop the music and…

Keith Urban Joins Blake Shelton on His New CBS Music Competition Show “The Road”

Keith Urban Joins Blake Shelton on His New CBS Music Competition Show “The Road”

Keith Urban is hitting “The Road” on a new reality competition show produced by Blake Shelton! In November, Blake Shelton and “Yellowstone” creator, Taylor Sheridan, teased a new singing competition show called “The Road” to air on CBS this fall saying, “‘The Road’ offers viewers a backstage pass into the gritty and unforgiving life of a touring artist . . .…

Morgan Wallen Previews Emotional New Song About His Son

Morgan Wallen Previews Emotional New Song About His Son

Fans are eagerly awaiting Morgan Wallen’s upcoming album I’m the Problem, but the country star has kept tight-lipped about its release date. However, he just gave fans a special preview of what’s to come—and this one is personal. Morgan took to Instagram to share a nearly three-minute clip of his new song Superman, his first-ever…

Local Businesses Rally to Support Families of Fallen Officers Girvin and Reese

Local Businesses Rally to Support Families of Fallen Officers Girvin and Reese

Several local businesses are stepping up to support the families of Officers Christopher Reese and Cameron Girvin, who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty. Here’s how you can contribute while supporting these generous businesses: Sandbridge Tattoo (Virginia Beach) – Offering walk-in appointments for pre-designed tattoos at $75 each from Tuesday, Feb. 25,…

Kelsea Ballerini Sends Message of Support to Young Fan Battling Cancer

Kelsea Ballerini Sends Message of Support to Young Fan Battling Cancer

Kelsea Ballerini recently found out that a young girl named Avery was using her song, “This Time Last Year”, as the “anthem” for her battle with cancer. @hfamx5 @Kelsea Ballerini we love you. No pressure. I’m weird. 😂😂🤪🤪 #kelseaballerini #lookatmenow #shootyourshot #averystrong #noonefightsalone ♬ This Time Last Year – Kelsea Ballerini Avery’s mom reached out to…

Luke Combs’ Mom Gets First Look at the New Rooftop at Category 10

Luke Combs’ Mom Gets First Look at the New Rooftop at Category 10

Mama Combs has officially given her stamp of approval to the newest addition to Luke Combs’ Nashville bar, Category 10! While the bar has been open since October, its rooftop—The Eye—is just now nearing completion, and it’s set to be the ultimate summer hangout spot. In a sneak peek video, Luke’s mom raved about the…

How to Support the Families of Fallen Virginia Beach Police Officers

How to Support the Families of Fallen Virginia Beach Police Officers

The Virginia Beach community is mourning the tragic loss of Officers Christopher Reese, 30, and Cameron Girvin, 25, who were fatally shot during a traffic stop on Friday, February 21, 2025. Officer Reese succumbed to his injuries that night, while Officer Girvin passed away the following morning. The suspect in the case took his own…

Reba McEntire’s Sitcom “Happy’s Place” Renewed for a Second Season

Reba McEntire’s Sitcom “Happy’s Place” Renewed for a Second Season

Great news for Reba McEntire fans—her NBC sitcom Happy’s Place has officially been renewed for a second season! With so many shows getting canceled after just one season, this renewal is a big win for Reba and the entire cast. She even got to break the exciting news to her co-stars right before they filmed…

Pam Tillis Mistakes Tucker Wetmore for Riley Green at the Grand Ole Opry

Pam Tillis Mistakes Tucker Wetmore for Riley Green at the Grand Ole Opry

Pam Tillis had a bit of an oops moment onstage at the Grand Ole Opry when she mistook up-and-coming country artist Tucker Wetmore for Riley Green. To be fair, both guys have mustaches, are tall, and fit the country star look—but that didn’t make the mix-up any less awkward. While speaking at an event, Pam…

Grand Ole Opry Announces ‘Opry Next Stage Class of 2025’

Grand Ole Opry Announces ‘Opry Next Stage Class of 2025’

Tuesday night at the Grand Old Opry, they announced their Opry Next Stage class for 2025, which includes: Avery Anna, Chase Beckham, Dasha, Caitlin Butts, Kashus Culpepper, Tigirlily Gold, and Tucker Wetmore. This is a huge honor for all of these young artists because it means that the opera believes in them enough that they want to back…

Megan Moroney Launches Her Own Line of Custom Cowgirl Boots

Megan Moroney Launches Her Own Line of Custom Cowgirl Boots

If you want to add a little extra flair to your cowgirl boot collection, Megan Moroney has you covered! The country star has partnered with Lane Boots to create a stylish new pair of white cowgirl boots featuring blue bottoms and unique charms, including a custom heart heel pin. Megan shared her excitement about the…

Essential Phone Numbers to Have Handy During a Snowstorm

Essential Phone Numbers to Have Handy During a Snowstorm

When winter weather hits, be prepared! Save these important phone numbers to stay safe and informed during a snowstorm: 🚗 Transportation: ⚡ Power & Energy: 🚨 Disaster Relief: 🏠 Local Shelters: 🛒 Food Banks & Pantries: 🛑 Price Gouging Concerns: For any emergency, dial 911. Stay safe, and tuned in for weather updates and important…

Eric Church Will Build 100 Homes for North Carolina Hurricane Victims

Eric Church Will Build 100 Homes for North Carolina Hurricane Victims

Eric Church is making a huge impact with his charity, Chief Cares. His foundation recently purchased land in Avery County, North Carolina, with the goal of building 100 homes for families displaced by Hurricane Helene last year. The initiative, called “Blueprint for Blue Ridge,” is set to break ground in April, with plans to have…

Russell Dickerson’s Wife Joins TikTok’s Hilarious Emergency Contact Trend

Russell Dickerson’s Wife Joins TikTok’s Hilarious Emergency Contact Trend

A new TikTok trend has couples sharing funny takes on their emergency contacts—and Russell Dickerson’s wife, Kailey, just delivered one of the best yet! The trend has people posting videos joking about who they’d call in a crisis, often highlighting their quirks in the process. Kailey jumped in with a hilarious clip featuring Russell, and…

Lady A’s Hillary Scott Announces She’s Expecting Baby Number Four

Lady A’s Hillary Scott Announces She’s Expecting Baby Number Four

Lady A’s Hillary Scott is expecting her fourth daughter! Hillary shared the surprise on Instagram with a heartwarming photo of her three daughters wearing matching “big sister” bracelets. In the caption, she revealed that their newest little addition will be arriving this summer. Hillary and her husband, Chris Tyrrell, are already parents to 10-year-old Eisele…

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