Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center Featuring Holiday Promotion on All Animals

The Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center is offering a “Home for the Holidays” special on all of its animals! Now through January 1st, adopt a furry friend for only $50. The shelter shared the news with the community saying, ‘help us CLEAR out the shelter and get all the dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs,…

These are the Best Gift Wrapping Hacks for Hard To Wrap Presents [VIDEOS]

According to a new survey of 2000 Americans, the worst part about the holidays is gift wrapping! Before you give up and throw everything in a gift bag, check out these viral gift wrapping hacks. 1. For odd shaped presents like teddy bears try this!   @lindsayroggenbuckBringing back the wrapping hacks! Who’s ready?! #wrappinghacks #wrappinghack…

Reba McEntire’s Holiday Movie “Christmas in Tune” Premieres Friday

Reba McEntire’s holiday movie Christmas in Tune premieres Friday.  The movie also stars John Schneider as her ex-husband.  Christmas in Tune airs at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime. Reba says she had a blast making the film, even though the weather conditions made it a challenge.  Reba McEntire talks about filming below.  Listen:    

Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Jimmie Allen and More Score 2022 Grammy Nominations

Nominees for the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced via a one-hour livestream on Nov. 23rd. In a surprising development that happened shortly before the Grammy nominations were revealed, the Recording Academy announced it was expanding the number of nominees in the “Big Four” General Field categories from eight to 10, effective immediately. In country music,  Mickey Guyton…

Luke Bryan’s Mom Models Daisy Dukes and Boots in Hilarious Video {WATCH}

Luke Bryan’s 74-year-old mom LeClaire is a great sport. She supported her granddaughters’ clothing boutique by  modeling some Daisy Dukes and white boots.  Kris and Jordan Cheshire recently launched the boutique called Shop Chesh. Luke’s wife Caroline shared the video saying, “MIL @leclaire.bryan still got it going on!!! send in your applications for a date!” View…

Chesapeake Native Lana Scott Performs Gabby Barrett’s ‘I Hope’ on The Voice {WATCH}

Chesapeake native Lana Scott took the stage to perform Monday (Nov. 22) on NBC’s The Voice.  The Team Blake singer chose Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” for her live performance. Blake called it her best performance on the show so far! “Every season, there’s this conversation we have at some point about an artist having their…

Jimmie Allen Returns to DWTS for Season 30 Finale {WATCH}

Iman Shumpert has been crowned the winner for season 30 of Dancing with the Stars! The NBA star was awarded the Mirrorball Trophy by host Tyra Banks in Monday night’s finale, beating fellow finalists Amanda Kloots, Cody Rigsby and JoJo Siwa. He has made history as the first basketball player to ever reach the finale or…

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Share “Extended Look” at ‘1883’ Dutton Family Prequel

A new extended trailer dropped for ‘1883’ during Sunday’s episode of ‘Yellowstone.’ Starring Sam Elliott along with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, 1883 is the story of how the Duttons came to settle in Montana. 1883 is set to premiere December 19th on Paramount+.  Take a look at the trailer above.           View this post on…

Maddie and Tae’s Taylor Kerr Expecting First Child {PICS}

Maddie & Tae’s Taylor Kerr is expecting her first child with her songwriter husband, Josh Kerr! Taylor announced the news on social media over the weekend sharing a series of photos of her, husband and her baby bump saying, “Mom and dad.” She told fans, “Baby Kerr is joining us earthside in spring ’22. We…

Chris Stapleton Joins Adele on “Easy on Me” {LISTEN}

Adele’s new album, 30, is here and it includes a remix of her hit single “Easy on Me” featuring Chris Stapleton!   This isn’t the first time Adele has shown her appreciation for the country singer. She recorded a version of Stapleton’s “If It Hadn’t Been for Love” as a bonus track on her 21…

Carrie Underwood and Gabby Barrett Win Big at 2021 AMAs

The 2021 American Music Awards took place Sunday, Nov. 21st and Taylor Swift made some new AMA history when she broke her own existing AMA award count — now at 34 — as she won “Favorite Female Pop Artist” and “Favorite Pop Album” for Evermore. Congratulations to @taylorswift13 because “evermore” is the winner or Favorite…

Dan+ Shay Go All Out To Make Fan’s Proposal Dream Come True {WATCH}

Dan + Shay go above and beyond for their fans as proven by the latest video shared on social media. The duo helped one of their fans propose this week with a sweet serenade. In a video shared on social media, Dan Smyers said the duo got a message this week from a fan named…

Bast is an 8-Year-Old Senior Cat Who Needs a Home!

