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Mitchell Tenpenny and his wife/fellow country singer/songwriter Meghan Patrick have revealed they’re expecting their first child together and shared that it will be a baby girl.
The couple shared an announcement with the world across social media on the morning of Tuesday, March 31 using an emotional video documents milestones in this journey so far. The video begins with the couple sitting at home enjoying some breakfast together. As Patrick is praying over their meal, she thanks God for all they have been given in life, including each other, before subtly revealing the news to her other half.
She ends by saying, “Most of all, thank you for my amazing husband, who I know is also going to be an amazing dad.”
Once Tenpenny hears her final words, he instantly turns to her with wide eyes and asks, “Wait, what? Are you kidding me?” A smile slowly creeps onto his face before turning into tears as they embrace in a tight hug and celebrate the new milestone that they are about to reach as a couple.
The following clips capture the lovebirds letting their loved ones know that they will soon be a family of three, tearful moments in the doctor’s office and finally, finding out the gender. They learned they would be having a daughter using the cake method, which found them each digging into a cake with a cup and pulling out the center to find pink frosting.
“And it’s a girl! Oh my God!,” Patrick exclaimed.
“We did it,” Tenpenny added with joy.
At the very end of the video, a text rose onto the screen revealing that their baby girl is set to arrive in the fall of 2026.
Their caption read, “We’ve been blessed with the greatest gift of all this year! God is so good and always right on time… we can’t wait to be Mom and Dad.”
This news comes just a few months after the couple celebrated three years of marriage in October. The artists first crossed paths in a Nashville bar, where Patrick caught Tenpenny’s eye in her camo ensemble. Four years later, Tenpenny got down on one knee and proposed in the very same bar.
They tied the knot in a rustic Tennessee wedding on Sunday, October 23, 2022 and they will be adding another fall milestone this year.
The parents-to-be are both busy on the road through the summer, with Meghan Patrick on her first U.S. headline run, dubbed the Golden Child Tour, with dates through July. Meanwhile, Tenpenny is nearing the end of his Speed of Light Tour which includes remaining stops in Nevada, California and Colorado before wrapping up in Wabash, IN on August 27.
The trek is named after the singer/songwriter’s latest release, which he penned with some of his “best friends,” Teddy Swims, Jesse Hampton, and Dallas Wilson. Tenpenny is known for having a slew of epic heartbreak songs in his catalog, but this time, he traded the sadness and anger for love.
Speaking on the idea behind the heartfelt, mid-tempo tune, Tenpenny shared, “We started the session talking about euphoric songs, songs that feel like outer space, and that’s how we ended up on ‘Speed of Light.’ When we finished, Teddy recorded it with his vocals. But the more I listened to it, the more I felt like it was my song—despite how challenging it is to go in and record after Teddy! I didn’t have a super great love song in my catalog that reflects who I am today, so this feels like my song.”
A full list of upcoming dates for both country acts can be found on their official websites.
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American Idol brought back its “Songs of Faith” episode on Monday (March 30), an annual tradition first introduced during Season 23 in 2025 in recognition of the Easter season.
Returning for its second year, and serving as the first live show of the season, the episode featured the Top 14 contestants delivering heartfelt, inspirational performances centered around faith. The Top 14 was determined through a combination of viewer votes, including texts, online submissions, and social media responses tied to the Top 20’s “Ohana Week” performances. By the end of the night, the competition heated up once again, with just 12 finalists advancing to the next round based on America’s vote.
The night was filled with memorable performances, but a few moments truly stole the spotlight:
Chris Tungseth – “By Your Grace”
Chris Tungseth delivered a moving performance of “By Your Grace,” written and recorded by Cody Johnson for his 2021 album Human: The Double Album, showcasing his soulful tone and emotional delivery.
Braden Rumfelt and Lucas Leon Perform Songs By Brandon Lake
Braden Rumfelt and Lucas Leon both leaned into songs by Brandon Lake, performing “Hard Fought Hallelujah” and “Gratitude,” respectively, each turning in what many considered their strongest performances of the competition so far.
Hannah Harper – “At The Cross (Love Ran Red)”
Hannah Harper appeared especially connected to the night’s theme with her rendition of “At The Cross (Love Ran Red),” performing with visible emotion and becoming tearful by the end of her performance.
Jesse Findling – “Bless The Broken Road”
Another standout came from Jesse Findling, who delivered a heartfelt take on the Rascal Flatts classic “Bless The Broken Road,” earning strong reactions from the crowd and judges alike.
The contestant performances aired alongside special judge moments on stage. Carrie Underwood performed “How Great Thou Art” alongside 2025 Platinum Ticket winners Filo, Canaan James Hill, and Kolbi Jordan, while Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie joined the Top 20 for a powerful rendition of “Jesus Is Love,” adding to the night’s choir-like, faith-filled atmosphere.
Following the success of last year’s “Songs of Faith” episode, producers decided to bring it back again this year.
“It was a discussion that started at a dinner with the judges, some people from ABC, and myself,” Idol showrunner and executive producer Megan Michaels Wolflick told Rolling Stone.
