On his 32nd birthday on Tuesday (May 13), Morgan Wallen treated fans to a preview of his forthcoming album, I’m the Problem, at a series of listening parties at his Nashville establishment, Morgan Wallen’s This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen. The country superstar also shared insightful stories behind the new songs, most of which stemmed from…
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Lee Brice Announces 2025 ‘What You Know About That Tour’
On Monday (May 12), Lee Brice took to Instagram to announce the dates and details of his 2025 “What You Know About That Tour.” The 15-date trek will feature Brice performing with a full band, and is set to hit arenas and amphitheaters throughout the U.S. this fall. The tour kicks off in Clearwater, Florida…
Kenny Chesney Pays Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, “Jimmy’s Dream Validated My Journey”
During a recent discussion with Mac McAnally on a joint broadcast of Radio Margaritaville and No Shoes Radio, Kenny Chesney pays a heartfelt tribute to Jimmy Buffett while acknowledging the profound influence he had on his music and career. “I sang so many Jimmy Buffett songs in college for tips, I mean, I felt like…
Ashley Judd Reveals What She Said During Final Conversation With Her Mom Naomi
In the new docuseries, The Judd Family: Truth Be Told, Ashley Judd opened up about what occurred during the final moments of her mom Naomi Judd’s life. Ashley recounted receiving a distressing text of “pls help” from her mother on the morning of her death, leading her to rush to Naomi’s side where she found…
Morgan Wallen Defends Abrupt Exit From ‘Saturday Night Live,’ Saying “I Was Just Ready To Go Home”
During his May 11th appearance on the Sundae Conversations podcast with host Caleb Pressley, Morgan Wallen responded to the controversy surrounding his abrupt exit from Saturday Night Live during the cast goodbyes of the March 29th episode. Pressley asked him, “Seriously, SNL, did they make you mad?” The country superstar quickly responded, “No, no, I…
Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s “Luther” Sets Records With 12th Consecutive Week At No. 1 On Hot 100
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” tops the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a 12th consecutive week. The hit collaboration now holds the record for the most weeks spent at No. 1 among duets by co-billed lead solo men and women, surpassing Puff Daddy and Faith Evans’ “I’ll Be Missing You” (featuring 112), which topped the…
Legendary Hispanic Country Music Star Johnny Rodriguez Dies At 73
Johnny Rodriguez, the pioneering Hispanic country music star, passed away on May 9 at the age of 73. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Aubry Rodriguez, in an emotional social media post that reflected on her father’s impactful legacy and his love of his family. His debut album, Introducing Johnny Rodriguez, reached No. 1…
Dierks Bentley Shares Insight Into ‘Broken Branches,’ His Forthcoming 11th Studio Album
In a new interview with People, Dierks Bentley shared his excitement surrounding the release of his 11th studio album, Broken Branches, due out on June 13. The country star attributes the title of the project to the diverse music community in Nashville. “Everyone in Nashville is kind of a broken branch off the family tree,”…
Riley Green, Corey Kent, And Ella Langley Score New Top 10s On Country Airplay Chart
Riley Green current single, “Worst Way,” jumps up three spots to reach No. 8, earning a spot in the Top 10 on this week’s Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. This marks Green’s sixth Country Airplay Top 10 of his career, and follows his chart-topping duet with Ella Langley, “You Look Like You Love Me,” which led…
Zach Bryan Removes John Moreland Collaboration From Latest Album After He Mocks Bryan’s $350M Deal
Zach Bryan has removed the track “Memphis; The Blues” from streaming versions of his latest album, The Great American Bar Scene, after collaborator John Moreland mocked Bryan’s recent $350 recording and publishing deal on social media. Moreland took to Instagram on Wednesday (May 7), sharing a photo of the tattooed back of his head along…
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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…