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Jelly Roll’s Wife Bunnie Xo Shares All Seven Mugshots and Says You’re Never Too Far Gone to Change

Bunnie Xo smiling backstage in a gold-patterned jacket, radiating confidence after sharing her seven mugshots and message of redemption.

The internet saw seven mugshots, but Bunnie Xo saw a girl who survived hell and lived to tell it. Jelly Roll’s wife went full throttle into her past this week and did not blink. In a post that hit harder than most albums, Bunnie shared all seven of her mugshots. Each one carried a chapter … Read more

Jelly Roll’s Wife Reveals It’s Been Hard to Get Pregnant but Says It’s in God’s Hands Now

Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll seated side by side, their united front reflecting the strength and faith behind her honest talk about infertility.

“It’s tough, but you just put it in God’s hands.” Bunnie Xo is walking through fire with her head held high, and she is letting the world see every step. On her D𝐮mb Blonde podcast, Bunnie sat down with Maury Povich and opened up about her emotional and exhausting IVF journey with Jelly Roll. This … Read more

CMA Awards 2025 Performers List Shakes Things Up With Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, and BigXthaPlug

Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, and BigXthaPlug holding microphones, representing the bold 2025 CMA Awards performer lineup blending country and rap.

Luke Combs and BigXthaPlug are about to pray hard and raise hell on the CMA stage. The first wave of performers for the 2025 CMA Awards just dropped, and it is not the usual paint-by-numbers country crew. Yes, Luke Combs and Lainey Wilson are front and center, but they are flanked by a cast that … Read more

Rare Clip of George Strait and Legendary Texas Fiddler Striking Country Gold With His First No. 1

George Strait performing onstage in a plaid shirt, singing his first No. 1 hit “Fool Hearted Memory” alongside Texas fiddle legend Johnny Gimble.

The fiddle cried before George Strait even opened his mouth. It was 1982. George Strait walked onto the Austin City Limits stage still fresh from the rodeo circuit and barely a year into his recording career. “Fool Hearted Memory” had just become his first No. 1, and he didn’t showboat. He didn’t have to, because … Read more

Dolly Parton and Linda Perry Just Gave Us the Duo We Never Knew We Needed With Viral ‘What’s Up?’ Cover

Dolly Parton and Linda Perry perform together, with Dolly singing into a vintage microphone and Linda playing guitar, during their emotional duet of “What’s Up?” that went viral online.

Dolly Parton could have sat this one out, but instead she pulled Linda Perry onstage and delivered a masterclass in timeless music with one of the most unexpected and unforgettable covers of the year. It started with a simple TikTok caption that read, “What’s going on @Linda Perry,” and suddenly the internet remembered that Dolly … Read more

Tim McGraw’s Daughter Gracie Honors Veterans With Emotional PBS Performance That Stuns Viewers

Gracie McGraw performs an emotional rendition of “My Buddy” on stage in a black dress during PBS’s Veterans Day special, honoring soldiers with a heartfelt tribute.

Gracie McGraw stepped onto the Carnegie Hall stage, opened her mouth, and every jaw in the room dropped. The daughter of country royalty, Gracie could have coasted on the McGraw-Hill name, but that is not what happened. Instead, she stood under the lights in front of a packed house and sang “My Buddy” with a … Read more

Jelly Roll Claims He Was Treated Like a Criminal Just for Walking Into Louis Vuitton in Sydney

Jelly Roll stands at a microphone wearing a black jacket and backward cap during an event, captured in a powerful image that mirrors the frustration he later described after being treated like a criminal at a Louis Vuitton store in Sydney.

Jelly Roll just wanted to shop for some high-end gear in Sydney, but instead, he says he was treated like a suspect in a crime he did not commit. After a string of sold-out shows in Australia, the country star walked into a Louis Vuitton store in downtown Sydney. According to him, things went sideways … Read more

David Allan Coe Had the Talent but His Own Reputation May Have Ruined Everything

Country singer David Allan Coe sings into a microphone with one arm raised, showing his tattoos during a live performance, reflecting on his complex and controversial legacy.

