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Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Sings an Original Song on ‘American Idol’ [Watch]
Emmy Russell — a singer-songwriter and the 24-year-old granddaughter of country legend Loretta Lynn — made her debut on American Idol on Sunday night (Feb. 25.) The judges’ first impression of Russell was how quiet and timid she was — “We’re gonna have to turn you up some more,” judge Lionel Richie commented when she first stepped out in […]
Dale Earnhardt’s Grandson Drives Black No. 3 At Talladega Race
The Earnhardt name is synonymous with NASCAR. They are a four-generation racing family beginning with Ralph Earnhardt in the 1950s. He is the father of race car driver Dale Earnhardt Sr., grandfather to race car drivers Kerry Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and JR Motorsports vice-president Kelley Earnhardt. He is also the great-grandfather to drivers Bobby Dale […]
Josh Turner’s 98-Year-Old Grandma Performs “How Great Thou Art” At Grand Ole Opry
Taking the stage in the middle of a country singer’s performance, this chipper gal brought tears to everyone’s eyes with her incredible talent. During Josh Turner’s very own appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, he took a moment to honor someone very special, near, and dear to him. On February 10th, 2016 Turner was playing to […]
Scotty McCreery Invited to Join the Grand Ole Opry (VIDEO)
Scotty McCreery got one heck of a Christmas gift from the Grand Ole Opry. He was invited to become the newest member on Sunday night (Dec. 3). Garth Brooks had the honor of inviting McCreery and he literally handed him a wrapped present. Although, he told the “Cab ub a Solo” singer not to open […]
Emmy Russell Gives “Authentic” Performance Of Pop Song (VIDEO)
During Monday night’s (April 22) episode of American Idol, contestants learned their fate after they each performed. Mentored by Meghan Trainor, each singer chose a song that has gone number one on the Billboard charts. Fan favorite Emmy Russell, who is the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, chose to sing Selena Gomez’s hit song “Lose You To Love Me,” a […]
George Strait Sings About The Joys Of Fatherhood In “The Best Day”
If you’re a George Strait fan, you know how much he cherishes his relationship with his son, George Jr., who goes by Bubba. Growing up the son of a country legend, Bubba learned a thing or two about country music and is a talented singer-songwriter himself. In recent years, Strait has recorded several songs that Bubba wrote for him, […]
Reba Gives Moving Speech Upon Receiving Western Heritage Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award
Reba McEntire Honored With Western Heritage Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award Reba McEntire recently received the Western Heritage Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award and gave a moving speech at the ceremony. The country music legend and Voice coach grew up on a cattle ranch in Chockie, Oklahoma. She came from a long line of “cowboys,” as her grandfather, John Wesley McEntire, was a […]
All About Carrie Underwood’s Parents, Carole and Stephen Underwood
Carrie Underwood is an Oklahoma girl through and through thanks to her parents, Carole and Stephen Underwood. Married since 1968, Stephen and Carole live in Checotah, Oklahoma, the small town where they raised their three daughters, Shanna, Stephanie and Carrie. They still reside in the same house the girls grew up in. Growing up, Carole took […]
Rare Footage Of Merle Haggard & Toby Keith Singing Together On A Tour Bus Resurfaces
Old Video Resurfaces Of Tour Bus Jam Session Between Merle Haggard And Toby Keith Merle Haggard and Toby Keith were the closest of friends. Because of their tight bond, they often jammed out together, and would sing Haggard’s classic hits. But one of their performances likely sticks out in Keith’s mind more than any other. In […]
Vince Gill And Daughters Share Beautiful Opry Performance On His Birthday
Vince Gill Celebrated His 67th Birthday On Friday, April 12th Vince Gill was born in Norman, Oklahoma on April 12, 1957. He showed an aptitude for music at a young age, and his father, who played part-time in a country band, encouraged him to pursue a music career. In his early 20s, Vince joined the country […]