Country-rap artist Jelly Roll (real name Jason Bradley DeFord) has achieved a remarkable milestone: he’s shed nearly 200 pounds since 2022, revealing a dramatic transformation at Sydney Airport while arriving for his first-ever Australian headlining tour. At roughly 40 years old, Jelly Roll weighed over 540–550 lbs at his heaviest. His new appearance is being met […]
Country music just crowned a new legend. Kenny Chesney was officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame during a heartfelt ceremony held Sunday night at the CMA Theater in Nashville. The 57-year-old singer joined fellow inductees Tony Brown and the late June Carter Cash in receiving country music’s highest honor. During his emotional […]
Country Singer Mark Chesnutt Hospitalized, Cancels Shows Due to Health Scare Country music veteran Mark Chesnutt is recovering at home after a sudden hospitalization forced him to cancel multiple performances last week. Chesnutt, 62, was set to open for Alabama at the Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge on October 16 when he was […]
Keith Urban was forced to cancel his October 16 concert in Greenville, South Carolina, citing a bout of laryngitis as doctors advised him to observe total vocal rest. The performance was part of his High and Alive World Tour. According to a statement from the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Urban consulted with Dr. Gaelyn Garrett […]
Blake Shelton rolled into Tuscaloosa, Alabama this week with a powerhouse performance at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater, delivering a set that reminded fans why he’s one of country music’s enduring headliners. The show featured classic hits, fresh favorites, and a hometown twist: Myles Morgan, a University of Alabama sophomore and Birmingham native, opened the night, making […]
Country powerhouse Old Dominion isn’t just revved up in the studio — they’re revving engines too. In a recent interview with Car and Driver, frontman Matthew Ramsey and guitarist Brad Tursi took fans on a ride through their automotive passions and explained how cars and country music share a poetic bond. Ramsey’s prized possession: a […]
Country megastar Luke Combs recently sat down with BBC News to reflect on his growing popularity in the UK — and what sets British country fans apart from those at home. Combs shared that while U.S. crowds bring raw, unabashed energy, his British audiences channel more quiet intensity. “They’ll stand, locked in, listening,” he said […]
Fifteen years ago today, Darius Rucker released his sophomore country album Charleston, SC 1966, a project deeply shaped by his admiration for fellow singer-songwriter Radney Foster. For Rucker, Foster’s 1992 debut Del Rio, TX 1959 was a turning point—a “light switch record” that inspired him to pursue country music with conviction. The tribute is reflected […]
The Green Bay Packers are rolling out the welcome mat for major concerts again — beginning with Luke Combs’ upcoming show at Lambeau Field. The team sees the May 16, 2026 concert as a catalyst to bring more large-scale events to the legendary stadium. Under new leadership, including president Ed Policy, the Packers’ goal is […]
Dolly Parton recently put swirling health speculations to rest in a candid video published on her social media. At age 79, the country legend reassured fans that she’s “not dying” and jokingly declared, “I ain’t dead yet.” The message came shortly after her sister, Freida Parton, requested prayers in an online post, which many interpreted […]