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Well into year two of the pandemic era, fans needed an escape in 2021. And you know what? Country had us covered. From lighthearted anthems made for tuning out and turning up, to romantic daydreams with red-hot superstars and ballads built to nourish weary souls, the last 12 months found us embracing outlets of all

JoJo got some bling with real meaning behind it for XMAS … an engagement ring!!! Actor Dexter Darden popped the question on Christmas Day, which also happens to be her birthday. JoJo just dropped the news … “Forever with YOU? Sign me UP. Celebrating Christmas a whole fiancé!!! The most thoughtful, creative, positive, handsome, strong,

After first connecting on the set of NBC’s The Voice, Season 17 winner Jake Hoot and Canadian vocal group The Tenors have reunited with coach Kelly Clarkson. The gang recently got back together for a Christmas-y stunner on The Kelly Clarkson Show — and it came with an artful twist. On hand to perform their

Wanda Young — one of the few remaining members of The Marvelettes — has died. The legendary singer’s daughter, Meta Ventress, confirmed the news to the New York Times Saturday — saying her mother had passed almost two weeks ago, on Dec. 15, in Garden City, MI as a result of complications from chronic obstructive

“God Bless the U.S.A.” singer Lee Greenwood will team up with chef and TV personality Paula Deen for a patriotic post-Christmas telethon, raising money to house 100 military families. They’ve been tapped to co-host the Helping A Hero Telethon, which will build homes for wounded veterans around the nation. One of the largest home-building organizations

Kate Middleton kicked off Christmas on the keys and on key … for the first time ever, she played the piano publicly … backing up Tom Walker‘s Xmas performance. The Duchess of Cambridge showed off some pretty serious skills as she played, “For Those Who Can’t Be Here” at Westminster Abbey … which, BTW, looked

Christmas-loving country singer Brett Eldredge is having a rough holiday season. Last week he was diagnosed with COVID-19 and forced to postpone his “favorite shows of the year” — his Glow Live Christmas concerts in his native Chicago, sharing his deep disappointment with fans on Instagram. But they don’t call him “Mr. Christmas” for nothing.

Saweetie is another living example … certain people look awesome bald … especially when it’s bald by choice!!! Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. It’s pretty stunning … she shaved off all her hair, and all that’s left is a blonde buzzcut. She snapped the pics poolside, first posing in a pink

When it comes to Christmas memories, Keith Urban has fond memories of growing up in Australia and going to the beach on Christmas day. This tradition is something that he has passed onto his children whenever they are in Australia for Christmas.  “I have great memories of getting up early and going and jumping on

Kris Jenner is no threat to Mariah Carey for sure, but she did a respectable job with her rendition of “Jingle Bells,” with an assist from her future son-in-law. KJ posted her version of the Xmas staple, as Travis Barker, who produced the tune on “Kravis Records,” kept the beat on his drum set. Not

Skip Ewing has long been one of country music’s most successful songwriters and his gifts seem to shine especially bright during the holidays. After all, Ewing is the writer who penned the modern-day classic “It Wasn’t His Child,” which has been recorded by numerous artists including Sawyer Brown, Trisha Yearwood and Tim McGraw. He also

Travis Scott and his foundation are working around the clock to make sure kids in his hometown of Houston don’t go without a little something to bring home some holiday cheer. TS and The Cactus Jack Foundation will distribute toys to more than 2,000 kids in Houston who come from struggling families. We’re told the

Christmas miracles come in all shapes and forms. For Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman, it came in the form of a beautiful adopted child, Dolly Grace. It is this gift that she celebrates in her debut children’s book, A Dolly for Christmas: The True Story of a Family’s Christmas Miracle.  Inspired by Schlapman’s real-life struggle

If Kanye West is upset about Pete Davidson hanging out with Kim in L.A. this week, he certainly isn’t showing it on his face … Ye was all smiles while he watched his Donda Academy team hoop from the best seat in the house. Play video content BACKGRID Ye sat courtside next to his buddy

2000’s country star Steve Holy has been largely out of the spotlight for close to a decade. The “Brand New Girlfriend” singer released his last full-length album, Love Don’t Run, in 2011. What has he been busy with? Just fulfilling parental duties and enjoying being a dad to his two lovely daughters. Thankfully for fans,

Play video content @britneyspears / Instagram Britney Spears is reminding fans what kinda voice she has — and while she’s looking forward to using it again in a studio, she’s not ready to let go of her past anger at her family. Britney posted a video Wednesday standing in front of her mirror and singing

With Christmas nearly here, the end of 2021 is just around the corner. And what better way to wave it goodbye than with one of the year’s biggest breakout country stars? Walker Hayes will take part in this year’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2022 broadcast. Joining the iconic nationwide celebration after a

Play video content TMZ.com Young Jock or Yung Joc? Well, it depends on who’s asking — some “Wheel of Fortune” fans are calling out the show out for misspelling the rapper’s name during an episode … but Joc says that’s probably not the case. Folks believe contestant Kennise Miller might have been cheated out of

Former American Idol champ Maddie Poppe dropped in on a fellow Idol winner last week (December 17), visiting The Kelly Clarkson Show to sing the classic “O Holy Night” — but in her hands, it was not the sleepy traditional ballad you remember. From one Idol champ to another, Poppe proved her majestic pipes and

Blac Youngsta is either clueless or he’s gonna have a wave of hate coming his way from Young Dolph fans after posing next to a tomb with the late rapper’s name on it in a new music video. Youngsta — who was a known enemy of Dolph — released the video for his song “Im