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Ashley Cooke performs in Fort Lauderdale^ Florida on September 12^ 2025.

Ashley Cooke announces pop-up tour ahead of sophom...

August 7, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Ashley Cooke has announced a special weeklong series of intimate acoustic performances titled “The Cities That Made Me Tour” to celebrate the release of her self-titled sophomore album, ashley cooke. The pop-up tour will feature live acoustic...

Hollywood^ Florida - November 14^ 2024: Riley Green performs in Hollywood^ Florida on November 14^ 2024. The performance was part of Audacy’s Stars and Strings benefit concert.

Riley Green shares the video for ‘Think As You D...

August 7, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Riley Green has released the official music video for his latest single, “Think As You Drunk,” delivering a lighthearted visual that matches the song’s playful, barroom humor while continuing the rollout for his upcoming fourth studio album,...

Morgan Wallen performs in concert during the "Can't Say I Ain't Country" Tour on July 20^ 2019 at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh^ New York.

Morgan Wallen officially releases “Been By Now�...

August 6, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Morgan Wallen has officially released his new single, “Been By Now,” marking his first solo release of 2026 after previewing the track during his sold-out Still the Problem Tour at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Co-written by Wallen...

Dolly Parton arrives at the 24th Annual MovieGuide Awards on February 5^ 2016 in Los Angeles^ CA

Dolly Parton to receive ACM Poet’s Award was sta...

August 6, 2026 @ 4:40 am

The Academy of Country Music has shared that country music icon Dolly Parton will receive the ACM Poet’s Award during the 19th ACM Honors, adding another milestone to her legendary career as one of the genre’s most...

Shaboozey at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre LOS ANGELES^ CA - MARCH 26^ 2026

ESPN taps Shaboozey and Gunna collaboration ‘Hig...

August 5, 2026 @ 4:40 am

ESPN has selected “High Noon,” a new collaboration between Shaboozey and Gunna, as the official anthem for its 2026-27 college football coverage, continuing the network’s long-running tradition of pairing each season with a signature song. The track,...

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

Luke Bryan joins Jason Aldean to headline 2027 Gul...

August 5, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Luke Bryan has been announced as the second headliner for the 2027 Gulf Coast Jam, joining fellow country star Jason Aldean at the annual festival in Panama City Beach, Florida. Organizers revealed Bryan will headline the second...

The guitarist plays an acoustic guitar with a capo in front of a microphone. The concept of music recording^ rehearsal or live performance.

Koe Wetzel expands ‘The Night Champion’ with f...

August 4, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Koe Wetzel has dropped a five-song expansion of his latest studio album, “The Night Champion,” with the deluxe edition arriving just weeks after the original 11-track record debuted. The new tracks, titled “Magnet,” “Bad Decisions,” “Ronnie Ray,”...

Jason Aldean performs onstage at NBC's 'Today Show' at Rockefeller Plaza July 31^ 2015 in New York City.

Jason Aldean earns 32nd career No. 1 with “Don�...

August 4, 2026 @ 4:30 am

Jason Aldean has added another milestone to his career as his single “Don’t Tell On Me” earned his 32nd career No. 1 at country radio and 27th chart-topper on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The song remained atop...

Vince Gill at the 7th Annual ACM Honors^ Ryman Auditorium^ Nashville^ TN 09-10-13

Vince Gill releases eighth EP in ’50 Years From ...

August 3, 2026 @ 4:40 am

The eighth release in Vince Gill’s ’50 Years From Home’ series, titled ‘A Mother’s Prayer,’ is available now. The EP features seven songs with writing credits from Jordan Fletcher, Maggie Rose, John Jarvis, Nathan Chapman and more....

Garth Brooks performs before a sold out crowd at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento^ CA. Sacramento^ CA/USA - 3/27/2015

Garth Brooks expands Denver arena set with two add...

August 3, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Garth Brooks has expanded his upcoming Denver stop on the “Blame It All On My Roots” arena tour, adding two more performances at Ball Arena after the initial pair of concerts generated overwhelming demand. The newly added...