David Allan Coe had the talent to be a country music legend, but his reckless behavior and toxic reputation held him back from achieving the success he truly deserved. A recent Reddit thread in the r/country subreddit, posted by user Kaos_mission, highlights this very struggle. David Allan Coe had the voice, the songs, and the … Read more

Miranda Lambert Went on Joe Rogan and Some People Are Not Happy About It

Miranda Lambert speaks candidly during her appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, a move that has divided fans and sparked controversy.

Miranda Lambert has stirred up a hornet’s nest with her latest move, appearing on Joe Rogan’s podcast. For a fanbase that’s known her for years as a champion for LGBTQ rights and progressive values, this decision feels like a serious betrayal. The backlash? Intense. It all went down on October 29, when Miranda Lambert posted … Read more

A Story From 30 Years Ago Shows the Side of Reba McEntire That Cameras Rarely Catch

Reba McEntire performs on stage in a red rhinestone jacket, holding a microphone during a concert, a reminder of the heartwarming story from 30 years ago when she stopped a show to honor a special needs fan.

Sometimes, a single story from decades ago says more about a person than any award, chart-topper, or viral headline ever could. Nearly 30 years back, in a time before social media and backstage selfies, Reba McEntire did something in the middle of a live show that still has folks talking today. And not because it … Read more

Carrie Underwood Is Now the Highest RIAA Certified Female Country Artist Ever

Country singer Carrie Underwood sings passionately into a microphone during a live performance, celebrating her achievement as the highest RIAA certified female country artist ever.

Carrie Underwood did not just come here to play. She came to conquer, and she just made history while doing it. The Oklahoma powerhouse has officially been named the highest RIAA certified female country artist of all time. With over 95 million units sold in the United States alone, including 22.5 million albums and 72.5 … Read more

Blake Shelton Says ‘The Voice’ Crowned Winners But Never Created Stars and That’s Why He Built ‘The Road’

Country singer Blake Shelton waves from his iconic red chair on The Voice set, reflecting on his time as a coach and his new focus on helping country artists through The Road.

Blake Shelton ain’t one to sugarcoat the truth, especially when it comes to country music and the future of its stars. After more than a decade in one of those famous spinning chairs on The Voice, Blake Shelton finally stepped away with nine wins under his belt and a whole lot of opinions about what … Read more

Willie Nelson Once Claimed Ray Charles Did More for Country Than Most Artists Ever Did

Willie Nelson and Ray Charles smiling together while performing, with Nelson at the microphone and Charles wearing sunglasses during a classic country duet moment.

It takes a bold statement to rattle the country music world, and Willie Nelson has never been afraid to rattle cages. The Red-Headed Stranger, a legend in his own right with over 150 albums to his name, once said something that made even the most hardened traditionalists blink twice. He did not point to Johnny … Read more

Mark Chesnutt Hospitalized for Low Sodium and High Blood Pressure as More Shows Get Canceled

Mark Chesnutt on stage with a guitar and microphone, wearing a white cowboy hat and blue shirt, following news that he was hospitalized and had to postpone tour dates.

The Redemption Tour may have to wait a little longer, but Mark Chesnutt is not quitting the fight. Country music’s honky tonk hero has been hospitalized after a sudden health scare forced him to cancel multiple shows. Chesnutt, known for ’90s classics like “Bubba Shot the Jukebox” and “Brother Jukebox,” was rushed to the hospital … Read more

Kendra Scott Opens Up About How Zac Brown Popped the Question and Why the Ring Means So Much

Kendra Scott and Zac Brown pose on a sunset boat ride, both beaming as she displays her pink diamond engagement ring following his proposal.

