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Kenny Chesney Setting Records

August 15, 2022 @ 10:15 am

From Kenny Chesney: “You live these songs,” Chesney marveled. “You come to these stadiums and see the faces, share the moments and it becomes your life, my life. It’s why I like to say No Shoes Nation...

Ruth Ann Casto, Mother of Billy Ray Cyrus has Pass...

August 15, 2022 @ 9:59 am

From Billy Ray : “My mamaw Ruthie made her way home and into heaven yesterday,” Noah tells fans in the caption of her post. “Not sure I can find the words, to sum up exactly how I...

Kane Brown to make history as 2022 MTV Video Music...

August 12, 2022 @ 4:40 am

Kane Brown will be making history as the first male country artist to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards ceremony. Brown will headline the “VMAs” Toyota Stage with the television debut of his new pop single...

ACM Honors returning to broadcast television featu...

August 12, 2022 @ 4:30 am

The 15th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors (ACM Honors) announced on Instagram that it will make its debut on FOX this fall, airing on Tuesday, September 13th. The two-hour special marks ‘country music’s favorite night’ return...

ERNEST announces first headlining ‘Sucker For Sm...

August 11, 2022 @ 4:40 am

ERNEST is gearing up to embark on his first-ever headlining tour, dubbed the Sucker For Small Towns Tour. The country hitmaker announced the news on social media: “I’m stoked to get out there and take the ERN show...

Listen to the new song from Craig Morgan ‘How Yo...

August 11, 2022 @ 4:30 am

Craig Morgan has released the debut single from his forthcoming ‘God, Family, Country’ (Deluxe Edition) album, titled “How You Make a Man.” The deluxe edition of the LP is scheduled to be released on November 11. Morgan says...

Breland teams up with Lady A for the collaboration...

August 10, 2022 @ 4:40 am

Breland is teasing his debut album Cross Country by dropping the track “Told You I Could Drink” featuring Lady A. Co-written by Breland, Lady A’s Charles Kelley, and Zachary Manno, the song is available now across all digital...

Mitchell Tenpenny reveals track list from upcoming...

August 10, 2022 @ 4:30 am

Mitchell Tenpenny has revealed the track listing for his upcoming album, This Is The Heavy, due out Sept. 16. Tenpenny co-wrote every song on the project, as well as co-producing with Jordan M. Schmidt. You can pre-save...

Brian Kelley announces Florida residency and ‘ep...

August 9, 2022 @ 4:40 am

Brian Kelley announced on social media that he is gearing up for a fall residency in Florida, which will include an “Epic Halloween night concert.” Kelley is holding the residency in the backyard of his surf shop...

Olivia Newton-John dies at age 73

August 9, 2022 @ 4:30 am

Singer, songwriter, actress and activist Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning at age 73. Her family wrote in a statement shared on social media: “Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this...

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner expec...

August 12, 2022 @ 4:55 am

The Vegas Golden Knights announced on Thursday that goaltender Robin Lehner is expected to miss the 2022-23 season after he has hip surgery. A full timeline on Lehner’s recovery is still to be determined, and Vegas did...

Tom Brady absent from Buccaneers practice due to �...

August 12, 2022 @ 4:50 am

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told reporters that quarterback Tom Brady missed practice Thursday for personal reasons, and will not return to the team until after the Bucs’ second preseason game on Aug. 20 against the...

Detroit Tigers fire general manager Al Avila after...

August 11, 2022 @ 4:55 am

The Detroit Tigers announced on Wednesday they have fired executive vice president and general manager Al Avila after 22 years with the organization, including seven years as the GM. Tigers chairman and CEO Chris Illitch said in...

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant placed...

August 11, 2022 @ 4:50 am

The Cleveland Browns announced on Wednesday they have placed wide receiver Jakeem Grant on injured reserve after he tore an Achilles at training camp, ending his 2022 season. Grant was carted off the field after he sustained the...

Serena Williams shares plans to retire from tennis...

August 10, 2022 @ 4:55 am

23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams says she plans to retire from tennis sometime after competing in the 2022 U.S. Open. In an interview for Vogue, Williams said: “I have never liked the word retirement. It doesn’t...

Blake Lively starting celebrations early with trip...

August 15, 2022 @ 10:18 am

Blake Lively was spotted kicked off her birthday celebrations early this year along her sister actress Robyn Lively. Blake will be turning 35 on August 25th. However, that didn’t stop her from having fun as she posted photos...

This Is Us actress Mandy Moore glowing at 8 months...

August 15, 2022 @ 9:57 am

Mandy Moore showed her elegant style while attending the Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards that took place in Beverly Hills. Moore achieved the Virtuoso Award for her work as Rebecca Pearson in This is Us. ...

Elisabeth Moss to star in FX limited series ‘The...

August 12, 2022 @ 4:20 am

Elisabeth Moss will star in a new series from FX titled The Veil, a limited series thriller for Hulu. Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight will write the show and executive produce along with Moss, Denise Di Novi, Nina Tassler and...

Eva Longoria to star in Apple TV+ series ‘Land o...

August 12, 2022 @ 4:10 am

Eva Longoria is set to star in a new dramedy series at Apple TV+ titled Land of Women. Deadline reports that the 47-year-old Longoria will also serve as executive producer on the series. Land of Women, based on the Sandra Barneda...

Selena Gomez in talks to produce reboot of the 198...

August 11, 2022 @ 4:20 am

Selena Gomez is in talks to produce a reboot of the 1988 rom-com Working Girl. Sources tell Deadline that 20th Century Studios is working on a revival of the film, with Gomez serving as producer. It is unclear if...