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RaeLynn and her husband, Josh Davis, are divorcing, Country Now can confirm.

According to court documents obtained by Country Now, the “God Made Girls” singer filed for divorce on June 8 in Davidson County, Tennessee.

“After much thought and prayer, I have made the difficult decision to file for divorce. This has not been an easy decision,” Raelynn shared in a statement with Country Now. “As a working mom, I am committed to giving my daughter the love, stability, and support she will need while we navigate this next chapter together. I am grateful for the love and encouragement of my family, friends, and fans, and I respectfully ask for privacy as we move forward with grace and compassion.” 

RaeLynn and Davis first met at church in 2012. While they initially started out as friends, both later admitted they felt there was always something more between them. After attending a friend’s wedding together just a few weeks later, the pair began dating.

In 2015, Davis proposed after sending RaeLynn on a scavenger hunt around Nashville. After making stops at several places that played an important role in their relationship, the couple ended up at Belmont University where Davis proposed. 

The couple tied the knot on February 27, 2016, during a ceremony in Franklin, Tennessee, in front of nearly 300 guests, including RaeLynn’s former The Voice coach, Blake Shelton, and Gwen Stefani.

About a year into their marriage, Davis enlisted in the military, and RaeLynn often spoke openly about the unique challenges that came with being a military spouse.

“There’s a level of sacrifice that you have to do as a military spouse that the average person might not have to do,” she previously told People. “You can’t talk to your significant other all the time. There’s the fear of when they do deploy, of not seeing them again and that underlying fear of just hoping that they’re okay.”

“He’s doing something so honorable, and I’m just so proud of him,” she added.

The couple expanded their family in 2021 with the birth of their daughter, Daisy Rae, who was born on September 8.

“Babies are truly a gift,” RaeLynn wrote at the time while announcing her daughter’s arrival.

Since then, fans have watched Daisy Rae grow up through RaeLynn’s social media, where the singer has frequently shared glimpses of their life together. Daisy Rae has also become a familiar face on the road, often joining her mom while she’s on tour.

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Reba McEntire’s family is one step closer to welcoming its newest member. The country icon’s son, Shelby Blackstock, and his wife, Marissa, recently celebrated their baby boy with a music-themed baby shower, where they also revealed the name they’ve chosen for their first child.

The couple shared photos from the celebration on social media, announcing that their son, set to arrive into the world in October, will be named Archer Blackstock. They opted for a clever shower theme that leaned into the Blackstock family’s musical roots by transforming the event into Archer’s “Welcome to the World Tour,” complete with a slew of concert-inspired details.

First, was a marquee-style display reading, “Vinyl Vault Presents: Archer Blackstock,” announcing his expected fall arrival and promoting his fictional debut tour dubbed, the “Welcome to the World Tour.” The playful sign even featured a fake Rolling Stone review that claimed his upcoming arrival is poised to be “The Hottest New Release of the Year.”

Guests were also invited to sign a custom record plaque with congratulatory messages for the parents-to-be that said, “Archie Blackstock: A Star is Born.” Of course, McEntire, who will soon enter her grandma era made sure to leave her own heartfelt note that reads, “We’re gonna have so much fun!” and signed it, “Grandma Reba.”

Nearby, a glowing neon sign displaying Archer’s name sat above a table filled with guests, the plaque and an option for those joining the celebrations to contribute song suggestions for a special “Build a Baby Playlist.”

This is an especially exciting chapter for Shelby and Marissa to celebrate together, after suffering a pregnancy loss last December. This was understandably disheartening news for the couple as they trying to have a baby for three years, using a combination of natural methods, medicated cycles and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Now, they are just a few months away from finally welcoming their first child.

The lovebirds first met on the dating app Tinder in 2014 and began dating two years later. Their love only grew stronger and in 2022, they tied the knot in a ceremony held at Epcot and the Magic Kingdom, the same theme part where they would go on to announce their pregnancy in April of 2026.

They wrote, “Oh, BOY! We’re beyond excited to FINALLY announce our little man is coming in October. See ya real soon, pal! Mommy + Daddy love you! 🤟🏼”

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Shelby is Reba McEntire’s only biological child and this will be her first biological grandchild. However, she also had a close relationship with her late stepson Brandon Blackstock, son of her ex-husband Narvel Blackstock.

Brandon passed away last August at age 48 following his battle with skin cancer. He is survived by his four children, including two kids that he shared with ex-wife Kelly Clarkson.