Zac Brown did not just ask the question. He made it a moment straight out of a Southern fairytale. After just a few months of dating, the “Chicken Fried” hitmaker pulled off a proposal that even Nashville’s finest songwriters could not script better. Jewelry designer and Texas powerhouse Kendra Scott said yes to Zac Brown, … Read more

Dukes of Hazzard Star Catherine Bach Hospitalized After Surgery and Co-Stars Say She’s Fighting Through

Actress Catherine Bach smiling in a vintage Dukes of Hazzard-era photo, as news emerges that she’s been hospitalized in Los Angeles following post-surgery complications.

Daisy Duke might be down for a moment, but she is far from out. Catherine Bach, the woman who made denim shorts a piece of American history, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles after surgery complications. Fans were quick to send prayers her way after news broke that the 71-year-old Dukes of Hazzard star was … Read more

Is Cody Johnson Finally Dropping His Heartbreaking Cover of “Travelin’ Soldier” After All These Years?

Cody Johnson singing on stage with his guitar and cowboy hat, amid fan buzz about his long-awaited cover of “Travelin’ Soldier.”

Five Instagram stories and one old acoustic video have the country internet holding its breath. Cody Johnson just stirred the pot in the best kind of way. Out of nowhere, he dropped five separate fan reposts on his Instagram, all begging for the same thing. They were not asking for a new album or a … Read more

Taylor Sheridan Leaves Paramount and Some Point to Rising Tensions With the New Leadership

Filmmaker and Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan in a cowboy hat, representing his rugged style as he exits Paramount for NBCUniversal amid leadership clashes.

Taylor Sheridan does not flinch when the wind shifts. He just rides straight into it. Now, the man who turned Yellowstone into a cultural wildfire is leaving the studio he helped build from the ground up. Sheridan is parting ways with Paramount and heading for NBCUniversal, where he will be developing films starting in 2026 … Read more

Taylor Sheridan Exits Paramount So What Happens Now to Yellowstone and His Other Shows

Taylor Sheridan wearing a cowboy hat and suit jacket, standing outdoors as news breaks about his billion-dollar move from Paramount to NBCUniversal.

The man who built a billion-dollar cowboy empire just saddled up and rode out of town. Taylor Sheridan, the mastermind behind Yellowstone, 1883, 1923, Tulsa King, and a whole streaming kingdom, is leaving Paramount. And not quietly either. He is heading to NBCUniversal with a film deal that kicks off in 2026 and a television … Read more

Miranda Lambert Says Her Husband Has Gone Full Country and Now Says Y’all Like a Local

Miranda Lambert and her husband Brendan McLoughlin smiling together outdoors with wine glasses in hand, celebrating his full embrace of country life.

Brendan McLoughlin used to carry a badge and walk a beat through Times Square, but now he is making cookies on a Tennessee farm and saying “y’all” like he has been doing it since kindergarten. Miranda Lambert‘s city-boy husband has officially gone country. Seven years after trading his NYPD blues for cowboy boots, Brendan McLoughlin … Read more

Riley Green Concert Interrupted When Opener Annie Bosko’s Sister Crashes the Stage and Is Escorted Off

Country singer Riley Green singing mid-performance, unaware that Annie Bosko’s sister had just crashed the stage during his concert.

There was this girl, and she wasn’t on the setlist. Riley Green was in the middle of doing what he does best, crooning through a crowd favorite, “There Was This Girl,” when a woman came swinging onto the stage like it was her moment to shine. The crowd didn’t know what hit them, and neither … Read more

Riley Green Named People’s Sexiest Country Star and the Internet Basically Said “Obviously”

Riley Green showing off his toned physique on the water, capturing the rugged southern charm that earned him People’s “Sexiest Country Star” title.

Riley Green just took home the “Sexiest Country Star” crown for 2025, and no one is surprised. The Alabama-born country singer, known for his rugged good looks, southern charm, and smooth drawl, was officially named People’s “Sexiest Country Star” of the year by a record-breaking 350,000 votes. Over a quarter million fans made it clear … Read more

Miranda Lambert’s Backstage Tour Demands Are So Simple They Had Joe Rogan Cracking Up

Joe Rogan and Miranda Lambert laughing during a podcast conversation, as she jokes that her only backstage tour demands are Cheetos and Tito’s.

