Jordan Davis and Lauren Daigle Lead a Star-Studded Night as Hosts of CMA Country Christmas This year’s CMA Country Christmas brought holiday cheer to millions as country hitmaker Jordan Davis and Grammy-winning Christian artist Lauren Daigle took the reins as co-hosts. The annual festive special aired December 2 on ABC and is now available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu. The show first revealed its full lineup on November 5 — and the announcement made clear that 2024’s installment would be one of the most musically diverse yet. Alongside Davis and Daigle, performers included Lady A, Little Big Town, Parker…
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Lauren Alaina Delivers Two Fan-Favorite Holiday Performances During NBC’s Christmas in Nashville Country star Lauren Alaina brought a double dose of festive cheer to NBC’s Christmas in Nashville, performing two beloved holiday classics with the unmistakable charm and powerhouse vocals that have made her a Grand Ole Opry favorite. The two-hour special aired Wednesday night (December 3) at 10/9c, immediately following Christmas in Rockefeller Center. Hosted by Trisha Yearwood, the program featured a wide-ranging lineup including Trace Adkins, The War and Treaty, Ne-Yo, Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers, and more. A Spirited Take on “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”…
Kelly Clarkson & Ariana Grande Deliver a Show-Stopping Live Version of “Santa, Can’t You Hear Me” in NBC’s 2021 Christmas Special The only thing better than hearing Kelly Clarkson and Ariana Grande’s modern holiday duet “Santa, Can’t You Hear Me” is witnessing the two powerhouse vocalists perform it live — and that’s exactly what viewers got during NBC’s 2021 special When Christmas Comes Around. Originally featured on Clarkson’s second holiday album of the same name, the song is an upbeat, contemporary Christmas track packed with vocal fireworks. But during this televised performance, Clarkson and Grande somehow managed to elevate it…
Brad Paisley & Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s Charity Helps Over 1,100 Children Through Third-Annual Holiday Toy Store Nashville’s beloved charity The Store, founded by Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, hosted its third-annual Toy Store on December 5–6, continuing its mission of providing dignity, choice, and joy to families facing food insecurity during the holidays. A Grocery Store With a Purpose — And a Holiday Mission Throughout the year, The Store operates as a free grocery store for individuals and families in need. Customers are screened for eligibility, then shop for essentials just as they would at any supermarket — an intentional part…
Springsteen, Dylan, Bon Jovi, and Scialfa Announce Monumental 2026 Tour: One Last Ride In a move that has electrified the music world, four titans of American rock — Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Jon Bon Jovi, and Patti Scialfa — have revealed plans for a historic 2026 joint tour titled One Last Ride. The announcement marks one of the most ambitious and culturally significant collaborations in modern rock history, uniting artists whose combined influence spans more than six decades. This unprecedented tour is being hailed as a revival of the American rock tradition — a celebration of the songs, stories, and…
Bruce Springsteen Pays Tribute to Joe DePugh, the Baseball Star Who Inspired “Glory Days” Bruce Springsteen is honoring one of the most important figures from his early years — and the real-life inspiration behind one of his most beloved songs. On Sunday, March 30, the 75-year-old rocker shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute to his former classmate Joe DePugh, the star Little League pitcher who helped shape Springsteen’s 1984 hit “Glory Days.” DePugh died in Florida after a battle with cancer. He was 75. “Just a moment to mark the passing of Freehold native and ballplayer Joe DePugh,” Springsteen wrote. “He…
HOLIDAY MAGIC ON LIVE TV: KEITH URBAN AND KELLY CLARKSON DELIVER A ROMANTIC CHRISTMAS DUET ON THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW Viewers were not prepared for the level of holiday spectacle that unfolded on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The stage was transformed into a movie-worthy winter scene: softly falling snow, warm candlelit hues, a glowing fireplace backdrop, and twinkling lights surrounding two of music’s most recognizable voices — Keith Urban and Kelly Clarkson. Their performance of “Go Home With You” became an instant standout moment of the holiday season. A DUET DEFINED BY CHEMISTRY AND CONTROL From the opening guitar chords,…
Kelly Clarkson Stuns With Soulful “Tennessee Whiskey” Performance on The Kelly Clarkson Show Kelly Clarkson delivered yet another knockout “Kellyoke” moment this week, putting her unmistakable stamp on the country-soul classic “Tennessee Whiskey.” The song, written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove and popularized across generations—from David Allan Coe to George Jones and most recently Chris Stapleton—has become a vocal showcase for those brave enough to attempt it. Clarkson not only attempted it—she mastered it. 🎤 A Voice That Commands the Room The performance opened with sparse, bluesy instrumentation, giving Clarkson space to take full control. Her first notes were…
Johnny Depp Joins Bruce Springsteen, Michael Stipe & Patti Smith for Star-Studded Tribute at Carnegie Hall Patti Smith received an extraordinary musical salute in New York City on Wednesday, March 26, where some of the most iconic names in rock gathered at Carnegie Hall for People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith. Among them: Johnny Depp, Bruce Springsteen, R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe, and Smith herself — all sharing the stage for a powerhouse finale of her 1988 anthem “People Have the Power.” The two-and-a-half–hour tribute, per Rolling Stone, featured a wide roster of artists honoring Smith’s legacy. Scheduled performers…
Country Music Moms Take Over NFR — And Absolutely Steal the Show The National Finals Rodeo (NFR) has officially taken over Las Vegas this week, and while the arena action is the main attraction, the concerts, shopping, after-parties and full-blown western fashion takeover are just as legendary. And this year, one fashion show in particular had the entire Fontainebleau buzzing. Rodeo Quincy — the beloved western lifestyle and clothing brand — hosted a runway event featuring three very unexpected (and very iconic) models:the moms of Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and Ella Langley. And let me tell you… these women owned…