Laura Hostelley
Remember Garth Brooks’ First No. 1 Hit?
He went from small-town Oklahoma boy to Nashville country superstar in the drop of a single.
What’s Michael Phelps Listening To? He Jams Country Before He Chases Gold!
Ever wondered what Michael Phelps listens to before he dives into the pool?
Garth Brooks Announces Concert Return to San Jose
Garth Brooks has announced his plan to return to San Jose for the first time in 18 years.
Reba McEntire to Guest-Host ‘The Talk’
Reba McEntire is taking her talents back to the television screen on Monday (Sept. 28) when she stars as a guest host on CBS' The Talk.
Billy Ray Cyrus Gives Advice to Miley, Compares Her to Dolly and Lucy
Miley Cyrus has been a hot topic this week following her hosting gig at Sunday's MTV VMA Awards. But while her usual wild, risque behavior might be enough to make most fathers cringe, that's not true of her own dad, Billy Ray Cyrus.
Kelly Clarkson Covers Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ [Watch]
By now there is no doubt that Kelly Clarkson can slay every cover she performs during her live shows. On this tour alone we've heard her pay tribute to Taylor Swift, N Sync, Rihanna and so many more. This week really might have taken the cake, though, when she covered country legend Dolly Parton's 1974 hit "Jolene" at a tour stop in Albuquerque.
Dolly Parton Surprises Young Actress With News of a Lifetime [Watch]
Country superstar Dolly Parton gave a surprise bigger than her hair to young actress Alyvia Lind on Monday (July 13), when she personally offered the youngster the role of Dolly (as a child) in the upcoming original movie about her life, Coat of Many Colors.
Dierks Bentley Pays Tribute to Charleston on ‘Good Morning America’ [Watch]
Dierks Bentley paid tribute to the city of Charleston, S.C., during his appearance on Good Morning America on Friday (June 26). The singer dedicated the title track of his latest album, Riser, to all the residents of the city as they fight through the tragedy of the loss of nine lives in a shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church on June 17.
Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Reunite for Duet at 2015 CMA Music Fest
It's been years since rumors of a budding romance between season 10 American Idol winner Scotty McCreery and runner-up Lauren Alaina have swirled around. But it was almost as if we were back in 2011 this week, when McCreery surprised his fan club party with a special appearance from Alaina during CMA Music Fest, and we were all reminded why we were once such fans of the prospect of a "McLaina."
Keith Urban Teams Up With CMA for Music Education Matters
The CMA has invited Keith Urban to be the first artist ambassador for their initiative Music Education Matters, as was announced at a press conference during the CMA Music Fest Thursday morning (June 11).