Country Music
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 […]
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 […]
Luke Bryan Says Carrie Underwood Is Better at This Than He Is as American Idol Returns
As American Idol prepares to return with a new season on ABC, Luke Bryan is offering rare insight into what it is really like working alongside Carrie Underwood behind the scenes and why he has so much respect for how she handles fame and family life. Judges Reunite for a New Season of American Idol […]
Jelly Roll Soars To His Feet For Singer’s “Hard Fought Hallelujah” Cover On “Star Search”
Jelly Roll Is A Judge On The Star Search Reboot “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” the Grammy-nominated collaboration between Jelly Roll and Brandon Lake, was featured during a powerful moment on the January 21st episode of Star Search. Alongside Chrissy Teigen and Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll serves as a judge on the Netflix reboot of Star Search. The competition series originally ran from […]
Big Changes Are Coming To “American Idol” – Learn What’s New For Season 24
American Idol Returns On January 26 With Judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, And Lionel Richie Big changes are coming to American Idol this year! The show’s 24th season will premiere on ABC on Monday, January 26. Judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie have all returned, as well as longtime host Ryan Seacrest. View this post on Instagram A […]
Mom of Three Brings Carrie Underwood to Tears With Emotional Original Song in New American Idol Preview
Carrie Underwood’s return to American Idol continues to deliver emotional moments, as a new preview from Season 24 shows the country star moved to tears by a heartfelt audition centered on motherhood and mental health. Carrie Underwood’s Full-Circle Re turn to American Idol More than 20 years after winning the competition, Carrie Underwood joined American […]
Acclaimed Country Music Writer Jeffrey Steele Releases New Single In Tribute To Charlie Kirk
Remembering Conservative Influencer Charlie Kirk On September 10, conservative commentator and Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking on a college campus in Orem, Utah. He co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012, seeking to inspire the younger generation to embrace free speech. According to its website, Turning Point’s mission is to “identify, educate, train, […]
Dolly Parton Shares Gratitude For 80th Birthday Wishes, Calls New “Light Of A Clear Blue Morning” Collab A “Gift” To Fans
Dolly Parton Celebrates Her 80th Birthday On Monday (January 19), country music legend Dolly Parton celebrated her 80th birthday! After all these years in the country music industry, Parton continues to be a bright light and gift to the world! She has built an incredibly successful career marked by major achievements in music, film, business, and philanthropy. With more than […]
“God Bless Country & Christian Music”: Brandon Lake Teases Massive Country Project Featuring Lainey Wilson, HARDY, & Many More
Pulling out all the stops. Against all odds, it seems like one of the biggest trends in country music heading into 2026 is none other than the continued crossover into Christian music. While, of course, it’s not like the genre isn’t steeped in religious themes, highlighted primarily by the plethora of Gospel albums we’ve received […]