ABC/Lou RoccoEven though Dolly Parton has created a beloved amusement park with Dollywood, she admits she doesn’t take advantage of the rides. However, she had a good reason. The country legend recently expanded Dollywood with Wildwood Grove, a $37 million effort that features a new rollercoaster and 52-foot Wildwood Tree. But she tells New York Times that when visiting the park, she opts out of …
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Jun 07
Miranda Lambert calls being a stepmom “a whole new journey”
ABC/Image Group LAWhen Miranda Lambert married husband Brendan McLoughlin earlier this year, she didn’t just become a wife: She also became a stepmother to his son. Speaking to Extra at her MuttNation March in Nashville during 2019 CMA Fest this week, , the country star opened up about her relationship with McLoughlin’s son, who was born days after they first met …
Jun 07
It’s not “Every Girl in This Town” that gets to sing with Don Henley, but Trisha Yearwood does
Gwendolyn RecordsTrisha Yearwood is teasing that her new album contains a new collaboration with Don Henley. The two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year made the revelation this week during CMA Fest, after performing her 1992 hit, “Walkaway Joe,” which marked the first time she and the legend from the Eagles worked together. “Don Henley sang on that record. …
Jun 07
Luke Combs delivers new EP “The Prequel”
ABC/Mark LevineLuke Combs is sharing new music with his fans: His new EP The Prequel is out now. The project features five new tracks Luke co-wrote with a handful of Nashville’s top songwriters, including Jonathan Singleton and Ray Fulcher. The lead single “Beer Never Broke My Heart” has already scored the best streaming numbers ever for a country song in its …
Jun 07
Fans brave a rainy night in Tennessee for the kickoff of CMA Fest 2019
Country Music Association As CMA Fest kicked into high gear at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium Thursday, there was only one thing to dampen fans’ spirits — and that was the rainy weather. Kane Brown was in a reflective mood backstage, thinking how far he’d come in a relatively short twelve months. “Last year when I went …
Jun 06
Kane Brown is “ready” for fatherhood: “I wish I could fast-forward time”
ABC/Image Group LAKane Brown and his wife Katelyn Jae are gearing up for first-time parenthood, which is leading Kane to think about what kind of father he’ll be. The singer revealed to Entertainment Tonight that he’ll always be looking out for his baby girl’s safety, and won’t push her into anything she doesn’t want to do — but he’s really hoping she’ll …
Jun 06
Maren Morris is open to working with “bada**” Niall Horan again
ABC/Image Group LA(NOTE LANGUAGE) Maren Morris enjoyed working with One Direction member Niall Horan so much that she’s hoping to join forces with him again. Maren joined Niall on the duet “Seeing Blind,” featured on Niall’s 2017 debut album Flicker in 2017. Maren then opened for Niall during his 2018 Flicker World Tour. Now, Maren hopes to continue their relationship. “He and I became such great friends. Our …
Jun 06
Tim McGraw to discuss new book on The View next week
ABC/Image Group LATim McGraw is making his way to The View. The country superstar will appear on the ABC talk show on Tues., June 11 alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham to discuss their new book Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest, and the Music That Made a Nation. The country star teamed up with the presidential historian, who’s penned noteworthy biographies …
Jun 06
Granger Smith reveals the tragic loss of his son: “There has never been a more difficult moment for us”
BG017/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesGranger Smith and his family have announced the heartbreaking death of their youngest son, River Kelly Smith. In a statement, Granger says that the boy died following a “tragic accident,” after which he was “unable to be revived.” “Amber and I made the decision to say our last goodbyes and donate his organs so that …
Jun 06
Carrie Underwood credits fans for CMT Music Awards wins
ABC/Mark LevineCarrie Underwood is in awe of her record number of CMT Music Awards wins, and she credits the fans for helping her get them. Underwood scored two accolades at last night’s show: Her hit “Cry Pretty” claimed the night’s top honor for Video of the Year, while “Love Wins” was named Female Video of the Year. …