Riley Green Surprises Windy City Smokeout Crowd with Special Guest Appearance On Sunday, July 13, Riley Green closed out Day Three of the Windy City Smokeout with a headlining performance—and gave fans a surprise they won’t soon forget. During his set, Green brought out a very special guest to join him on stage for a powerful duet of “In Color”, the beloved 2008 hit by Jamey Johnson. His duet partner? First Lieutenant Jackson Perkins of the United States Marine Corps. Though currently stationed in Washington, D.C., Lt. Perkins was in Chicago to support Marine Week, which happened to coincide with…
Author: Kelly Whitewood
Alan Jackson’s “Little Bitty” – A Celebration of Life’s Simple Joys Written by legendary songwriter Tom T. Hall and recorded by Alan Jackson, “Little Bitty” was released in October 1996 as the lead single from Jackson’s album Everything I Love. The track quickly climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, further solidifying Jackson’s place among the greats of ’90s country. A Song That Stood Out in Changing Times Though it came out during a period of major societal shifts in America, “Little Bitty” struck a chord by keeping things simple. Tom T. Hall’s trademark…
Ozzy Osbourne Takes His Final Bow: Dolly Parton Joins the Rock World to Say Goodbye On July 5, 2025, Birmingham—birthplace of Black Sabbath and heavy metal itself—became the epicenter of one of the most emotional nights in rock history. Fans from around the world gathered at Villa Park Stadium for “Back To The Beginning,” a powerful farewell concert honoring none other than Ozzy Osbourne. The legendary frontman of Black Sabbath took the stage one final time, and though his voice and presence still held that unmistakable fire, it was clear this was a goodbye. But amid the roaring guitars and…
Rihanna Pays Quiet Tribute to Diogo Jota With Heartbreaking New Song “Still With Me” In a move that stunned fans worldwide, Rihanna released an emotional ballad titled “Still With Me (For Diogo)”—a tribute to the late footballer Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in a car accident earlier this month. Known for her bold, high-energy performances and unapologetic confidence, Rihanna took a completely different route here: soft, stripped-back, and deeply personal. Released on her official YouTube channel, the video opens with Rihanna barefoot in a dimly lit recording booth. There are no dancers, no glam, no distractions—just her voice, a…
“A Song by the Headstone” – Willie Nelson’s Quiet Goodbye to Toby Keith On a quiet February morning in Oklahoma, with barely a breeze in the air, a tall figure with long silver hair walked slowly between rows of weathered headstones. No spotlight. No cameras. Just a man, a guitar, and a friend he’d come to remember. It was Willie Nelson. He wasn’t there for a performance or a press event. He was there for Toby Keith. A year had passed since Toby’s death. The grave was marked with flags, red-white-and-blue flowers, handwritten letters, and a worn cowboy hat left…
From Food to Healing: Alan Jackson’s Quiet Mission of Mercy After the Texas Floods When disaster hits, most relief efforts rally around the basics — food, clean water, a roof overhead. But Alan Jackson saw something deeper, something often overlooked: the pain that lingers long after the waters recede. So instead of just writing a check or sponsoring a benefit concert, he quietly launched a lifeline of his own — a mobile unit known simply as the “Healing Station.” More than a bandage for broken towns, this effort brought: Urgent medical care for cuts, infections, and chronic needs Mental health…
Riley Green Shares Sweet Moment with 2-Year-Old Fan Hadley at The American Rodeo Before taking the stage at The American Rodeo at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Riley Green gave one young fan a night she and her family will never forget. The country singer met 2-year-old Hadley during a pre-show meet & greet, and the heart-melting video of their interaction has quickly made its way around social media, gathering nearly 900,000 views so far. Hadley, who has Down syndrome, was all smiles as she confidently made her way over to Green. The artist immediately knelt down to greet…
A Mystery Dog, a Lost Child, and a Miracle in the Texas Floods When devastating floods ripped through rural Texas earlier this month, entire communities were left reeling. Homes vanished, roads collapsed, and families faced unimaginable loss. But even in the middle of all that destruction, a single story has emerged — not of tragedy, but of something close to a miracle. A 3-year-old girl, whose name has been kept private, was reported missing just hours before the worst of the floodwaters surged through her small hometown near the Guadalupe River. As family, neighbors, and rescue teams combed the area…
Blake Shelton Tips His Hat to King George with “All My Ex’s Live in Texas” in Las Vegas You don’t just touch a George Strait classic lightly—unless you’re Blake Shelton, standing under the Vegas lights, grinning like a man about to raise some hell and honor a legend all in one breath. During his February residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Blake gave the crowd more than just his hits. He gave them George. And not in a throwaway, between-songs kind of way—he went all in. Right in the middle of that high-gloss Vegas stage, he nodded to the…
Morgan Wallen Donates $500,000 to Red Cross to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts Before launching into his nostalgic track “‘98 Braves,” Morgan Wallen took a moment to reflect on his rebellious high school days—confessing he almost got kicked off the baseball team for being too rowdy. Some things, he admitted, haven’t changed much. But one thing that’s clear: Morgan Wallen’s heart remains with his roots. The country music star has donated $500,000 to the American Red Cross through his Morgan Wallen Foundation to aid those affected by the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The funds will go toward relief efforts…