Carrie Underwood recently joined fellow American Idol judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie for a conversation on The View to discuss the current season of the singing competition show. While sitting with the hosts, Underwood also touched what life looks like at home and how she keeps her two young boys grounded.
Abby Huntsman, a mother herself who guest hosted The View this week, asked the former Idol winner what rules she has around her household and if she would ever consider letting her kids do a version of a singing competition show at their ages of 11 and 7 years old.
Without any hesitation, Underwood stated, “Home is home,” meaning she does not bring her work home with her and once she steps off stage or leaves the set, she immediately puts her mom hat back on.
“Being on stage and being at home, those are two different people pretty much. And I love that because they’ll come to shows and they’ll see me do what I do. And I feel that they’re proud, but then mom makes dinner,” she explained.
Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy of The View
The songstress went on to emphasize just how mundane her daily life looks like, noting she often finds herself covered in dirt while tending to the farm animals on her property. At the end of the day, Underwood emphasized how important it is for her to fully prioritize giving her kids a semi normal life.
“I hope more than anything, that’s what they take away from me. And that’s what they remember about me. She was mom and then every once in a while she’d go and get on stage.”
When the host then questioned whether her sons have developed the same level of passion for music as she has, the “Hate My Heart” singer admitted that both boys can sing but her oldest, Isaiah, is particularly drawn to it. Still, she’s hesitant to let him chase a career in the industry until he’s older and mature enough to handle the highs and lows.
“He’s mini me in so many ways,” she shared. “But I don’t think I would. He would need to be older and more established in himself and before I would give my blessing on getting into it.”
Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Hostin, Abby Huntsman; Photo Courtesy of The View
Luke Bryan added his two cents, joking, “Here comes the momager.”
Underwood added that her protective approach has extended beyond her sons to any young hopeful they see auditioning for American Idol.
“I mean, we’ve had young hopefuls come on the show. They’re like 14 and I’m like, ‘I’m sorry, I look at you and I see my son and I’m going to have to say no because you’re good. And in like six years you’re going to be awesome and you’re going to be mature enough to be able to handle it.’”
While on The View, Bryan also got the chance to discuss his new music and upcoming Word on the Street Tour and Lionel Richie touched on his plans to return to the road this summer with Earth, Wind & Fire.
On Monday night, viewers saw the three judges along with the Top 20 contestants wrap up their time in Hawaii. Next week, they will kickstart the start of the live shows with even more epic performances, before the hopefuls learn their fate in the competition that is determined by America’s votes.
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Rising country artist Tyler Nance is stepping into a major new life chapter, relocating from Missouri to Nashville to fully immerse himself in the music scene while introducing fans to his debut album, Midwest Memoir.
The 17-track project serves as a reflection of that transition, capturing the highs, uncertainties, and growth that come with leaving behind familiar roots to chase something bigger. With Midwest Memoir, the 22-year-old offers an unfiltered look at his journey so far through a a mix of solo-written tracks and co-writes, all of which he helped shape from start to finish.
He blends personal storytelling with a sound rooted in country, enlisting three artists in the genre to help bring it to life. The collection of songs features Jackson Dean on “Nothing’s What It Seems,” Karley Scott Collins on “Leave Me Alone” and The Castellows on his buzzed about breakout “Keeps Me Sane,” which is rapidly gaining traction, landing among the Top 50 most viral songs worldwide, and reaching the Top 40 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.
Photo Courtesy of Tyler Nance
With a growing fanbase fueled by this viral success and a string of standout releases that followed, Nance is proving he’s an artist with a story to tell. His love for music started early, thanks to the influences from his grandma, and upon reaching his early 20s, the guitar became a tool to navigate life’s challenges. Now, through his honest and vulnerable storytelling, he hopes fans find comfort and feel less alone during their own tough moments.
Country Now caught up with Tyler Nance during this year’s annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS) to discuss his journey so far, from writing songs alone to finding his place in the Nashville community. He also dives into his just-released debut project, talks supporting Ian Munsick on his U.S. headline tour, and more.
What was your vision for your debut album, Midwest Memoir?
Well, the title track, “Midwest Memoir,” is I think super important to me. And it really helped us pick out the songs for the album and gave me a lot of stuff to write about and know what I wanted in the album… It was so hard to pick all of the tracks out. Just in the room with my team, “which ones do we want? Alright, it’s going to be 12 songs.” And then it turns out to be 17 songs.
Tyler Nance; Midwest Memoir
You’ve officially made the move to Nashville and there’s a song on the project called “Ways Away” that touches on your transition from the Midwest to the sSouth. Can you talk about writing this one?
