Toby Keith Gives Health Update and Gives Poignant Performance at People’s Choice Country Awards
The inaugural “People’s Choice Country Awards” took place on September 28th, shining a spotlight on the industry’s icons. Among the honorees was Toby Keith, who received the esteemed Country Music Icon Award. Prior to the event, Keith and his wife Tricia Lucas walked the blue carpet, where the country singer opened up about his battle…
Meet Tricycle, A Resilient and Friendly Feline Looking for a Loving Home
Furry Friday brought to you by Line-X of Chesapeake Meet Tricycle! He is up for adoption at Portsmouth Humane Society. He was found as a stray with an injured leg and is on the road to recovery. In the meantime, he just needs a splint to help him heal but it’s not getting him down!…
Dylan Scott and Wife Blair Welcome Baby Boy: “Thank You Jesus For Blessing Me”
Dylan Scott and his wife Blair welcomed their new son Barron on Tuesday. In an Instagram post, the entire family, including oldest son Beckett and daughter Finley, gathered around the tiny bundle of joy. Dylan wrote, “Blair is a ROCKSTAR! She did awesome! Beckett and Finley are in love, as well as Momma and myself! Thank you Jesus for blessing me with three…
Morgan Wallen Enlists Peyton and Eli Manning to Help Announce His 2024 Stadium Tour
Leave it to Morgan Wallen to find a fun way to announce his 2024 One Night at a Time stadium tour by enlisting two stadium superstars, Peyton and Eli Manning, for the announcement. In the clip, they joke around about who should help Morgan with the announcement, and it ends up being Eli. “Been one of the best years for me and my…
WATCH: Teacher Uses Morgan Wallen Song to Teach Math in Adorable Video
I have a stupid party trick I can pull out when the need arises…I can name all 50 states in alphabetical order and every president in the order they served…both thanks to songs I learned in elementary school. A teacher named Faith McPeek is using a popular country song to teach her third-grade class math.…
Meet Tori: A Gentle Miniature Pinscher Ready for a Loving Home at Suffolk Humane Society!
Furry Friday: brought to you by Line-X of Chesapeake Tori is about 5-years-old and up for adoption at Suffolk Humane Society. She is a Miniature Pinscher who was surrendered after her owner became ill and could no longer care for her. She is a sweet girl who gets along with everyone she meets, including other…
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Kane Brown Releases New Song “In the Air” Inspired by the Phil Collins Hit [LISTEN]
Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” is having a comeback. First, Chris Stapleton recorded a new version with Snoop Dogg for Money Night Football and now Kane Brown has released a new song inspired by the 80s hit. Brown told Taste of Country that the idea first came to him at Stagecoach. He originally wanted…
Kane Brown Announces “In the Air” Tour with Tyler Hubbard, Jon Pardi, Chris Young, and More
Kane Brown is hitting the road in 2024 with some heavy hitters joining him. The “Bury Me in Georgia” singer announced his 2024 IN THE AIR TOUR with special guests Tyler Hubbard, Jon Pardi, Chris Young, Bailey Zimmerman, Cole Swindell, Parmalee, LoCASH and Raelynn as special guests on select dates. See you in 2024… 🔥…
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George Strait is Working on New Music with the Help of Chris Stapleton [PICS]
This is not a drill! George Strait is recording new music and Chris Stapleton is involved! The King of Country’s longtime producer Tony Brown shared a photo saying, “New Music from GEORGE STRAIT CASTLE RECORDING STUDIOS / Franklin, TN — TB Team” Among the group is fellow country singer Chris Stapleton. Strait recently announced that…