Following this devastation, Baby Archer will mark a joyful new chapter for the family.

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Shelby Springall, the current Miss Iron County 2026, is gaining attention online after delivering a standout talent performance at the Miss Utah 2026 pageant that paid tribute to the Queen of Country Music, Dolly Parton, in a very unique way.

Springall has quickly racked up the rave reviews from viewers after sharing a video of her speed painting skills, a talent that allowed her to combine artistry and country music into one unforgettable moment. Taking the stage in a hot pink rhinestone-covered jumpsuit, complete with silver fringe details and a pair of matching rhinestone cowboy boots, she fully embraced the glamorous spirit of Parton in her performance.

In a pre-recorded introduction, Springall explained that she would be creating a portrait by speed painting as a sped-up rendition of Parton’s iconic hit “9 to 5” played throughout the venue. As the music filled the room, she painted and danced along with the song, all while maintaining her focus and making sure not to crack under the pressure of the competition.

It was initially hard to determine what image she was bringing to life with what appeared to be just a series of black squiggly lines and a hot pink signature spray painted at the top to finish it off. The contestant really surprised the crowd with her talent when the song came to a close and she flipped the painting over to reveal a clear silhouette of Dolly Parton with her signature perfectly copied at the bottom.

The crowd cheered loudly, celebrating her skills as she took a bow and made her way off the stage.

@shelby__dawn MISS UTAH 2026 TALENT!! ✨💕Oh how i LOVE being a speed painter. There’s nothing like watching a blank canvas turn into something meaningful in just 90 SECONDS. I couldn’t go without honoring my fellow sparkly blonde gal, @Dolly Parton . 💎✨ #missamerica #missutah #speedpaint #dollyparton ♬ original sound – shelby.dawn

Springall reflected on the moment, writing, “Oh how I LOVE being a speed painter. There’s nothing like watching a blank canvas turn into something meaningful in just 90 SECONDS. I couldn’t go without honoring my fellow sparkly blonde gal, Dolly Parton.”

When an online user asked how she discovered she had this talent, Springall explained that she is a self-taught artist, but has taken inspiration and even learned a few tips from another TikTok user, @mypie.

“I saw her do her Michael speed painting, and just knew it was something that I had to learn!! So I reached out for some tips while i was learning and then proceeded to teach myself how!!”

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She also noted that Dolly Parton was the perfect figure for her to honor during the talent showcase as she knew she wanted to paint someone who embodied “kindness, generosity, and a little bit of sparkle.”

“As one sparkly blonde to another, this piece meant so much to me, and getting to bring it to life on the Miss Utah stage is a moment I’ll never forget,” she added.

Shelby Springall was crowned Miss Iron County 2025 on August 11, 2025, during the Iron County Fair. She went on to hold the title for the 2026 season before competing in the Miss Utah competition, which was held from June 18 through June 20.

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Ella Langley used her time on stage at Calgary’s Cowboy Music Festival over the weekend to share an honest message with fans, encouraging them to find their way back to happier days by staying true to themselves and leaning on their faith as a guide.

The Alabama native has started a new tradition in her live shows, in which she shares a moving and inspiring speech about how to find more fulfillment in everyday life before performing her latest country radio single, “Loving Life Again.” This moment in her set during the recent stop in Alberta, Canada, proved just how powerful the message of the song has become since it arrived on her Dandelion album.

She began by sharing the importance of not comparing yourself to the people around you and instead focus on embracing who you are. At the same time, Langley acknowledged how easy it is to feel behind or not good enough with everyone’s lives being on full display through social media.

“Nobody knows better than you. Nobody can tell you what you should or shouldn’t be doing. You live your life the way that you think you should be living your life. I think that’s a hard thing to do. I think with social media and how you get to see in everyone’s life and you feel behind or you feel not good enough or not pretty enough or not cool enough or you can’t sing this way or you can’t dance this way. Who gives a s**t?” she asked. “This is who I am and that’s what you get. And the one person that I do care about what thinks of me is the man upstairs and that’s it.”

From there, the “Be Her” singer shifted the focus to speaking about the role faith plays in keeping her grounded. She explains that her relationship with “the man upstairs” has been a constant reminder that she is loved through every high and low that life brings her and that she has come to accept that God’s opinion is the only one that truly matters to her.

