Of course the cast has great taste in music—they’re part of a hit Taylor Sheridan series. Season 2 of Landman premiered on November 16 and once again proved to be a massive success. Featuring a powerhouse cast that includes Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Andy Garcia, Sam Elliott, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, and Michelle Randolph, the show wasted no time making history. The Season 2 premiere became the biggest season or series launch ever for Paramount+, pulling in more than 9 million viewers in just the first few days—more than triple what the show’s debut episode drew in 2024. So…
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Raul Malo, co-founder and lead singer of the Grammy-winning band The Mavericks, passed away on December 8 at the age of 60 after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral arrangements have now been announced by his family. Raul was widely admired for his artistry and influence, helping shape The Mavericks into one of the most distinctive groups in country music. In June 2024, he revealed to fans that he had been diagnosed with cancer, though he initially kept details private. A few months later, in September 2024, he shared that the illness had progressed into leptomeningeal disease (LMD), a rare…
Opry Crowd Delighted by Lainey Wilson’s Festive Take on “Christmas Cookies” Grand Ole Opry member Lainey Wilson brought plenty of holiday cheer to the Opry stage with a joyful rendition of Christmas Cookies, the beloved seasonal tune made famous by George Strait. Written by Aaron Barker, “Christmas Cookies” was first recorded by Strait and originally appeared on his 1999 compilation A Country Christmas. He later revisited the song on his 2011 holiday album Christmas Time: 15 Holiday Favorites. Since then, the playful track has become a holiday staple, covered by artists like The Oak Ridge Boys and Drake Milligan—with Wilson…
Watch Kelly Clarkson Deliver a Holiday Favorite Kelly Clarkson brought pure Christmas magic with a breathtaking performance of the holiday classic Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. She shared the rendition during an episode of her daytime talk show as part of her beloved Kellyoke segment, where she regularly puts her own spin on songs from every genre imaginable. The performance quickly captured attention, reminding fans why her voice remains one of the most celebrated in music. Clarkson has long embraced the holiday season musically. Over the years, she’s released two Christmas albums of her own—Wrapped in Red in 2013…
The crowd inside Madison Square Garden was already on its feet when the lights dropped and the brass section blasted the opening notes of Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show. The sound was thunderous—equal parts gospel revival, raw grit, and theatrical flair. The kind of moment only Neil Diamond could turn into something that felt like church. Neil was deep into the verse when movement stirred in the shadows offstage. A man stepped into the light—denim jacket, sweat catching the glow, a Telecaster hanging low. For a heartbeat, the audience thought it was scripted. Then the camera zoomed in. Bruce Springsteen.…
Brandon Lake is currently taking a short pause from his King of Hearts Tour, the biggest headlining run of his career so far. But during a recent stop in Henderson, Nevada, he created a moment that had nothing to do with the setlist—and everything to do with faith. While performing at Lee’s Family Forum last month, Lake stopped mid-show after addressing the crowd about his beliefs. He shared that there was “a special family here tonight” and that he felt strongly he was meant to pray for them. @lexicheplak Hardest year of my life. I’m so thankful for @Brandon Lake…
Back in 2013, Kelly Clarkson brought the holidays to life with her NBC special Kelly Clarkson’s Cautionary Christmas Tale—a festive musical comedy loosely inspired by A Christmas Carol. The special featured Clarkson performing beloved holiday songs while sharing the screen with an eclectic lineup of guests, including Blake Shelton, Robin Williams, and Whoopi Goldberg. One of the night’s most unforgettable moments came during a stunning performance of “Silent Night,” when Clarkson was joined by Trisha Yearwood and Reba McEntire. Performing at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Clarkson stepped onto the stage in a striking red dress, perfectly suited for the…
It’s clear that Billy Bob Thornton sets the tone on the set of Landman. Season 2 of the hit Paramount+ series premiered on November 16, landing almost exactly one year after the show’s debut season first aired in November 2024. With a stacked cast that includes Thornton, Demi Moore, Andy Garcia, Sam Elliott, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, and Michelle Randolph, the series wasted no time reclaiming its momentum—and then some. In fact, the Season 2 premiere became the biggest season or series launch in Paramount+ history. More than 9 million viewers tuned in within the first few days, a figure…
The CMA Awards in 2025 delivered no shortage of powerhouse performances, surprise pairings, and headline-worthy moments—but none cut as deeply as Jelly Roll’s raw, soul-baring collapse onstage that left the entire audience shaken. What started as a blistering duet with country superstar Keith Urban quickly turned into something far more personal. As the two launched into Jelly Roll’s latest single, Liar, from his chart-topping album Beautifully Broken, the atmosphere inside Bridgestone Arena shifted dramatically—moving from roaring energy to a stunned, almost sacred stillness. A Duet That Ignited—and Then Stilled—the Room Under a wash of red and gold lights, Jelly Roll…
A Country Great Returns to Center Stage For countless country fans, the name Rhett Akins instantly unlocks a flood of memories—crackling radio waves after midnight, endless backroads, and songs that felt like they were written straight from real life. Long before he was introduced as Thomas Rhett’s dad, Rhett Akins was carving out his own legacy, delivering music that helped define the sound of the 1990s. Tracks like “Don’t Get Me Started” and “That Ain’t My Truck” weren’t just chart-toppers—they became soundtracks to heartbreaks, fresh starts, and late drives with the windows down. That feeling of nostalgia came rushing back…