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During his Houston concert on Friday, August 15, Jason Aldean made true to his previous promise to 13-year-old Devarje “DJ” Daniel, who is bravely battling brain and spinal cancer.
The young boy has been attempting to get ahold of the country artist since the start of the summer when he first shared a TikTok video with a direct call to Aldean. In the video, he asked if anyone knew Jason Aldean because he was hoping to put together a concert in Texas to raise money for kids with cancer.
The clip ended up reaching major news sites as well as Aldean himself. The country star responded to DJ’s message with a video of his own featuring Darius Rucker, who appeared on the screen first before being joined by the “Whiskey Drink” singer.
@jasonaldeanmusic Hey DJ, heard u were looking for me…
“Guess what, I heard ya. I know Jason Aldean,” Rucker noted.
“Hey what’s up, DJ?” Aldean said as he moved in next to Rucker. “Got your message and wanna get you out to a show. Let’s talk more about doing a show or doing something to help the kids [like] you were talking about. We’ll be in touch, my man.”
Aldean stuck to his word and ended up bringing DJ out on stage in his home state of Texas over the weekend during a stop at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion as part of his FULL THROTTLE Tour.
Fans captured the moment Aldean introduced DJ and his family before the massive Houston crowd. He revealed that for the past couple of months, he has been working to find the right time to meet DJ and to do his part to help support kids facing cancer.
Seconds later, DJ, his dad, Theodis Daniel, as well as co-founders of Heroes for Children, Jenny Lawson and Larissa Linton made their way onto the stage. He allowed the crowd to cheer loudly for DJ before sharing some insight into their time spent together earlier that day.
“I spent a few hours with this guy today, and when I tell you he’s a kid that will brighten your day up, I’m not kidding. This guy is pretty unbelievable right here,” Aldean told the crowd while putting his arm around Daniel, who responded to the love by forming a heart with his hands and holding it up to the fans.
He proceeded to share that he was also holding up to his promise to help raise funds for kids fighting cancer. So with the help of his tour sponsor Patriot Mobile and the Houston Astros, Aldean revealed that he was able to present a check for over $200,000 to the Texas-based nonprofit, Heroes for Children, which “helps to ensure no family faces childhood cancer alone.”
“Anybody who thinks they’re having a rough day, this guy right here is an inspiration, should be an inspiration to everybody,” Aldean stressed. “This is what it’s all about right here. He’s got a great dad in his corner, and man I just wanna say thanks for letting us hangout with him today. You asked us to raise some money and that’s exactly what we did.”
@livingwithlyndsey @Jason Aldean brings out DJ Daniel on stage at his concert 🫶🏻 They raised a lot of money for him, and he was so cute. #djdaniel #jasonaldean ♬ original sound – Living With Lyndsey
He then looked to DJ and said, “We love you, man. We’re gonna stay in touch. We’re buddies now, right?”
Before exiting the stage, DJ informed Aldean he had something he wanted to tell the crowd. Holding onto the mic, he let his personality shine with his hilarious joke.
DJ asked, “Are y’all parking tickets?” And then earned a round of laughs from Aldean and the audience as he followed up with, “‘Cause I heard y’all got hella fine written all over you.”
@livingwithlyndsey @Jason Aldean brings DJ Daniel up on stage at his Houston concert and his joke steals the show #djdaniel #jasonaldean #djdaniel ♬ original sound – Living With Lyndsey
The boy offered a small smile and a wave as he took in his last moments on the stage. During the appearance, DJ was dressed in his full police uniform, the same outfit he wears in most of his videos, including the original one addressed to Aldean.
The Georgia native didn’t just spend time on stage with DJ. In addition to their heartwarming on moment at the concert, another video found the two of them enjoying a round of mini golf at Puttshack for a Heroes for Children event. In addition to hosting the event at Puttshack mini golf, Aldean’s partnership with the Houston Astros also gave a few kids the chance to attend batting practice including meet-and-greets on site with some of its players and free tickets to a future Astros game, ahead of Aldean’s sold-out show in Houston. In attendance were Hall of Famers Roger Clemens and Jeff Bagwell, who spent the day golfing and taking pictures with families battling pediatric cancer.
DJ Pursues Dream Of Becoming A Police Officer
When he’s not working to raise awareness and funds in the fight against childhood cancer, DJ is pursuing his dreams of becoming a police officer one day. According to FOX 7, he has been sworn in by more than 1,300 agencies, including multiple on May 19. Prior to that, he was sworn in as an honorary Secret Service agent by U.S. president Donald Trump’s administration.
Devarje “DJ” Daniel is a remarkable example of resilience and hope, achieving far more in his young life than doctors expected when he was given only months to live as a small child. Back in May, PEOPLE reported that DJ was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer in 2018. Initially, doctors predicted he would live five months, but that eventually turned into five years and now after seven years, he is still going strong despite his 13 brain surgeries.