Leave it to Miranda Lambert to keep it country, even behind the scenes. The Texan songstress recently joined Joe Rogan on his massively popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast and, as expected, the conversation covered everything from dogs and dive bars to Tito’s and Cheetos. While Miranda Lambert might be known for firecracker lyrics and setting … Read more

Miranda Lambert Tells Joe Rogan Her Songs Start So Many Girl Fights She Had to Rearrange Her Setlist

Country star Miranda Lambert chatting with Joe Rogan on his podcast, sharing stories about rearranging her setlist after her songs led to wild fan brawls.

You know your music hits hard when the pit turns into a battlefield every night. Miranda Lambert is no stranger to raising a little hell, but even she admits some of her most iconic songs have stirred up more than just emotions. During a recent sit-down with Joe Rogan on his podcast, the country firecracker … Read more

Tim McGraw Reveals Faith Hill Has Undergone Five Neck Surgeries and Years of Health Struggles

Tim McGraw kissing Faith Hill’s forehead onstage as she appears emotional, following his revelation about her years of health struggles and multiple surgeries.

Sometimes the strongest folks are the ones who never say a word about the weight they carry. That sure sounds like Faith Hill, and now her husband, country megastar Tim McGraw, is finally shedding some light on just how much she has endured behind the scenes. During a recent stop on his Standing Room Only … Read more

Keith Urban Breaks Down After Chase Matthew Surprises Him with a Birthday Gift Straight from the Heart

Keith Urban and Chase Matthew sharing an emotional hug backstage after Chase surprised him with a custom phoenix-themed guitar for his birthday.

Even country legends get brought to their knees when the moment hits just right. Keith Urban may have a wall full of awards and decades of hit records, but none of that stopped him from getting visibly emotional when Chase Matthew handed him a birthday gift he’ll never forget. And it wasn’t just any gift. … Read more

Jelly Roll Is Building a 100-Acre Rehab Center in Tennessee and It Will Be Completely Free

Jelly Roll standing outdoors at sunset, speaking passionately about his plan to build a free 100-acre rehab and mental health center in Tennessee.

Some people talk about change, while others roll up their sleeves and actually make it happen. Jelly Roll is doing exactly that. The tattooed troubadour of redemption is putting his money, his heart, and his land where his mouth is by building a 100-acre rehab and mental health center on his Tennessee property. Even more … Read more

Jelly Roll Names Baby Quokka After Loretta Lynn and Plays “Coal Miner’s Daughter” in Sweet Tribute

Jelly Roll holding a baby quokka wrapped in a plaid blanket, smiling softly during his Australia trip where he named the animal after Loretta Lynn.

Jelly Roll just went full country in the most unexpected and adorable way. While touring Down Under, the “Need A Favor” singer made a pitstop that had nothing to do with guitars or sold-out arenas. Instead, he found himself face to face with a baby quokka, a fuzzy little marsupial native to Western Australia, and … Read more

Kid Rock Says He Wants to Be the First to Perform in the White House’s New Ballroom

Kid Rock wearing a patriotic red, white, and blue outfit with stars and eagles, posing confidently as he talks about wanting to perform in the White House’s new ballroom.

Only Kid Rock could turn a presidential construction project into a full-blown country-rock moment. When it comes to doing things big, bold, and unapologetically American, Kid Rock has always been at the front of the line, and now he is eyeing a brand-new stage that just so happens to be in the most powerful house … Read more

Tucker Wetmore Jumps Into the Mud to Help Fans After Texas Show Gets Rained Out

Country singer Tucker Wetmore smiling in a cap and vest by the water, embodying the genuine spirit he showed by jumping into the mud to help fans after a storm.

Sometimes the real show starts after the lights go out and the stage goes dark. Tucker Wetmore proved exactly what kind of man he is when Mother Nature wrecked his concert in Round Rock, Texas. On what was supposed to be a rowdy Saturday night filled with guitars, beer, and good old country music, a … Read more