WATCH: Lady A Pay Tribute to “90s Country Royalty,” Clint Black, During ACM Honors
The 2023 ACM Honors aired on Monday night on Fox hosted by Carly Pearce. Lady A was among the acts who took the stage to pay tribute to “90s country royalty,” Clint Black, with a performance of his hit song “A Bad Goodbye.” Black recorded the hit back in 1993 with Wynonna Judd and…
Chris Stapleton Joins Snoop Dogg on New Version Of “In The Air Tonight” For Monday Night Football
Chris Stapleton performed the National Anthem at the 2022 Super Bowl and did such an incredible job, that he’s now going to open Monday Night Football every week on ESPN. The country singer has recorded a cover of Phil Collins’ “In The Air Tonight” with Snoop Dogg and drummer Cindy Blackman Santana. The new version…
Fall 2023: Get a List of Pumpkin Patches, Hayrides, and Haunted Houses in Hampton Roads
Happy Fall y’all! Check out a huge list of pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides, and more in Hampton Roads this year. Chesapeake Bergey’s Breadbasket: 2207 Mount Pleasant Road, Chesapeake, Virginia. Monday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bergey’s Corn Maze opens on Sept. 16th. For more click here. Great Bridge Pumpkin Patch: 900 N…
Meet Almond Joy: The Sweet 11-Month-Old Pup Looking for a Loving Home at Portsmouth Humane
Furry Friday brought to you by Line-X of Chesapeake Meet Almond Joy, an 11-month-old pup who’s sweet as can be! He was transferred to Portsmouth Humane Society from another shelter along with his sister. He gets along well with other dogs and he’s so calm, we think he’d be good with cats too. Almond Joy…
Dan & Shay Announce ‘Heartbreak on the Map’ Tour
Dan & Shay are hitting the road. The duo announced THE HEARTBREAK ON THE MAP TOUR with special guests Ben Rector + Hailey Whitters will kick off in February 2023 in Greensville, South Carolina. While there are no stops in Hampton Roads, the guys will be playing in Charlottesville, Virginia on March 1st. Pre-sale begins…
![Kelsea Ballerini Pulls Off Mind-Blowing Outfit Change During VMAs Performance [WATCH]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/2426/sites/32/2022/09/09123629/Kelsea-Heartfirst-IG.jpg "Kelsea Ballerini Pulls Off Mind-Blowing Outfit Change During VMAs Performance [WATCH]")
Kelsea Ballerini Pulls Off Mind-Blowing Outfit Change During VMAs Performance [WATCH]
Kelsea Ballerini celebrated her 30th birthday by performing on MTV’s Video Music Awards. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelsea Ballerini (@kelseaballerini) The country singer took the stage to sing “Penthouse” and delivered a mind-blowing outfit change. At the climax of the song, a bright light flashed and fog surrounded Ballerini. When it…
![Food Fight! Pumpkin vs. Apple [VOTE NOW]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/2426/sites/32/2023/09/12105730/Untitled-design-2023-09-12T102622.684.png "Food Fight! Pumpkin vs. Apple [VOTE NOW]")
Maddie & Tae’s Maddie Marlow Welcomes First Child Via Emergency C-Section: “We Are So In Love”
Maddie Marlow-Font of Maddie & Tae gave birth to her first child, a son, on Saturday. Forrest Henry arrived by emergency C-section after 37 hours of labor. The new mom shared on Instagram, “After 37 hard hours of labor, finally getting to push, and ending up having an emergency c-section and being put under, Forrest…
Watch The Powerful Budweiser 9/11 Tribute Commercial That Only Aired Once
September 11, 2023 marks 22 years since the 9/11 attacks. Like everyone, I remember where I was the moment I saw the first plane hit the Twin Towers. I remember the feeling of disbelief, followed by fear and anger. I also remember the feeling on 9/12 of the country coming together to mourn the lives…
Meet Maggie: A Cuddly 5-year-old Shelter Dog in Search of Her Forever Home!