“He’s beating the odds,” his father shared.
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Unfortunately, Theodis also revealed that as of May, DJ had developed three new tumors.
“It’s rough,” he admitted. “There isn’t a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You’re hearing that your child has a nasty disease.”
Despite his diagnoses, DJ clearly hasn’t let anything hold him back.
“We’re just going around showing people, ‘Hey, you do care for one another. Let’s give compassion and let’s try to join and help each other get through things’,” he told FOX 7.
In addition to Jason Aldean and his family, DJ has the support of so many others in the world, including President Donald Trump. After being sworn in as an official agent of the United States Secret Service, he was incited to visit the president in the Oval Office.
The White House then released a statement showing their support for the young boy.
“We’re lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors,” the message read on X, formerly Twitter. “DJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men—and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country. Agent Daniel, you’re a true legend. 🇺🇸.”
DJ continues to shares updates with his health and his various adventures in law enforcement across TikTok.
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Toby Keith’s family just got a little bigger! His son, Stelen, and daughter-in-law, Haley, have welcomed a baby girl, marking the country legend’s fourth grandchild.
The couple announced the exciting news on August 15, taking to social media to share the first precious photo of their daughter. “Millie is here 💕 We love you so much little girl,” they wrote alongside the sweet snapshot.
In the photo, baby Millie is wrapped in a zip-up swaddle decorated with pink bows. Above her, a custom banner featuring her name and monogram, also adorned with pink bows, hangs proudly.
With her full head of dark brown hair, tiny button nose, and peaceful expression, Millie already has fans swooning.
OH MY GOODNESS I CANNOT BELIEVE IT 🥹😭 WHAT A BEAUTY!!!!,” one Instagram user wrote.
Another shared, “Congratulations to all! She is absolutely beautiful! Millie is a beautiful name for your precious little girl. God Bless all of you!”
Stelen and Haley announced that they were expecting in February. On Instagram, they shared a cute selfie-style photo where Haley can be seen holding images from an ultrasound.
“Baby Covel coming this summer,” they excitedly shared.
In May, their daughter was celebrated with an intimate baby shower, attended by Stelen and Toby Keith’s daughters, Krystal and Shelley.
Baby Millie is Toby Keith’s fourth grandchild, following Krystal Keith’s two daughters, and Shelley’s son.
Stelen and Haley wed in November 2021 in a stunning outdoor ceremony. The event took place at Cascata Gold Club in Boulder City, Nevada, just outside of Las Vegas.
Toby Keith walked Haley down the aisle. Upon the country star’s passing on February 5, 2024, Haley reflected on this moment and her relationship with him on social media.
“I’ll never have the right words to say. Toby was larger than life at home and on stage. It’s a complete honor to be his daughter-in-law. He took me in as his own and I’ll be forever grateful for that. He touched the lives of so many and I’m blessed to be one of those,” she wrote. “Posting an image that means so much to me. He walked me down the aisle in 2021 to marry his son. 🤍 Thank you for all of the prayers for our family during this time.”
Stelen was Toby’s only son. He shared a deeply emotional tribute on social media and promised, “It’s not goodbye forever; it’s just goodbye for now.”
You are the strongest man I have ever known. A fighter. A true titan of your industry. My guiding star. My coach. My hero. An embodiment of the American Spirit,” he wrote. “You are a man whose strength, prowess, and talent could only be trumped by his ability to be a father and husband. Your impact is forever stamped on the world and on millions of people, yet not one person knew you the way I did. You were my biggest champion and the guiding light in my darkest times.”
He added that his dad was “the best mentor a man could ask for” and praised his passion for music and the legacy he left behind.
“You truly did it your way, from the starting gates to the finish line, and never apologized for it.”
Toby Keith’s memory lives on through his music, his children and grandchildren.
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Keith Urban is teaming up with one of Australia’s largest and longest country music events, the Tamworth Country Music Festival, to help the next generation of Australian country stars. In partnership with the prestigious event, Urban has launched the Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship.
This new program aims to give emerging Australian country acts a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Nashville’s booming music scene and gain hands-on industry experience. The scholarship recipients will get the chance to perform write, record, meet industry personnel and enjoy two days of recording time at Urban’s recording studio, The Sound (formerly the legendary Tracking Room).
Each year in January, over 300,000 people flock to Tamworth in North West NSW for the festival that spans 10 days and welcomes hundreds of artists and thousands of shows, including the Country Music Awards of Australia, also known as the Toyota Golden Guitar Awards.
The newly announced Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship is another way for Urban to continue his long-standing commitment to supporting emerging artists. Throughout his career, the Australian singer/songwriter has used his platform to mentor up-and-coming musicians by offering them opportunities to collaborate or tour alongside him as a supporting act. Recently, he teamed up with Blake Shelton to host the new music CBS reality competition series THE ROAD, which was created as a new way to help guide a group of rising musicians as they travel across America chasing their dreams.
