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Country Music Star Walks Away from Successful Career to Preach: ‘I Just Want to Glorify God and Serve My Local Church’

Country music star Granger Smith is walking away from his successful career to peach in his local church. "This message is so difficult to post," Smith said on social media while announcing the move. "The words for this caption are so hard to find. "Not because I don’t believe in…

Country Star Riley Green Replaces Bud Light Lyrics from Hit Song during Concert, Crowd Goes Wild

Country music star Riley Green dropped a reference to Bud Light in the lyrics of his hit song during a concert, causing the crowd to go wild in support of the move. Green is the latest big name to tell Bud Light to go pound sand, joining Kid Rock, Travis…

Morgan Wallen Shatters Record, New Album Breaks Spotify’s Single-Day Streaming Records

Anti-woke music star Morgan Wallen's new album, "One Thing at a Time," is already smashing records. According to Spotify, with 52.29 million streams on Friday, Wallen’s 36-song album set the record as the most-streamed country album in a single day by a male artist. Wallen’s "One Thing at a Time"…

Dolly Parton Offers Emotional Tribute to Kenny Rogers as 3-Year Anniversary of His Death Nears: ‘He’s Up There Singing’

County music superstar Dolly Parton offered an emotional tribute to another legend, Kenny Rogers, as the 3 year anniversary of his death approaches. "I miss him so much," Parton said. "I’ve lost so many wonderful people in my life in the last few years. "But Kenny — he was very,…

Nashville Grammy Winner Shot Dead by Police SWAT Team

Grammy-winning Nashville recording engineer Mark Capps has been shot and killed by a police SWAT team, according to reports. Police confirmed that Capps died on Thursday. 54-year-old Capps worked in the Nashville music scene for 35 years with some of the biggest names in the business. The police released the…

Country Singer Jake Flint Dies Suddenly at 37

Country music singer-songwriter Jake Flint has died suddenly at just 37 years old, according to reports. The celebrated up-and-coming music star was found dead on Saturday just hours after his wedding, his longtime publicist, Clif Doyal, confirmed to The Oklahoman. Doyal revealed that Flint died unexpectedly in his sleep shortly…

John Rich Slams Country Music Industry: ‘I Would Rather Have Free Speech than Their Approval’

Country star John Rich has fired back at the music industry, warning he cares more about his own freedom of speech than he does about winning their approval. Rich sat for an interview with the “Just the News, No Noise” TV show to discuss his hit anti-woke song, “Progress.” He…

Kid Rock Posts Heartfelt Tribute to Loretta Lynn: ‘Beautiful Soul, Talent and Friendship’

Kid Rock has posted a heartfelt message on the passing of country music legend Loretta Lynn. In a post on Twitter, Rock praised Lynn in a moving tribute to the fallen star. "RIP Miss Loretta," Rock said. "I find it very difficult to put your beautiful soul, talent, and friendship…

Country Music Superstar Loretta Lynn Dead at 90

Country music superstar Loretta Lynn has died aged 90, her family has announced. In a statement, Lynn’s family said she died Tuesday at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home in her beloved ranch…

Country Music Legend Toby Keith ‘Heartbroken,’ Forced to Cancel Charity Benefit after ‘Tough Week’

Country music legend Toby Keith has been forced to cancel a charity benefit concert due to being too ill to travel. As Slay News reported, Keith announced in June he was fighting stomach cancer. He was scheduled to appear at a charity he holds dear to his heart, Sabeswings, but…