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Garth Brooks Shares Statement Following End Of Three-Year Radio Venture With TuneIn

Garth Brooks has issued a statement following the announcement that his three-year radio venture with TuneIn is coming to an end.

According to a press release, Brooks’ free radio stations, including The BIG 615, Tailgate Radio and The Garth Channel, are coming to an end. The stations have provided live, free radio to millions of country music fans around the world.

The Garth Channel and Tailgate Radio are set to sign off on Tuesday, September 22, bringing their run on TuneIn to an end. Meanwhile, The BIG 615 will remain on TuneIn through the end of 2026, but it will continue without its affiliation with Garth Brooks or The Sevens Network.

Garth Brooks; Photo by Ben Krebs
Garth Brooks; Photo by Ben Krebs

The move comes shortly after Stingray Group Inc. acquired TuneIn.

“The Stingray family has been fantastic in the transition along with TuneIn’s people,” Brooks said. “We couldn’t be happier with the three years we have spent with them and wish them well on their future endeavors and hope we cross paths in the future.”

While the three-year venture is coming to a close, this doesn’t necessarily mark the end of Brooks’ work in the radio and multimedia space. More information about his future broadcast and multimedia initiatives is expected to be announced in the coming months, giving fans a look at what could be next for the country superstar.

Garth Brooks; Photo by Andrew Wendowski
Garth Brooks; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

On the touring front, Brooks is showing no signs of slowing down. His 2026 “Blame It All On My Roots” Arena Tour is currently underway, with sold-out shows taking place across the country.

After selling out his first two nights at Salt Lake City’s Delta Center, Brooks recently added a third show at the venue. A third Orlando date at the Kia Center was also added after the first two shows sold out. Brooks has reportedly sold more than 200,000 tickets so far this year, with additional shows expected to be announced.

Looking ahead to 2027, the country icon will take the stage at Stagecoach Festival alongside fellow headliners Riley Green and Zach Top. Florida Georgia Line will also reunite for a late-night set during the festival.

Brooks also recently announced that his history-making album, DOUBLE LIVE, will be released on vinyl for the first time ever for a limited time. Set for release on November 6, the vinyl edition is positioned as a collector’s item and potential holiday gift for fans. Pre-orders are available through Walmart, Target and Amazon.

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Why Bryce Young Has Impressed Gronk and Jules: ‘Really Fun To Watch’

Week 2 of the NFL season did not provide as many offensive fireworks as the opening week, but a pair of NFC stars stood out among the rest. Bryce Young and Jaxon Smith-Njigba each led their teams to victory by accounting for three touchdowns in Week 2. On the latest episode of FOX Sports’ “Gronk & Jules,” Edelman chose the Carolina Panthers quarterback and Gronkowski picked the Seattle Seahawks receiver as their Employees of the Week. Julian Edelman’s Employee Of The Week Young completed 23 of 36 passes for 287 yards and three touchdowns, including two to Darren Waller, in a 34-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons. “I think Bryce Young had an unbelievable game,” Edelman said. “Doesn’t make too many self-inflicting mistakes. He’ll take what the defense gives him. He hits the big opportunity when they give him the big opportunity. He’s been really fun to watch, and he’s coming into his own.” The performance followed a Week 1 game in which Young threw for 361 yards in a 59-37 loss to the Chicago Bears. “They’ve scored a lot of points these last two weeks,” Edelman said. “He’s been getting better every week. For 5’10 at quarterback, it’s crazy.” Gronkowski pointed to Young’s benching back in 2024 as the turning point. Head coach Dave Canales sat Young in favor of Andy Dalton after Carolina’s 0-2 start to the 2024 season. “The benching was totally accurate,” Gronkowski said. “It was necessary, and everyone thought there was no argument to the benching.” Gronkowski said Dalton’s play as the starter “kind of lit a spark,” and he joked that Young took the fiery hair off Dalton and the heat that came with it. “Bryce Young has been the quarterback that the Carolina Panthers have wanted Bryce Young to be since that benching,” Gronkowski said. “He gets better every year.” Rob Gronkowski’s Employee Of The Week Smith-Njigba caught nine passes for 155 yards and a career-high three touchdowns in a 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals. It was the first time in his career that he scored three touchdowns in one game. Drew Lock started at quarterback in place of Sam Darnold, who was out with a gluteus injury, and threw all three touchdown passes to Smith-Njigba, including an 82-yard catch on Seattle’s first passing attempt of the game. “I’m going to go with JSN,” Gronkowski said. “He had nine catches, 155 yards. He had three touchdowns, which is a career best for him. He proved once again why he was offensive player of the year and that it wasn’t a mistake. The voters got it right. There’s no doubt about it.” Gronkowski said Seattle would not be 2-0 without Smith-Njigba, pointing to the receiver’s touchdown in the Week 1 game against New England as a play that could have changed the outcome. The win over Arizona was Seattle’s 12th in a row, including the postseason. Edelman focused on how Smith-Njigba gets separation from defenders. “He’s just a really smooth route runner, and he outruns people,” Edelman said. “This guy just outruns people, and he’s smooth with it. He doesn’t move his body when he cuts.” Gronkowski went on to explain how defenders cannot tell when Smith-Njigba is going to break. “You think that’s his out route, and then boom, he just breaks up again,” Gronkowski said. “He’s one of the hardest players to defend in all of football. He’s just really special.” Both players are in action again in Week 3. Young and the Panthers visit the Cleveland Browns. Smith-Njigba and the Seahawks play at the Washington Commanders.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

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Natalie Harp to Blame For Trump’s CNN, MS NOW White House Ban?

