A Very Happy Retirement
A McDonald’s near Tampa threw a big retirement party for a longtime employee. 56-year-old Rich Wilber has Down syndrome, and he’d worked at the location in St. Petersburg for 34 years. His manager who helped throw the party
Reba McEntire to release expanded ‘Starting Over: 30th Anniversary Edition’
Reba McEntire is expanding her 1995 covers album, Starting Over, in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Originally released on Oct. 3, 1995, Starting Over was preceded by its lead single, a cover of Patti LaBelle and Michael
Jelly Roll earns eighth consecutive No. 1 on country airplay with “Heart Of Stone”
Jelly Roll has earned his eighth consecutive No. 1 at country radio with the single “Heart of Stone,” featured on his acclaimed sophomore album Beautifully Broken, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Heart
Flash Flood Rescue
A teenager in Boca Raton, Florida is being hailed a hero after helping multiple people who got caught in a flash flood last month. 18-year-old Thomas Ruzzano went from car to car making sure everyone was okay. A few
Ashley Cooke announces sophomore album ‘ace’
Ashley Cooke is set to release her sophomore album ‘ace’ on Nov. 14. Cooke posted on Instagram: “9 songs. one story. “ace” is yours 11/14 ” The nine-track project – which is named for Cooke’s childhood
James Taylor to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on November 11
Music icon James Taylor will make his Grand Ole Opry debut Nov. 11 as part of the Opry’s ongoing 100th anniversary celebrations. George Hamilton IV was the first country artist to champion James Taylor’s music by recording
Helping on the Run
A 55-year-old man with special needs went missing in New York on Halloween, and was gone for two days until the New York City Marathon saved him. The race was passing through Queens Plaza on Sunday when someone
Brad Paisley to release Christmas album “Snow Globe Town”
Brad Paisley announced the release a new album, ‘Snow Globe Town’ dropping on November 7th. Half of the songs on the new record are originals, including the track “Leave the Christmas Lights On for Me“. Brad’s new
Sylvester Stallone, KISS, George Strait and Gloria Gaynor among 2025 Kennedy Center Honors recipients
Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, KISS, Michael Crawford and Gloria Gaynor were named this year’s Kennedy Center Honorees. President Trump announced the recipients’ names, and will also serve as host of the event, slated for December 7th at
Farmers Become Rescuers
Two farm workers near Fresno were honored last month after saving a bunch of kids from a burning bus. It happened in September. They ran through dark smoke to get the last kids from the back of the
Willie Nelson shares the holiday single ‘Christmas Love Song’
Willie Nelson has released a new holiday single, “Christmas Love Song,” featuring Mickey Raphael on harmonica and written by Bill Anderson along with Bobby Tomberlin and Marv Green. The track is produced by Nelson’s longtime collaborator, Buddy
Listen to Bon Jovi and Jelly Roll’s reimagined version of ‘Living Proof’
Bon Jovi has dropped their latest collaboration, “Living Proof,” featuring Jelly Roll. The song is a reimagined version of the track from the band’s 2024 album, “Forever,” and is featured on their new album “Forever (Legendary Edition).”
ASL Translator
A Kenyan entrepreneur named Elly Savatia designed an app that translates speech into sign language using A.I.-powered 3D avatars . . . and he just won a major award for innovation. He says, “Think of it as Google Translate
Alan Jackson’s all-star ‘finale’ concert at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium sells out
Country music icon Alan Jackson, 66, will play his final show at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium alongside an all-star lineup of musical friends before officially retiring from touring. Among the special guests joining Jackson at the show will
Morgan Wallen reveals 2026 “Still the Problem” stadium tour dates
Morgan Wallen has announced the Still the Problem Tour, a 21-date stadium run set for 2026. The country music star, who’s been on the road with his I’m the Problem Tour, is set to continue his trek
Lucky Year Seven
A woman in Tampa just got her dog back seven years after he went missing during a burglary. The burglar left the door open, and her dog Luca ran out. She kept his microchip active for seven years hoping
Brooks & Dunn, Keith Urban, Zach Top to headline 2026 Country 2 Country Festival in the UK
The 2026 Country To Country music festival will take place March 13-15, across three-days in the United Kingdom, featuring headliners Brooks & Dunn, Keith Urban and Zach Top. A post on X reads: “Your C2C Festival 2026
Brett Eldredge to embark on annual holiday ‘Glow Live Tour’
Brett Eldredge has announced the dates and cities for his 2025 holiday Glow Live Tour, taking place this November/December. Eldredge has performed holiday shows for the past several years around Christmastime, and shared in a press release: “If
There Are Miracles
Back in 2020, a woman in Idaho named Rachelle Ruffing saved a guy from drowning while she was out paddleboarding on a river. Now they just reunited five years later after she got an invite to his WEDDING. Brendon
Gabby Barrett drops the ballad ‘Ain’t Supposed to Be,’ announces ‘Carols and Candlelight (Deluxe)’
Gabby Barrett has shared her latest single “Ain’t Supposed To Be,” announcing the song in a post on Instagram which features it playing in the background while a compilation of memories with her husband Cade Foehner is