Cole Swindell Pens Tribute Song for Charlie Kirk Country artist Cole Swindell has written a new song — titled “Make Heaven Crowded” — inspired by the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed on September 10. Swindell says this may be the most important song he’s ever written, and that if it helps just one person, the effort will have been worth it. From Teaser to Full Release After Swindell teased the track on social media, fans pushed to hear the full version, which he released on September 26. He credited his faith platform and expressed that the response to…
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Kelly Clarkson’s Rock Rendition of “Monster Mash” Still Haunts (and Delights) Fans Years Later A Halloween Classic Reimagined When Kelly Clarkson decided to perform “Monster Mash” on The Kelly Clarkson Show in 2022, no one expected the spooky tune to become one of her most talked-about “Kellyoke” performances. The original song, written and performed by Bobby “Boris” Pickett in 1962, has long been considered the unofficial anthem of Halloween. Upon its release, it topped the Billboard Hot 100, and nearly six decades later — in 2021 — it re-entered the charts, peaking at #37, proving its timeless charm. But Clarkson’s…
Thomas Rhett and Blake Shelton’s “Old Tricks” Gets a New Life — This Time with Niall Horan A Hit Revived from the Deluxe Edition Country superstar Thomas Rhett first teamed up with Blake Shelton for the duet “Old Tricks”, one of the standout tracks from the deluxe edition of his album About a Woman, released in September 2025. The song was part of nine brand-new additions to the deluxe release, giving fans more of Rhett’s signature mix of fun, charm, and heart. The duet with Shelton quickly became a fan favorite, not just for its sound — but for the…
Diane Keaton’s Son Duke Seen Mourning Outside Her LA Home Following Her Death A Quiet Farewell Diane Keaton’s 25-year-old son Duke was seen for the first time since the Oscar-winning actress’s passing, leaving her Los Angeles home on Sunday. Dressed entirely in black, Duke looked somber as he mourned the loss of his mother — the Hollywood icon who adopted him as a baby in 2001. In a subtle tribute, he wore two cross necklaces, a style long associated with Keaton’s signature eccentric fashion. The actress, known for her layered jewelry, menswear-inspired outfits, and timeless hats, often made the simple…
Ella Langley Rocks a Sold-Out Billy Bob’s Texas Show with Surprise Guest Koe Wetzel A Texas-Sized Night on the Still Hungover Tour Country rising star Ella Langley brought the house down last night at Billy Bob’s Texas, the world’s largest honky tonk, performing for a sold-out crowd in Fort Worth. The Alabama native is currently on the Texas leg of her Still Hungover Tour, timed perfectly with the release of her latest single, “Choosin’ Texas.” Fans packed the venue, singing along not only to Langley’s newest hit but also to favorites from her earlier releases — proving that her momentum…
Jelly Roll Turns His Tennessee Farm Into a Place of Healing and Redemption From Rock Bottom to Redemption Before becoming one of country music’s most beloved stars, Jelly Roll — born Jason DeFord in Antioch, Tennessee — lived a life marked by addiction, incarceration, and pain. He began selling drugs as a teenager and spent nearly a decade in and out of jail. But behind bars, he discovered music — and, with it, a glimmer of hope. “I started rapping behind bars,” he once told American Songwriter. “Music gave me hope when I didn’t think I’d ever deserve any.” Fast…
Lady A’s Hillary Scott Opens Up About Writing “Like a Lady” — A Song That Became an Anthem for Women Everywhere A Fresh Collaboration That Sparked Something Special When Hillary Scott of Lady A stepped into a Nashville writing room in the fall of 2020, she had no idea she was about to create one of the band’s most empowering tracks. The song, “Like a Lady,” was born from a spontaneous collaboration with Michelle Buzz, Martin Johnson, and Brandon Paddock — three co-writers Scott had never worked with before. “It’s kind of a fun story of just, ‘Never be afraid…
Christian Singer Forrest Frank Explains Why He’s Skipping the DOVE Awards — and His Public Exchange with Jelly Roll Forrest Frank Takes a Stand Against Award Shows Christian artist Forrest Frank has announced that he will not attend the 2025 DOVE Awards, citing his personal convictions about faith, fame, and the purpose of recognition in the Christian music industry. The DOVE Awards — hosted annually by the Gospel Music Association — celebrate achievements in Christian and gospel music. This year’s ceremony was filmed on October 7 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and will air Friday, October 10 at 7:30 PM.…
18-Year-Old American Idol Standout Slater Nalley Lands Record Deal & Releases Debut Single “Foolish Pride” A Star Is Born on American Idol At just 18 years old, Slater Nalley has gone from high school student to one of country music’s most promising young voices. The Atlanta native first captured hearts earlier this year during Season 23 of American Idol when he auditioned with an emotional original song, “Traces of You.” The song, inspired by a poem written by his high school English teacher in memory of her late son, left judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Katy Perry speechless. “You…
Katelyn Brown Left Speechless by Kane Brown’s Romantic Anniversary Surprise A Love Story Seven Years Strong Country superstar Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn Brown celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary on October 12, marking seven years since their beautiful Tennessee wedding at Mint Springs Farm in 2018. Their love story has long captured fans’ hearts, especially after footage from their wedding appeared in Kane’s touching “Good As You” music video — a song he wrote as a tribute to Katelyn. Over the years, the Browns have welcomed three children — Kingsley, Kodi, and Krewe — and managed to balance family…