Riley Green on Songwriting, Exes, and Staying True to His Roots Country star Riley Green has built a reputation for authenticity — the kind of artist who sings what he lives. From “I Wish Grandpas Never Died” to “Different ’Round Here,” his songs tap into universal truths about love, loss, and small-town pride. But behind the heartfelt lyrics lies a relatable, sometimes humorous reality: when your songs are about real life, people tend to assume they’re about them. “I feel like every girl I’ve ever dated thinks every song I’ve ever written is about them,” Green said with a laugh…
Author: Kelly Whitewood
Linda Ronstadt Honored at the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of an Icon Without Borders The 2019 Kennedy Center Honors offered a night of pure reverence for Linda Ronstadt, one of America’s most versatile and beloved voices. On December 29, the legendary singer—her voice silenced by Parkinson’s disease—was honored in a ceremony that felt less like an award show and more like a national embrace. Seated beside Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Ronstadt watched as peers and protégés turned the stage into a living love letter to her six-decade career. A Star-Studded Tribute to a Trailblazer Carrie Underwood opened the musical…
Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia Opens Up About Her Painful Split from Zach Bryan on Special Forces In a deeply emotional moment on Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia shared that she was struggling far more than fans realized during her highly publicized relationship with Zach Bryan. “I would leave my house with a smile, but nobody knew what was happening,” she said through tears. “I was in a bad spot.” LaPaglia explained that she joined the grueling Fox competition to prove something to herself after what she described as one of the darkest periods of her life. “It’s way…
Tennessee Volunteers Fans Are Pretty Mad at Jelly Roll — Here’s Why Country star Jelly Roll is one of the most universally loved figures in music — but even he isn’t immune to a little college sports controversy. The Nashville native recently found himself in the middle of an SEC rivalry storm after attending a basketball game that had Tennessee Volunteers fans questioning his loyalty. From “My Volunteers” to Cheering for Vanderbilt? Just last year, Jelly Roll made his Vols pride known, hyping up fans before a big Tennessee vs. Oklahoma matchup on social media and even referring to the…
Kane and Katelyn Brown Deliver Emotional First Live Performance of “Thank God” On December 10, 2024, Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn Brown transformed a packed arena into a celebration of love, gratitude, and music during the first-ever live performance of their hit duet, “Thank God.” A Moment of Pure Connection As the lights dimmed and the opening chords rang out, the crowd erupted in anticipation. From the first verse, the couple’s undeniable chemistry filled the room — Kane’s rich, soulful vocals blending effortlessly with Katelyn’s smooth, angelic tone. Together, they created a harmony that felt deeply personal yet universally…
Reba McEntire Chooses Aaron Nichols Over Daron Lameek After Show-Stopping Battle on The Voice The Battle Rounds of The Voice Season 28 are officially underway — and the competition is heating up fast. Forty-eight singers made it through the Blind Auditions, but now, only half will move forward to the Knockouts. In a historic twist, this season’s contestants were given the chance to choose their own Battle partners for the first time ever. Among Team Reba’s standouts were Aaron Nichols and Daron Lameek, whose unexpected pairing led to one of the night’s most talked-about performances. Aaron Nichols vs. Daron Lameek:…
Austin Gilbert Joins Team Reba After Show-Stopping ‘Honeybee’ Battle on The Voice It was an unforgettable night on The Voice (October 13), as Austin Gilbert found a new home on Team Reba McEntire following an emotional and high-energy Battle Round performance. A Country Showdown on Team Bublé Gilbert and fellow Team Bublé artist Rob Cole faced off with a lively duet of Blake Shelton’s country hit “Honeybee.” Their chemistry and charisma instantly won over the audience — and even had Snoop Dogg joking, “I felt the spirit of Blake Shelton while y’all were singing that.” Niall Horan praised both singers…
Blake Shelton Reacts to Being Replaced by Niall Horan on Thomas Rhett’s “Old Trick” Country fans are getting a kick out of Blake Shelton’s hilarious reaction after finding out he’d been replaced by Niall Horan on a new version of Thomas Rhett’s song “Old Trick.” Originally featured on Rhett’s 2024 album About a Woman, the track was first recorded with Shelton. But in a surprise twist, Rhett announced that the updated 2025 version — dropping Friday, October 17 — will feature The Voice alum and pop favorite Niall Horan instead. A Text Exchange That Broke the Internet To tease the…
Megan Moroney Addresses Riley Green Dating Rumors: “Just Because We’re Hanging Out Doesn’t Mean We’re Dating” In case you’ve missed it, the internet has been buzzing for months with rumors that Megan Moroney and Riley Green are an item. What started as a few subtle vacation posts has since turned into a full-blown fan investigation — complete with photo analysis, watch comparisons, and plenty of social media sleuthing. The Vacation That Started It All It all began back in January, when online “detectives” noticed that both Green and Moroney appeared to be vacationing in St. Barthélemy at the same time.…
Ella Langley to Release “Choosin’ Texas,” a Powerful Collaboration with Miranda Lambert Rising country star Ella Langley is gearing up to drop her brand-new single, “Choosin’ Texas,” this Friday, October 17, and anticipation is already sky-high. The track, co-written with Miranda Lambert, promises to merge Langley’s southern grit with Lambert’s fearless storytelling — a pairing that’s equal parts authentic, raw, and unapologetically country. A Collaboration Born from Country Soul Ella Langley has carved her name as one of Nashville’s most promising new voices with honest, no-frills songwriting. From “Excuse the Mess” to her duet with Koe Wetzel, “That’s Why We…