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Paul Cauthen performs on stage as he stops “Prayed for Rain” in Grand Junction and tells two screaming fans he can hear y’all.
Awards, Tours & Shows, News

Paul Cauthen Stops ‘Prayed for Rain’ in Grand Junction and Tells Two Screaming Fans ‘I Can Hear Y’all’

Kid Rock is shown worshiping in his music video as he admits AI helped build the choir on his gospel album Halfway 2 Jesus and calls it another tool.
Faith & Gospel, News, Songs & Music

Kid Rock Admits AI Helped Build the Choir on His Gospel Album Halfway 2 Jesus, and Calls It ‘Another Tool’

Tom Cruise smiles as he wants to run a real ARCA race at 64 for Days of Thunder 2 and NASCAR’s CEO admits he was shocked.
News, TV & Film

Tom Cruise Wants to Run a Real ARCA Race at 64 for Days of Thunder 2, and NASCAR’s CEO Admits He Was ‘Shocked’

Miranda Lambert stands behind her velvet tour clothes as the Velvet Rodeo wardrobe lands at the Cowgirl Museum that inspired it and she calls it full circle.
News, Stars

Miranda Lambert’s Velvet Rodeo Wardrobe Lands at the Cowgirl Museum That Inspired It and She Calls It ‘Full Circle’

OCTOBER16FRIDAY
This Day in Country History

What happened on October 16 in country music

  • 1972Glen Campbell hosted the sixth CMA Awards at the Ryman Auditorium.
  • 1992Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash sang "It Ain't Me, Babe" at Bob Dylan's 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration at Madison Square Garden.
  • 2016Randy Travis was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and surprised the crowd by singing "Amazing Grace."
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Latest Stories

Travis Tritt is shown smiling on stage as the country star updates fans on his pneumonia recovery and admits it’s been a rough go.
Legends & Classics, News

Travis Tritt Shares Health Update After Pneumonia Recovery, Admits ‘It’s Been a Rough Go’

George Jones is shown riding a lawnmower as the true story of Tammy Wynette hiding his keys is revealed, and she wasn’t the first wife to do it.
Legends & Classics

George Jones and Tammy Wynette’s Lawn Mower Story Is True, but She Wasn’t the First Wife to Hide His Keys

Garth Brooks is shown on stage as the country legend jokes he’d weigh 200 pounds less riding rodeo and admits his hit “Rodeo” wasn’t meant for him.
Legends & Classics, Rodeo

Garth Brooks Jokes He’d Be ‘200 Pounds Less’ If He Rode Rodeo, and Even His Hit ‘Rodeo’ Was Never Meant for Him

Dale Earnhardt Jr. appears talking as the “Raise Hell, Praise Dale” speeding excuse sparks a response from Greensboro Police.
News, Stars

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Haggles Over the ‘Raise Hell, Praise Dale’ Speeding Excuse, and Greensboro Police Fire Back

Hayden Panettiere is shown as her 911 call reveals a dispatcher coaching CPR 500 times or until help can arrive.
News, Stars

Hayden Panettiere’s 911 Call Reveals a Dispatcher Coaching CPR ‘500 Times or Until Help Can Arrive’

A photo of young Loretta Lynn on the Opry stage after she slept in a car before her Grand Ole Opry debut and woke to a sight she could not believe.
Legends & Classics, News

Loretta Lynn Slept in a Car Before Her Grand Ole Opry Debut and Woke to a Sight She ‘Could Not Believe’

Loretta Lynn and Doolittle are shown cozy together as their love story lived in her songs and the Fist City rival didn’t stay very long.
Legends & Classics

Loretta Lynn and Doolittle’s Love Story Lived in Her Songs, and the ‘Fist City’ Rival ‘Didn’t Stay Very Long’

Garth Brooks performs on stage as he returns to Seattle five years after scrapping his Lumen Field show and says every seat is a great seat.
Awards, Tours & Shows, News

Garth Brooks Returns to Seattle Five Years After Scrapping His Lumen Field Show, and ‘Every Seat Is a Great Seat’

Queen Latifah is shown hugging BigCountry after picking him over Luke Cope in the Tennessee Whiskey battle on The Voice.
News, TV & Film

Queen Latifah Picks BigCountry Over Luke Cope After ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ Battle on The Voice

Megan Moroney is shown singing as she admits she has never used Hinge and her dating rules on Nightline start with no girl best friend.
News, Stars

Megan Moroney Has Never Used Hinge, but Her Dating Rules on Nightline Start With ‘No Girl Best Friend’

A photo of Jimmy Carter and Dolly Parton as the Nashville reporter who met Elvis twice and interviewed her dies in his sleep at 73.
News, Tributes & Remembrance

Nashville Reporter Jimmy Carter, Who Met Elvis Twice and Interviewed Dolly Parton, Dies in His Sleep at 73

