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The “Gunpowder & Lead” singer has shed new light on the infamous night, revealing what she actually did during the 2010 incident involving Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger. Continue reading…Country Music News – Taste of Country
The “Gunpowder & Lead” singer has shed new light on the infamous night, revealing what she actually did during the 2010 incident involving Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger. Continue reading…The Boot – Country Music News, Music Videos and Songs
Luke Bryan is opening up about a recent conversation with his fellow American Idol judge Lionel Richie and shares an update on how the music icon is doing.
The country star said he initially hesitated to reach out because he didn’t want to bother Richie, given his busy schedule and recent health concerns, but ultimately decided to give him a call.
“He’s doing well. I talked to him. I didn’t want to call him and bug him, [but] I called him, said, ‘I love you.’ And then he called me back. He was like, ‘Man, I’m just telling you I’m alright.’ So it was good for him to call me,” Bryan said during an interview on Good Morning America.
He added that Richie “works hard” and needs to “slow down a little bit.”
Last week, fans learned that the 77-year-old singer had been hospitalized for the third time this year after experiencing an irregular heartbeat. Richie’s reps informed PEOPLE that he was treated for AFib and “everything went perfectly.”
The news followed a report from TMZ back in June, revealing that Richie was taken to the hospital via ambulance after claiming to feel “dizzy” and “strange” while performing in St. Paul. Then in August, he checked himself back into the hospital out of an abundance of caution and stayed for three days in the ICU while undergoing tests for cardiac issues he was experiencing following a show in St. Louis.
As of now, the “Hello” singer is said to be “doing great” and is making sure to take some time to recover before he returns to the stage. The most recent hospitalization also impacted Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire’s Sing a Song All Night Long Tour. They were originally set to take the stage this weekend, however their schedule is now set to resume on October 16 in Las Vegas.
Lionel Richie also recently (virtually) joined Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan in announcing their return to the judging panel for Season 25 of American Idol. The news broke on September 24, during the country act’s star-studded Luke Bryan and Friends concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone arena. The night featured surprise appearances from a slew of hitmakers, including Underwood.
While Underwood and Bryan were on stage, they prompted the audience to turn their attention to the screen behind them for a message from Richie via a pre-recorded video. He let the audience know that they had a big secret they had been keeping, leading Bryan to make the formal announcement.
“I’m so surprised that I’ve been able to keep this a secret,” Bryan admitted before they yelled, “We’re coming back for the 25th season of ‘American Idol’!”
In addition to the judges, Ryan Seacrest is also set to return as host for a 25th straight season. This will mark the 10th season for Richie and Bryan, who both joined “Idol” in 2018 during the series’ first season on ABC following a 14-year run on Fox. Underwood was tapped as the newest judge in 2025, following Katy Perry’s departure from the show.
The “Fish Hunt Golf Drink” singer shared with GMA that as soon as Underwood joined the crew, the three of them started their own group text as a way to communicate and keep the fun going on and off the air.
“It’s a fun job…The kids are fun. They’re chasing their dreams. We’re rooting for them. The show has a lot of heart. And so we’re always excited to announce the upcoming season. So somewhere there’s an American Idol out there that we don’t know about yet. So go audition,” he told viewers at home.
American Idol will return sometime in 2027. ABC has yet to announce a premiere date.
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Everything is a bit more chaotic with puppies, and when you combine the chaos of five adorable adoptable puppies with the infectious energy of Cameron Whitcomb, you never quite know what’s going to happen.
Whitcomb joined us at the Country Now studio for the latest episode of The Pupdate, where he opened up about his skyrocketing career, upcoming headlining tour and more.
Sitting on the floor as puppies from Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue played around him, Whitcomb admitted that while he loves dogs, having one of his own isn’t exactly in the cards for him right now.
“I can be the uncle. I’m a good dog uncle,” he joked.
Fresh off several wins at the Canadian Country Music Awards, including taking home the title of Entertainer of the Year, the 23-year-old was still riding high from the big night. Although he wasn’t there in person to accept the award, Whitcomb said it was “amazing” to receive the top honor.
It’s no surprise to see Whitcomb collecting major accolades. His career has skyrocketed in recent months following the release of his 2024 debut EP, Quitter, which was inspired by his journey of overcoming addiction. Since then, he has amassed more than 1.1 billion global streams and has over 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
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His debut album, The Hard Way, was released last year, and The Hard Way (Complete Edition) is out now, anchored by the track “Want For Nothing.” The song garnered more than 2.5 million pre-release social views, and Whitcomb admits it has quickly become one of his “favorite songs.”
“Want For Nothing”
“I’m really glad people have been really getting down with it. It’s been cool. I remember the first time we played it, nobody had heard it. Nobody had heard it. And then as soon as I got into that chorus, people really lit up and I’ve never heard them react to a song they’ve never heard before like that. So it was really cool. And I’ve been loving seeing how well it’s been doing online and people really love the song.”
“Want For Nothing” finds Whitcomb reflecting on the struggles, mistakes and imperfections he carries while expressing gratitude for the person who continues to love and accept him through it all. At its core, the song is about finding comfort and unconditional love after spending years feeling lost and unable to find balance.
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“Want For Nothing” is just one example of the range Whitcomb brings to his music. Rather than trying to fit into a specific genre or sound, the rising star says he is focused on making music that feels authentic to him and allowing listeners to decide how they want to define it.
“I don’t put the music in the box. I’m very, very adamant on just making great art. Wherever people want to put it is up to them. I’ll never claim to be country, but I’ll never claim not to be country because you know what is country?”
Whitcomb has spent time on the road with several country artists, including HARDY, who he says is someone he’d love to write songs with one day.
With the puppies continuing to run around the studio, Whitcomb also opened up about his newest hobby: skydiving.
“I went and got my skydive license. So now I just go travel all around the US jumping on planes by myself. They make you do a bit of training before they send you out of a plane with a parachute. So I had to go do that. I did one tandem and then I was like, ‘Damn, this would be so great if I wasn’t strapped to a dude.’ And then I went and got my license and now I’ve been just jumping on a plane steady.”
So, while Whitcomb is traveling from city to city for his music, fans may also find him taking to the skies in between shows.
Headlining Tour
The hitmaker is currently in the midst of his headlining The Kingdom of Fear Tour, which kicked off in late September. With many dates already sold out and his 2027 European & UK Tour nearly sold out as well, Whitcomb shows no signs of slowing down.
“I actually am super, incredibly grateful for this amazing life I live.”
A few of these sweet pups are still looking for their forever homes. Those interested in adopting should contact Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue, a foster-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Middle Tennessee and run primarily by volunteers. Proverbs is fully dedicated to the care and well-being of every animal they rescue. To learn more or make a donation, click HERE.
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Dolly is incredibly deserving of such an honor. Continue reading…Country Music News – Taste of Country
Dolly is incredibly deserving of such an honor. Continue reading…The Boot – Country Music News, Music Videos and Songs
There is a new dating show headed to television, but it’s already ruffling feathers before it even begins! Chris Harrison’s new dating show, The Vow, is set to premiere Nov. 11 on Fox Nation.
However, according to the Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. Television… Continue reading…Country Music News – Taste of Country
There is a new dating show headed to television, but it’s already ruffling feathers before it even begins! Chris Harrison’s new dating show, The Vow, is set to premiere Nov. 11 on Fox Nation.
However, according to the Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. Television… Continue reading…The Boot – Country Music News, Music Videos and Songs
‘I’m a mother in waiting. And it’s horrifying…and a lot of people are facing it,’ Judd explains. Continue reading…Country Music News – Taste of Country