Furry Friday brought to you by Line-X of Chesapeake Meet Maggie, a 5-year-old shelter dog on a mission to find a loving family who will cherish her as the only pet in their lives. Maggie was transferred to Chesapeake Humane Society from another shelter and is very friendly with everyone she meets! She is a…
Carly Pearce Releases Cinematic Music Video Starring Lucy Lucy Hale & Shiloh Fernandez
Carly Pearce released a cinematic new music video for her latest single “We Don’t Fight Anymore” (feat. Chris Stapleton. The video was directed by Alexa Campbell and features Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale and Euphoria actor Shiloh Fernandez. Carly shared with fans, “Lucy & Shiloh told this story so perfectly. I still get chills every time…
Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll Lead 57th Annual CMA Award Nominations
Nominees for the 57th Annual CMA Awards were announced on Thursday (Sept. 7) and Lainey Wilson leads the way with a whopping nine nominations, including Entertainer of the Year. The “Watermelon Moonshine” singer even competes with herself in multiple categories, including Single, Song, and Musical Event of the Year. Wilson’s duet partner, Jelly Roll, follows with five nominations while…
Here’s When ‘Barbie’ Will Be Available to Watch at Home
Kenough waiting! Barbie will be available to stream digitally on September 12th. The box office hit, which smashed records with more than $1.38 billion worldwide, will be available for $29.99 on the following platforms: Apple TV Cox Movies On Demand DIRECTV Google Play Microsoft Store Movies Anywhere MyDISH Prime Video Verizon Fios Vudu Xfinity YouTube If…
Teachers Get Free Admission at the Virginia Aquarium on This Day in September
The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center is celebrating teachers and daycare workers with free admission! The annual Teacher Open House will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 13th! Teachers plus one guest each will receive complimentary admission to the Aquarium, with full access to its exhibits, program demonstrations, animal encounters, and more. A valid ID is…
Keith Urban Pays Tribute to Jimmy Buffett with Heartfelt Tribute
The world mourned the loss of Jimmy Buffett over the weekend. Jimmy Buffett, whose music and island-flavored lifestyle inspired a fan base with its own name, “Parrotheads,” and a successful career as a restaurateur, author, philanthropist, actor and merchandiser, died Friday at age 76 at home in Sag Harbor, New York from Merkel Cell Skin…
Wawa Offers Teachers Free Coffee in September
Free coffee for teachers! If you’re a teacher, chances are that you’re already best friends with coffee — and now Wawa wants to be your BFF, too. For the entire month of September, teachers and school administrators can come into any of Wawa’s 900 locations for a free cup of joe — any size they want —…
Hampton Roads Dairy Queens Sell ‘Pup Cups’ to Support Local Animal Shelters in September
Treat your pup while supporting local animal shelters this September! Mid Atlantic Dairy Queen will donate 100% of Pup Cup Sales to Chesapeake Humane Society, Norfolk SPCA, Peninsula SPCA, and Virginia Beach SPCA this month. This annual event began in 2020 and has raised over $20,000 for animal welfare organizations in Hampton Roads. The doggy…
Luke and Nicole Combs Welcome Second Son: “We Couldn’t Love You More”
Congratulations to Luke and Nicole Combs on the birth of their son, Beau Lee, who was born on August 15th. The proud new parents shared the news saying, “Beau Lee Combs. Welcome to the world. We couldn’t love you more.” The couple also has a one-year-old son named Tex Lawrence.
Drumstick, an 8-Year-Old Mastiff Mix Found as a Stray, Seeks Forever Home
Furry Friday brought to you by Line-X of Chesapeake Meet Drumstick! He’s up for adoption at Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter. Drumstick found his way to the shelter as a stray so not much is known about his past. The vet estimated him to be about 8 years young which means he’s old enough to have…
Gabby Barrett Announces “Surprise” Baby News: “Living the Dream”
Congratulations to Gabby Barrett and Cade Fohner, who are expecting their third child. The American Idol alums shared the news in a joint Instagram post on Wednesday. “SWIPE for a surprise 🩷#livingthedream,” the pair captioned the joint post. The couple already have a son, nine-month-old Augustine Boone, and a daughter, two-year-old Baylah May. View this post on Instagram A…
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Concert Is Coming to Theaters: All the Details
Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift is officially taking her Eras Tour from the stage to the big screen! Swift shared the news with fans writing, “The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far and I’m overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big…
Lainey Wilson, Darius Rucker, and The Cadillac Three Team Up on New Version ESPN College GameDay’s “Comin’ To Your City”
Lainey Wilson, Darius Rucker, and The Cadillac Three are the new voices for ESPN’s “College GameDay” anthem “Comin’ To Your City.” Big and Rich revealed recently that after 16 years singing the anthem it was time to pass the torch. The news was shared alongside a video clip with all three artists. In the clip, Darius shares, “I’ve watched…
Step Into a Van Gogh Masterpiece at ‘Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’ in Va Beach
