Morgan Wallen Announces New Sweet Tea Collaboration With Ryl Tea

Morgan Wallen has his own line of Sweet Tea out!  The singer teamed up with the Ryl company to create Wallen’s Ryl Sweet Tea. Wallen also took to Instagram to announce his sweet tea collaboration sharing, “Told y’all something sweet was coming soon… introducing my very own Sweet Tea,” he wrote of the drink, which has…

6-Year-Old Cat Whose Owner Passed Away in Need of a Loving Home

Furry Friday brought to you by Line-X of Chesapeake Meet Maggie May! This sweet 6-year-old female orange tabby is currently up for adoption at Norfolk Animal Care Center. Maggie May was sadly surrendered to the shelter after her owner passed away. Maggie May is an absolute sweetheart. She adores being close to her humans and…

BEACH IT! Country Music Festival Announces Daily Schedule; See When Your Favorites Are Performing

The schedule for the 2023 BEACH IT! Country Music Festival is here. The 3-day festival will kick off on Friday, June 23rd with DeeJay Silver on the main stage all three nights.  Friday night will showcase performances from American Idol winner Iam Tongi, Lily Rose, Kip Moore, Riley Green, and Miranda Lambert on the Main…

Win a 120th Anniversary Harley Davidson Fat Boy

97.3 The Eagle has your chance to win a 120th Anniversary Harley Davidson Fat Boy! To enter, register in person via a QR Code at the following contest sponsor locations: Southside Harley-Davidson Freedom Outdoor Black Rifle Coffee Company Line-X of Chesapeake Virginia Clinical Research Pitbull Tobacco & More Coastal RV Tangos Tavern 97.3 The Eagle…

Jake Owen Announces New Album, ‘Loose Cannon,’ Will Drop New Music This Friday

Jake Owen’s highly anticipated studio album, ‘Loose Cannon’ has a release date. After a four-year hiatus, Owen is back with a new album scheduled for release on Friday, June 23. ‘Loose Cannon’ boasts an impressive lineup of 16 tracks and collaborators on the album include Jordan Davis, Walker Hayes, Ashley Gorley, Brent Cobb, Jessie Jo…

Tina Turner Inspired Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings to Write This Classic Country Song

The music world is mourning the loss of Tina Turner who died Wednesday, May 24th at the age of 83 following a long illness. Although Turner was known as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” she recorded several country songs through the years. Her first solo album, “Tina Turns the Country On!” was released in…

Chase Rice Brings Fan on Stage to Sing “The Worst Rendition of ‘Country Roads’ I’ve Heard In My Life”

If you’re a country singer playing a show in West, Virginia, you’re pretty much obligated to do a cover of John Denver’s “Country Roads.” At a recent Chase Rice concert in Morgantown, West Virginia, the singer asked for a volunteer from the crowd to join him on the second verse of the classic country song.…

Kane Brown Brings Make a Wish Recipient on Stage to Sing ‘Thank God’

Kane Brown made a wish come true for a Make a Wish recipient recently. In a video shared on TikTok, user @Karmaisablone wrote, “Kane Brown brought out a Make a Wish kid to sing ‘Thank God’ tonight! She said one of her wishes was to meet Kane Brown, he said ill do you one better!” @karmaisablonde…

Bailey Zimmerman Brings Real-Life Heartbreak to “Religiously” Music Video [WATCH]

Bailey Zimmerman has released the new music video for his song “Religiously” – which is the title track to his recently released album. When it came time for Bailey to work on the tracks for Religiously. The Album., he focused on writing songs that he thought he would have liked to listen to when he was…

WATCH: Blake Shelton Says a “Bittersweet” Goodbye to The Voice

Blake Shelton said goodbye to The Voice on Tuesday, May 23rd after 23 seasons on the popular NBC show. Ahead of his final show, the country singer took to Instagram to pen a heartfelt goodbye note. “Can’t believe it’s been 23 seasons of @nbcthevoice… and especially can’t believe today is my final episode. It’s bittersweet. When…

Nick Jonas Says His Disastrous 2016 ACM Performance Sent Him to Therapy

The 2023 ACM Awards recently showcased an incredible duet with pop star Ed Sheeran and country singer Luke Combs. While this performance went off without a hitch, back in 2016, another pop star wasn’t as lucky. If you recall, Nick Jonas appeared on the broadcast with Kelsea Ballerini to perform her song “Peter Pan’ and…

Jelly Roll Releases Trailer for Emotional Documentary ‘Save Me’

The emotional trailer for Jelly Roll’s Hulu documentary, “Jelly Roll: Save Me,” dropped on Tuesday. In the clip, the singer shares, “I came out of jail with a plan. I was going to put every piece of energy I had into music. It’s almost like something just clicked right there.” He says, “I’ve been a…