Furry Friday: Bast is up for adoption at Chesapeake Animal Services she is an 8 year old female who came in as a stray in September. It’s Adopt a Senior Month and this senior girl would love to have someone scoop her up. She is a sweet girl who likes to play in short bursts…

Russell Dickerson and Lady A Team Up on New Song “Home Sweet” {LISTEN}

Russell Dickerson has enlisted Lady A on his new single, “Home Sweet Home.” The singer tweeted, “Crazy to think I originally wrote this song with @thecaseybrown and @charleskelleyla thinking that it would become a @ladya cut. Now three years later I’m honored to have them on this track. #HomeSweet featuring Lady A is out now!”…

Walker Hayes to Release “Country Stuff the Album” Jan. 21

Walker Hayes will release a new studio album in 2022! ‘Country Stuff the Album’ is a continuation of his EP of the same name, which was released in June. It features 13 songs today including collaborations with Jake Owen, Lori McKenna and Carly Pearce. Country Stuff the Album will be available Jan. 21 on Monument Records.…

Luke Combs to Perform Dallas Cowboys Halftime Show On Thanksgiving Day

Luke Combs is set to play the Halftime Show during the annual Dallas Cowboys game on Thanksgiving Day! The CMA Entertainer of the Year will continue the holiday tradition as the Cowboys play the Las Vegas Raiders this coming Thursday. Luke said in a statement, “Considering I’m a huge football fan, the Dallas Cowboys were always…

Jason Aldean’s Kids Adorably “Remix” Carrie Underwood Duet {WATCH}

Jason Aldean’s little ones, Memphis and Navy,  performed an unofficial remix of Jason and Carrie Underwood’s “If I Didn’t Love You” and mom Brittany shared the adorable moment on Instagram. Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brittany Aldean (@brittanyaldean) It’s not the first time Jason and Brittany have shared…

The 2022 ACM Awards Will Be In Vegas, But Won’t Be On Network TV

The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards will be held Monday, March 7 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The show will not air on network television this time, instead it will be live-streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. “We are thrilled to return to Las Vegas to celebrate country music’s ‘party of the year’ in this incredible brand-new stadium and on…

Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and More To Perform on “Christmas in Rockefeller Center”

Christmas in Rockefeller Center will feature some amazing guests this year, including Carrie Underwood, Mickey Guyton, and Brad Paisley! 🎄 The show is set to air Dec. 1st on NBC live from Rockefeller Center in New York. ‘Tis the season for a #RockCenterXMAS! 🎄 Join us for the star-studded two-hour special December 1 at 8/7c…

Dan + Shay Invited a Young Fan on Stage to Sing and He Nailed It {WATCH}

Dan + Shay invited a young fan up on stage to perform at a recent show in Kansas City and he nailed it! His name is Kyler and he was holding a sign that read, “I should probably go to bed but . . . . I’ve waited 14,016 hours for my first concert.” Then…

She’s Here! Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins Welcome Baby Girl, Lillie Carolina; See the Pictures

She’s here!  Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins welcomed their fourth child, a girl named Lillie Carolina on November 15th. The couple shared the news on social media with Thomas writing, “Lillie Carolina Akins 😍 born November 15th. 7.5 pounds of pure joy🙌 @laur_akins you are my hero. Watching a child being born is legit a…

McDonald’s Selling the Egg McMuffin for Original 63 Cents to Mark 50th Anniversary

McDonald’s Egg McMuffin is turning 50 years old and to mark the occasion, this Thursday, McDonald’s will sell the Egg McMuffin for its original price of 63 cents during breakfast hours (6 am to 10:30 am). The Egg McMuffin offer will only be available on the McDonald’s app. To celebrate, the fast-food chain is sharing…

Kelsea Ballerini Shares Battle with Eating Disorder and Body Dysmorphia

In her new poetry book Feel Your Way Through, Kelsea Ballerini opens up about her struggles with body dysmorphia and an eating disorder as a teenager. In her poem, “Kangaroo”, Kelsea writes that like many girls she had “body image issues” when she was a teen and they were intensified when boys at school started…

