It’s been a week full of surprises, viral moments, and major milestones in the world of country (and country-adjacent) stars—let’s dive in!
Post Malone Becomes the Face of Skims Men
Post Malone is the new face of Skims Men. He just starred in a risqué photo shoot in the mountains of Utah to promote the brand created by Kim Kardashian, which officially launches tomorrow on the Skims website. Expect underwear, tees, and heavyweight fleece loungewear in camouflage.
Post admitted he was nervous about doing his first underwear shoot, joking that it felt like “a Sasquatch sighting.”
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Morgan Wallen’s “Twin” Cop Goes Viral
Meanwhile, fans on Broadway in Nashville couldn’t believe their eyes when they spotted a police officer who looked exactly like Morgan Wallen. Videos of “Officer Wallen” quickly went viral, with most of the jokes pointing back to Morgan’s own run-ins with Nashville police.
One fan nailed it with this comment: “Morgan went from throwing chairs off buildings to serving and protecting the community.”
The officer himself was a good sport, laughing off the comparisons when stopped for interviews. Sorry, though—he’s off the market. A wedding band was spotted, and he confirmed he’s happily married.
@_juliebear Nashville’s finest. Literally. 🚓🔥 #daddyshome #hotcopsoftiktok #broadwaynashville # #fyp #tiktokfindhim ♬ hey daddy – usher
And speaking of Morgan, word is he’s declining to submit I’m The Problem for Grammy consideration.
Morgan Wallen reportedly not submitting ‘I’m the Problem’ for #GRAMMYs consideration (via @HITSDD).
It’s the most successful album of the year by units sales and weeks at #1.
— chart data (@chartdata) August 19, 2025
Lainey Wilson Gets Her Own Museum Exhibit
From small-town Louisiana to the spotlight in Nashville, Lainey Wilson’s story is now immortalized in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s new exhibit, Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails.
The exhibit showcases Lainey’s rise to stardom, her “bell bottom country” identity, and even a teenage letter she wrote to Tim McGraw asking for a shot at a career in music. Lainey says she hasn’t met him yet, but it’s on her bucket list. Fans visiting the exhibit can also see her emotional reaction as she toured the display for the first time.
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Parker McCollum Raises Millions for Flood Victims
Parker McCollum revealed that a staggering $8.5 million was raised Sunday night to help flood victims in the Texas Hill Country. He gave major thanks to everyone who donated and performed, singling out Miranda Lambert for being the one who called him and said, “We have to do something.” Parker summed it up perfectly: “Boy, did we do something! God Bless Texas and God Bless the Hill Country.”
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Kelly Clarkson Returns to The Voice
After briefly stepping away, Kelly Clarkson is back on The Voice as Season 29 filming continues. Titled Battle of Champions, the season reunites her with Adam Levine and John Legend.
Kelly had missed a rehearsal following the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, with Jennifer Hudson stepping in for her. But Clarkson is back—and keeping busy. Her talk show returns this fall for Season 7, and her NBC special Songs & Stories With Kelly Clarkson continues to air on Tuesdays through September 9, featuring guests like the Jonas Brothers, Gloria Estefan, Teddy Swims, and Lizzo.
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