Carl Dean’s Will Reveals Dolly Parton as Sole Beneficiary of His Estate Seven months after the passing of Carl Dean, beloved husband of Dolly Parton, new details have emerged about his final wishes. Court documents obtained by Us Weekly reveal that Dean — who died earlier this year at the age of 82 — left behind a carefully organized will that ensures his wife is the primary beneficiary of his estate. Dolly Named Sole Beneficiary and Trustee Dean signed his will in January 2013, naming Dolly Parton as the sole beneficiary of his estate through the Carl Thomas Dean Trust.…
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Kayleigh Clark Wins Her Battle With a “Mini Carrie Underwood” Moment on The Voice Season 28 of The Voice delivered another unforgettable moment when Team Niall Horan’s Kayleigh Clark and Camille Tredoux went head-to-head in a stunning Battle Round performance of Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan’s “Cowboys Cry Too.” A Soulful Country Showdown Kayleigh, dressed in a white lace dress and cowboy boots, opened the song with her signature Mississippi twang, instantly setting a warm country tone. Camille soon joined in, blending her soulful, rock-tinged vocals to create an unexpectedly rich harmony. The result was magic — two artists from…
Lady A’s Hillary Scott Says Life With Four Kids Feels “Sweet and Full of Joy” Hillary Scott is soaking in every moment of new motherhood — again. The Lady A singer, 39, welcomed her fourth child, daughter Selah Jean, with husband Chris Tyrrell on July 25, and says their home has never felt happier. “We are in a really sweet place right now,” Scott tells PEOPLE. “Our house is full, our hearts are full, and we’re just adjusting to life with a newborn again — it’s so fun. She’s doing wonderful.” Big Sisters in Awe Scott shared that Selah’s arrival…
Austin Gilbert and Rob Cole’s “Honey Bee” Battle Brings the Heart of Country to The Voice Team Michael Bublé lit up The Voice stage when Austin Gilbert and Rob Cole faced off in a soulful, high-energy duet of Blake Shelton’s “Honey Bee.” The country showdown proved one of the most entertaining Battle Round performances of the season, earning praise from all four coaches — and ending with an emotional steal that melted hearts. A Perfect Country Matchup Gilbert and Cole brought both charm and chemistry to their duet of Shelton’s 2011 hit. Backed by Cole’s acoustic guitar, their smooth harmonies…
Riley Green on Songwriting, Exes, and Staying True to His Roots Country star Riley Green has built a reputation for authenticity — the kind of artist who sings what he lives. From “I Wish Grandpas Never Died” to “Different ’Round Here,” his songs tap into universal truths about love, loss, and small-town pride. But behind the heartfelt lyrics lies a relatable, sometimes humorous reality: when your songs are about real life, people tend to assume they’re about them. “I feel like every girl I’ve ever dated thinks every song I’ve ever written is about them,” Green said with a laugh…
Linda Ronstadt Honored at the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of an Icon Without Borders The 2019 Kennedy Center Honors offered a night of pure reverence for Linda Ronstadt, one of America’s most versatile and beloved voices. On December 29, the legendary singer—her voice silenced by Parkinson’s disease—was honored in a ceremony that felt less like an award show and more like a national embrace. Seated beside Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Ronstadt watched as peers and protégés turned the stage into a living love letter to her six-decade career. A Star-Studded Tribute to a Trailblazer Carrie Underwood opened the musical…
Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia Opens Up About Her Painful Split from Zach Bryan on Special Forces In a deeply emotional moment on Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia shared that she was struggling far more than fans realized during her highly publicized relationship with Zach Bryan. “I would leave my house with a smile, but nobody knew what was happening,” she said through tears. “I was in a bad spot.” LaPaglia explained that she joined the grueling Fox competition to prove something to herself after what she described as one of the darkest periods of her life. “It’s way…
Tennessee Volunteers Fans Are Pretty Mad at Jelly Roll — Here’s Why Country star Jelly Roll is one of the most universally loved figures in music — but even he isn’t immune to a little college sports controversy. The Nashville native recently found himself in the middle of an SEC rivalry storm after attending a basketball game that had Tennessee Volunteers fans questioning his loyalty. From “My Volunteers” to Cheering for Vanderbilt? Just last year, Jelly Roll made his Vols pride known, hyping up fans before a big Tennessee vs. Oklahoma matchup on social media and even referring to the…
Kane and Katelyn Brown Deliver Emotional First Live Performance of “Thank God” On December 10, 2024, Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn Brown transformed a packed arena into a celebration of love, gratitude, and music during the first-ever live performance of their hit duet, “Thank God.” A Moment of Pure Connection As the lights dimmed and the opening chords rang out, the crowd erupted in anticipation. From the first verse, the couple’s undeniable chemistry filled the room — Kane’s rich, soulful vocals blending effortlessly with Katelyn’s smooth, angelic tone. Together, they created a harmony that felt deeply personal yet universally…
Reba McEntire Chooses Aaron Nichols Over Daron Lameek After Show-Stopping Battle on The Voice The Battle Rounds of The Voice Season 28 are officially underway — and the competition is heating up fast. Forty-eight singers made it through the Blind Auditions, but now, only half will move forward to the Knockouts. In a historic twist, this season’s contestants were given the chance to choose their own Battle partners for the first time ever. Among Team Reba’s standouts were Aaron Nichols and Daron Lameek, whose unexpected pairing led to one of the night’s most talked-about performances. Aaron Nichols vs. Daron Lameek:…