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Ella Langley shares title track to sophomore album...

February 9, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Ella Langley announced her long-awaited sophomore album, Dandelion, will arrive April 10th. Dandelion was executive-produced by Miranda Lambert (who is also one of the co-writers on her smash hit song “Choosin’ Texas”) and Ben West, and will...

Post Malone performs at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on his The BIG ASS World Tour London^ UK - September 20^ 2025

Post Malone and Jelly Roll teaming up again for �...

February 9, 2026 @ 3:10 am

Post Malone and Jelly Roll are teaming up once again for “The Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2,” a North American stadium run that builds on the success of their 2025 joint trek. The tour blends major...

Mitchell Tenpenny attends the 2019 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 5^ 2019 in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Mitchell Tenpenny drops his new song “You Phase�...

February 6, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Mitchell Tenpenny has released his new song “You Phase,” co-written by Mitchell, Andy Albert, and Cory Crowder. The singer shares in a press release: “When I heard the phrase ‘you phase’ mentioned in the room that day...

Parker McCollum performs in Hollywood^ Florida on November 14^ 2024. The performance was part of Audacy’s Stars and Strings benefit concert

Parker McCollum shares the fan-favorite track “B...

February 6, 2026 @ 4:30 am

Parker McCollum is finally sharing the fan-favorite track “Big Ole Fancy House,” co-written by McCollum, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose, and Hillary Lindsey, McCollum has included the song in his set for years, though he hadn’t recorded it...

Luke Bryan performs in concert at the XFINITY Theatre on September 13^ 2014 in Hartford^ Connecticut.

Luke Bryan announces dates for 2026 ‘Word On The...

February 5, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Luke Bryan has announced the 2026 ‘Word On The Street Tour’ featuring support from Drew Baldridge, Karley Scott Collins, Lanie Gardner, Randall King, Zach John King, Shane Profitt, Raelynn, Lauren Watkins, Jake Worthington, and DJ Rock on...

Carly Pearce at the Academy of Country Music Awards 2018 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15^ 2018 in Las Vegas^ NV

Carly Pearce shares video for new song ‘Church G...

February 5, 2026 @ 4:30 am

Carly Pearce has shared her new song “Church Girl,”which inspires listeners to tackle the feeling of being judged or experiencing shame, and encouraging them to feel loved and accepted regardless of their past or present struggles. Pearce...

Kid Rock at Tiger Jam 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on May 18^ 2013 in Las Vegas^ NV.

Ludacris pulls out of 2026 Rock the Country fest, ...

February 4, 2026 @ 4:40 am

The multi-city 2026 Rock the Country traveling festival tour will visit eight U.S. cities in 2026, with the lineup featuring Jason Aldean, Kid Rock, Creed, Jelly Roll, and Blake Shelton playing various dates. Other artists performing across...

Dolly Parton at the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards Arrivals at the Four Seasons Hotel on April 3^ 2016 in Las Vegas^ NV

Dolly Parton joined by Queen Latifah, Miley Cyrus,...

February 4, 2026 @ 3:10 am

Dolly Parton has teamed up with Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah, and Reba McEntire for a new version of her classic hit, “Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” which marks the 50th anniversary of Dolly writing...

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

Ashley McBryde shares her new single ‘What If We...

February 3, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Ashley McBryde has released her new single, “What If We Don’t,” along with the official music video for the song. The ballad, written by Ashley along with Terri Jo Box and Randall Clay, is the first taste...

Blake Shelton performs in concert during the 2017 CMA Music Festival on June 9^ 2017 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Blake Shelton adds eight new dates to Las Vegas re...

February 3, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Due to popular demand Blake Shelton has announced eight additional dates for his Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, taking place May 6-24, 2026. Shelton shared a video of himself riding a tractor down the...

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Seattle Seahawks defeat New England Patriots to wi...

February 9, 2026 @ 5:03 am

Seattle’s punishing defense set the tone from start to finish, powering the Seahawks to a convincing 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday night at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif....

World Cup alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn speaks at the Women Drive event at Miami International Autodrome on May 1^ 2025.

Lindsey Vonn undergoes surgery on broken leg after...

February 9, 2026 @ 4:55 am

Lindsey Vonn’s bid for history at the women’s downhill in Cortina, Italy, ended Sunday after a violent crash just seconds into her run that left her injured with a broken leg. Less than 13 seconds after leaving...

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Seahawks ‘confident’ that rookie DB Nick Emman...

February 6, 2026 @ 4:55 am

The Seattle Seahawks remain confident that rookie defensive back Nick Emmanwori will be on the field for Super Bowl LX, even after he suffered a low right ankle sprain during practice earlier this week. Head coach Mike...

MLB Baseball ball with Detroit Tigers cap on pitchers mound.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal secures record arb...

February 6, 2026 @ 4:50 am

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has officially won his arbitration case, securing a historic $32 million salary for the 2026 MLB season and setting a new benchmark for arbitration-eligible players. The ruling came from a three-person independent...

Anthony Davis at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' held at the Regal LA Live in Los Angeles on July 12^ 2021.

Dallas Mavericks trade Anthony Davis to Wizards in...

February 5, 2026 @ 4:55 am

The Dallas Mavericks have completed an eight-player trade with the Washington Wizards, sending 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis to Washington as part of a major roster shakeup. ESPN’s Shams Charania confirmed the deal, writing: “BREAKING: The Dallas...

Sarah Pidgeon attends the I Know What You Did Last Summer LA Premiere Los Angeles^ CA USA - July 14^ 2025

FX limited series ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy J...

February 9, 2026 @ 4:20 am

The premiere date for the inaugural season of Ryan Murphy‘s newest anthology series, Love Story, is set for Feb. 12. Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette is an adaptation of Elizabeth Beller’s book, ‘Once...

Kristen Bell at the Critics Choice Awards 2025. SANTA MONICA^ USA. February 07^ 2025

Kristen Bell returning as host of SAG’s Actor Aw...

February 9, 2026 @ 4:20 am

Kristen Bell is returning to host the 2026 Actor Awards – formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards – marking the third time Bell has served as host. Bell said in a statement: “I’ve enjoyed hosting...

Savannah Guthrie^ with her mother Nancy Guthrie^ arrives at the 37th Annual Gracie Awards Gala at Beverly Hilton Hotel on May 22^ 2012 in Beverly Hllls^ CA

Search for Nancy Guthrie continues as FBI offers $...

February 6, 2026 @ 5:05 am

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of ‘TODAY’ co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, intensified Thursday as investigators released a clearer sequence of events from the night she vanished and confirmed that federal authorities are now fully involved....

Awkwafina attends special screening of The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power at Lincoln Center Alice Tully Hall New York^ NY - August 23^ 2022

Awkwafina to host new Apple TV travel series ‘Th...

February 6, 2026 @ 4:20 am

Apple TV has ordered eight episodes of an unscripted food series called The Unlikely Cook starring Awkwafina. No premiere date has been announced yet. The series will see Awkwafina – otherwise known as Nora Lum – “embark...

Sherri Shepherd attends premiere of FX's Grotesquerie at Spring Studios in New York on September 23^ 2024

Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show ‘Sherri’...

February 5, 2026 @ 4:10 am

‘Sherri,’ the daytime talk show hosted by Sherri Shepherd, has been canceled after four seasons in syndication. Debmar-Mercury, which both produces and distributes the series, said they plan to explore moving the show to a digital platform....