Clint Black To Receive BMI Icon Award.
BMI will honor Clint Black as its BMI Icon during the 73rd annual BMI Country Awards on Nov. 18 at BMI’s Nashville office. “Clint Black’s career is a testament to the power of songwriting, and he is a true trailblazer whose artistry continues to leave an indelible mark on country music,” BMI VP of Creative…
Alan Jackson To Play “One Last Show” Before He Retires From Touring
Alan Jackson is announcing the details for his final show after confirming his retirement from touring. The singer will take the stage one last time in Nashville, Tennessee, for the “Last Call: One More for the Road Tour Finale.” The event will also feature performances by Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Mirand aLambert, Carrie…
DOLLY PARTON HEALTH UPDATE
Speaking on social media Dolly gave an update “I wanted you to know that I’m not dying!” She concluded, “I’m not ready to die yet. I don’t think God is through with me, and I ain’t done working.” Parton spoke from the set of a new video she was filming.
Health Issues Postpone Dolly Parton’s Vegas Residency.
Dolly Parton has postponed her December residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, pushing the six-show run to September 2026 due to required medical procedures. The country icon, 79, announced the postponement on Sunday via social media, explaining that recovery time and production needs make it impossible to adequately rehearse for the December performances. “I…
The Oak Ridge Boys’ Richard Sterban Shares Cancer Diagnosis.
Richard Sterban, a member of The Oak Ridge Boys since 1972, shared news that he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year. “I am under the care of the best cancer doctors in the country and, with the help of the Good Lord above, I believe I will be able to get through this,”…
Dolly Parton Suffers Kidney Stone, Infection
Dolly Parton is revealing why she missed the announcement of the Night Flight Expedition ride at her Dollywood theme park on Wednesday. In a video message for fans attending the event, the singer said she couldn’t make it in person because she was experiencing health issues. Parton suffered a kidney stone that led to an…
Reba McEntire And Rex Linn Confirm Engagement At Emmys.
Reba McEntire and Rex Linn confirmed their engagement during “Live From E!: 2025 Emmys” coverage on Sept. 14. The “Happy’s Place” costars, who reconnected in 2020 after first meeting in the 1990s, shared the news with correspondent Zuri Hall outside the Peacock Theatre. McEntire also performed a “Golden Girls” tribute during the ceremony, calling the sitcom “a…
Willie Nelson Announces Merle Haggard Tribute album
Willie Nelson is announcing a Merle Haggard tribute album. It’s called “Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle” and sees the country singer interpreting Haggar’s songs. The project marks Willie’s 78th solo studio album and 155th album over all. “Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle” arrives on November 7th.
Garth Brooks is allegedly causing a kitchen war with wife Trisha Yearwood over his bossy and critical behavior while cooking.
An insider says, “She just humors him when he makes something that he’s really proud of, but he’s getting in her way more and more these days and picking on her dishes, saying they need this and that, which she finds insulting.’’
Coca-Cola Teams Up With Dolly Parton For Unique And Fun New Flavor
Coca-Cola and Dolly Parton are teaming up for an exclusive soda drop that’s only available at her theme park, Dollywood. In celebration of the theme park’s 40th anniversary next year, fans will be able to purchase a new Coke flavor called 40th Pop Fizz. The drink is being offered at Coca-Cola Freestyle machines at Dollywood…