Join Stephanie Taylor on 97.3 The Eagle in the evenings. She stays on trend with “Stephanie’s Scoop” every hour in your Trend on the 20.
Stephanie started in radio in her hometown of Fredericksburg, Virginia before coming to The Eagle in 2006. Prior to that, she interned for Sony Music in Nashville and graduated from Middle Tennessee State University.
Stephanie is passionate about animal rescue and works closely with our local shelters to feature her Adoptable Pet of the Week every Furry Friday.
Stephanie lives in Virginia Beach with her husband Brian and their three rescue cats, Hobbes, Ron Meowsly and Neville Whitebottom. Stephanie named the cats and Brian is a patient guy who went along with it.
They enjoy completing DIY projects together on their fixer-upper home (Brian and Stephanie that is, the cats are lazy and do not help.)
Scotty McCreery and His Wife Gabi Are Expecting Their First Child!
Scotty McCreery is going to be a Dad! The singer revealed he is expecting his first child with his wife Gabi. The adorable pregnancy announcement included photos of the parents-to-be along with their dog, Moose. Scotty revealed the baby’s gender as well saying, “Baby boy McCreery coming soon!” View this post on Instagram A post…
Longtime Friend of Blake Shelton Shares Personal Stories About the Country Superstar in New Book
A new book about Blake Shelton has hit the shelves. Blake Shelton: Happy Anwywhere was written by a longtime friend of the country superstar named Carol Cash Large. Large helped move the award-winning musician to Nashville just two weeks after he graduated high school and has been with him every step of the way since.…
Luke Bryan Extends Las Vegas Residency Through 2022
Luke Bryan fans will have a few more chances to see the country superstar in Las Vegas. He announced a second extension of his residency with new dates occurring November 30 and December 2, 3, 7, 9 and 10. Luke’s “Raised Up Right” tour concludes October 28th with a stop in Virginia Beach on July…
Brett Eldredge on His Strict Limits on Social Media: “I’m Not Gonna Let It Run My life.”
Brett Eldredge felt like he was spending too much time promoting his brand on social media. So now he severely limits his phone usage, and his time spent on all platforms. Brett took a social media break, only using a flip phone for a full year in 2019. “I recommend it to everybody,” he told PEOPLE…
LISTEN: Luke Combs is ‘Growin’ Up’ with His New Song, “The Kind of Love We Make”
Luke Combs is following up 13 consecutive #1 singles with his new song, “The Kind of Love We Make.” The new single is featured on his upcoming album, Growin Up, which shows a new side of the “Beer Never Broke My Heart” singer. Luke tells “The New York Times“ that there are no beer songs on…
Adorably Sweet Kittens, “Cookie Dough” and “Mint Chocolate Chip,” Up For Adoption at Chesapeake Animal Services
It’s kitten season! Chesapeake Animal Services stopped by the Eagle studio with two kittens up for adoption, a brother and sister duo named Mint Chocolate Chip and Cookie Dough. The sweetly named kittens are 3-months old and would love to be adopted together. They love to play with each other and when nap time comes,…
You Could Win Upgraded Tickets to Thomas Rhett With a Boys & Girls Club Backpack Donation
Thomas Rhett fans! Bring a new backpack donation to the show on June 25th at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater for your chance to win upgraded tickets. Everyone who donates a backpack during the show is eligible for an upgrade to two gold circle seats and VIP club passes. Backpacks may be brought to the…
Lainey Wilson Shares Details About Filming “Yellowstone” Season 5
Last week Lainey Wilson announced that she is joining season 5 of Yellowstone and the country singer is already on set! In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight, Lainey revealed that she started filming her new role as a musician named Abby. Lainey explained how she landed the role and it turns out it was…
Kenny Chesney Brings His “Here and Now” Tour to Virginia Beach; See All the Pics
Kenny Chesney and Carly Pearce rolled into Virginia Beach on Wednesday. The country superstar’s “Here and Now” tour came to Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach to a hyped-up crowd. Check out pictures from the show below and tag @973theeagle in yours! photos courtesy of Hollie Noel Fuller. @973theeagle #kennychesney…
See Who Won the 2022 St. Jude Dream Home!
