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Zac Brown Band Guitarist John Driskell Hopkins Reveals ALS Diagnosis
Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins revealed he has ALS in a message to fans on Friday (May 20). The bassist and songwriter shared that for the past few years he was experiencing balance issues and stiffness in his hands. Following analysis from some of the country’s top neurologists, he was diagnosed with ALS, also…
Norfolk Animal Care Seeks Home For Newborn Guinea Pig and Her Mom
I went out to Norfolk Animal Care Center this week to meet a newborn Guinea Pig! Dunk-a-roo was born at NACC 4 weeks ago. Her momma, Oreo, is up for adoption too. Guinea pigs are social pets and they would love to be adopted as a pair. These little pets can be shy but since Dunk-a-roo…
Jimmie Allen Reveals He Skipped the Billboard Music Awards To Perform At A Charity Show
Get ready to love Jimmie Allen even more. The country singer revealed he was invited to perform at the Billboard Music Awards, but he turned it down to do a charity gig instead. According to Everything Nash, Jimmie appeared at his No. 1 party to celebrate the success of “Freedom Was a Highway” and “Make…
Listen: Carrie Underwood Leans Traditional in New Cheating Song on “She Don’t Know”
Carrie Underwood dropped a new song on Friday (May 20) from her upcoming ‘Denim and Rhinestones” album. Carrie promised the new album will be “sing into your hairbrush music” and she delivers on the new track “She Don’t Know” “What she don’t know is I know what she’s been up to / I bet she…
Tyler Hubbard Launches Solo Career with Debut Single, “5 Foot 9” {LISTEN}
Tyler Hubbard released his first solo single, “5 Foot 9,” on Friday (May 20th). Tyler wrote the song about his wife, Hayley, but missed her height by an inch. Whoops! In the chorus, Tyler sings, “God makes 5 foot 9, brown eyes in a sundress / Loves Tim McGraw and a small-town accent / Ain’t no way that me…
Luke Bryan Recalls ‘Panic Attack’ Before First CMA Awards Appearance on “Ellen”
Luke Bryan made an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Thursday (May 19). The show is set to come to an end next week and Luke took look back at his first appearance on Ellen in 2011. During that episode, Luke served as a special correspondent for Ellen on the red carpet at the…
Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, and More to Join Judds Final Tour
The show must go on. Following the death of her mother Naomi, Wynonna Judd announced that she will perform the 10 concert dates scheduled as a part of the Judds’ 2022 Final Tour. In a press release shared on Thursday morning (May 19), it was revealed that a roster of all-star female guests will join Wynonna,…
Chris Stapleton Honors Lionel Richie With Bluesy Performance of ‘Say You, Say Me’
Lionel Richie was recently awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song during an all-star tribute concert. Gloria Estefan, Chris Stapleton, Boyz II Men, Luke Bryan, Andra Day, Garth Brooks, and Yolanda Adams all took the stage to honor the singer. The special, which aired on PBS, honored Richie’s hits such as “Endless Love,”…
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Confirm They Will Not Be Reprising Their Roles on ‘1883’ in ‘Yellowstone’
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill loved playing the roles of Margaret and James in ‘1883’ but the superstar couple will not be reprising their characters in Yellowstone. In an interview with ET, Tim said, “Oh, I don’t know, I think we like Margaret and James to sort of live in that atmosphere they created for…
Keith Urban Answers Your Questions and Talks About His ‘Speed of Now World Tour’ on The Eagle Morning Show {LISTEN}
Keith Urban‘s “The Speed of Now World Tour” lands at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater on August 14th. Keith joined The Eagle Morning Show on Thursday (May 19) and talked about the slap heard worldwide when Will Smith smacked Chris Rock at the Oscars, his relationship with Ellen DeGeneres, and was nice enough to answer…
The Johnny Cash Water Tower Vandal Has Been Caught In Arkansas!
