Author: Kelly Whitewood

Ella Langley Closes Out Hungover Era With Two Sold-Out, Star-Studded Nights at the Ryman Ella Langley brought her Hungover album cycle — and her debut headlining Still Hungover Tour — to a thunderous close with two sold-out shows at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium on November 6 and 7. The 26-year-old Alabama native transformed the Mother Church of Country Music into a celebration of collaboration, gratitude, and pure country energy, welcoming an all-star lineup that included Morgan Wallen, ERNEST, HARDY, Gretchen Wilson, Jo Dee Messina, Mae Estes, Kaitlin Butts, and Aaron Raitiere. “Somebody Come and Pinch Me…” Langley, overwhelmed with emotion,…

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Morgan Wallen Surprises Fans With Ella Langley Duet — and Throws Shade at Award Shows With the 59th Country Music Association Awards fast approaching, all eyes are on this year’s nominees — but it seems Morgan Wallen won’t be one of the faces in the crowd. Despite being up for three major awards — Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Album of the Year (for I’m the Problem) — the country superstar once again hinted that he has no plans to attend the ceremony. A Surprise at the Ryman Wallen made the comment during a surprise…

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Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind Tour Ends With Ernest’s Hilarious Onstage Prank Lainey Wilson closed out her Whirlwind Tour this weekend in unforgettable fashion — thanks to her tourmate Ernest, who decided the best way to say goodbye was with a laugh. During the final show, Ernest joined Lainey onstage to perform their duet “Would If I Could.” But instead of his usual look, he strutted out dressed head-to-toe as Lainey Wilson — complete with a cowboy hat, bell bottoms, and a curly blonde wig. “You Better Start Doing Them Squats…” When Lainey saw him, she couldn’t stop laughing — or teasing…

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Riley Green & Jamey Johnson Share the Stage for a Powerful “In Color” Duet Riley Green has never been shy about crediting Jamey Johnson as one of his biggest musical influences. Now, years after first bonding over their shared Alabama roots, the two have taken their friendship — and mutual respect — to the stage once again. During Green’s Damn Country Music Tour stop at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Thursday, November 6, Johnson joined him for a surprise duet of the timeless hit “In Color.” A Full-Circle Moment for Riley Green For Green, who has been…

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Kelly Clarkson Returns to TV for The Kelly Clarkson Show Season 7 Premiere After a difficult few months, Kelly Clarkson made her return to television on Monday, September 29, for the Season 7 premiere of The Kelly Clarkson Show. The episode marked her first public appearance since the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, who passed away on August 7 after a battle with melanoma. A Quiet but Poised Return In the weeks following Blackstock’s death, Clarkson kept a low profile, stepping away from the spotlight. She briefly resurfaced in early September to mark the 23rd anniversary of her American…

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Terri Irwin Shares Heartwarming Throwback of Bindi and Baby Robert As Robert Irwin continues to dazzle on Dancing With the Stars, his mom Terri Irwin gave fans a special treat — a rare home video showing 5-year-old Bindi meeting her newborn brother Robert for the first time. The footage, filmed nearly 22 years ago, captures the late Steve Irwin’s infectious joy and the family’s signature warmth that made them beloved around the world. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Terri Irwin (@terriirwincrikey) A Precious Family Moment In the clip, a beaming Steve introduces baby Robert to little…

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Keith Urban’s Alleged Midlife Crisis and Split from Nicole Kidman Country superstar Keith Urban is reportedly going through what friends are calling a midlife crisis, which insiders claim played a major role in his split from wife Nicole Kidman after 19 years of marriage. According to those close to the couple, Keith, now 58, has been making a series of “confusing decisions” that began earlier this year, shortly after releasing his latest album High. Sudden Changes in Career and Behavior Sources say that around January, Urban abruptly fired several longtime band members, some of whom had been with him for…

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The Night Comedy Lost Control — And Found Its Heart There was one night on The Carol Burnett Show when laughter completely took over — when Tim Conway and Harvey Korman stopped performing a sketch and simply started living one. The script called it “Undercover Cops,” a straightforward routine about two detectives interrogating a suspect. But when Conway walked onstage, wig askew and eyes twinkling with mischief, everything changed. Chaos in Perfect Harmony Ignoring the written lines entirely, Conway began to improvise — twisting words, pausing for ridiculous effect, and turning ordinary dialogue into unpredictable genius. His partner, Korman, tried…

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Blake Shelton Turns to Keith Urban for Marriage Advice Amid Challenges with Gwen Stefani While Blake Shelton is known for his humor and laid-back charm on stage and TV, insiders say he’s taking his marriage to Gwen Stefani more seriously than ever. After a few rough patches, Shelton has reportedly sought guidance from Keith Urban, whose nearly 20-year marriage to Nicole Kidman has become a model of endurance and devotion. Learning from Keith and Nicole’s Example The two country stars have grown close while filming their new reality competition series The Road, and their conversations have gone well beyond work.…

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Max Cooper III Turns “End of Beginning” Into a New Beginning After The Voice Exit After his surprise elimination from NBC’s The Voice during the Knockouts, Max Cooper III is proving that his story is far from over. The 23-year-old singer from Olathe, Kansas, known online as @themrpianoman, has released a haunting piano cover of “End of Beginning” by Djo — the same song he performed during his final appearance on the show. Alongside the video, Cooper posted a short, cryptic caption hinting at artistic renewal, signaling that this might mark the start of his next creative chapter. A Soulful…

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