I have a song called “Ways Away” that pretty much says it perfectly. Yeah, I’m from Missouri, but I’m here in Nashville. This song basically talks about how I’m not going to let this town wash my Midwest ways away. So yeah, this song talks about sticking to your roots and being true to yourself and who you are.
You have some fun collaborations on this project too, including the recent release, “Nothing’s What It Seems” featuring Jackson Dean. Why was he the right voice to have on this song?
He has an amazing voice and we were looking for songs to have collaborations on, and “Nothing’s What It Seems” came to mind. We were just talking about who we should have and Jackson came up and my team reached out to his team and we made it happen. He’s got an insane voice too and he’s got insane range. He can sing high and low. And yeah, he shows that in “Nothing’s What It Seems.”
Tyler Nance, Jackson Dean; Photo Courtesy of Tyler Nance
What was the biggest adjustment for you going from writing solo to working with other artists in Nashville?
It was tough in the beginning because I was so used to writing songs by myself in a camper or just by myself. And whenever I first moved here to Nashville, it was tough getting used to that. But once I did and having other writers help me finish my thought instead of just canning an idea immediately, and also just being able to work with other artists, it’s kind of intimidating sometimes because they’ve been doing it so long and I’m still new. It’s like, well, just figuring out how, seeing how they do it and just a lot of learning I’ve been doing in the past year.
“Keeps Me Sane” is one that really took off online. What has it been like to see it resonate so strongly with fans?
It’s insane. I was opening for Ian Munsick and I was the opener and my drummer was like in my in ears. He was like, “Dude, let’s do a callback.” And I’m like, “No, no.” He’s like, “Just do it, dude.” And I did, and there were so many people singing the song back. I’m like, “What the heck is going on? You guys aren’t supposed to know who I am.” But yeah, it just blows my mind to see people knowing these songs. I love it.
What has it been like being out on the road with Ian Munsick?
He’s super humble and easy to talk to and he’s just a genuinely good dude. And I was just talking to him upstairs about how much we enjoyed performing, being on the same stage. He’s one of the best dudes I’ve met yet in this industry.
Let’s take things back in time a bit. When did music become a prominent part in your life?
I was only a consumer until I was 19 and I picked up guitar. My grandma put me onto music whenever I was a little kid and I listened to all the old heads and so I was just, I would listen. I’d listen all the time and I’d just consume. And then finally, I was in a bad space whenever I picked up guitar and that was kind of my escape and I’ve just used it to get what’s off my mind because I tell people a lot, like I’m not a public speaker, I’m terrible at speaking in front of people. And so s my way to really express my feelings and get my point across was through music.
How old were you when you learned to play guitar and when did you really lean into the performing side?
I turned 20 and I started posting and I didn’t ever even want to do that. I was too nervous to, but I had a buddy that I worked on the road with and he’s like, “Man, you got to do this. You got to post it. People need to hear this. ” And I put it off and I said no so many times and I had a few beers one night and I was like, “You know what? I’m going to do it.” And then I got like 200 likes on a video and I was like, “Oh, this is huge.” Which 200 didn’t seem…Well, it wasn’t really that much, but I thought it was insane that 200 people liked what I had to say.
Photo Courtesy of Tyler Nance
Has it sunk in that you went from just posting online to now being a full-time artist in Nashville?
It does not feel real ever. It’s a dream really. And I’m living it and I’m super grateful for it and to have the opportunities that I have that not everybody gets, but I’m glad I have this and I’m able to use it positively. And yeah, I love it.
Lastly, is there anything about you that people should know that they don’t already?
I don’t know, maybe just dealing with what I said about the music and why I write, just dealing with that. It’s been something I’ve dealt with my whole life and it’s good to know that other people feel the same way and I’m not the only one. So people listen to my music and they’re like, “Oh, I’m not the only person.” And seeing people enjoy my music and telling me that, it kind of makes me feel good too. So yeah, something I’ve dealt with my whole life, but I’m glad I have a way to vent, and I have someone to listen to and that’s the people listening to my music.
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After everything, Diddy received only two convictions and a mere 50-month sentence.
Many are expressing their horror — not only for victims, but for our society and our justice system.
Usher, however, insists that he doesn’t have a single negative thing to say about the alleged sex trafficker.
He believes that Diddy has been “misrepresented,” and sings his praises.
Singer Usher and rapper/producer Sean “P. Diddy” Combs pose backstage during the VH1 Big in 04 at the Shrine Auditorium on December 1, 2004. (Photo Credit: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Well, this is disappointing
During an interview with Forbes‘ The Enterprise Zone, Usher seemed to have only nice things about the disgraced criminal whom he views as a “mentor.”