“We watch myriad Christmas specials. We don’t ever see a faith-based spring Easter-style show. So we kind of embraced that. It was a special show, and people loved it; the ratings were pretty amazing,” she revealed.
American Idol will return to ABC on April 6 with the “’90s Judges Song Contest” episode, where contestants will perform iconic ‘90s hits secretly selected by Bryan, Richie, or Underwood. The episode will also feature a nostalgic twist, as stars from ABC’s “TGIF” ‘90s lineup join the hopefuls in the lounge while America votes for the Top 11.
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Kid Rock is speaking out after two U.S. Army helicopters were spotted near his Nashville-area home.
On Saturday, Kid Rock shared a video showing what appears to be two Apache helicopters hovering outside his property, which he refers to as the “Southern White House.” In the clip, the “All Summer Long” singer can be seen standing near his pool, clapping and pumping his fists in the air as the helicopters hover nearby.
He captioned the video, “This is a level of respect that shit for brains Governor of California will never know. God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her.”
The U.S. Army later addressed the incident, according to NBC News, stating the helicopters were on a training route and their presence in the area was “entirely coincidental” to “No Kings” protests held in Nashville the same day.
Now, Kid Rock is weighing in after reports that the Army has launched an investigation into the flight path near his residence. Maj. Jonathon Bless, public affairs officer for the 101st Airborne Division, said, “Fort Campbell leadership is aware of a video circulating on social media depicting AH-64 Apache helicopters operating in the vicinity of a private residence associated with Mr. Robert Ritchie (also known as “Kid Rock”). The command has initiated an investigation to review the circumstances surrounding this activity,” according to WKRN.
“I think they’re gonna be alright,” Kid Rock told WKRN. “My buddy is Commander-In-Chief. I mean, what are they looking into? They stopped seconds … a minute?”
The 55-year-old also said he frequently sees helicopters in the area and often goes outside to greet them as they fly by.
“It was pretty cool they stopped right there,” he added of Saturday’s moment. “I wasn’t expecting any of that, but I thought it was pretty neat.”
Kid Rock added that the helicopters “come right over” his home when they fly to Nissan Stadium for football games and revealed that he always makes a point to go outside to see them.
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Carrie Underwood turned heads during American Idol’s “Songs of Faith” night on Monday (March 30) with a performance of “How Great Thou Art!” alongside 2025 Platinum Ticket winners Filo, Canaan James Hill, and Kolbi Jordan.
As a gentle piano played in the background, Underwood stood center stage in an ethereal white gown adorned with sparkles. She delivered a goosebumps-inducing performance as the stage lit up around her and the audience held candles in the air. As she hit the high notes, the crowd erupted in cheers. One by one, Filo, Canaan James Hill, and Kolbi Jordan joined her, each showcasing their soaring vocals. Underwood lifted her hands in praise as they sang together. She closed out the song with a stunning high note that left viewers with chills. The group received a standing ovation, and fans quickly took to social media to praise the performance.
“It sent chills all over! Powerful voices,” one user wrote.
Another shared, “Carrie hit it out of the park with this song. I’ve seen her sing this song on other award shows and previously on American Idol. This was my favorite performance of hers. No one can sing this song like Carrie. Thank you ABC for showcasing these amazing songs of faith from this group of talented contestants.”
Others praised, “Incredible performance! What I needed to close the day, tears, goosebumps and thanking God” and “I rarely every get chills during a performance and I did for carrie during those last notes. That was INCREDIBLE.”
Underwood recorded “How Great Thou Art!” on her GRAMMY Award-winning gospel hymns album My Savior, and this marks the second season in a row that she has performed the song during the “Songs of Faith” episode, perhaps delivering her most powerful rendition yet.
This episode marked the first time this season that the judges took the stage, including Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, who joined forces with the American Idol Top 20 for a powerful performance of “Jesus Is Love.”
These performances took place during American Idol’s first live show of Season 24. The special “Songs of Faith” episode featured the Top 14 contestants delivering heartfelt, inspirational performances centered around faith. The Top 14 was determined through a combination of viewer votes, including texts, online submissions, and social media responses tied to the Top 20’s “Ohana Week” performances. By the end of the night, the competition narrowed once again, with just 12 finalists advancing to the next round based on America’s vote.
The “Songs of Faith” episode was first introduced during Season 23 in 2025 in recognition of the Easter season.
“It was a discussion that started at a dinner with the judges, some people from ABC, and myself,” Idol showrunner and executive producer Megan Michaels Wolflick told Rolling Stone.
“We watch myriad Christmas specials. We don’t ever see a faith-based spring Easter-style show. So we kind of embraced that. It was a special show, and people loved it; the ratings were pretty amazing,” she revealed.
Following the success of last year’s episode, producers decided to bring it back again this year.
American Idol will return to ABC on April 6 with the “’90s Judges Song Contest” episode, where contestants will perform iconic ‘90s hits secretly selected by Bryan, Richie, or Underwood. The episode will also feature a nostalgic twist, as stars from ABC’s “TGIF” ‘90s lineup join the hopefuls in the lounge while America votes for the Top 11.
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