Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane have welcomed twin boys the same night he was winning awards at ACM which happened to be his birthday too. Chris and Morgane have been together for 14 years, married since 2007 have two kids ages 6 and 8; one boy and one girl and now a family of…… MORE
RIP Marine Sgt and Actor R. Lee Ermey Dead at 74
Released from long-time manager Bill Rogin: It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. Lee Ermey (“The Gunny”) passed away this morning from complications of pneumonia. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Ronald Lee Ermey was an actor and a former United States Marine Corps Staff…… MORE
ACM Awards: The Winners
We’ve got all of the winners—as they are announced—from the 53rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 15. The Winners New Female Vocalist of the Year Lauren Alaina WINNER Danielle Bradbery Carly Pearce RaeLynn New Male Vocalist of the Year Brett Young WINNER Kane Brown Luke Combs Devin Dawson Russell Dickerson New Vocal…… MORE
“ACM Stories, Songs & Stars” Event With Jon “Elvis” Pardi, Little Big Town, Cam, Kip Moore, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell & More [Photo Gallery]
The Academy of Country Music hosted its ACM Stories, Songs & Stars event in Las Vegas on April 13 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The guitar pull format featured a number of singers and songwriters sharing stories and singing their tunes, including Jon Pardi, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Midland, Kip Moore, Lee Brice,…… MORE
Barbara Bush in Failing Health Refuses Medical Treatment
Spokesman: Former first lady Barbara Bush in failing health “Following a recent series of hospitalizations, and after consulting her family and doctors, Mrs. Bush, now age 92, has decided not to seek additional medical treatment and will instead focus on comfort care,” spokesman Jim McGrath said in a news release. She has been treated for decades…… MORE
Jo Dee Messina Planning a Comeback
Jo Dee Messina was diagnosed with cancer last year, saying she’s doing much better and the song is about going from a very dark place and coming back after intense struggles. The lyrics speak of “waves crashing in” and “darkness surrounding,” In her own words: “In the summer of 2017, I was facing struggles with…… MORE
Winter Storms Hitting Two-Thirds of the U.S.
In New York state, an ice storm with ice accumulations of up to an inch expected. Also winter storms hit hard on Sunday, including Georgia, Nebraska and into the Carolinas, and parts of Virginia and Maryland, including the Washington, D.C., area. 100 drivers had to be rescued after being stuck on the roads during the…… MORE
Reunion Tower Turns 40 on April 15th
Reunion Tower is lighting up with light show / lights-out parties through the month of April. Opening Day on April 15, 1978, According to Dallas Morning News in 1978 reported that 13 car accidents happened due to distracted drivers. It’s been part of the famous skyline and used in the opening of TV Show ‘Dallas’. …… MORE
More Than 30 Country Stars Tee Off in Las Vegas for ACM Lifting Lives Top Golf Event [Photo Gallery]
As part of the events surrounding ACM Awards weekends, the Academy of Country Music hosted the first ACM Lifting Lives Topgolf Tee-Off at Topgolf Las Vegas on April 14. Hosted by Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker, the event benefited ACM Lifting Lives, the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music dedicated…… MORE
Watch Brad Paisley Sing the National Anthem Before Game 2 of the Nashville Predators Opening Round Playoff Series
During the Nashville Predators 2017 playoff run to the Stanley Cup Finals, the Preds brought out some of country music’s biggest starts to sing the national anthem on their home ice, including Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Vince Gill, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Dierks Bentley and Faith…… MORE
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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…