Watch Old Dominion Surprise Kenny Chesney in the Middle of a Show

Kenny Chesney was in the middle of a show in Evansville, Indiana on Saturday when a few old friends showed up.  The guys from Old Dominion walked on stage and surprised him. Kenny said he had no idea they were there.  In a post on Instagram, he shared, “I don’t think I’ve ever been more surprised in my…

Local Animal Shelter Creates Cozy Home-Like Environment For Dogs Awaiting Adoption

Every week at Gloucester Matthews Humane Society, one lucky dog gets to relax in a home-like environment of their own while they await adoption. Staff members created this cozy room with a bed and table in order to give a dog a much-needed break from regular kennel life. Executive Director Charles Brown shares, “It has…

Garth Brooks Launches New Las Vegas Residency

Garth Brooks opened his new Las Vegas residency, Garth Brooks/Plus ONE, last Thursday. His residency is at the Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace. All of the 2023 shows are now sold out, but Brooks recently announced the dates for his 2024 residency shows. Brooks isn’t a newcomer to the Vegas residency scene. He previously hosted a…

Dunkin’ Brings Back Iced Coffee Day for Special Cause

Dunkin’ is officially declaring the start of the iced coffee season with the return of Iced Coffee Day on May 23. On Tuesday, the popular donut and coffee chain will donate $1 from every iced coffee* sold at participating Dunkin’ locations to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation®.  This offer excludes Cold Brew and Nitro…

Patriotic Festival Star Corey Kent Shares Incredible Willie Nelson Story on The Eagle Morning Show [LISTEN]

Corey Kent is one of those good ol’ boys from Oklahoma. You know, an Okie from Muskogee! Merle said it best. This guy has a pretty awesome story. Grows up in Oklahoma, has an amazing encounter with Willie Nelson and everything else is history. Corey was kind enough to spend 20 good minutes with us…

Walnut is a Shy Hound Mix Ready for a Loving Forever Home

Meet Walnut, an adorable Shephard/Hound mix who is about a year old and currently available for adoption through the Suffolk Humane Society. This brave pup, along with his sister, was rescued from a residence in North Carolina where they were among approximately 100 dogs. Now, after experiencing some challenging circumstances, Walnut is seeking a forever…

ABC Drama ‘Big Sky’ Starring Reba McEntire Has Been Canceled

Sad news if you’re a fan of the ABC drama ‘Big Sky,’ the network announced today that the show will not return for a fourth season. ‘Big Sky’ debuted in 2010 and Reba McEntire joined the cast in season 3.  McEntire played Sunny Barnes and her real-life boyfriend, Rex Linn, played the husband of her…

Blake Shelton Won’t Perform on The Voice This Season, Here’s Why

Blake Shelton is getting ready to say goodbye to The Voice.  The country singer is hanging up his hat as a coach after 24 seasons and this will be the first season that he does not perform on the show. Speaking to E! News, he shared that he wanted to be able to sit back…

Carrie Underwood Shares Son’s Adorable “All About My Mom” List

For Mother’s Day Carrie Underwood’s son Jacob filled out an “All About My Mom” questionnaire. The 4-year-old answered questions about what his mom is good at, likes to eat, and how old she is.  Carrie shared the results on her Instagram story highlighting that Jacob shared that his mom is 20 years old. The singer,…

Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning Set To Return as Co-Hosts of 2023 CMA Awards

Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning are returning as co-hosts for this year’s CMA Awards. The pair first teamed up in 2022 and Bryan hosted the show solo in 2021. Prior to that, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood served as co-hosts for 11 years. Viewership for last November’s show grew to a three-year high, according to the Country…

Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Bash Concert Is Coming to a Theater Near You

Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Bash took place at Los Angeles’ historic Hollywood Bowl on April 29-30.  It featured incredible performances from more than 40 artists, including George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Neil Young, Keith Richards, and more. Now fans will be able to watch the star-studded concert in theaters across the country. “Demand to…

Jordan Davis Talks Patriotic Fest, Babies, and Male Vocalist of the Year Nomination on The Eagle Morning Show [LISTEN]

Jordan Davis will be in town for Patriotic Fest on Saturday, May 27th at Scope Arena. You can still grab some tickets here. Jordan is also expecting his 3rd baby with his beautiful wife, Kristen. Who…just so happens to be from Virginia Beach. Jordan was nice enough to spend some time with us this morning…

Bailey Zimmerman Shares Best Advice Morgan Wallen Has Given Him [WATCH]

Bailey Zimmerman is one of the opening acts on Morgan Wallen’s tour this summer (set to pick back up in late June). He was recently asked in an interview about the best advice that he’s gotten from touring with Morgan Wallen and other artists like Ernest and Hardy.  Zimmerman said, “Always be good to people”…