Chesapeake Native Lana Scott is One Step Closer to Winning The Voice

Lana Scott is one step closer to winning the crown on Season 21 of The Voice. The Chesapeake native is the only remaining country contender remaining on the NBC reality show. On Tuesday’s (Nov 16) show, Team Kelly’s Gymani, Team John’s Shadale and Team Ariana’s Ryleigh Plank were all sent home. Lana will compete in the…

Harry Potter ‘Return to Hogwarts’ Reunion Special Coming to HBO Max

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson are reuniting for “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,” a new anniversary special coming to HBO Max. According to Variety, the trio will join with other cast members from all eight “Harry Potter” films including Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie…

Kelsea Ballerini Opens Up About Witnessing School Shooting In High School {WATCH}

Kelsea Ballerini’s new book of poetry dives deep into the singer’s life including a previous eating disorder and a tragic moment that shaped her. On CBS Mornings Monday, she opened up about witnessing the death of a classmate by gun violence in her high school cafeteria. Kelsea, was a sophomore at Central High School, in Knoxville, Tennessee, when…

How to Make Your Own Sold-Out “Reese’s Thanksgiving Pie”

Move over pumpkin pie, this Thanksgiving everyone wants a “Reese’s Thanksgiving Pie” on their table.  Reese’s launched a limited number of massive 9-inch diameter peanut butter cups calling it the “largest Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup ever for sale.” The pie weighs in at a whopping 3.4 pounds! View this post on Instagram A post shared…

Gabby Barrett Releases New Song Inspired By George Strait {LISTEN}

It’s no surprise that multiple artists have released songs inspired by George Strait recently…he is the KING after all. Scotty McCreery just dropped “Damn Straight” and now Gabby Barrett has released a new song called “Pick Me .” The Strait inspired song is one of four new tracks added to the extended version of her…

Carly Pearce and Gabby Barrett to Host CMA Country Christmas; Performers Announced

The performers are set for the 12th annual “CMA Country Christmas.” Just announced! Carrie will perform as part of #CMAchristmas this year! Tune in on Monday, Nov. 29 at 8/7c on ABC! @CountryMusic #MyGift https://t.co/n4Ttg819ac -TeamCU pic.twitter.com/PaXJCo2Dx9 — Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) November 15, 2021 Carly Pearce and Gabby Barrett will team up to host this…

Luke Combs Announces Massive Stadium Tour: Get the Dates

CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs will set out on his first stadium headlining tour in 2022. He announced the news on Friday, Nov. 12th. Cody Johnson, Zach Bryan and Morgan Wade will join Luke for various dates of the upcoming tour. Denver, Seattle & Atlanta, I’m pumped to announce I’ll be heading y’all’s…

Taylor Swift and Chris Stapleton in Unreleased Single “I Bet You Think About Me” {LISTEN}

Red (Taylor’s Version) is finally here with a new front the vault song featuring Chris Stapleton! Stapleton provides harmonies and background vocals on “I Bet You Think About Me,” a country ballad about a fame-obsessed Beverly Hills-born ex-boyfriend.  Any guesses as to which of Taylor’s exes this song is about?  Listen above.

Carrie Underwood Sings About ‘Stretchy Pants’ in Surprise New Holiday Song

We all know that Carrie Underwood loves to work out and eat healthy but the country singer also likes to enjoy the holiday festivities in comfy stretchy pants too. In fact, she wrote a song about it called “Stretchy Pants” and surprised fans with its release today (Nov. 12) “People know that I am a…

Portsmouth Humane Society at Critical Capacity, Looking for Foster Homes

Portsmouth Humane Society is at critical capacity and asking for the community’s help. The shelter currently has 187 cats and kittens and 85 dogs and puppies in the building and over 100 more animals are in foster care. You can help by fostering or adopting medium to large dogs, cats and kittens! Call or text…

Princess the Python is Up For Adoption at Norfolk Animal Care

Princess the python is up for adoption at Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center.  She is about 2-years-old and looking for an experienced snake owner with the proper enclosure and heating elements to keep her healthy! She is very friendly and easy to handle. Interested in adopting? Call or come by and visit Princess. On…

