After nearly two decades of marriage, Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from Keith Urban, closing the curtain on one of country music and Hollywood’s most admired power couples. Court documents filed in Nashville on September 30 confirm what had been swirling in headlines since news of their separation broke just a day earlier. Kidman … Read more
Twenty-two years without country music on the biggest stage in America is one hell of a drought. Back in 2003, Shania Twain strutted into San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium in thigh-high boots and a jewel-covered outfit, kicking off the Super Bowl XXXVII halftime show with “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” and then rolling into “Up!”. … Read more
Seventeen months before their marriage collapsed, Keith Urban stood on stage in Hollywood and poured his heart out to Nicole Kidman in a speech that now feels like a farewell written too soon. When news broke on September 29, 2025, that Urban and Kidman had separated after nearly two decades together, fans immediately revisited a … Read more
Lainey Wilson is stepping into history with a cowboy hat high and no apologies. The Louisiana native and 2023 CMA Entertainer of the Year has been tapped to solo-host the 2025 CMA Awards on November 19 in Nashville. That makes her only the third woman ever to take the stage alone as the face of … Read more
Nigel Max Edge, the man accused of killing three people and injuring at least eight others during a mass shooting in Southport, North Carolina, once appeared on the red carpet at the 2012 CMT Music Awards as Kellie Pickler’s guest. Authorities say Edge, 40, opened fire from a boat on the outdoor seating area of … Read more
Nicole Kidman was ready to fight for her marriage, but Keith Urban walked away. The news of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s separation has shaken both Hollywood and the country music world. After nearly two decades together, the pair split earlier this year, and according to multiple reports, the decision was not mutual. Sources close … Read more
After nearly two decades as one of country music and Hollywood’s most beloved couples, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are officially living apart. Multiple outlets confirm the separation, with insiders saying the pair have been apart since early summer. Nicole, 58, has remained in the family home caring for their daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and … Read more
Sometimes a singer walks on stage with more than just a voice, and Cori Kennedy proved that on The Voice. The 28-year-old from the small town of Kasson-Mantorville, Minnesota, took her shot at the blind auditions with a gutsy choice. She covered The Judds’ classic “Why Not Me,” and the moment she hit her stride, … Read more
Zach Bryan just did the unthinkable, and he packed more fans into one stadium than King George himself. On Saturday, September 27, 2025, Bryan walked onto the stage at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor and made history. With more than 112,000 people in attendance, he now holds the record for the largest ticketed concert in … Read more
Luke Combs never shies away from the truth, and when it comes to fatherhood, he is putting it in the plainest words possible. The North Carolina hitmaker, who just announced that he and his wife Nicole are expecting their third child, told Taste of Country Nights that being a dad is like “getting punched in … Read more
Dolly Parton has always been full of stories, but this one about her late husband Carl Dean might be one of the funniest. Carl Dean, who passed away in March at the age of 82, spent nearly 60 years as Dolly’s other half. Fans know him as the famously private man who avoided the spotlight … Read more
Jason Aldean’s music just cashed one of the biggest checks in country history. On September 18, 2025, BMG announced it had acquired Aldean’s complete recorded catalog in a deal worth an estimated $250 million, which makes it the single largest catalog acquisition in the company’s history. The blockbuster transaction not only brings Aldean’s nine studio … Read more
Only Willie Nelson could turn a pre-show ritual into a legendary prank on the next generation of country stars. Zac Brown recently sat down on The Rich Eisen Show and shared a story that instantly joined the growing library of Willie lore. While promoting his new album Love & Fear and talking about his upcoming … Read more
Sometimes, winning is not about the chairs turning and instead, it is about the moment that makes the whole room stop. When Jacob Ryan Gustafson, a 35-year-old firefighter from Yucaipa, California, walked onto The Voice stage on September 23, he carried more than just his guitar. He carried a plan. His audition song was Morgan … Read more
Richard Sterban’s bass voice has been shaking the floorboards of country music for over 50 years, but now the Oak Ridge Boys legend is leaning on the prayers of his fans as he faces a battle tougher than any stage. On September 24, 2025, the 82-year-old Country Music Hall of Famer revealed that he was … Read more
