Riley Green and Jelly Roll Go Head-to-Head at 2023 Rock ‘N Jock Celebrity Softball Game On Monday, June 5, Nashville’s First Horizon Park will once again play host to the 3rd Annual Rock ‘N Jock Celebrity Softball Game, a star-studded event that blends music, sports, and entertainment—all for a great cause. This year’s game benefits Folds of Honor Tennessee, an organization dedicated to supporting the families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders. Team Captains Announced: Riley Green vs. Jelly Roll Country stars Riley Green and Jelly Roll have been named this year’s team captains, leading two impressive…
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Three Pairs of Boots, One Night to Remember: Scotty McCreery’s Opry Induction Immortalized On April 20, 2024, Scotty McCreery stepped into country music history, officially joining the Grand Ole Opry. Standing beside him were two figures who shaped his journey—mentor Josh Turner and country legend Randy Travis. It was the kind of moment steeped in tradition, the kind you pass down like a family heirloom. Now, that night has been preserved in a permanent backstage display at the Opry titled Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes—a nod to the George Jones classic and the lineage it represents. At its heart are…
Miranda Lambert Wraps Up Summer with Romantic Italian Getaway Before Album Release Miranda Lambert recently enjoyed a picturesque escape to Italy with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, soaking in the country’s beauty before diving back into a busy season of shows and new music. The “Wranglers” singer shared snapshots from their trip on social media, capturing golden-hour views of Italy’s architecture, charming cobblestone streets filled with art, indulgent meals paired with wine, and plenty of gelato. The couple looked radiant in each stop’s carefully chosen European outfits, turning their travels into lasting memories. View this post on Instagram A post shared…
Riley Green Teases Upcoming Underwear Campaign Riley Green is stepping into a new role—underwear model. During a recent appearance on The Bobby Bones Show, the country star revealed he’s the face of an upcoming underwear brand campaign, though he’s keeping the brand name under wraps for now. “I went to the studio, recorded a couple songs, did a photo shoot for an underwear brand,” Green shared, offering a quick update on his recent activities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bobby Bones Show (@bobbybonesshow) When Bobby Bones asked if that meant posing “just in underwear,” Green laughed…
Kenny Chesney Gay Rumors: How a 20-Year-Old Tabloid Myth Refuses to Die Country music has had plenty of ridiculous tabloid stories, but few have lingered as long—or been as unfounded—as the rumor that Kenny Chesney is gay. Nearly 20 years later, it still pops up, even though it was never true to begin with. The gossip began in 2005 after Chesney’s whirlwind marriage to actress Renée Zellweger. Just four months in, they filed for an annulment rather than a divorce. The spark that lit the rumor mill? One word in the legal paperwork: fraud. View this post on Instagram A…
Kelly Clarkson Moves Jelly Roll to Tears with Emotional “Save Me” Cover Fans of The Kelly Clarkson Show know that her Kellyoke segment delivers standout covers from all genres, but one performance last year struck a particularly deep chord. Clarkson’s emotional rendition of Jelly Roll’s “Save Me” not only wowed her studio audience—it brought Jelly Roll himself to tears. After the performance began circulating online, Jelly Roll took to X to share his reaction. “I would’ve never believed you if you’d told me I’d write a song so impactful that the incredible Kelly Clarkson would deem it worthy to cover,”…
Carly Pearce Joins Riley Green for Surprise Duet at 2025 iHeart Country Summit Attendees at the 2025 iHeart Country Summit in Nashville were treated to an unexpected moment when Carly Pearce joined Riley Green on stage for an acoustic performance of his song “Don’t Mind If I Do.” The private event, attended by radio professionals and industry members, saw Green performing favorites like “Worst Way” and the title track of his latest album. Since the song was originally recorded as a duet with Ella Langley, who couldn’t be there, Pearce stepped in to take her place. Carly joined @RileyGreenMusic at…
A Dream 60 Years in the Making: 91-Year-Old Superfan Surprised with First-Ever Tom Jones Concert For 91-year-old Maureen Hesketh, a lifelong dream over six decades in the making finally came true when she saw her idol, Sir Tom Jones, perform live for the first time. The great-grandmother, who has adored the Welsh singer since his early hits, was brought to tears when her family surprised her with tickets to his December 20th concert at the AO Arena in Manchester. Maureen’s daughter, Christine Parkinson, 65, secretly organized the night as a family gift, with everyone chipping in to make it happen.…
Luke Bryan Turns a Slippery Stage into Comedy Gold During Cincinnati Concert Luke Bryan gave fans more than just music during his A Country Song Came On tour stop in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 1. The country star turned a slick stage at the Riverbend Music Center into his personal dance floor, showing off hilarious moves without missing a note. Fans caught the moments on TikTok, with one pit-view compilation racking up nearly 800,000 views. While performing his hit “One Margarita,” Bryan playfully demonstrated just how slippery the stage was, sliding his boots across it and joking, “Did somebody squirt…
Kyle Shilling Wins Dancing with the Stars 2025 with Powerful Indigenous-Inspired Finale Kyle Shilling has been crowned the winner of Dancing with the Stars 2025 after delivering a moving finale performance alongside partner Lily Cornish that celebrated Indigenous culture. A proud Widjabul man from the Bundjalung Nation, the Home and Away actor opened the performance by playing the didgeridoo before joining Lily for a freestyle dance to Native Tongue by Mo’ju. The piece symbolized the relationship between First Nations and non-Indigenous Australians. “There is a lot of disconnect between First Nations and non-Indigenous people,” Shilling told Chattr. “I was lucky…