Emily Ann Roberts Teaches Ella Langley How To Can Tomatoes — And Captures Every Wholesome Moment Ella Langley recently visited fellow rising country star Emily Ann Roberts, and what began as a casual evening quickly turned into a full-on “memaw hobby” lesson. Roberts, who proudly calls herself a “yeehaw memaw,” wasted no time teaching Langley the art of canning tomatoes — and the two documented the entire process in a charming series of videos that country fans can’t get enough of. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emily Ann Roberts (@emilyann_music) Roberts first made her mark on…
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Lainey Wilson Delivers Surprise Collaboration At Ottawa BluesFest With Red Clay Strays’ Brandon Coleman Ottawa BluesFest kicked off on July 10, and Lainey Wilson launched the nine-day festival with a high-energy 17-song headlining set. Fans heard all the favorites — “Smell Like Smoke,” “Country’s Cool Again,” “Things a Man Oughta Know,” “Watermelon Moonshine,” “Hang Tight Honey,” and more — but they also got something completely unexpected. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ottawa Bluesfest (@ottawabluesfest) Midway through the show, Wilson paused to welcome a surprise guest: Brandon Coleman, lead singer of the fast-rising country-rock band The Red…
Kenny Chesney Opens Up About His Short-Lived Marriage to Renée Zellweger — and She Reportedly Isn’t Pleased Renée Zellweger has largely avoided discussing her whirlwind 2005 marriage to Kenny Chesney — a union that lasted just four months before being annulled under the legal term “fraud,” a word the former couple later clarified was simply procedural and not an accusation. But in his new memoir, Chesney, 57, breaks years of silence and offers insight into why the relationship didn’t survive. Reflecting on his mindset at the time, the country star writes that his music career “consumed” him and routinely came…
Emmy Russell Puts Her Own Spin on Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” — and Fans Can’t Get Enough Emmy Russell has once again shown her gift for transforming a song into something uniquely her own. On Monday, December 8, the American Idol alum posted a new performance video to social media — this time offering her take on Ella Langley’s rising hit “Choosin’ Texas.” Langley officially released the song on October 17 after teasing it for months at live shows. Fans quickly embraced the track, which Langley co-wrote with Miranda Lambert. The song’s roots come from an unforgettable story Lambert shared…
Warren Zeiders Shares Powerful Rendition of “How Great Thou Art” to Refocus Listeners on the Meaning of Christmas Country artist Warren Zeiders has released a striking new version of the beloved hymn “How Great Thou Art,” offering fans a reminder of the true meaning of the Christmas season. Though the hymn dates back to 19th-century Sweden and has crossed genres for generations, Zeiders brings a fresh, rock-tinged country sound that transforms it into a moving ballad. The song carries deep personal significance for him. Upon announcing the release on October 31, Zeiders shared that the hymn has long held an…
Tim McGraw Returns to the Stage After Major Surgeries — And Shares It With His Daughter Audrey In June, Tim McGraw performed his first live show in nearly a year after undergoing a challenging stretch of back-to-back major surgeries. During an appearance on The Bobby Bones Show, McGraw opened up about the difficult recovery period that kept him off the road. After finishing his most recent tour, the country superstar revealed he underwent double knee replacement surgery. While recovering, another issue surfaced: “In the process of recovering from my knee surgeries, my back went out again and I had to…
Lauren Alaina Delivers a Show-Stopping “Jingle Bell Rock” During NBC’s Christmas in Nashville 2025 Country-pop powerhouse Lauren Alaina lit up the stage during NBC’s Christmas in Nashville 2025 with a vibrant, joy-filled performance of the holiday classic “Jingle Bell Rock.” From the moment she stepped into the spotlight, Alaina brought the perfect blend of charm, confidence, and festive sparkle, creating one of the most talked-about moments of the night. Filmed inside Nashville’s Category 10 and hosted by Trisha Yearwood, the annual holiday special featured a star-studded lineup of country favorites. Still, it was Alaina’s spirited delivery and undeniable stage presence…
Little Big Town Joins Star-Studded Lineup for the 16th Annual CMA Country Christmas Celebration The holiday season officially kicked off in Nashville as CMA Country Christmas returned for its 16th year. The annual special, filmed in Music City and blending beloved Christmas classics with the warmth of country music, aired on ABC on December 2. This year’s broadcast was hosted by Jordan Davis and Lauren Daigle, marking their first time leading the festive event. The lineup featured a variety of powerhouse performers who each brought their own spin to the season’s most iconic songs. Last year’s hosts, Trisha Yearwood and…
It’s one of those moments that perfectly explains why The Carol Burnett Show remains one of television’s greatest treasures. In the classic sketch “Tim Conway Treats Mrs. Wiggins to Lunch,” two comedic heavyweights collide — and what unfolds is pure, slow-burning brilliance. Tim Conway, playing the endlessly patient Mr. Tudball, decides to take his delightfully clueless secretary Mrs. Wiggins (Carol Burnett) out to lunch. What begins as a courteous gesture quickly descends into chaos, thanks to Mrs. Wiggins’ famous slow-motion walk, her wide-eyed confusion, and her ability to turn even the simplest task — like reading a menu — into…
Not easy when you’re that big. By now, most people know about the incredible physical transformation Jelly Roll has undergone over the last couple of years. At his heaviest, the country star — born Jason DeFord — weighed around 550 pounds, and he’s been candid about how severely it affected his daily life. Jelly Roll revealed that he reached a point where he felt “disgusted” with himself, struggling with even the simplest tasks: “A little bit over a year ago, I literally struggled to walk down my hill to the mailbox… I had let myself get to a point of…