I visited Beyond Van Gogh at the Virginia Beach Convention Center recently and it was a one-of-a-kind experience! While other shows use virtual reality or still images, this show incorporates both still and moving art. Over 300 pieces of art by Van Gogh are projected on every surface around you, so you really feel…
The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk Welcomes Baby Giraffe
The Virginia Zoo has welcomed a new addition to its family – a baby giraffe named Henry! Born just a few days ago, Henry has already captured the hearts of zookeepers. He is the latest member of the Masai Giraffe herd, and his arrival is both heartwarming and bittersweet. Henry’s father, Billy, sadly passed away…
Take a Chance on Chance, a 10-Year-Old Pup in Need of a Loving Home
Chance is a senior pup looking for a forever home at Peninsula SPCA! He is 10 years young, good with other dogs, and loves to snuggle! He’s not too into toys but LOVES pillow forts! He would be great in a home where he can relax and enjoy his retirement years. Clear the Shelters at…
Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix This September
Are you running out of shows to binge-watch? With the writers’ strike putting the production of new episodes of our favorite series on hold, we may start seeing content dwindle. But in the meantime, there’s still some new material rolling out on Netflix including the final season of Sex Education, season 5 of Virgin River…
WATCH: Lainey Wilson Joins Eric Church for a Duet of “Over When It’s Over”
Lainey Wilson wrapped up her Country with a Flare Tour earlier this year and since then, she’s been keeping busy joining Luke Combs for select dates on his World Tour and hopping on Eric Church’s ‘The Outsiders Revival Tour.’ Over the weekend, Wilson appeared with Church at Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, Alabama and the…
Space Park is an Out of this World Kitten Looking for a Home
Space Park is out of this world! He is up for adoption at Norfolk Animal Care Center and is about 5 months old and SUPER friendly. He was purring the whole time and even likes getting his belly rubbed. He gets along with other cats and would make a great addition to any home! If…
Discover Hampton’s Hidden Gems: Two Local Beaches Ranked Among Virginia’s Top 10 Secret Getaways
VaDogwood.com recently unveiled a list of Virginia’s top 10 “hidden gem beaches,” and Hampton proudly boasts two noteworthy entries. The article highlights Outlook Beach at Fort Monroe, labeling it a must-visit for nature enthusiasts due to its impressive array of features, including 89 bird species, nine types of trees, and a staggering 249 species of…
Portsmouth-Based Mercy Chefs Deploys to Maui to Assist Residents Impacted by Wildfires
Portsmouth-based Mercy Chefs has deployed to Maui to help those affected by the catastrophic wildfires on the island. On one of its first days, the team packed hundreds of meals into their cars to make meal deliveries in areas of great need. According to a Facebook post, volunteers “went into parks and neighborhoods where people,…
Meet Didgi: A Playful Pooch Searching for a Forever Home at Portsmouth Humane Society!
Meet Didgi, a playful pooch searching for a forever home at Portsmouth Humane Society! He is approximately 5 years old, and you might recognize him. He was brought in alongside Moose, who made headlines this week for heroically saving his foster family from a fire. Now both Moose and Didgi are looking for their forever…
Tyler Hubbard Dances with Daughter at Taylor Swift Show: “I’m a Swiftie Dad”
Tyler Hubbard shared footage from a recent concert . . . but not his own. The country singer took his daughter, Liv, to a recent Taylor Swift show. He shared a series of videos showing himself and Liv dancing along, saying, “We sang our hearts out as we soaked up all three-and-a-half hours of her…
Luke Bryan Announces a New Song, and More Vegas Shows
Luke Bryan shared big news with fans this week. He has a new song coming out on Friday! Luke wrote on Instagram,”SURPRISE! I’m releasing a brand new song called “Southern and Slow” this Friday. Pre-save it now. Link in bio.” The singer also announced the final six dates for his Vegas residency saying, “Here we…
Brett Young and Sam Hunt Bond Over Being a Girl Dad: ‘It Softens You’
Brett Young and Sam Hunt are on tour together this summer and bonding over more than just the music. Brett told Entertainment Tonight Canada that they have bonded over their shared “girl dad” statues. “Yeah. It’s funny, we’ve talked about it a little bit. And also our wives have seen each other on tour,” Young…
Hailey Whitters Shares Unique Proposal Story: “Do You Want a Ring or a Record?”
Hailey Whitters appeared on CMT’s Hot 20 countdown recently and host Cody Alan asked the singer to share the story behind the unique marriage proposal from her then-boyfriend, music executive Jake Gear. “I remember he asked me, ‘Do you want a ring or a record?’ Hailey recalls. “And I said, ‘I want a record, let’s see…
Portsmouth Family Credits Foster Dog For Saving Their Lives Following House Boat Fire
by Stephanie Taylor A heroic foster dog is being credited for saving his temporary family’s lives. Chris and Sheila, owners of Olde Towne Arts and Music, recently participated in the Portsmouth Humane Society’s Paws Around P-Town program. Through this program, volunteers have the opportunity to take adoptable dogs from the Portsmouth Humane Society on field…
