Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban Deliver Electrifying “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around” Duet on American Idol On April 7, 2016, the American Idol stage lit up with a show-stopping performance as Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban joined forces for a fiery rendition of “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.” Originally recorded by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty in 1981, the song took on a new edge as the two country stars merged their talents for the finale. Underwood, who launched her career with her Idol win in 2005, brought her trademark powerhouse vocals and emotional depth to the performance. Urban, known…
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Reba McEntire Honors Jeannie Seely With Emotional “Seven Minutes in Heaven” Performance The country music world is mourning the loss of Grand Ole Opry legend Jeannie Seely, who passed away at age 85. Known for her groundbreaking contributions and over five decades of influence in the genre, Seely’s passing was marked by an emotional tribute from fellow icon Reba McEntire. At a candlelit memorial in Nashville, Reba took the stage dressed in simple black, accompanied only by a soft acoustic guitar. With no spotlight theatrics or production effects, she delivered a tender performance of her 2023 ballad “Seven Minutes in…
Chase Rice and Riley Green Send Fans Into Overdrive With Joint Festival Appearance Chase Rice’s recent Instagram post featuring Riley Green has fans buzzing. The shots were taken during Green’s headlining set at this year’s Night in the Country Nevada festival, where Rice joined him on stage after performing his own set. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHASE RICE (@chaserice) Both artists sported a similar look — blue jeans, western shirts, and cowboy hats — and the resemblance didn’t go unnoticed. While each is known for turning heads individually, seeing them together sent the comment section…
Have you ever stopped and wondered, “What if?” What if you’d taken the other road—the one that left more dust on your boots, more stars above your head, and more stories etched into your soul? It’s a quiet daydream most of us have. And for many, that dream comes with a soundtrack: Toby Keith’s 1993 debut hit, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy.” More than a first single, it became a cultural touchstone—holding up a mirror to the version of ourselves that wonders who we might have been if we’d chosen a wilder, freer life. From its first notes, the song doesn’t…
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far from the Tree: Riley Green and His Dad Steal the Spotlight It’s no secret that Riley Green has a loyal fanbase — and plenty of admirers — thanks to his country charm and undeniable good looks. The comments on his social media posts are often filled with over-the-top praise from fans, making for some pretty entertaining reading. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Riley Green (@rileyduckman) While Riley doesn’t have brothers for fans to fawn over, it turns out another Green family member is now in the spotlight: his dad, Kevon. Over…
Renée Zellweger Reflects on Split from Kenny Chesney and the Gay Rumors That Followed Renée Zellweger has spoken openly about her brief marriage to country singer Kenny Chesney and the rumors that surfaced after their split. In a new interview with The Advocate published on September 8, the actress addressed the speculation that arose when she filed for an annulment just four months after their May 2005 wedding, citing “fraud” as the legal reason. The filing sparked widespread gossip that Chesney was gay — something Zellweger says made her deeply uncomfortable. “I forgot about that. It’s a pretty big thing…
Ashley McBryde and Carly Pearce Celebrate Grammy Win and Deepening Friendship Ashley McBryde and Carly Pearce had plenty to celebrate after taking home the Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at Sunday’s awards ceremony. The duo won for their chart-topping single “Never Wanted to Be That Girl,” featured on Pearce’s album 29: Written in Stone. McBryde reflected on the song’s impact, calling it a “wonderful thing for our friendship.” The track tells the story of two women discovering they’ve been involved with the same man, each confronting the betrayal from their own perspective. Speaking to PEOPLE’s Janine Rubenstein and Jeremy…
Robert and Kym Herjavec Celebrate Nine Years of Marriage Robert Herjavec and his wife, Kym Herjavec, recently marked their ninth wedding anniversary with heartfelt tributes on Instagram. The couple first met during Season 20 of Dancing With the Stars and have been together ever since. “Nine years ago today. Our wedding. Our first dance. Our song—‘At Last’ by Etta James,” Robert wrote in his caption. “When Kym and I were eliminated from Dancing With the Stars, we had already prepared one more routine—to that very song. I looked at her and said, ‘Don’t worry, we’ll dance to it someday.’” View…
Digging through the roots of your 2025 ACM New Female Artist of the Year. This past weekend, Ella Langley got the surprise of a lifetime on stage during her Rock the Country set. A video message from Miranda Lambert popped up with a game-changing announcement: Ella had just been named the Academy of Country Music’s 2025 New Female Artist of the Year. “But I’m also here to tell you some news,” Lambert said. “You, my friend, have won New Female Artist of the Year for the ACM Awards this year. We are going to celebrate so big in Dallas, Texas,…
Zach Top’s Girlfriend, Amelia Taylor, Speaks Out Against Online Hate: “I’m Human Too” Amelia Taylor, the girlfriend of rising country star Zach Top, is breaking her silence after facing waves of online harassment, including death threats, suicide wishes, and assault threats from strangers on social media. In a heartfelt video posted to her TikTok, Taylor opened up about the emotional toll of being in a relationship with someone in the public eye. “I think I learn something new about myself on here every day,” she said with quiet strength, addressing the rumors about her age, how she met Top, and…