Luke Combs Just Dropped A New Song: “Doin’ This” {LISTEN}

It was a special moment when Luke debuted his brand new song, Doin’ This, live at the CMA Awards on Wednesday night. Luke said on writing the song, “Someone asked me once in an interview, ‘What was growing up like, where’d you go to school and what would you do if you weren’t doin’ this?’” …

Riley Green Comes Back Out To Empty Area To Meet A Fan {PICS}

Riley Green is out on his We Out Here tour  Huntsville, Alabama when he heard that there was a fan in attendance who wanted to meet him. The arena had already cleared out but Riley was still backstage so he came back out to the empty arena, save this one fan. The photos from the sweet…

See the Best Dressed Stars at the CMA Awards and Vote For Your Favorites

The stars shined bright at the 55th Annual CMA Awards. From daring looks to simple and classic these country stars understood the assignment! In a twist, many of the men opted for pops of color while white was a theme for the ladies. Without further ado… 97.3 The Eagle presents our picks for Best Dressed…

Luke Combs and Chris Stapleton Win Big at 2021 CMA Awards {FULL LIST OF WINNERS}

The 55th Annual CMA Awards were handed out Nov. 10th and Chris Stapleton and Eric Church went into the night as the most nominated. Both men earned nominations in five categories this year. Luke Combs won the biggest award of the night- Entertainer of the Year but Chris Stapleton won big with four CMA’s: Male…

Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood and More Perform on the CMA Awards {WATCH}

The 55th Annual CMA Awards took place Wednesday, Nov. 10th with some incredible performances. Miranda Lambert opened the show with a nostalgic medley of hits.  Watch here. CMA host performed his new single, “Up.” Chris Stapleton took home four CMA’s, Male Vocalist, Album, Single and Song of the Year and sang “Cold.” Eric Church gave…

Miranda Lambert Opens 2021 CMA Awards With Nostalgic Medley of Hits {WATCH}

Miranda Lambert kicked off the 55th Annual CMA Awards with a medley of her some of her biggest hits. The singer, who was celebrating her 37th birthday, performed hits likes “Kerosene,” “Gunpowder & Lead,” “Bluebird,” “Little Red Wagon” and “Mama’s Broken Heart.” Miranda is the most nominated female act in the history of the show…

Kelsea Ballerini and Kenny Chesney Win Musical Event and Music Video of the Year Ahead of the CMA Awards

Kelsea Ballerini and Kenny Chesney are already double winners at the 2021 CMA Awards. The pair won Music Video and Musical Event of the Year for “Half of My Hometown.” Kenny shared a sweet post on Instagram praising Kelsea following the win. Growing up in East Tennessee, it’s a deeper kind of home. You have…

Zac Brown Talks to Cash and Annaliese About Fatherhood: “Nothing Pushes You More Than Having Kids”

CMA Vocal Group of the Year nominee Zac Brown Band joined us and we talked about Zac’s family and having 4 daughters, Joni Mason, Georgia Sloan, Lucy, and Justice, along with a son, Alexander. Zac talked about the differences between having girls and boys saying, “Guys, we look all tough but I think we’re even…

‘Rumor Has It’ Chris Stapleton & Adele Will Perform Together At The CMA Awards

Chris Stapleton is set to make a guest appearance on Adele’s long-awaited new album, 30, and now rumors are swirling that the British pop singer will appear with Stapleton on the CMA Awards. According to CMA Awards Executive Producer Robert Deaton, there’s a big surprise coming: “I mean, I do have a surprise. But if…

Jimmie Allen’s Says Goodbye To Dancing With the Stars’

Jimmie Allen is hanging up his dancing shoes.  He was sent home on this week’s ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ Jimmie danced the Cha Cha on “Janet Jackson” night. Two couples were eliminated this week, Allen and Olivia Jade Giannulli. She had the lowest combined score. That leaves six remaining competitors, including the likely finalists dancer JoJo Siwa,…

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Star in First Trailer for Yellowstone Prequel 1883 {WATCH}

  The new season of Yellowstone premiered Sunday, Nov. 7th and the same day Paramount + debuted the trailer for its highly anticipated prequel 1883. The trailer shows the star-studded cast, including Faith Hill, who plays Margaret Dutton, Tim McGraw as James Dutton,, and Sam Elliott, who plays the “tough as nails” cowboy Shea Brennan.…