
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…

Kenny Chesney Voted Into the Country Music Hall of Fame – “Today Felt Like a Dream”
It’s always a big day in Nashville when the Country Music Hall of Fame announces its newest class of inductees—and this year’s list includes a name that’s been long overdue: Kenny Chesney. The country superstar was officially welcomed into the Hall of Fame’s Modern Era category, joining a prestigious class that also includes June Carter…

Carly Pearce Shares an Unforgettable Moment with Young Fan Battling Stage Four Cancer
At a recent meet-and-greet, Carly Pearce had a moment that she—and many of us—won’t soon forget. She met someone incredibly special: a 21-year-old fan named Jacob, whose story touched everyone in the room. Jacob shared that he was diagnosed with stage three cancer last year. It’s the kind of news that shakes your world. But…

Ella Langley’s “If It Weren’t for the Wind” Video Is Here—And the Backstory Is Iconic!
Ella Langley just dropped the music video for her latest hit, “If It Weren’t for the Wind,” and let’s be honest—it’s absolutely perfect. The video tells the story of a relationship where the guy just isn’t on board with Ella chasing her dreams. And what does she do? She packs up, moves on, and leaves…

Megan Moroney’s “Girl of the Night” Moment Is the Sweetest Thing You’ll See on Tour
Okay, y’all—have you heard about what Megan Moroney is doing on her Am I Okay tour? It might just be the cutest thing happening in country music right now. At each show, Megan takes a moment to spotlight one lucky fan in the audience with a segment she calls “Girl of the Night.” She hands…

Norfolk Animal Care Center is at Capacity, Dog Adoptions Reduced to $35!
Norfolk Animal Care Center is at capacity for dogs right now and needs the community’s help! Adopt, Foster, and Volunteer! To help encourage more adoptions, NACC is hosting a Slam Dunk Adoption Special through April 2nd. All puppy and dog adoption fees will be just $35, and adoption fees will be waived for senior pups…

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 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 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 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 –…

Changes to Parking for Norfolk Tides Games in 2025—Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re planning to catch a Norfolk Tides game this season, you might need to adjust your parking plans. With the ongoing construction of the Norfolk casino next to Harbor Park, over 800 parking spaces that were previously available to baseball fans are now fenced off. Additionally, more than 100 spots are being used by…

Ed Sheeran Surprises Nashville with Pop-Up Shows and Writers’ Round with Megan Moroney
Ed Sheeran is no stranger to surprising fans, and his latest spontaneous performances in Nashville were no exception. The global pop star took Music City by storm, playing a series of pop-up shows and even joining a legendary writers’ round at the iconic Bluebird Café alongside country singer Megan Moroney. Sheeran popped up at Tootsie’s…

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…
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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 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 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 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 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! 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! 🌸
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…

Russell Dickerson’s “Happen to Me” Dance Trend Takes Off—And Everyone’s Joining In!
Russell Dickerson has officially kicked off the most unexpected (and hilarious) dance trend of the year! His latest single, Happen to Me, has sparked a movement that’s taking over social media—and trust us, you’ll want to see this. The dance moves are so catchy that Russell himself is busting them out everywhere, even during podcast…

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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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’
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
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
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 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
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…

Dierks Bentley Addresses “Survivor” Rumors—And Why His Daughter Talked Him Out of Competing
Last month, rumors swirled that Dierks Bentley might be gearing up to compete on Survivor, but the country star has finally set the record straight. Dierks explained that he was simply trying to support a friend who he thought would be a great contestant, but somehow, the conversation shifted to him possibly joining the show.…

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…

Thomas Rhett Gets Wife Lauren’s Name Tattooed on His Face: “We Needed Content”
Thomas Rhett just took his love for his wife, Lauren, to the next level—or so it seems. In a hilarious new Instagram video, the country star showed off what appeared to be a fresh face tattoo of Lauren’s name in big, bold script. “They said we needed content…” Thomas jokingly captioned the post. Fans and…

George Strait Adds Five More Stadium Shows with Chris Stapleton
George Strait is giving fans even more chances to see him live in 2025! After a highly successful stadium run with Chris Stapleton last year, The King of Country has just announced five additional stadium dates for this year. Strait expressed his appreciation to fans, saying, “I keep trying to slow down a bit, but…

Lainey Wilson is Engaged: “4x4xU Forever”
Lainey Wilson Is Engaged—And That Ring Is No Joke! Lainey Wilson is officially off the market! After teasing for months that she might have to propose to herself, her longtime boyfriend, former NFL quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges, finally popped the question. The couple, who have been together since 2021, shared the big news on Instagram…

Riley Green Teases Steamy New Music Video for “Worst Way”
Riley Green’s song Worst Way from his Don’t Mind If I Do album is about to get a seriously steamy upgrade. Fans listening on Spotify got an unexpected treat when a short, six-second clip popped up. And yes—he’s shirtless in it. Check out the tease here. Green’s team has confirmed that a full-length music video…

The 2025 CMT Awards Have Been Canceled: Here’s Why
Bad news for country music fans—the 2025 CMT Awards have officially been canceled. The awards show is being put on “pause” due to parent company Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance Media. With the deal expected to close in the next few months, it seems like the CMT Awards got caught in the shuffle. But it’s…

Super Bowl 2025: The Best and Worst Commercials
The Super Bowl isn’t just about football—it’s also the biggest night of the year for commercials, and this year’s ads did not disappoint… or in some cases, completely missed the mark. From mustaches and eyebrows flying to bizarre tongue antics, here’s a rundown of the best and worst ads from Super Bowl 2025. Coors Light…

Jelly Roll Becomes “American Idol’s” First-Ever Artist in Residence
Jelly Roll is taking on a bigger role on American Idol! After serving as a mentor last season, the country star has been promoted to the show’s first-ever artist in residence for the upcoming season. So what does that mean? Jelly will be heavily involved during Hollywood Week, working closely with contestants and providing firsthand…

Miranda Lambert Reads Mean Comments from Fans Upset Over Morgan Wallen Tour Announcement
Miranda Lambert recently revealed that she’ll be opening for Morgan Wallen on select dates of his I’m the Problem tour, but not all fans were happy about it. After the announcement, Miranda took to social media to read some of the mean comments she received—because why not have a little fun with the haters? Some…