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Lainey Wilson attends the premiere of the movie Twisters. Westwood^ CA USA - July 11^ 2024

Lainey Wilson scores ninth No. 1 at country radio ...

December 23, 2025 @ 4:30 am

Lainey Wilson has earned her ninth No. 1 at country radio with “Somewhere Over Laredo,” the lead single from her Whirlwind (Deluxe) album. “Somewhere Over Laredo” was written by Wilson along with Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson and Andy...

Monica^ Brandy Norwood arrives at the 2011 Pre-GRAMMY Gala And Salute To Industry Icons at Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 12^ 2011 in Beverly Hills^ CA

Brandy & Monica, Florence + The Machine, Brand...

December 23, 2025 @ 4:00 am

Brandy and Monica will take the stage together on New Year’s Eve, extending the momentum of their recently completed ‘The Boy Is Mine Tour’ with a nationally televised performance on CNN’s annual NYE celebration. The R&B stars...

Jessie Murph performs at Bonnaroo music festival Manchester^ Tennessee USA - 06-16-2022

Jessie Murph drops the short film ‘Sex Hysteria ...

December 22, 2025 @ 4:40 am

Jessie Murph has released Sex Hysteria The End, a short film that serves as a visual companion to the deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed sophomore album Sex Hysteria. The 10-minute long film, directed by Logan Rice...

Ashley McBryde performs in concert on April 5^ 2024 in Fort Lauderdale^ Florida as part of the Tortuga Music Festival.

Ashley McBryde extends ‘The Redemption Residency...

December 22, 2025 @ 4:30 am

Ashley McBryde is extending her “The Redemption Residency,” at the Neon Steeple venue inside Eric Church’s Chief’s bar in Nashville, with eight new dates in 2026. The new shows will feature three different themed sets, including: “Just...

Luke Bryan attends the 2015 CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 10^ 2015 in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Luke Bryan reveals 2026 Crash My Playa lineup: Die...

December 19, 2025 @ 4:40 am

Luke Bryan has revealed the full artist lineup for the 2026 edition of Crash My Playa, his annual, four-night concert vacation from January 15-18, 2026, at the Moon Palace in Cancún. Headliners for the festival’s 11th installment...

Lynyrd Skynyrd performs at Thunder Valley Casino and Resort in Lincoln^ California on September 22nd^ 2011

Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner to co-headline ‘Double...

December 19, 2025 @ 3:30 am

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner have announced the co-headlining ‘Double Trouble Double Vision’ tour. The Double Trouble Double Vision Tour begins on July 23rd in Atlanta at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre with 19 dates planned before wrapping up...

Star-studded lineup of performers revealed for ‘...

December 18, 2025 @ 4:40 am

Organizers have unveiled the full list of performers for “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash,” airing live on Wednesday, December 31st on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash will ring...

Keith Urban performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" on August 9^ 2019 at Rumsey Playfield in New York City.

Keith Urban drops live album ‘High and A(Live)�...

December 18, 2025 @ 4:30 am

Keith Urban wrapped up his High and Alive World Tour in October, and now he’s treating fans to the two-hour, 20-song performance set list with the release of his new live album ‘HIGH AND A(LIVE).’ HIGH AND...

Trace Adkins performs in concert at the Paramount on June 20^ 2019 in Huntington New York.

Trace Adkins announces 30th Anniversary Tour

December 17, 2025 @ 4:40 am

Trace Adkins will embark on ‘Trace Adkins 30th Anniversary Tour’ a headlining run across the U.S. in celebration of three decades since the release of Adkins’ platinum-certified debut album Dreamin’ Out Loud. The 24-date tour will kick...

Morgan Wallen performs at CMT's RAMJAM on June 3^ 2019 at TopGolf in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Morgan Wallen drops new limited-edition ‘I’m T...

December 17, 2025 @ 3:20 am

Morgan Wallen has revealed a special limited-edition ‘I’m The Problem’ CD zine, giving fans an intimate look at the creation of his record-breaking album. Released on May 16, 2025, ‘I’m The Problem’ spent 12 non-consecutive weeks at...

DK Metcalf arrives for the ‘THOR: Love and Thunder’ World Premiere on June 23^ 2022 in Hollywood^ CA

Steelers’ WR DK Metcalf suspended two games afte...

December 23, 2025 @ 4:55 am

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended two games without pay by the NFL after an on-field altercation between himself and a Detroit Lions fan during Sunday’s 29-24 Steelers win at Ford Field. According to...

MLB player Jeff McNeil at the MLBPA x Fanatics "Players Party" at City Market Social House on July 18^ 2022 in Los Angeles^ CA

NY Mets trade veteran Jeff McNeil to the A’s in ...

December 23, 2025 @ 4:50 am

The New York Mets have traded veteran infielder Jeff McNeil to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for right-handed pitcher Yordan Rodriguez. The McNeil trade marks another notable move for the Mets, who have seen significant turnover this...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy #9 warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Oct. 23^ 2025^ in Inglewood^ Calif.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy ruled out at halftime wit...

December 22, 2025 @ 4:55 am

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was ruled out of play after halftime Sunday against the New York Giants after suffering a right-hand injury late in the second quarter, yet another setback in an injury-filled season. The injury...

Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins #1 runs the ball fighting off pressure from Oregon during the 2025 Rose Bowl game Wednesday^ Jan. 1^ 2024^ in Pasadena^ Calif.

Browns’ rookie RB Quinshon Judkins fractures fib...

December 22, 2025 @ 4:50 am

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills after suffering a serious injury late in the first half. The Bills went on to win the game 23-20, with...

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua #17 celebrates after the team defeated the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium^ Dec. 28^ 2024^ in Inglewood^ Calif.

Rams’ WR Puka Nacua apologizes for antisemitic t...

December 19, 2025 @ 4:55 am

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua issued a public apology Thursday after agreeing on a livestream to use a touchdown celebration that was later widely criticized as antisemitic. Nacua said he did not understand the meaning...

Barry Manilow attends 76th Annual Tony Awards at United Palace Theatre in New York on June 11^ 2023

Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis

December 23, 2025 @ 4:10 am

Barry Manilow has announced that he has been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer and will postpone his January performances while he undergoes surgery. The 82-year-old singer/songwriter shared the news Monday in a statement posted to Instagram, explaining...