The singer played a game of word-association. When “Diddy” came up, he didn’t go with “crime” or “Cassie” or “baby oil” as many might.
Instead, Usher’s most associated word, he claimed, was: “Legacy.”
He admitted that he has a “controversial” opinion, which is that “we can’t ignore the reality of the history.”
“In many ways, I think certain people are prosecuted and maybe not recognized for the greatness that they offer,” Usher then claimed.
Usher’s next line was truly shocking. Perhaps not surprising, but shocking.
“I don’t have anything negative to say about Sean Combs,” he announced, “because my experience was not what the world has seen and how he’s been misrepresented.”
That first part of the explanation is the usual annoying line — someone insisting that, because they are not personally a victim, it’s fine for them to speak in support of someone.
It’s at the end that Usher takes a more sinister turn.
He claims that Diddy has “been misrepresented.”
Usher and Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs attend the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons honoring L.A. Reid held at The Beverly Hilton on February 9, 2013. (Photo Credit: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)
‘And that’s why I see him as legacy’
“I can’t, with any sense of humanity, not recognize the valuable contributions that this man made for us as Black entrepreneurs,” Usher insisted.
He continued: “For us as businessmen, for us as people who transition culture and ideas into something that’s tangible and becomes business.”
Usher acknowledged: “So many people benefited from what he created. And I acknowledge that.”
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He added: “And that’s why I see him as legacy.”
Singers Usher and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs attend the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards at the American Airlines Arena August 29, 2004. (Photo Credit: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Usher also praised “Puff” as “a mentor.”
He likened Diddy to a “really, really hard teacher” who was able to educate him “in real time.”
Usher continued: “I put respect on his name.”
He explained that this is “because I realized that what I learned as a businessman before I even understood what business was came as a result of seeing the incredible things that he was able to do.”
Saying businessman once again, Usher added: “And the way that he positioned himself as a businessman.”
Usher and Sean Combs attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean “Diddy” Combs on January 25, 2020. (Photo Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
What does this mean for Usher fans?
As for what we should take from this … a profound sense of disappointment, albeit without feeling truly surprised.
The idea that anyone would support the man after seeing that should be unthinkable. But, sadly, it is not.
We live in a world where men will bend over backwards to defend other men — because condemning them is inconvenient, because they feel a misplaced sense of loyalty, or because they fear facing justice themselves.
In Usher’s case, this looks like a case of misplaced loyalty. Which is perhaps why he has such a beef with Justin Bieber these days, since the Biebs clearly doesn’t feel the same way.
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Now, Jinger Duggar and her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, have addressed Joseph and Kendra’s arrest on the latest episode of their podcast.
“This was devastating news to hear,” Jeremy said on Wednesday, noting that “it’s been a really difficult week” for the pair.
“It’s been one of those weeks that feels like years. And I did not think my heart could break like it has this week,” Jinger chimed in, adding
“The pain and heartbreak that we’ve had over this and just thinking of how it’s affected so many, yeah, it’s just unthinkable. So hard and painful on many levels.”
Jinger Duggar looks on as her husband shares his thoughts. (Image Credit: YouTube)
Jeremy added that he and Jinger are “thinking about the victim who was brave enough” to come forward with the allegations against Joseph, 31.
“Just the effect on that young person’s life is unimaginable,” he explained.
“And then to see the ripple effect of that horrific crime across the board … I think that’s been for me, the forefront of my mind is just thinking [about] the horror of a crime like that affecting so many for so many years,” Jeremy continued, adding:
“Where do we go from here? We are praying for the victim. We are praying for all of those affected.”
This, of course, is not the first time that the Duggars have been in this sort of situation.
Josh Duggar will be stuck behind federal bars for a VERY long time. No one feels sorry for him. (Image Credit: NBC)
In 2021, Jinger’s eldest brother, Josh Duggar, was convicted on charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials.
He is currently behind bars and is not scheduled for release until 2032.
Jinger alluded to that situation when discussing the scandal involving Joseph.
“You can’t be prepared for news like this —–even though we’ve experienced something very similar before with one of my other siblings who made unthinkable choices and decisions that have affected all of us,” she said, adding:
“And yet, the pain and hurt that’s caused to us … it’s hard to know what to do sometimes, moving forward. You just feel the weight of it.”
It’s unclear at this point if Joseph will eventually be granted bail or if he will be forced to remain behind bars as he awaits trial.
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
