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Jake Owen is reassuring fans that he is doing okay and staying sober after posting a raw, emotional Instagram video expressing doubts about the music industry and his personal struggles, which he later deleted. In a follow-up TikTok, the 44-year-old country singer explained that he had broken down emotionally but emphasized he has been sober…

Taylor Swift’s album The Life of a Showgirl secures its ninth nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart dated December 20, earning 89,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. for the week ending December 11. Of Swift’s 15 No. 1 albums, only The Tortured Poets Department (17 weeks), 1989, and Fearless (each…

Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday (December 10), marking two decades since their private ceremony in Oklahoma. Yearwood shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute marking the special occasion, which included a tender photo of her kissing Brooks’ cheek, along with the caption: “The very best part of the last 20…

Hailey Whitters and husband Jake Gear welcomed their first child, son Rye Whitters Gear, on December 4. The couple shared the joyful news on Instagram on Tuesday (Dec. 9) alongside adorable photos of them with their new baby. “And just like that everything is different,” Whitters wrote in the caption. “We don’t know what we…

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani remain “solid” in their marriage despite recent speculation about a possible divorce. A source tells People that there is “no truth to the split rumors,” and that the couple is simply managing their demanding careers. Married since 2021 after six years of dating, the pair continue to prioritize family time…

During a recent appearance on the Bruce Springsteen Archives’ Conversation With Our Curator podcast, Kenny Chesney reflected on the profound influence Springsteen has had on his songwriting and live performances. Chesney shared some personal anecdotes about The Boss, including a memorable 2005 encounter when he nervously requested Springsteen play “One Step Up,” a song Chesney…

On Wednesday (December 10), Clint Black announced the details of his forthcoming memoir, Killin’ Time: My Life and Music, which is set for publication on May 19, 2026 via Harper Influence. Named after the Grammy-winning country legend’s breakthrough 1989 album, the book chronicles his journey from a Texas upbringing to his rise in Nashville’s music…

The lineup for CBS Presents New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash has expanded to include newly announced performers Riley Green, Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Stephen Wilson Jr., Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Marcus King, Zach Top, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson and Dwight Yoakam. Those artists will join previously announced headliners Jason Aldean,…

Jelly Roll got emotional when Craig Morgan surprised him with an invitation to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry during Wednesday’s (Dec. 10) episode of The Joe Rogan Experience. This marks a full-circle moment for the Grammy-nominated singer, who credited Morgan’s song, “Almost Home,” with helping him through incarceration. Having made his official…

Morgan Wallen’s Sand in My Boots festival, which replaced the Hangout Music Festival for 2025, will not return in 2026. Gulf Shores, Ala., Mayor Robert Craft announced the news during a city council meeting, citing organizers’ inability to secure suitable artists for the festival. The decision to cancel the 2026 event was made by AEG…