On top of all that, Urban has taken part in music education programs that give aspiring artists valuable insight into the industry. In doing so, Urban says he feels inspired in his own career and hopes to pass that motivation and generosity onto others.
“Sometimes all a musician needs is an opportunity to be heard or someone to help nurture their talent,” said Urban. “Having the opportunity to do that not only inspires me, but I’m also hoping that in some way this scholarship will serve to inspire others.”
Peter Ross, Executive Manager of the Tamworth Festival, shared that the team is delighted to join forces with Keith Urban to offer one deserving artist this unique scholarship each year.
“Keith is the living embodiment of the Tamworth Festival pathway to success and together we want to help give other artists the opportunity to take Australian country music to the world. It’s wonderful that Keith continues to recognise and support the industry that helped shape his career.”
Applications for the Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship will open in January 2026 and can be submitted online via www.tcmf.com.au/keith-urban-rising-star.
The “Long Hot Summer” singer’s ties to Tamworth run deep and his inspiring rise to stardom highlights the life-changing opportunities the festival provides to emerging artists. Since his early days of performing in Tamworth, he has racked up four GRAMMY Awards, 13 CMAs (including two Entertainer of the Year honors), 15 ACMs, three AMAs, nine ARIA Awards, and 15 Golden Guitar Awards.
He has also collaborated with legends of all different musical genres and earned memberships in both the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry.
Currently, Keith Urban is on the road for his High and Alive World Tour, which features special guests Chase Matthew, Alana Springsteen, and Karley Scott Collins on select dates. The tour will conclude on October 17 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
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Dasha stepped up to sing “You Look Like You Love Me” and “Don’t Mind If I Do” with Riley Green after Ella Langley announced she’d be taking a break from touring for the remainder of the month to focus on her mental and physical health.
Typically, fans see the Alabama natives share the stage to perform their fan-favorite duets, but with Langley taking a break, Green needed a new female voice to bring the beloved tracks to life. Fortunately, Dasha was also on the lineup for same day of the Lasso Music Festival in Montréal as Green, making her the perfect choice to step in and deliver a standout performance.
In the fan-captured video, Riley Green was seen donning his usual blue jeans, button-up shirt and cowboy hat while Dasha sported her signature style with low-rise boot-cut jeans and a white crop top.
Together, they took turns delivering the lines of the clever narrative penned by Langley, Green and Aaron Raitiere. Dasha fully embraced the role of the confident woman who takes on the initiative to hit on the handsome cowboy at the bar. She flips her hair, cracks a smile while delivering Langley’s lyrics. Once the chorus hits, she and Riley Green point their mics to the crowd and take in the sea of screaming fans singing back to them.
@daniel_miller404 Riley green performing ‘You look like you love me’ with Dasha 🎶🤠🎸 #rileygreen #rileygreenconcert #countrymusic #countrymusictiktoks #riley ♬ original sound – Daniel Miller
Dasha also joined Green in delivering the title track of his most recent album, “Don’t Mind If I Do.”
They set the tone for the slower, more tender nature of this track by taking a seat on a couple of stools while Green grabbed his guitar. The audience swayed back and forth as he strummed the chords and let his gritty vocals intertwine with Dasha’s signature sound.
@dasha well i don’t mind if i doooo @Riley Green ♬ original sound – Dasha
He then asked if she wanted to “do one more” while she was already on stage, thus launching them into their rendition of “You Look Like You Love Me.” Once both of their performances were finished, the “Worst Way” singer encouraged the crowd to give a round of applause to Dasha for making a surprise appearance on two songs. She said “love y’all” and blew a kiss to the audience as she made her way off stage to allow Green to finish out his set solo.
The “Not At This Party” singer gave fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their pre-show preparations, sharing a snippet of them rehearsing the chorus of “Don’t Mind If I do” as their “pregame” in what looked like a green room backstage at the festival.
Riley Green joined the abundance of comments on the videos, complimenting Dasha on her delivery of the fan-favorite tune. He wrote, “You crushed it.”
This performance took place at the Lasso Music Festival in Montréal, which was held on August 15 and 16, 2025 at Parc Jean-Drapeau. Also on the star-studded lineup was Bailey Zimmerman, Sheryl Crow, Shaboozey, Jelly Roll, Rucker Wetmore and more.
Green will continue his 2025 Damn Country Music Tour through November. Per Ella Langley’s recent announcement to take some personal time off, she is not return to the stage until September and has no upcoming tour dates scheduled with her duet partner in 2025. She will pick up her touring slot on Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem trek on September 12 and kickstart her own Still Hungover Tour in October.
Fans can catch Riley Green at his next performance, set for Thursday, August 21 in Bonner, MT.
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