Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountains Rise telethon on Dec. 13 has already raised nearly $9 million, and the total amount is expected to rise as mail donations are counted and the telethon is rebroadcast to new audiences over the next five days. More than 1300 families have been displaced due to the wildfires that spread across…… MORE
Watch Jennifer Nettles’ Stunning Version of “UnLove You” on the Grand Ole Opry Stage
She may be in the midst of select dates on her Christmas tour and promoting her holiday album, To Celebrate Christmas, but Jennifer Nettles found a moment to stop by the Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday night (Dec. 13) to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Jennifer commanded the stage from the center circle with powerhouse…… MORE
There’s a New Sheriff in Town: Reba McEntire Slated to Star as a Small-Town Sheriff in New TV Series on ABC
According to Variety, Reba McEntire is headed back to television to star in a new series on ABC. The new hour-long series from creator Marc Cherry (Desperate Housewives, Devious Maids) is described as a “Southern Gothic soap opera” set in motion after a suspected act of terrorism happens at a Fourth of July parade in the…… MORE
Team Blake Shelton’s Sundance Head Wins 11th Season of “The Voice”—Billy Gilman Finishes Second
Season 11 of The Voice came to a close last night (Dec. 13) when Sundance Head from Team Blake beat out Billy Gilman from Team Adam for the top spot. Sundance’s victory is Blake Shelton’s fifth win as a coach, which extends his career lead over Adam Levine, who has three wins as a coach.…… MORE
Carrie Underwood Brought to Tears by Heartfelt Article Written by Husband Mike Fisher
Carrie Underwood was brought to tears by an article penned by her husband, Mike Fisher, on The Players’ Tribune, an online entity that provides first-person accounts from athletes. Mike, who plays center and is the captain for the NHL’s Nashville Predators, crafted a story about being traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Predators in…… MORE
Watch Miranda Lambert’s Free-Spirited Performance of “Highway Vagabond” on “The Late Show”
After appearances on Ellen and Seth Meyers last week, Miranda Lambert continued to make the talk show rounds by performing “Highway Vagabond” on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert last night (Dec. 13). “Highway Vagabond,” which was written by Natalie Hemby, Luke Dick and Shane McAnally, is one of the few songs from Miranda’s new…… MORE
Everything You Need to Know About Tonight’s “Smoky Mountains Rise” Telethon: Who, What, When, Where to Watch?
What Is It: Smoky Mountains Rise is a three-hour telethon broadcast to raise money for the Dollywood Foundation’s My People Fund to benefit those affected by the Sevier County, Tennessee, wildfires. When: Tuesday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m–11 p.m. EST. Who’s Performing: Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers, Alison Krauss, Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Jr., Alabama,…… MORE
After Fun-Filled 2016, Drake White Announces 2017 Spark Tour
After a fun-filled 2016 in which he toured with Zac Brown Band and dropped his Top 5 debut studio album, Spark, Drake White announced today (Dec. 13) that he will embark on a 17-city headlining tour in 2017 with his Big Fire band. Drake’s Spark Tour will kick off on Feb. 4 in Bangor, Maine,…… MORE
Watch Billy Gilman Channel His Inner Frank Sinatra During “My Way” Performance on “The Voice” Finale
The 11th season of The Voice is down to four finalists, including former country star Billy Gilman, who shot to stardom as an 11-year-old in 2000 by becoming the youngest artist to have a Top 40 single on the country chart. During last night’s episode—Part I of the Season Finale on Dec. 12—Billy, 28, dug…… MORE
In Honor of John Anderson’s 62nd Birthday Today, Let’s Revisit the Awesomeness of “Straight Tequila Night”
Don’t call it a comeback, John Anderson has been here for years. But in 1991, John was in a bit of a creative drought. It had been eight years since his last No. 1 song, “Black Sheep,” topped the charts in 1983. All of that changed with the release of “Straight Tequila Night” in 1991,…… MORE