And he would’ve gotten away with it too if it hadn’t been for you pesky kids! You can never go wrong quoting Scooby-Doo. Listen, I know this isn’t right, but still. What a shot! Ok, so hit the guy with a fine, then shake his hand for hitting the bullseye. The 50,000-gallon tank was shot…
Thomas Rhett Wants to Make an Album About Parenting
Jimmie Allen and Brett Young recently released their own children’s books and Thomas Rhett was asked if he would consider writing one. The father of four said he would actually like to make an album all about parenting. “I posted one thing on Instagram last year, of this made-up idea of an album called Parenting,…
Lainey Wilson Reveals “Things a Man Oughta Know” Broke Up a Marriage
Lainey Wilson isn’t proud of it, but her song “Things a Man Oughta Know” broke up a marriage. The country singer appeared at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday where she mentioned the story to People on the red carpet. “The other day this man slid in my DMs and was like, ‘Your song “Things a…
Luke Combs Reveals New Album Tracklist, Including Duet with Miranda Lambert
Luke Combs released the full tracklist for his album, “Growin’ Up” on Tuesday (May 17). The album features 12 new songs, including his 13th consecutive #1 hit, “Doin This.” Another one of the tracks on the album features a duet with Miranda Lambert called “Outrunnin’ Your Memory.” “I’ve been working on this album on and off for…
Taylor Swift Earns Honorary Doctorate Degree; Gives Commencement Speech at NYU Graduation
New York University awarded Taylor Swift an honorary doctorate of fine arts on Wednesday (May 18). The pop superstar shared a photo of herself in her cap and gown on the way to the commencement ceremony where she also served as a commencement speaker. View this post on Instagram …
Keith Urban Shares Sweet Gift & Message to Ellen on Final Talkshow Appearance
Keith Urban made his 20th appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday (May 17) and looked back on some of his most memorable moments over the years. The Ellen DeGeneres Show will air its last episode on Thursday, May 26th and to celebrate, Keith serenaded Ellen with “Blue Ain’t Your Color” before gifting her…
Harrison Ford & Helen Mirren To Star In New Yellowstone Prequel Series
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren are set to star in the next chapter of the Yellowstone prequel series, 1932. According to the Hollywood Reporter, “1932 introduces a new generation of the Dutton family and will explore the early 20th century when pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition and the Great Depression all plague the mountain west, and the…
Darius Rucker to Star in New Design Network Show; “Rucker’s Reno”
Darius Rucker is getting into the renovation business. The country singer will star in “Rucker’s Reno,” a new Design Network show that follows Darius as he returns to his hometown of Charleston, S.C. to renovate a historic mansion that is currently a vacant city landmark. “I’m a guy who likes stories, and I can’t wait…
George Strait Adds Two New Shows to Las Vegas Residency
George Strait fans have two more chances to see ‘The King of Country’ in Vegas. Strait has added two additional shows to his Las Vegas Residency, ‘Strait to Vegas.’ He’ll be returning to T-Mobile Arena on December 2nd and 3rd, with Caitlyn Smith as the opening act. Tickets for the new shows go on sale…
Garth Brooks Postpones Ticket Sales For Buffalo Tour Stop Following Mass Shooting
Garth Brooks has postponed ticket sales to his upcoming show in Buffalo, New York following the mass shooting that took place over the weekend. Tickets for the show were scheduled to go on sale this Friday. In a statement, Brooks said that the postponement was out of respect for what the Buffalo community is going…
Gwen Stefani Returns to The Voice Alongside Husband Blake Shelton
Gwen Stefani is returning to The Voice as a coach alongside her husband Blake Shelton. The singer, who left the NBC show in 2020, announced on Friday that she will be returning via a TikTok. Gwen shared a video of herself singing the song Grace Kelly by Mika, with Blake and John Legend and captioned…
2022 Billboard Music Awards: Watch Performances from Dan & Shay and Miranda Lambert
The 2022 Billboard Music Awards took place Sunday (May 15th). During the broadcast, Dan + Shay walked away with Top Country Duo/Group at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards and performeda song from their 2021 album, Good Things. Country fans were also treated to Elle King and Miranda Lambert’s live performace of “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go…
Reba McEntire Joins ABC’s ‘Big Sky’ as Series Regular
Reba McEntire is returning to the small screen! The former ‘Reba’ star will join the cast of ABC’s ‘Big Sky’ during season three. According to Variety, Reba will play Sunny Brick, described as the mercurial matriarch of the Brick Family, a successful backcountry outfitter with a secret history of missing customers. Jensen Ackles and Jamie Lynn-Sigler…
Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, and More to Appear on American Idol Finale
American Idol is getting ready to wrap up its 20th season on May 22nd. The music of Bruce Springsteen will be front and center in the finale with each of the Top 3 contestants performing a song by the Boss in one of the rounds. ⭐ 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟯 ⭐@NoahThompsonMu1 @HuntergirlMusic & @_LeahMarlene!#AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/dTnaw5aZjV — American Idol (@AmericanIdol)…
Wynonna Judd Reveals She’ll ‘Honor’ Late Mom Naomi By Performing The Judd’s Final Tour
Wynonna Judd honored her mother and singing partner Naomi Judd during CMT’s Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration. The public memorial service included performances from Wynonna, Little Big Town, Carly Pearce, and Brandi Carlile. During the telecast, Wynonna announced that she will perform the 10 concert dates scheduled as a part of the Judds’…
Carrie Underwood Announces Return to the Road with ‘The Denim & Rhinestones Tour’
Carrie Underwood recently wrapped up her Las Vegas residency and now she’s hitting the road on THE DENIM & RHINESTONES TOUR, with dates in Fall 2022 and Spring 2023. I am so excited to announce that I will officially be hitting the road for THE DENIM & RHINESTONES TOUR! Tickets go on sale this Friday…
Tyler Hubbard Announces First Solo Project; ‘5 Foot 9’
Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard has announced his first solo project. After sharing previews of new music on his socials earlier this week, Hubbard revealed the lead single “5 Foot 9” comes out May 20 and impacts country radio May 23. Pre-Save “5 Foot 9” HERE. Hubbard wrote “5 Foot 9” with Jaren Johnston and Chase…
Luke Combs’ Wife Nicole Answers Fans’ Pregnancy & Baby Questions
Luke Combs and Nicole Hocking are expecting their first child, a boy, and Nicole took to Instagram to answer a few questions from fans about her pregnancy and their son. When asked by a fellow mom how she will “cope” with bringing her son into the world, Nicole wrote on her Instagram story, “He’s going…
Eleanor is a Two-Year-Old, Friendly and Affectionate Beagle Looking For a Home
PETA Norfolk stopped by to visit for Furry Friday this week with Eleanor who is up for adoption. She is a two or three-year-old beagle who was surrendered by her owner and was very underweight. She is SUPER affectionate and loves everyone she meets. She is a little food insecure right now since she was…
Niko Moon Serenades a Newlywed Couple on the Beach
Niko Moon was recently down in Key West celebrating his anniversary. The “Good Time” singer shared a photo with his wife Anna saying, “I love doin life with you baby, Happy Anniversary, lucky number 7!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Niko Moon (@nikomoon) Niko took time away from his vacation to…
Kane Brown Has His Own Line of Breakfast Cereal, ‘Kane’s Krunch’
There’s nothing like a Saturday morning, cartoons on TV, and a bowl of cereal in your hands. Now you can enjoy that moment with Kane Brown’s own line of breakfast cereal. The singer announced the news on social media saying, “Does anyone else love cereal as much as I do?! Kane Krunch available now.” According…
Ashley Judd Speaks About the Death of Her Mother Naomi from Mental Illness
Ashley Judd opened up about the death of her mother, Naomi Judd, in a new interview with ABC News’ Diane Sawyer. The actress said she wanted to speak before things “become public without our control.” Judd explained that the family chose to speak out before the autopsy results were released to the public. “So that’s…
We Tried Dolly Parton’s Southern-Style Banana Cake and Here’s What We Thought
Last month, I found Dolly Parton’s Southern-Style Coconut Cake Mix and made it for the Eagle staff to try. It was delicious! I looked everywhere for the Banana Cake but couldn’t find it…until last week. When I spotted it at the Kroger Marketplace on Holland Road in Virginia Beach, I snagged it. This cake calls…
Blake Shelton Attempts Viral TikTok Dance to Lizzo’s “About Damn Time”
Pop singer Lizzo has captivated TikTok with a viral dance to her hit song “About Damn Time” and Blake Shelton decided to try out the moves. “Did I do this right???” the country singer captioned the hilarious video, which shows Blake waving his arms and smiling as the song plays. Although Blake’s moves are nothing…
Miranda Lambert Reflects On Divorce from Blake Shelton in New Interview: “I Wasn’t Prepared for That”
Miranda Lambert sat down with CBS News to talk about the inspiration behind her new album, “Palomino,” and what she discovered about herself during the pandemic. The “If I Was Cowboy” singer also discussed her ventures outside of music, including her bar in Nashville. “If the guys are smart, they’ll realize this is where the…
Brett Young’s Daughter is Keeping Him On His Toes: “They’re Listening All the Time.”