Zach Top might be bringing back the sound of ’90s country, but apparently, he is also dealing with internet detectives who think his drawl is just a costume. The rising star, whose neotraditional voice has been compared to legends like Alan Jackson and George Strait, has found himself at the center of more than one … Read more
Miranda Lambert might be one of the most decorated women in country music, but at home, she swears it all comes down to one thing, and that is coffee. The 41-year-old “Bluebird” singer recently opened up about the sweet daily ritual that her husband, former NYPD officer Brendan McLoughlin, has built into their mornings. Forget … Read more
Robert Irwin may be chasing a mirrorball trophy on Dancing With the Stars, but at home, he is already winning all 10s from one very loyal judge. Over the weekend, the 21-year-old wildlife conservationist shared a video that melted hearts everywhere. In the clip, Robert is seen teaching his four-year-old niece, Grace, daughter of Bindi … Read more
Robert Irwin may be the son of a crocodile hunter, but right now, he is wrestling the ballroom like it is his natural habitat. Week two of Dancing With the Stars put the pressure on. Themed “One-Hit Wonders,” the show came with a double elimination looming over the celebrities’ heads. But instead of crumbling, 21-year-old … Read more
Brittany Aldean showed up at Charlie Kirk’s memorial expecting tears, but she walked out carrying something heavier and holier. On September 21, she and her husband, Jason Aldean, joined nearly 90,000 people at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for what has been called one of the largest memorial services ever held for a private … Read more
Morgan Wallen’s name is back in the headlines, and once again, it is not for the music. According to reports, Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton are fed up with the 32-year-old “Whiskey Glasses” singer after his latest stunt in Toronto, when he tossed a baseball bat from the stage and accidentally struck Neisha Croyle, wife … Read more
Scotty McCreery is trading tour buses for baby bottles once again because the McCreery family just grew to four. On September 18, Scotty and his wife Gabi welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Oliver Cooke McCreery. The couple shared the news a few days later with fans on Instagram, posting a carousel of … Read more
Jimmy Kimmel walked back onto his late-night stage after a suspension that nearly cost him his show, and instead of opening with fire, he opened with forgiveness by pointing to Erika Kirk. The September 23 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! marked his first night back after ABC yanked him off the air for comments he … Read more
Reba McEntire came ready to fight for a singer, but Snoop Dogg beat her to the punch and got a Skittles threat in return. The September 22 episode of The Voice had all the drama of a honky-tonk showdown when Mindy Miller stepped up and sang Lainey Wilson’s powerhouse anthem “Wildflowers and Wild Horses.” From … Read more
Reba McEntire doesn’t cry easily, but on Monday night on The Voice, one country hopeful brought the country icon to tears. It was the September 22 blind auditions when Georgia native Manny Costello walked out and sang Craig Morgan’s “Almost Home.” The moment his voice filled the room, Reba‘s eyes welled up. By the time … Read more
Luke Combs didn’t just announce baby news, he turned it into a country song moment. On September 23, Luke and Nicole Combs shared with fans that their third child is on the way, due this winter. The reveal came in the form of a short Instagram video that showed the couple handing sonogram photos to … Read more
The crowd came for country hits, but they left with a prayer wrapped in a song. On September 11 in Clearwater, Florida, Lee Brice stopped mid-set and told the audience he wanted to do something different. Instead of sticking to the usual tracklist, he picked a song that he rarely performs, “When the Kingdom Comes,” … Read more
Kenny Chesney kept quiet for days because saying goodbye to Brett James didn’t feel real. The country world lost one of its greatest songwriters on September 18 when James, just 57, died in a small-engine plane crash in North Carolina. His wife, Melody Carole, and her daughter, Meryl Maxwell Wilson, were also on board. The … Read more
Some songs hit harder when a father and son sing them side by side. At Farm Aid’s 40th anniversary in Minneapolis, 92-year-old Willie Nelson stood center stage with his son Lukas and turned Pearl Jam’s “Just Breathe” into the kind of moment you don’t shake off easy. The stadium had already been lit up with … Read more
Chills. That’s what hit State Farm Stadium when Brandon Lake stopped singing and 73,000 voices took over. On September 21, during Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, the worship leader behind “Gratitude” pulled back from the microphone and let the crowd carry the song. This was not a glitch, and it was not stage fright. It was … Read more