Johnny Cash and June Carter play onstage as Cash stopped his show to propose to her in front of about 7,000 people.
Legends & Classics

Johnny Cash Stopped His Show to Propose to June Carter in Front of About 7,000 People

TV & Film

Tom Cruise Wants to Run a Real ARCA Race at 64 for Days of Thunder 2, and NASCAR’s CEO Admits He Was ‘Shocked’

Queen Latifah Picks BigCountry Over Luke Cope After ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ Battle on The Voice

Millions Watch Kayce Dutton, but Yellowstone’s Luke Grimes Won’t, and He Has a Reason

Roseanne Barr Made Her New Show Meemaw Without Hollywood, and Randy Quaid Plays Her Husband

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Alan Jackson's "I'll Fly Away"
Faith & Gospel, News

Alan Jackson’s “I’ll Fly Away” Elevates Wisdom, Spirit, and Peace

Alan Jackson + What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Faith & Gospel, News

Alan Jackson’s “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”: No More Struggling Alone

Billy Ray Cyrus' "She's Not Cryin' Anymore"
News, Songs & Music

Billy Ray Cyrus’ “She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore:” A Man’s Painful Regret

100 Timeless Old Country Songs from Willie, Waylon, Loretta + More!
Legends & Classics

100 Best Classic Country Songs Of All Time

Sam Hunt's "Take Your Time"
News, Songs & Music

Why Perfect Timing Prevails in Sam Hunt’s “Take your Time”

Elvis Presley: Eye Color, Hair Color, and Other Things You Didn't Know About Him
News, Stars

Elvis Presley: Eye Color, Hair Color, and Other Things You Didn’t Know About Him

Jason Colacino and Katie Boyle In Their Remarkable Performance
Legends & Classics, News

Jason Colacino and Katie Boyle In Their Remarkable Performance

Olivia Newton-John, Pop Singer and ‘Grease’ Star, Dies at 73
News, Tributes & Remembrance

Beloved Singer and “Grease” Actress Olivia Newton-John Dies of Breast Cancer at 73

Rodeo

Garth Brooks Jokes He’d Be ‘200 Pounds Less’ If He Rode Rodeo, and Even His Hit ‘Rodeo’ Was Never Meant for Him

Pink Tributes Flood the Arena as Rodeo Community Grieves Oaklynn Rae Domer

Rodeo World Mourns 3-Year-Old Oaklynn Rae Domer After Tragic Horse Accident

Reba McEntire’s First Marriage to Charlie Battles Was Short-Lived but Left a Lasting Mark on Her Journey

Playlists

Toby Keith performs live in a cowboy hat while playing guitar, representing one of the 13 controversial country songs that sparked debate but resonated with millions.

13 Controversial Country Songs That Offended Some but Spoke to Millions

Loretta Lynn's fearless songwriting challenged country music norms, with five iconic songs facing radio bans yet becoming timeless classics.

5 Loretta Lynn Songs That Were Radio Banned But Still Became Hits

10 Best Bellamy Brothers Songs That Belong to Your Mellow Playlist

10 Best Bellamy Brother Songs That Belong to Your Mellow Playlist

10 of The Best Sheryl Crow Songs: From Pop To Country To Rock!

10 of The Best Sheryl Crow Songs: From Pop To Country To Rock!

10 Best Bailey Zimmerman Songs for Your Country Rotation

10 Best Bailey Zimmerman Songs for Your Country Rotation

Lainey Wilson Songs

10 Of The Best Lainey Wilson Songs For Your Country Playlist

5 Must-Hear Lainey Wilson Collaborations

Here Are 5 Lainey Wilson Collaborations You Shouldn’t Miss Out On

Lukas Nelson Songs

10 of The Best Lukas Nelson Songs You Should Have on Repeat

Country Lifestyle

Jimmy Kimmel delivering the monologue that led to his ABC suspension after controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s death.

What Jimmy Kimmel Said About Charlie Kirk in His Monologue That Got Him Suspended

Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension from ABC came after his controversial monologue on Charlie Kirk’s death, sparking national backlash and putting his late-night show on ice.

Patrick Swayze in a movie scene, the Hollywood star who nearly lost his leg at 18 before becoming an iconic dancer and actor.

Patrick Swayze’s Career Almost Ended at 18 When a Brutal Injury Nearly Cost Him His Leg

Cracker Barrel restaurant exterior at sunset, returning to its classic logo design after backlash.

Cracker Barrel Will Scrap Its New Logo After Backlash and Return to the Classic Design That Built Its Legacy

Theme park expert Megan DuBois smiles at Dollywood's entrance, surrounded by Smoky Mountain charm after more than 100 visits to Disney.

After 100 Disney Trips, She Tried Dollywood and Was Shocked by 7 Things

Dolly Parton Turns Her Father's Struggle into a Gift of Reading for Children Everywhere

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: Turning Illiteracy into a Gift of Reading for Children Everywhere

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