Lainey Wilson was just featured in Architectural Digest, giving a full tour of her Nashville home, and y’all, it is every bit as “Lainey” as you’d imagine.
We’re talking bold textures, bright colors, stunning artwork, horses, cowboys—basically, if you could bottle up her music and personality into a house, this would be it. Warm, unique, and beautiful. Take a look:
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Meanwhile, Zach Bryan stirred up some chatter with his thoughts on Morgan Wallen. In a recent interview, Zach said: “I got a lot of respect for what Morgan Wallen does . . . It’s not my cup of tea musically, obviously, but it’s him.”
To me, it’s clear he wasn’t trying to throw shade; he’s just not into the pop-influenced, trap-beat side of Morgan’s sound. And that’s OK!
(Side note: I recently saw an interview with Ed Sheeran where he asked a fan which of his albums she didn’t like—because he genuinely wanted to know. He explained that, as a fan of other artists himself, he doesn’t always connect with everything they release. His takeaway? As an artist, you can’t worry about every fan connecting with every song or album. You just have to stay true to your heart and create the music that feels authentic to you.)
Zach also told The New York Times that his own style isn’t a “throwback” gimmick—it’s just who he is. He draws inspiration from Merle Haggard, George Jones, and Hank Williams—reaching back to the 1940s and 1950s.
Zach’s new album, “Ain’t In It For My Health,” came out today!
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Let the Swifities enjoy this moment! The Conversation did a deep dive into why Swifties are so invested in her engagement news. The technical term? A “parasocial relationship.” That’s when fans feel a personal connection to someone—even though that person doesn’t know them. Experts say Taylor has perfected this bond through Easter eggs, storytelling, and always giving fans just enough to feel like she’s speaking directly to them.
I would also add that being a Swiftie is like being part of your favorite sports team. You cheer, you celebrate, and you feel like you’re in it together. And with Taylor, her fans wouldn’t have it any other way.
As someone who became a “Swifter” in recent years (not a full-blown Swiftie but one who picks up the crumbs of Swift-lore along the way), I love seeing it bring joy to so many! Years ago, I read a book titled “This is Not a Book About Benedict Cumberbatch: The Joy of Loving Something–Anything–Like Your Life Depends On It,” and it changed my perspective on fandoms. Find your joy wherever it may be!
— Stephanie
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