Country

On Jan. 19, 1963, 61 years ago today, “The Ballad of Jed Clampett” hit No. 1 on the Billboard country charts. Known to most as an adaptation of the The Beverly Hillbillies theme, the tune highlights the inimitable bluegrass stylings of country legends Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. (Guitarist Flatt also sang the single version, although the

Jelly Roll has one of the most unique backstories in country music, and recently, his past led him to speak on Capitol Hill about fentanyl abuse in America. A former felon, Roll offered testimony on his real-life experiences with the opioid epidemic in front of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. For someone who once was

Can’t wait to see Reba McEntire perform the National Anthem at the 2024 Super Bowl game next month? You’ve got her boyfriend, actor Rex Linn, to thank. In a Thursday (Jan. 18) CBS Mornings slot, McEntire jumped on video chat to discuss her upcoming appearance at the big game — and said that it was Linn who pushed

Today, Sierra Ferrell invites listeners to join her on a beautifully untamed and time-bending journey through the Trail of Flowers. Announced this morning and out March 22nd on Rounder Records, the new LP has already been hailed as one of the “most anticipated albums of 2024” (Variety), from one of “the most exciting country musicians

Darryl Worley is grieving the loss of his beloved family barn, while still looking ahead to a brighter future. The country singer updated fans on social media on Thursday (Jan. 18), after sharing the first video of his catastrophic barn fire earlier this week. “I don’t think I will get this sight out of my

On this day, 38 years ago (Jan. 17, 1986), Reba McEntire fulfilled a lifelong dream by becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry. McEntire’s induction was part of a big milestone for the Opry: The Oklahoma native became an official member of the revered organization during a televised special honoring the Grand Ole Opry’s 60th anniversary. But

Fox News host Jesse Watters lives the high life in a massive mansion in New Jersey, and pictures show a home that is perfect for one of the network’s most successful news personalities. The 45-year-old host of Jesse Watters Primetime on Fox News and his wife, Emma, previously lived in a ritzy condo in New

Ray Stevens has announced his final full run of live shows for 2024, but the country music icon is not stepping entirely out of the public eye. Rather, the 84-year-old entertainer is slowing his live performance schedule way down to focus on recording. Stevens’ six-decade-plus career has yielded him a string of hits that includes

Joe Don Rooney‘s recent flight to Nashville was a tremendous test to his recovery journey. The Rascal Flatts guitarist describes three excruciating hours spent mostly in an airplane bathroom. Rooney’s battle with alcohol became public in September 2021, when he ran his car into a tree. He was arrested and later pled guilty after receiving

Blake Shelton‘s Ole Red is open for business in Sin City. The brand’s sixth location officially opened its doors on Monday (Jan. 15) with a line out the door waiting to get in. “Ok everybody, don’t tear the place up on the first day,” the country singer told fans in his Instagram Stories. “@OleRed Vegas baby!!!!!!!” The

It was an epic snow day in Nashville on Monday (Jan. 15). Many country artists were out watching the magic of the winter wonderland through their children’s eyes, but Kane Brown also took some time out to help others. Brown and his wife, Katelyn, made good use out of the multiple inches of snow their

Lisa Marie Presley‘s mother Priscilla Presley is still struggling with unanswered questions about about her daughter’s death. It’s been a year since her passing, but time has not healed this wound. Lisa Marie Presley died at age 54 on Jan. 12, 2023. She had attended the 2023 Golden Globes with her mother Priscilla Presley two days prior.

Darryl Worley and his family have suffered a devastating barn fire on their property. The singer turned to Instagram on Tuesday (Jan. 16) to share video of the incident, which he and his wife Kimberly recorded from inside a parked car not far away from the blaze. “Well, me and Kimberly are sitting here watching

Rascal Flatts guitarist and singer Joe Don Rooney is celebrating 28 months of sobriety, and he turned to social media on Saturday (Jan. 13) to share an uplifting message about the changes he’s made in his life — and how those lessons might benefit others. “I’m having a wonderful morning and I think today is going

His government name is Jason Bradley DeFord, but since he was a child, his mother and everyone else have called him Jelly Roll. So that’s what he goes by in country music, too. “My mother named me that whenever I was a little chubby kid,” the “Save Me” singer explained. It stuck, with some variations: Some

They’re three albums and a heap of trophies and awards nominations into their career now, but eight years ago, Brothers Osborne were country up-and-comers releasing their debut album. The sibling duo’s first full-length record, Pawn Shop, debuted on Jan. 15, 2016. Deale, Md., natives John and TJ Osborne were four singles deep into their career by the

Downtown Nashville will soon be home to a new music museum. The Gospel Music Association has announced its plans to build a space dedicated to the history of gospel music in the heart of Music City. “One of the biggest blessings we’ve seen at the GMA this year is moving forward with our plans to

During a Sunday (Jan. 7) appearance on CBS Sunday Mornings, Jelly Roll revisits the Metro-Davidson Country Detention Facility in Nashville, Tenn. — where he was previously an inmate — and takes viewers inside a cell he once stayed in while incarcerated there. “This is jail. It sucks. Every one I’ve ever been to,” Jelly comments

Late Monkees star Michael Nesmith’s luxurious estate in an exclusive part of California has sold, and pictures show a stunning property that is a perfect mix of comfort and class. Nesmith’s gated estate in Carmel Valley sold for $3.25 million in a deal that closed on Dec. 7, 2023, according to online property sites. The

When Mary Lou Retton’s daughter revealed her health battle last fall, fans wondered why she did not have health insurance. The 1984 Olympic gymnast explains why in a new interview that also updates her recovery from pneumonia. Retton was first hospitalized in early October for what doctors would later determine was a rare form of pneumonia.