Congratulations! The winner of the 2022 Hampton Roads St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway® house, built by Taylor Construction, is Roberta Smith of Carrollton, VA! The drawing took place on June 15th with more winners below- including the 97.3 The Eagle Bonus Prize, a baseball suite package, which went to Bruce Moegenberg of Suffolk, VA. Get a…
Walker Hayes Celebrates 18th Anniversary with Wife at Applebee’s {WATCH}
Walker Hayes and his wife celebrated their 18th anniversary recently and they went to Applebee’s to celebrate. The couple stayed on-brand with Walker telling fans in the video, “So it’s no lie. Laney loves Applebee’s. I was like, ‘Where you wanna go to celebrate year 18?’ She was like, ‘Applebee’s.’… She’s low-maintenance.” The country singer…
Dolly Parton Donates $1M to Pediatric Infectious Disease Research: “No Child Should Ever Have to Suffer”
Dolly Parton is giving back again. The country superstar donated $1M to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, the organization announced on Wednesday. “No child should ever have to suffer,” Parton said in a news release. “I’m willing to do my part to try and keep as many of them…
Country Music Hall Of Fame Announces New Exhibit, ‘Chris Stapleton: Since 1978’
Chris Stapleton will be the focus of a new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame. This exhibit, set to open this July, explores the award-winning artist’s musical journey, from his Kentucky roots and success as a Nashville songwriter to his rise to stardom as one of country music’s most powerful and unique voices.…
Kane Brown and Jon Pardi To Headline CMT’s ‘Holiday Salute to the Troops’ Filmed in Norfolk
Kane Brown and Jon Pardi will headline CMT’s July 4th Salute to the Troops. The show will specifically highlight the U.S. Navy this year and was filmed in Norfolk during the Patriotic Festival! “CMT’s signature weekly series comes to fans on location from The Patriotic Festival in Norfolk, VA,” the release reads. “Headliners Kane Brown,…
Miranda Lambert Offers Southern Hospitality with New Home Collection Available at Walmart
Miranda Lambert just released her own home collection line, the “Wanda Jane Home” at Walmart. Named for her mother, Beverly Jane Lambert, and grandmother, Wanda Louise Coker (“Nonny”), Wanda June Home is ‘designed to help create a warm, comfortable, casual gathering place where everyone can feel at home.’ Miranda says, “They both taught me everything…
Watch Justin Timberlake Surprise the Crowd at Chris Stapleton’s L.A. Concert
Chris Stapleton’s “All American Roadshow” made a stop in Los Angeles over the weekend. The singer welcomed a very special guest on stage, Justin Timberlake. During his headlining set, Stapleton invited the singer and actor on stage to join him for a performance of “Tennessee Whiskey.” “Most of you probably know me because of this…
Luke Combs Shares Baby Update: “This is My last Show as a Not-Dad. Confirmed”
Luke Combs is expecting his first child any day now! The country singer appeared at CMA Fest over the weekend and said it would be his last show before the baby arrives. Combs told The Tennessean, “I just figure I’ll be changing my fair share of diapers after tonight, for sure. This is my last…
Toby Keith Cancels 2022 Tour Dates Amid Cancer Battle
Toby Keith is taking a break from touring as he recovers from cancer treatment. Over the weekend, Keith revealed that he was diagnosed with stomach cancer in the fall. In a statement on social media, he shared, “So far, so good. I need time to breathe, recover and relax. I am looking forward to spending…
Darius Rucker’s ‘Darius & Friends’ Event Raises Record-Setting $516K for St. Jude
Darius Rucker’s annual benefit concert for St. Jude raised a record total this year of $516,000! The show, which took place on June 6th, included performances from Sheryl Crow, Sara Evans, Lindsay Ell, Caylee Hammack, and Rachel Wammack. A very special appearance also took place from a St. Jude patient named Addie, who was diagnosed…
Luke Bryan Surprises Fans at Bar in Nashville {WATCH}
Luke Bryan made a surprise appearance at Blake Shelton’s Ole Red bar in Nashville over the weekend. The singer, who has his own bar in downtown Nashville, appeared at a showcase taking place during CMA Fest. Blake took to social to tease Luke about his cameo. In an Instagram story shared on Ole Red’s page…
Mickey Guyton to Host A Capitol Fourth: ‘It’s Absolutely a Real Honor’
Mickey Guyton is set to host A Capitol Fourth, the 42nd annual national Independence Day celebration, broadcast live on PBS from Washington D.C. on July 4. Excited to announce that I will host the 2022 #July4thPBS concert! Join me on Monday, July 4th, 8/7c only on @PBS! pic.twitter.com/LrfQr91MFS — Mickey Guyton (@MickeyGuyton) June 13, 2022…
Lainey Wilson Joins the Cast of Yellowstone for Season 5
Lainey Wilson is joining Yellowstone! The “Things A Man Outta Know” singer will appear on season 5 of the popular Paramount + show. Wilson will play a musician named Abby. According to Deadline, additional new cast members include Kai Caster (American Horror Story), Lainey Wilson, Lilli Kay (Your Honor and Rustin), and Dawn Olivieri (1883, Bright and House of Lies). The…
Toby Keith Reveals Stomach Cancer Diagnosis: “I Need Time to Breathe, Recover and Relax
Toby Keith opened up about his battle with cancer in a post on social media. The country singer revealed that he was diagnosed with stomach cancer last fall writing, “I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation, and surgery.” “So far, so good. I need time to breathe, recover and relax,” he continued. “I am…
Watch Luke Bryan and Tim McGraw Show Off Their Workout Routines
Luke Bryan is getting ready for his Raised Up Right tour and he’s preparing by working out during rehearsal. The country singer showed off his push-up and squat routine in between tour rehearsals in a video on Instagram saying, “Touring season is back. Time to get to work.” View this post on Instagram A post…
Portsmouth Humane Society is Dangerously Full and Seeks Foster Families to Help Save Lives
Portsmouth Humane Society is dangerously FULL and needs help from the community NOW. If you can’t adopt, you can still help save lives by fostering! “Angela Lansbury‘ is up for adoption and is currently being cared for in a foster home. “Angie Bear” as they’ve nicknamed her likes snuggles, a good bone, and lots of…