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor #28 runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium^ Oct. 19^ 2025^ in Inglewood^ Calif.

Indianapolis Colts sign star RB Jonathan Taylor to...

August 7, 2026 @ 4:55 am

The Indianapolis Colts and running back Jonathan Taylor have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth $44 million. The deal, which can reach $47 million with incentives, includes $39 million in guaranteed money and keeps...

Houston Texans linebacker Henry To’oTo’o #39 during an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium^ Saturday Dec. 27^ 2025^ in Inglewood^ Calif.

Houston Texans and LB Henry To’oTo’o agree on ...

August 7, 2026 @ 4:50 am

The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with linebacker Henry To’oTo’o on a two-year, $16 million contract extension. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported that the agreement also includes performance incentives and keeps the former fifth-round draft pick...

LIV Golf sign at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. Liv Golf is a professional men's golf tour^ which is financed by Public Investment Fund. Bolingbrook^ IL^ USA - August 9^ 2025

LIV Golf secures new lead investor to provide fund...

August 6, 2026 @ 4:55 am

LIV Golf has secured a new lead investor, providing a financial lifeline that will allow the circuit to continue beyond the 2026 season after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) decided to end its financial backing. CEO...

Pirates sign at PNC Park is the home of Major League Baseball's sports team Pittsburgh Pirates. PITTSBURGH^ PENNSYLVANIA - August 10^ 2024

Pittsburgh Pirates release DH Marcell Ozuna after ...

August 6, 2026 @ 4:50 am

The Pittsburgh Pirates have released designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, ending a disappointing tenure less than six months after signing the veteran slugger to a one-year, $12 million contract intended to strengthen the club’s offense. The move comes...

NFL - Atlanta Falcons helmets shown during game vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at the TIAA Stadium in Jacksonville Florida -USA on Saturday 25th 2018

Two-time Pro Bowler Bijan Robinson signs record-se...

August 5, 2026 @ 4:55 am

The Atlanta Falcons and running back Bijan Robinson have agreed to a 3-year contract extension worth up to $75 million, which comes after Robinson reported to training camp but did not participate in on-field drills while negotiations...

Kelly Reilly arrives for the Comedy Central^ Paramount Network^ TV Land Press Day on May 30^ 2019 in West Hollywood^ CA

‘Dutton Ranch’ secures sophomore season renewa...

August 7, 2026 @ 4:20 am

Paramount+ and Paramount Network officially ordered a second season of the hit series “Dutton Ranch.” The “Yellowstone” spinoff features Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser reprising their roles as the volatile but fiercely loyal couple Beth Dutton and...

Gillian Anderson at the World Premiere of Tron Ares at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 6^ 2025

Hulu shares trailer for ‘The X-Files: I Want to ...

August 7, 2026 @ 4:20 am

Hulu has released the first trailer for The X-Files: I Want to Believe – Vrach Frankenshteyn, offering fans a preview of writer-director Chris Carter’s long-awaited R-rated director’s cut of the 2008 film. Set to premiere Aug. 14...

Perez Hilton at the 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 1^ 2017 in Beverly Hills^ CA

Perez Hilton’s family releases statement after b...

August 6, 2026 @ 4:20 am

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is receiving medical treatment after a widely viewed livestream prompted emergency intervention at his Miami home, leading his family to issue its first public statement since the incident. In a message posted on...

Millie Bobby Brown^ David Harbour at the Netflix Stranger Things Season 5 World Premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 6

Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour reuniting for ne...

August 6, 2026 @ 4:10 am

Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour are set to share the screen again after the conclusion of Stranger Things, with Netflix ordering a new untitled spy drama from ‘Adolescence’ co-creator Jack Thorne and A24. The pair, who...

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II attends The Launch of The New Connected Watch by TAG Heuer at The Caldwell Factory on March 12^ 2020 in New York City

Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’ cancelled at Disney+ d...

August 5, 2026 @ 4:20 am

Marvel Television’s Wonder Man will not return for a second season on Disney+, reversing the show’s renewal announced just months earlier. The studio decided to halt development despite previously confirming another season following the series’ January debut....