Brett Young’s daughters are two and a half years old and nine months old, but some of the things his oldest daughter Presley says, make him think she’s a lot older than she is. Brett told his record label, “Presley started talking kind of early, so we’re full sentences, and she’s starting to say things…
Kelsea Ballerini Shares Nostalgic Photos of High School Reunion
Kelsea Ballerini returned to her hometown of Knoxville, TN over the weekend to celebrate her 11-year high school reunion. The “Half of My Hometown” singer shared some snaps from the celebration with fans saying, “technically, i didn’t graduate from this high school. i only spent my freshman and sophomore year there before moving to nashville.”…
Carly Pearce, Ashley McBryde Celebrate No. 1 with “Never Wanted To Be That Girl”
Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde’s “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” has reached Number One on the “Billboard” Country Radio chart. They’re only the 2nd female duet to top that chart in 30 years. Elle King and Miranda Lambert became the 2nd female duet to top the charts last month with “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home).” Prior to…
Starbucks’ New Summer Drink is a Taste of Nostalgia
Summer is back at Starbucks. The popular coffee chain announced its new summer menu items on Tuesday (May 10th) and they include a Chocolate Cream Cold Brew and Lime-Frosted Coconut Bar. The Chocolate Cream Cold Brew is inspired by nostalgic summer moments” and features Starbucks® Cold Brew topped with a chocolate cream cold-foam, and sweetened…
Dolly Parton to Star in TikTok Musical About Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza
Mexican Pizza is back at Taco Bell and to celebrate, Dolly Parton will star in a musical about the fan-favorite menu item. “I’m making #MexicanPizzaTheMusical with @TacoBell,” Parton shared in an Instagram post, along with a photo of the screenplay. The satirical musical is “based on the true story of the Internet losing its mind”…
Sam Hunt’s Pregnant Wife Hannah Calls Off Divorce
Sam Hunt and his wife Hannah Lee have called off their divorce. According to TMZ, Hannah asked the court to dismiss the divorce case last month, and a judge signed off on it. Lee filed for divorce in February on grounds of “adultery” and “inappropriate marital conduct.” Days later she withdrew the papers and later…
Gabby Barrett Reveals She is Expecting Baby #2 on Mother’s Day: “Another Life We Get to Love and Cherish”
Congratulations go out to Gabby Barrett and her husband Cade Foehner. The couple announced on Sunday (May 8th) that they are expecting a baby boy. Gabby and Cade each shared a clip of the ultrasound on Mother’s Day. Gabby wrote alongside the video, “My son. Another LIFE we get to love and cherish. Happy Mothers Day.” while…
Kane Brown Drops New Single “Like I Love Country Music”
Kane Brown’s new song “Like I Love Country Music” is here. The singer teased the new track in an adorable video with his daughter last month. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Call Me KB (@kanebrown_music) Kane told his record label, “I wrote this song in 2019. I remember it was a…
LISTEN: Morgan Wallen’s New Song “Thought You Should Know” is Dedicated to His Mom
Morgan Wallen released a new track ahead of Mother’s Day weekend that is dedicated to his own mom, Lesli. “Thought You Should Know” was co-written with Miranda Lambert, and Nicolle Galyon and serves as a thank you letter to his mom for her love and care over the years. Morgan sings in the opening verse,…
Garth Brooks’ Recent Performance of ‘Callin’ Baton Rouge’ at LSU Registered as an Earthquake {WATCH}
Garth Brooks delivered an earth-shaking performance of “Callin’ Baton Rouge” at Louisana State University on Saturday. Brooks’ hit song from 1993 is LSU’s unofficial alma mater song and according to a professor at the college, the performance was so rowdy it registered as a small earthquake at Tiger Stadium. Garth Brooks after singing Callin’ Baton…
Help Duke, a Laid-Back Gentle 8-Year-Old, Find a Home
Duke is up for adoption at Chesapeake Animal Services. He is an 8-year-old laid back guy looking for a forever home. Duke is a gentle giant, who would love a family who will take him on walks and give him a few treats now and then. He’s not big on toys and is happy just…
Blake Shelton & Carson Daly Team Up on New Celebrity Game Show ‘Barmageddon’
Blake Shelton and Carson Daly are teaming up to produce a new reality show. The stars of “The Voice” will executive produce a new celebrity game show, titled “Barmageddon.” Hosted by WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella and set at Blake’s Nashville-based bar Ole Red, the show will feature live music sing-alongs and well-loved bar…
Tim McGraw Shows off Summer Six-Pack in Hard-Core Workout Video
Tim McGraw just celebrated his 55th birthday and the country singer isn’t slowing down! Tim took to Instagram to show off his “McGraw Mobile Gym” and whew, he put his crew and opening acts Russell Dickerson and Brandon Davis through a grueling, parking lot workout. Take a look. View this post on Instagram A post…
Keith Urban Honors Naomi Judd with Stripped-Down Cover of “Love Can Build a Bridge” {WATCH}
Keith Urban took a moment to honor Naomi Judd in concert on Tuesday (May 3). While playing in Manchester, England, Keith performed a stripped-down, acoustic cover of their 1990 hit, “Love Can Build a Bridge.” “I want to send a quick and very heartfelt acknowledgment out to the late great, very influential Naomi Judd. What…
Luke Combs and Cody Johnson Team Up on Brooks & Dunn Cover {WATCH}
Stagecoach took place over the weekend (April 29-May 2) and it featured some incredible performances. Carrie Underwood teamed up with Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses, Thomas Rhett brought out Ashton Kutcher, and Luke Combs took the stage with Cody Johnson! Thomas, Hardy, and ‘That 70s Show’ star Ashton Kutcher sang the Garth Brooks’ classic…