Tennessee Governor Bill Lee granted country music star Jelly Roll a full pardon Thursday for past criminal convictions. The singer, whose real name is Jason DeFord, was among 33 people pardoned by Lee. The 41-year-old was convicted of robbery at age 17 after stealing $350 from people in a home in 2002, resulting in one…… MORE
The NBA announced Thursday that Ludacris, Shaboozey and K-pop group Cortis will headline the NBA Crossover concert series during 2026 All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Three shows will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center February 12-14. Cortis performs February 12, becoming the first K-pop act to headline NBA Crossover. Ludacris headlines the Michelob…… MORE
Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance, using his real name Zachary Baker, debuted his first solo single, “Dark Horse,” on Wednesday (December 17). Baker embraces a full-on country sound on his new track, which is far removed from his main band’s progressive hard rock style. Showcasing soulful vocals and traditional Southern instrumentals, the track fits seamlessly…… MORE
Keith Urban visited Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville this week, where he spent time with patients and families, led an acoustic sing-along at the hospital’s Seacrest Studios, and donated guitars to support the hospital’s music therapy program. The donation will aid board-certified therapists in using music to provide emotional support, manage…… MORE
During a recent appearance on The Michael Waddell Podcast, Blake Shelton fondly recalls introducing his wife Gwen Stefani to his Oklahoma ranch as “one of the joys of my life.” The 49-year-old country star shared how Stefani, a California native unaccustomed to rural life, was amazed by the vast, natural beauty of his property. “She…… MORE
Reba McEntire paid tribute to her late stepson Brandon Blackstock on what would have been his 49th birthday on Tuesday (December 16), sharing a heartfelt Instagram post expressing love and remembrance. Alongside a sweet photo of her standing next to Brandon, his brother Shelby, and his sisters Shawna and Chassidy, McEntire tenderly captioned the post,…… MORE
Morgan Wallen has been named the RIAA’s highest certified country artist of all time, with 239.5 million certified singles and 26 million albums. Wallen surpasses Luke Combs, who earlier this year was named with the same honor by the RIAA. Morgan now ranks third among all artists behind only Drake and Taylor Swift. With five…… MORE
Joe Ely, a pioneering Texas singer-songwriter who helped shape the progressive country sound and Americana genre, died Monday (December 15) in Taos, New Mexico, at the age of 78, from complications related to Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and pneumonia. Raised in Lubbock and later based in Austin, Ely was renowned for his dynamic live…… MORE
Dylan Scott, fresh off a record-breaking 2025 featuring two No. 1 hits and major tours including his first arena show, just announced details of his 2026 Till I Can’t I Will Tour. The 18-date jaunt kicks off on March 12 in Syracuse, with stops in major cities like Chicago, Fort Worth, and Las Vegas, before…… MORE
Cody Jinks is celebrating the 10th anniversary and rerelease of his 2015 album, Adobe Sessions, with a special commemorative collection featuring premium packaging and collectible formats, including a previously unreleased exclusive track, “Everything.” The deluxe vinyl includes dual-sided gatefold artwork, while the CD comes in a reversible digipack, with ultra-limited autographed pressings, indie-exclusive color variants,…… MORE
