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Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug was arrested just hours after releasing his country-inspired new album, I Hope You’re Happy. The rapper, born Xavier Landum, was taken to the Dallas County Jail early Friday morning (Aug. 22) on charges of marijuana possession (less than two ounces) and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to CBS News. He posted

You might not want to get too attached to your favorite chain restaurant, because even some of the biggest names have closed locations this year. Like several other industries, restaurants have been hit hard in 2025. The reason behind it all depends on the chain. For some, it was a matter of trying to keep

Okay y’all, get ready for some goosebumps. Phil Vassar, the piano man behind some of the most iconic country hits of the last two decades, is back with one of the most personal songs of his career — and it hits different. The new single, “I Don’t Know What It Means,” arrives Friday, August 22,

You may not want to hear this, but the new Cracker Barrel logo was designed for the same reasons as the old one. The old manwasn’t the highway exit restaurant’s version of Wendy or Colonel Sanders. He’s not really even all that old. Nope, that folksy character is just 48 years old —two years shy

Is it just us, or isJordan Davisa little salty lately? When it comes to concerts, our favorite country stars work hard to give it their all on that stage! And while performing may look glamorous, it’s actually quite taxing night after night. That’s why many artists turn to pre-show rituals to help them get in

Hot off the release of her Whirlwinddeluxe album, Lainey Wilsonhas revealed to Taste of Country Nights that she is already working on another album— and she gave us some details. Is Lainey Wilson Working on New Music? We asked the “Somewhere Over Laredo” singer if she is already working on new music, to which she

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood have added a surprise duet to their long list of musical collaborations — and this one might be their most unexpected yet. The country power couple appears on the official soundtrack for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, the sequel to the iconic 1984 rock mockumentary,This Is Spinal Tap. Their

During a recent chat with Taste of Country Nights, Luke Bryanmade a promise to his fans that he will never, ever go back on. The “Drink a Beer” singer was discussing his recentbattle with COVID-19, which caused him to lose his voice. He struggled through a June concert in Arkansas before deciding to just refund

Back in 2020, Gabby Barrett blazed onto the country music scene with “I Hope,” a debut single that was a scathing send-off to an unfaithful ex. Now, five years later, Barrett is once again putting out a breakup song, and it’s impossible to avoid comparing this new song to her career-making debut. On Friday (Aug.

Cody Johnson was a prison warden before chasing country music full time, but to hear him describe it, he was just a “wrong place/wrong time” away from being an inmate. Maybe that’s an exaggeration, but maybe not? “We would drive to a completely different town just because we got a phone call that somebody wanted

Jason Aldeanbrought his wife,Brittany and their children, Navy and Memphis, along for quite the ride out to Wyoming, where they all got to be a part of his next music video. Brittany posted a reel to her Instagram of the full behind-the-scenes process of what it takes to make a professional music video. We see

Hope you’re sitting down for this news: Oreo and Reese’s are officially teaming up to release two different, gut-busting snacks that have us in a tizzy over here. Food blogger Markie Devo broke the news on Instagram: Two of America’s favorite treat brands, Oreo and Reese’s, are tag-teaming a dual release. The first one is

She’s baaaack! Carrie Underwood will once again welcome us into Sunday Night Football coverage on NBC this season. It’s her 13th year delivering one of the most recognizable songs in professional sports. The country singer, along with the network, shared a snippet of this season’s opening number ahead of its premiere on Sunday, Sept. 7,

Jelly Roll has reached an important — if painful — milestone in his years-long weight loss journey. The “Heart of Stone” singer set off to shed more than 100 pounds, and he has done it. Actually, he’s overachieved. As of May 2025, Jelly has lost 189 pounds. He’s closer to 300 pounds today than the

Raise a zero-proof glass! Ashley McBryde is opening her own bar in Nashville, with a non-alcoholic menu. The country singer, who crossed the three-year milestone in her sobriety journey this summer, says this is a way to leave a meaningful mark on Broadway. It’s a concept that is deeply personal to her. “When the opportunity

While Carrie Underwood‘s garden is filled with plenty of healthy things, she recently encountered something deadly – a big black widow! The country singer of course did what everyone red-blooded American would do. She took a photo of it and shared it on social media. In the snap – posted to her Instagram stories –

Luke Combs can’t believe he’s been married to his wife Nicole for five years! The country singer took to social media to mark the couple’s milestone, sharing some sweet words for his bride alongside a photo from their wedding day. “Can’t believe we’ve been married for 5 years!!!” he writes in the caption. “I love

Jeannie Seely, who was one of the longest-serving members in Grand Ole Opry history, died on Friday evening (Aug. 1.) A statement from the star’s publicity team announced her death, which was the result of complications from an intestinal infection. The statement also reveals that she had been facing health issues for almost a year,

Carly Pearce is remembering a country legend, a mentor — and a personal friend — following the death of Grand Ole Opry icon Jeannie Seely. Seely passed away on Friday (Aug. 1) at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tenn., due to complications from an intestinal infection. She was 85. Pearce honored her friend with a

From retail to restaurants, 2025 hasn’t exactly been kind to several notable chains spread throughout the U.S. Some chains have closed down for good. Party City went away in February. Arts and crafts store Joann followed shortly after. Mall clothing retailer Forever 21 is winding down operations in all of its U.S. stores. READ MORE: