Lauren Alaina Brings Her Newborn Daughter to the Grand Ole Opry in a Full-Circle Moment Country star Lauren Alaina has never shied away from sharing her heart with fans — but her latest moment at the Grand Ole Opry might be her most emotional yet. In a touching post, the singer revealed that she brought her newborn daughter, Beni Doll Arnold, to the Opry for the very first time. “Bringing my daughter to meet my Opry family for the first time was truly the best feeling,” Alaina wrote. “I feel right at home when I walk through those doors, and…
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Lainey Wilson Cheers on Ella Langley as She Leads 2025 ACM Nominations Just two years ago, Lainey Wilson made history at the 2023 CMA Awards, dominating the night with nine nominations and taking home multiple trophies — including Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year (Bell Bottom Country), and Musical Event and Video of the Year for her HARDY collaboration, “wait in the truck.” That night solidified her place as one of country music’s brightest stars. Now, in 2025, a new name is lighting up the country scene — and Lainey couldn’t be happier about it. Ella Langley…
Lady A’s Hillary Scott Says All Three of Her Daughters Have Musical Gifts Lady A’s Hillary Scott is discovering that musical talent truly runs in the family. “All three of my girls, they have musical gifts,” Scott, 38, told Us Weekly while celebrating her new holiday single, “Hard to Wait for Christmas,” featuring her 11-year-old daughter Eisele Kaye. “It’s interesting how they all express it differently.” A Family Full of Talent Scott revealed that her 6-year-old twins, Betsy and Emory, are already showing signs of musical creativity. “Emory will get melodies in her head, and she’ll ask me, ‘Can we…
Morgan Wallen Sparks Debate Over Parenting and LGBTQ+ Themes in Children’s Entertainment Country music superstar Morgan Wallen, known for hits like “Last Night” and “Wasted on You,” has found himself at the center of a new cultural conversation — this time about parenting and children’s exposure to LGBTQ+ representation in media. “I Just Want to Raise My Kids the Traditional Way” In a recent interview, Wallen opened up about life as a father and how his Southern upbringing shapes his parenting philosophy. “I just want to raise my kids the traditional way — with morals, respect, and a good heart,”…
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.…
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…