Racoon Rolls Through The Dunkin Doughnuts Drive-Through to Pick Up His Order! {Watch}

This video reminds me of the time I saw a posse of Raccoons roll out the storm drain while I was chillin’ out in the McDonald’s drive-thru picking up a Happy Meal for Emma. There must’ve been at least 10 of those bad boys living in the sewer. I didn’t know raccoons lived in storm…

Kenny Chesney Persuades Kelsea Ballerini to Take an Ice Bath, but with One Condition

Over the weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska, Kenny Chesney orchestrated a memorable backstage experience for Kelsea Ballerini and his band. The country music stars took an ice bath as part of an episode for Chesney’s show, “No Shoes Radio.” However, Ballerini had a condition of her own: Chesney had to take a shot with her on…

Watch Luke Combs Teach Ed Sheeran How to Shotgun a Beer

Luke Combs and Ed Sheeran recently joined forces at the ACM Awards for a performance of Ed’s track “Life Goes On,” Following the broadcast, the pair unveiled their collaborative rendition of the song. Their collaborative efforts didn’t end there though. In a new video shared on Instagram, they team up again…to shotgun a beer. Luke teaches…

Alligator Disturbed By Tourists Tubing In His Swamp. {Watch}

I’ll ask the same question that I did yesterday with the guy who had the Tiger Shark encounter in Hawaii while fishing in his kayak. Ladies, whaddya doing going tubing in the swampy water in Florida? Did they not expect to see giant gators and snakes that can swallow you whole? I guess they didn’t.…

Watch Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman Dance and Sing Along in the Audience at Taylor Swift Show

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are Swifties! The pair attended Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in Philadelphia on Sunday night (May 14). Keith shared a video of him and his wife dancing and singing along in a TikTok video. “Shout out to Taylor, her team and ALL of the Swifties who showered us with sooooo…

Reba McEntire Set to Replace Blake Shelton on ‘The Voice’

It’s official.  Reba is taking over Blake Shelton’s seat on The Voice. The NBC show announced its lineup for Season 24 and Reba will join Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan, and John Legend as a coach. Reba served as a Mega Mentor during Season 23. Welcome your new fall Coach [email protected], @johnlegend, @niallofficial, and @gwenstefani. #TheVoice…

Dylan Scott and Wife Blair Expecting Baby #3, Share Gender Reveal on Mother’s Day

Congratulations go out to Dylan Scott and his wife, Blair. The couple is expecting baby #3 and revealed the baby’s gender on Mother’s Day. With the help of their son Beckett and daughter Finlay, they fired off cans of confetti revealing that it’s a boy! The couple kept the pregnancy under wraps, showing off her baby bump on the red…

Blake Shelton Dedicates Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame to His Late Brother Richie

Blake Shelton received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Friday. His wife Gwen Stefani called him a rare human being in her speech. She told the crowd,  “You are part of the country dream, the Hollywood dream, and you are part of the American dream.  And everybody knows you are my dream come true.  I…

See How Morgan Wallen Celebrated a Milestone Birthday This Weekend

Morgan Wallen turned 30 on Saturday, and he shared it with someone very special.  His son Indigo.  The singer, who is currently on vocal rest, posted pics of them sitting in a truck writing, “Celebrating 30 with my dawg.”  Fellow country singer Jason Aldean wrote in the comments, “Happy bday homie!! @morganwallen. Enjoy those days with…

Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and More to Appear on Season Finale of ‘American Idol’

The American Idol Season 21 finale, happening on Sunday, May 21, will feature a star-studded cast. Keith Urban will return to the show to mentor the Top 3 finalists and as well take the stage to perform.  Fellow country stars Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and Luke Bryan will also take the stage during the finale.…

Kayaker Plays Chicken with Giant Tiger Shark and Wins! {Watch}

First, what are we doing going into the ocean with a kayak? I remember when my Dad lived in Tampa, he bought this weak boat and thought it would be a good idea to take it out on the ocean. I’m here to tell you, it wasn’t! Scott says he believes the Tiger Shark mistook…

Lainey Wilson Makes Red Carpet Debut With Former Pittsburgh Steelers QB

Female Artist of the Year Lainey Wilson had a huge night at the ACM Awards.  In addition to winning Female Artist, she took home the ACM for Album of the Year for Bell Bottom Country, and Music Event of the Year, and Visual Event of the Year for “Wait in the Truck” with Hardy. Wilson…

Entertainer of the Year Chris Stapleton Stayed Behind to Help Clean Up After the ACMs

Chris Stapleton cleaned up (literally) at the Academy of Country Music Awards.  The country singer took home the Entertainer of the Year award during the broadcast and was photographed helping to clean up following the show. The singer expressed his shock at winning the biggest award of the night saying, “Well, I am in shock.…

