With over 200 songs released during his career, Toby Keith was a multi-dimensional artist whose music transcended…
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Hear Toby Keith’s Song For His Valentine That Never Made It To The Radio
With over 200 songs released during his career, Toby Keith was a multi-dimensional artist whose music transcended generations and genres. Some of his songs, like “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” and “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue,” topped charts, won awards and became his signature anthems. However, many of his lesser-known songs showed Toby’s diversity as a […]
Luke Combs Drops New Love Song “Be By You” Just In Time For Valentine’s Day — Listen Here
Luke Combs’ new song “Be By You” is the perfect addition to your Valentine’s Day playlist. Combs first teased his new song about a month ago, sharing a snippet of its audio on his Instagram page. Then, last week, he shared another clip of himself in the studio recording the track. View this post on Instagram […]
Brandi Carlile Brings Soulful “America The Beautiful” Performance To Super Bowl LX
Brandi Carlile continued a long-standing Super Bowl tradition with a performance of “America the Beautiful.” Ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl LX battle between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, Brandi Carlile delivered a beautiful rendition of “America the Beautiful.” Carlile was part of the star-studded pre-game lineup that included a tailgate concert from Teddy […]
Jelly Roll Wins Best Contemporary Christian Music Song/Performance at the 2026 Grammy Awards
Jelly Roll added another major honor to his career on music’s biggest night, winning Best Contemporary Christian Music Song/Performance at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The victory makes Jelly Roll a two-time Grammy Award winner, further cementing his impact across multiple genres. Jelly Roll Earns Second Career Grammy The win marks a significant moment for the […]
Zach Top Wins Best Traditional Country Album at the 2026 Grammy Awards
Rising country artist Zach Top reached a major career milestone after winning Best Traditional Country Album at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The victory marks his first Grammy win and positions him as one of the leading voices bringing classic country music back into the spotlight. Zach Top Earns First Grammy Award The Best Traditional Country […]
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Inside Kelly Clarkson’s Final Act of Grace for Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock [Report]
Kelly Clarkson showed up when it mattered most — even for someone she had a complicated past with. The pop-country powerhouse quietly stepped away from her Las Vegas residency in August 2025, just before her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock passed away following a private three-year battle with melanoma. The two had endured a very public, often […]
Zach Top Brings “Best Anthem Since Chris Stapleton” To NFC Championship
Zach Top returned to his home state to sing the national anthem ahead of Sunday night’s NFC Championship game. Grammy-nominated country star Zach Top, a native of Washington, had the honor of singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” for his home team, the Seattle Seahawks, before kickoff of the NFC Championship. The game was held at Seattle’s […]
What Does The Winner Of “American Idol” Receive As A Prize?
Jamal Roberts Won Season 23 Of American Idol The winner of American Idol‘s 23rd season was named on May 18, 2025—but what prize did he earn for being the champion? The three-hour American Idol finale featured performances from the judges, special guests, and the Top 3 finalists. John Foster, Breanna Nix, and Jamal Roberts opened the show by singing “We Are the Champions.” Each singer […]
Carrie Underwood Drops Disappointing News
Carrie Underwood dashed fans’ hopes with just one little word during a stop on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote the upcoming season of American Idol. Underwood, along with her fellow Idol judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, were nearing the end of their interview when Kimmel casually asked all three about their tour plans for 2026. Richie teased some tour news in the […]
Jo Dee Messina Mourns Death Of Her Father
Vincent Messina, the father of country star Jo Dee Messina, has died. He was 95. Jo Dee Messina announced her father’s death on Saturday (January 24) in a post on social media. The “Heads Carolina, Tails California” singer shared a touching video of her dad singing “Daddy’s Little Girl” by Al Martino. The minute-long clip shows Vincent […]