Reba McEntire helped bring some Christmas magic to night two of The Voice Season 28 finale. The two-hour finale aired on Tuesday (December 16), culminating in the crowning of a new champion. But before the big reveal, viewers were treated to a full slate of performances from this season’s finalists, their coaches, and several special musical guests. Riley Green, Neal Schon, Zac Brown with Noah Cyrus, Khalid, and others joined in to close out the season in true holiday style. This year’s finale was billed as “The Voice Finale Holiday Spectacular,” and three of the four coaches joined their contestants…
Author: Kelly Whitewood
Rex Linn’s first attempt at proposing to Reba McEntire was far more dramatic than anyone expected — and it all came down to a leopard problem. In early September, Reba and Rex publicly confirmed their engagement during a red carpet interview at the Primetime Emmy Awards. But privately, Rex had already proposed months earlier, on Christmas Eve. As it turns out, that wasn’t his original plan at all. During an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, the couple participated in a “Couple’s Challenge,” where Rex shared the hilarious and unexpected story behind his first failed proposal attempt. He explained that…
Cooper Alan is officially a first-time father. The country star shared the joyful news on Tuesday night (Dec. 16), announcing the arrival of his daughter, Coley Frances Cooper. His post included a series of touching snapshots from Coley’s first days — moments in the hospital, settling in at home, and even meeting the family Goldendoodle, Weezie. “Coley Frances Cooper 💗 Everything we’ve prayed for, dreamed about, & then some! Thank you Jesus!” he wrote, prompting an outpouring of love from fans and fellow artists celebrating the new addition to the family. Earlier this fall, we spoke with the North Carolina…
RaeLynn is celebrating the holidays in style, launching her own festive spin on Carpool Karaoke to promote her new Christmas project, Jingle Jangle Rock. For the first episode, she welcomed a special first guest: her close friend — and Kane Brown’s wife — Katelyn Brown. “In honor of my Christmas album, I wanted to ride around with some of my favorite people in Nashville,” RaeLynn explained, adding that this series is her way of sharing joy and gratitude during the season. A car full of Christmas cheer Her vehicle was transformed into a mobile winter wonderland, complete with holiday lights,…
Billy Bob Thornton clearly has a soft spot for classic country music — and he believes a couple of iconic songs capture the inner world of his Landman character, Tommy Norris, better than anything else. Season 2 of Landman debuted on November 16, nearly a year after its first season premiered, and it immediately shattered records. With more than 9 million viewers in its first few days, the premiere became the biggest season or series debut in Paramount+ history, tripling the numbers from Season 1. Taylor Sheridan, once again, has another major hit. Much of the show’s success is tied…
Keith Urban Spreads Christmas Cheer at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Keith Urban is bringing the spirit of giving to Nashville this holiday season. The country superstar recently made a special visit to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt — a nationally recognized pediatric facility known for its top-tier care in areas ranging from trauma and emergency services to cancer, cardiology, and its highly ranked NICU. The hospital regularly welcomes country artists, and Urban has become one of its most cherished guests. During his visit, Urban spent time with young patients and their families, hosted an acoustic sing-along inside…
Carrie Underwood gave her home church a Christmas surprise over the weekend, appearing without warning to sing during Rolling Hills Community Church’s annual Sounds of Christmas program in Franklin, Tennessee. Worshippers were stunned when the country superstar stepped onto the stage, backed by the church band, to perform beautiful renditions of “O Holy Night” and “All Is Well.” Underwood is no stranger to Christmas music. Her 2020 holiday album My Gift features eight classic carols and three originals, including a special version of “Little Drummer Boy” recorded with her son Isaiah. She has also taken part in several televised Christmas…
Shakira shared a heartfelt moment with fans after bringing her two sons onstage during a tour stop in Buenos Aires. On Wednesday, December 10, the 48-year-old superstar performed in Argentina as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour — and surprised the crowd by inviting Milan, 12, and Sasha, 10, to join her. After the show, she posted a touching message on Instagram, describing the experience as “magical.” “Buenos Aires, thank you for a moment we’ll keep forever,” she wrote in Spanish. “Singing with my children and watching them express the music they carry inside — while…
For months, Riley Green has been dropping quiet hints that his next big move might take him off the concert stage and straight onto television. And this time, it’s not just speculation. During a recent conversation about his whirlwind year and his partnership with HEYDUDE, Green finally confirmed what fans have been guessing: he has officially filmed his first acting role, marking the start of a brand-new chapter in his career. Though he’s not yet allowed to reveal the title or full details, he did share enough to spark excitement: “I probably need someone to tell me what I’m cleared…
Riley Green is stacking up the wins lately. Over the weekend, he earned his fourth Country Airplay #1 with “Don’t Mind If I Do,” his second duet with Ella Langley. It marks Ella’s second #1 on that chart, and together they become only the second duo since 1990 to score multiple collaborative #1 hits — the first being Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani in 2020. Riley also hits another milestone: he’s the first artist since Taylor Swift to notch back-to-back Country Airplay #1s with songs written completely by himself. His solo write “Worst Way” topped the chart for two weeks…