Ed Sheeran Says He’d ‘Love To Transition’ To Country Music; Releases Duet with Luke Combs

Ed Sheeran may join the ranks of pop stars like Darius Rucker going country. In an interview with “Billboard“ during ACM rehearsals he shared, “I talk about this to my wife all the time.  I would love to transition to country.  I love the culture of it . . . I just love the songwriting. …

Carrie Underwood Shows Off Floral Arm Tattoo; See the Photos

Carrie Underwood recently took a trip to Florida with her sisters-in-law.  While there, they visited a tattoo shop where Carrie got a white daisy on her forearm. She shared a series of photos from their trip saying, “Sisters…not by blood…but sisters nonetheless. God truly showed us great favor by putting us all together. These ladies are…

Meet Keanu, the Kangaroo-Jumping Furry Friday Pet of the Week, Ready to Steal Your Heart!

Meet Keanu, our Furry Friday Pet of the Week. This sweet guy is named after the actor that everyone loves because everyone here at Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center just loves him! Keanu is about 4 years old and jumps like a kangaroo! He is super friendly and active and would be good…

Morgan Wallen Announces Rescheduled Virginia Beach Concert Dates

Morgan Wallen has announced rescheduled dates for his “One Night at a Time” tour. The singer, whose doctors ordered to him spend six weeks on vocal rest, will now return to the 757 in 2024. His two shows originally set for June of 2023 will take place on June 6th and 7th in 2024. All…

2023 ACM Awards: See The Stunning Red Carpet Looks From Miranda, Lainey and More!

Country stars brought the heat to the ACM Red Carpet on Thursday! From daring V-necks (and not just on the ladies) to glitz and glamour, check out some of the best red carpet looks below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Academy of Country Music (ACM) (@acmawards) View this post on Instagram…

2023 ACM Awards: See the Full List of Winners, Including Entertainer of the Year!

The ACM Awards, hosted by Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks, aired live from Frisco, Texas on Thursday, May 11th on Amazon Prime Video. Lainey Wilson, HARDY and Cole Swindell were all multiple winners and Chris Stapleton took home the biggest award of the night.  See a full list of winners below. Entertainer of the Year Carrie Underwood Chris Stapleton…

Tim McGraw’s Dog Won Best of Breed at the Westminster Dog Show [PICS]

Tim McGraw had reason to celebrate this week, and it wasn’t solely about his chart-topping hits. Tim’s dog, Lepshi (pronounced Leep-she), achieved an impressive victory at the prestigious Westminster Dog Show on Tuesday, clinching the coveted title of Best of Breed in the Bracco Italiano category. Tim is a co-owner of the now awarding-winning pooch.…

HARDY and Lainey Wilson Win Early ACM Awards

The 2023 ACM Awards take place tonight and HARDY and Lainey Wilson are early winners. HARDY picked up two ACM Awards before tonight’s show. He won Artist-Songwriter of the Year and Visual Media of the Year with Lainey Wilson for their video for “Wait in the Truck.” “wait in the truck” by newly announced Artist-Songwriter of the Year @HardyMusic featuring @laineywilson…

Riley Green Talks About New Collaboration with Luke Combs in Exclusive Interview With Cash & Annaliese [LISTEN]

Riley Green is set to play at the upcoming “Beach It” country music festival going down from June 23rd through the 25th. Riley also has a new song with Luke Combs called, “Different Round Here.” Riley stopped by to talk about camping, his new song with Luke Combs, and hunting. And…maybe a few other things.…

Garth Brooks Is Banning Phones During His Las Vegas Residency

Garth Brooks is enforcing a NO PHONES policy during his Las Vegas residency at Caesar’s Palace. Attendees will have to place their cell in a locked pouch until the end of the show. If a situation should arise where a guest needs to use their phone, they must visit a specified phone-use area where their…

Lady A’s Charles Kelley Opens Up About His Struggles with Alcoholism in New Interview

Lady A’s Charles Kelly and his wife Cassie sat down with “CBS Mornings” on Wednesday, May 10th where they’re talking about Charles’ struggle with alcoholism. 10 months ago Lady A canceled their tour 10 months ago so that Charles could focus on his sobriety. The band is back on the road now and Charles sat…

Dolly Parton’s Upcoming Rock Album Features Over 40 Guests, Including Elton John, Sting, and More

Dolly Parton has unveiled the star-studded lineup for her highly anticipated rock album. Titled “Rockstar,” Dolly Parton’s new album will include nine original compositions and 21 covers. But that’s not all—prepare to be blown away as over FORTY different guest stars join forces with Dolly to create pure magic. The star-studded roster includes legends such…