“I know that he loves me no matter where I’m at. No matter if I’m feeling down, no matter if I’m having the best day of my life, no matter if I’m having the worst day of my life, no matter if I’ve sinned 700 times that day, no matter if I’ve lived the best day, he’s going to love me the same no matter what I do. And that is what I’m grateful for tonight,” she continued.

@withlove_misskiki This one’s for everyone 🫶🏽 #ellalangley #calgarystampede #bigsisteradvice ♬ Loving Life Again – Ella Langley

Langley wrapped up her empowering statement by reiterating to the fans in the audience that night that even if they are having a difficult day or feeling lost she wants them to know: “you are loved, you are worth it, you are worthy and you can do it. Grateful for the day that you are given. Just start there. You’ll be back to loving life again, Calgary.”

Her message served as the perfect introduction to the tune she penned alongside Devin Dawson and Ernest K Smith. Throughout the comforting, uplifting track, Langley finding genuine happiness in spending more time at home, especially when life starts to feel overwhelming.

The song was born from a season where she needed to take a step back from touring to reconnect with her Alabama roots, spend time with loved ones and dig into her faith. Once she came out on the other side, she found she had become a better version of herself.

She sings, “Just like that, I’m back to loving life again/ Dreaming dreams ’bout back home riding on the wind/ When I close my eyes, I find some peace in the back of my mind/ In between them pines where I’m jumping on that quarter horse, and then/ Just like that, I’m back to loving life again.”

Ella Langley’s stop in Calgary took place amid her headlining trek, The Dandelion Tour, set to continue through October. Along the way, fans can also catch her as a supporting act on select dates of Morgan Wallen’s Still The Problem Tour.

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For Jamey Johnson, becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry wasn’t just another career milestone, it was a lifelong dream that, at one point in his career, felt so out of reach he considered walking away from the legendary stage altogether.

During a recent conversation with Tracy Lawrence on the TL’s Road House podcast, Johnson reflected on finally being invited to become an Opry member after more than two decades of performing there, admitting there was a time when the lack of an invitation became “a burr in my saddle.”

“To say the least, it’s a humble honor to get to be a member of the Opry. It has the job of representing country music past, present and future all at the same time. And unfortunately for a lot of us years ago, they weren’t interested in bringing in too many new members. For the longest time, that really got to be a burr in my saddle and I was getting to the point where I didn’t want to play it anymore because I wanted it so bad,” Johnson admitted to Lawrence. “I wanted to be a member ever since I moved to town. And I kind of always knew that I was called to be a member.”

The Alabama native went on to explain that he believes artists who genuinely care about preserving country music and its legacy are exactly the kind of people who should become members of the Grand Ole Opry.

“Who else should be a member of the Grand Ole Opry, but somebody that cares whether it lives on or doesn’t live on? And so the ones of us who do care should be filling up that membership.”

Johnson also praised the Grand Ole Opry’s current leadership, saying he believes the organization has taken steps to recognize artists who may have been overlooked during a time when fewer membership invitations were extended.

“I think that’s what they’ve been doing over the past several years. Dan Rogers has been really looking around the… And I’m not talking about just current artists. They know they left a bunch of you guys out back in the ’90s and he wasn’t in charge of it back then and can’t do nothing about it now except try and reach out. But that part is a little weird for me. We just celebrated my fourth year as a member, but I’ve been playing the Opry for over 21 years. And so there has to be some other way of representing your official anniversary and that sort of thing.”

When Lawrence revealed that he made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 1991, Johnson pointed out how strange it would feel for someone with such a long history on the Opry stage to only now begin celebrating their first official year as a member.

Lawrence revealed that his Opry debut took place in 1991, to which Johnson responded, “so we’re talking a long, long time.”

He continued, “And if you were to become a member now, you’d be 2027 celebrating your first year. And there’s just something a little off about that. But I think this current team at the Opry, they’re working real hard to correct some of those overlookings and things like that.”

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Johnson then turned to Lawrence with a heartfelt wish for the future.

“And I would just tell you, just as your brother, man, I hope you come play the Opry and I hope they make you a member. And I hope you get to walk out there and have Tracy Lawrence night at the Opry.”

Lawrence appreciated the encouragement, but admitted he isn’t getting his hopes up.

Lawrence admitted, “I’d love to see that, but I ain’t holding my breath…Everything you’re speaking is all the truth, man.”

For more of Tracy Lawrence and Jamey Johnson’s conversation, watch the video below.

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