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Before becoming a global superstar, Cody Johnsonworked as a prison guard and corrections officer — a job he held a couple of decades ago. Now that his life looks very different, one question felt unavoidable: does he ever hear from any of the inmates he once watched over? While speaking with Johnson on Taste of

Eric Church debuted 20 years ago, but he’s hardly the only country music superstar to break that year. The year 2006 also introduced us to Kellie Pickler, Taylor Swift and Jake Owen. Signature songs from George Strait, Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts all celebrate a milestone this year as well. Look at this list of

Spencer Hatcher‘s debut single, “When She Calls Me Cowboy,” is bringing a traditional slant back to country radio, and according to one of the song’s writers, the fun lyrics of the playful song borrow directly from real life. Who Wrote Spencer Hatcher’s “When She Calls Me Cowboy”? Top Nashville songwriters Marv Green, Bart Butler and

To boilZach Bryan‘s new Heaven On Top album down to the songs about his relationships is to simplify a rich, complex 78 minutes of country/rock emotion. Sure, Bryan’s ex-girlfriend Brianna LaPaglia catches a stray or two (or three), and there are definitely love songs inspired by his new wife, Samantha Leonard. Those themes don’t dominate.

An elderly Texas man thought he was building friendships with country stars he admired. The messages he received — from people claiming to be Cody Johnson and Chris Young — felt personal, kind, and real. But they weren’t. They were the work of scammers using the familiar faces of beloved artists to gain trust and

Roger Ewing, remembered by many as the kind-hearted Deputy Marshal Thad Greenwood on Gunsmoke, has died. He was 83. His family shared news of his passing in an obituary, confirming that he died on December 18, 2025. No cause of death was given. Ewing’s portrayal of Thad — a loyal young deputy and handyman —

Kelsea Ballerini is mourning the loss of her best friend. The country singer shared a deeply emotional tribute on social media after saying goodbye to her beloved dog, Dibs, who died this week after a battle with cancer. “My sweet Dibs went to doggy heaven yesterday,” Ballerini wrote. “He spent his last few days in

A Texas influencer couple who built an online following for their picture-perfect renovation style has admitted to defrauding dozens of homeowners out of millions of dollars. Christopher and Raquelle Judge, both of Fort Worth, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after federal prosecutors said they promised dream homes — and delivered heartbreak instead.

Yesterday, we told you something was coming.Today, Luke Combs made it official. After fans spent the week glued to the countdown clock on his website, Combs has announced his sixth studio album, The Way I Am, arriving March 20, 2026. Pre-orders are live now, and the first official single, “Sleepless in a Hotel Room,” is

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s divorce is officially settled — and new court documents reveal how the country superstar and Oscar-winning actress plan to move forward separately. According to filings obtained by Daily Mail on Tuesday (Jan. 6), the former couple agreed to waive both child support and spousal support, finalizing the terms three months

Every few years, Arkansas quietly sends another reminder that some of the best country music is being made far outside the Nashville machine. Abbey Pierce is the latest example, and her debut album Don’t Call Me Darlin’ feels like a statement that arrived right on time. Following in the footsteps of fellow Natural State standouts

Every year around this time, Country Radio Seminar quietly tips its hand. CRS isn’t a fan-voted award show or a streaming popularity contest. It’s the room where the people who program country radio actually sit together and decide what gets spun, tested, and pushed. When CRS names its New Faces class, they are essentially saying,

Luke Combs has officially sent the internet into speculation mode. A countdown timer quietly appeared on his website, set to hit zero tomorrow at 10 a.m. Central, and longtime fans already think they know what this means. All signs point to a new studio album announcement. Over the past several months, Combs has been steadily

Life’s still unfair forMalcolm in the Middle. The much-anticipated first teaser for the series’ streaming revival,Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair,is now online, and it reveals the basic outline of the four-episode show, which takes place 19 years after the original: Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) doesn’t want anything to do with his family now that

Singer Jesse Keith Whitley wants fans to know his redemption story. A Thanksgiving weekend emergency room trip led to seven days in the hospital,where he felt the “worst pain of my life.” Today, the 38-year-old is back home, feeling better — andsober. His sobriety stands out, figuratively and literally. During a post shared to social

With a handful of CMA and ACM Awards under his belt, Cody Johnson knows a thing or two about selecting songs to attach his name to. Like many singers in the genre, the Texas native not only writes his own song, he also hand-picks offerings from various songwriters to include on his projects. But if

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An obituary for NASCAR driver Greg Biffle reveals details of his personal life, including his many interests away from the track. The official obituary for his 5-year-old son Ryder reveals that he wanted to be just like his dad, almost. Greg Biffle, his son Ryder, his 14-year-old daughter Emma and his wife Cristina were among

A devastating house fire broke out at a home belonging to NASCAR star Denny Hamlin’s parents on Sunday (Dec. 28.) One person has died after sustaining injuries in the fire. The Gaston County, North Carolina home is destroyed, perUSA Today,and two people were in the house when the fire broke out. Firefighters responded to a

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin’s father has died following a fire at the family’s North Carolina home. Officials confirmed on Monday night (Dec. 29) that Dennis Hamlin, 75, died from injuries sustained in the blaze, which broke out Sunday evening (Dec. 28) at the Hamlin family home in Gaston County, N.C. Denny’s mother, Mary Lou Hamlin,