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In a move that would be surprising coming from any other president in history, Donald Trump announced last week that he had revoked the White House press passes for several major media outlets.

The outlets — including CNN, MS NOW, and Politico — appear to be guilty of nothing other than publishing or airing content that’s occasionally critical of the Trump administration.

And it’s not like Trump is new to being criticized, so — what gives?

Executive assistant to U.S. President Donald Trump Natalie Harp looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an agriculture event in the Oval Office of the White House on September 04, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Executive assistant to U.S. President Donald Trump Natalie Harp looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an agriculture event in the Oval Office of the White House on September 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Well, you may not be surprised to learn that Trump’s “human printer,” Natalie Harp, is once again at the center of a White House controversy.

The longtime Trump aide reportedly played a key role in the President’s decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House — allegedly by showing Trump coverage that he found particularly irritating.

According to a report from CNN, Harp showed Trump clips and other examples of coverage from the three news organizations last week.

One graphic from Politico reportedly angered Trump, while Harp also showed him television segments featuring MS NOW anchors bashing his administration.

That appears to have been the final straw.

Trump announced Friday that CNN, MS NOW, and Politico would no longer have access to the White House, accusing the organizations of being “FAKE NEWS.”

By Saturday, reporters from the three outlets who attempted to enter the White House grounds reportedly had their press credentials confiscated.

CNN reporter Betsy Klein, for example, said her badge had been deactivated when she attempted to enter the White House.

The three organizations have since filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that the ban violates their First Amendment rights.

On Monday, major television networks including ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and CNN declined to participate in the usual White House television pool coverage in solidarity with the banned outlets. That meant there was no major television network providing pool footage of Trump’s events, including his trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.

Trump, meanwhile, has defended the decision.

The President has said the White House is not attacking the free press, but rather targeting what he calls “FAKE NEWS.” He has also described the dispute as a national security issue, while the banned outlets maintain that their access was revoked because of their reporting.

As for Harp, her reported involvement adds another layer to an already bizarre White House-media showdown.

The former conservative television host is considered one of Trump’s closest aides and frequently travels with him.

CNN reports that she also regularly gives Trump printed news stories and is involved in the messages he posts on Truth Social.

Harp has attracted increased attention in recent weeks because of her unusually close relationship with the President.

Now, according to multiple reports, she may have also been the person who put the coverage in front of Trump that helped set this latest media battle in motion.

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Jamie Oliver’s Favorite Steak Is Way More Affordable Than Ribeye

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WATCH: Riley Green Pulls Out His Signature Duck Call To Win Over BigCountry On ‘The Voice’

The Voice Season 30 kicks off tonight, and ahead of the long-awaited premiere, the show shared a teaser from the Blind Auditions featuring BigCountry, a 37-year-old singer from Tacoma, Washington, who earned an impressive three-chair turn.

BigCountry took the stage during the Blind Auditions to perform the classic hit “I Put a Spell on You,” delivering the song with his own unique twist and soulful vocals.

His performance earned an instant chair turn from Adam Levine, while Queen Latifah quickly followed.

Kelly Clarksonn, Riley Green, Queen Latifah, Adam Levine; Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC
Kelly Clarksonn, Riley Green, Queen Latifah, Adam Levine; Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC

Riley Green could be seen intently listening and grooving along to the music before ultimately deciding to push his button as well.

As BigCountry’s friends and family watched on, overwhelmed with emotion as he earned his three-chair turn, Kelly Clarkson smiled and nodded along. However, she ultimately decided not to turn her chair.

At the conclusion of the performance, Levine gave a standing ovation as the fellow coaches and audience applauded.

Clarkson looked around the room and noted, “Now I feel like a complete moron!”

She later explained herself, adding, “I’m so excited to see what you’re going to do. The only reason I didn’t turn is I was just waiting for that next little level. I was like, “Is he going to show me some falsetto?” But man, Big Country, you are one hell of a singer, man. Welcome to the show.”

The remaining three coaches then took turns attempting to convince BigCountry to join their respective teams.

Levine pointed out that he was the first coach to turn his chair, while Green brought out his signature duck call, getting laughs from the coaches and fans.

BigCountry; Photo by: Griffin Nagel/NBC
BigCountry; Photo by: Griffin Nagel/NBC

The pair took shots at one another before Queen Latifah offered her own pitch.

“You got it. You got it,” she told him. “You just did that song from your heart for the people. And that’s what I felt. We’ve heard it done many ways, but never like that…I want to see you win this. So I’d be happy to be your coach and do whatever is necessary to make sure that you rock that stage for this whole show.”

After a round of applause, Green got serious and pulled out his cowboy hat as he made his case for why BigCountry should join his team.

Riley Green; Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC
Riley Green; Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC

“Listen, being country is not about singing the genre of country music. It’s about telling a story about how you grew up, where you’re from, what you believe in. And that I know you can do whether you like country music, hip hop, rap, soul, whatever it is. And what you just did was you sang something that had soul in it, but had roots like country music does. And that’s what I was drawn to,” he explained.

The coaches continued to banter back and forth, doing their best to persuade BigCountry to join their teams, but fans won’t find out which team he picks until The Voice premiere.

The Voice Season 30 premieres on September 21 with a packed three-night premiere week, beginning with the Blind Auditions.

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