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Carrie Underwood is slated to perform at Donald Trump’s forthcoming presidential inauguration.

“I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event,” Underwood said in a statement. “I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future.”

According to a program being circulated online for the Jan. 20 event, Underwood will sing “America the Beautiful” with the Armed...

Donald Trump already has a star set to perform at his upcoming inauguration. Country music star and American Idol alum Carrie Underwood will sing for the swearing-in ceremony. A few of the other musical performances planned for the event have also been revealed.

Carrie Underwood Was Previously Named In A Leaked Program

Trump previously served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021. Winning the 2024 election, he is set to be inaugurated as the 47th president on January 20, 2025.

For Trump’s first inauguration, “Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration” concert was held on January 19, 2017. Musical performances included Toby Keith, 3 Doors Down, and Lee Greenwood.

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According to TMZ, a representative for the presidential inauguration committee confirmed that Underwood would sing “a patriotic tune” before the president-elect is sworn in.

As the publication noted, the singer’s name was previously listed in a leaked program listing the show order.

We lost some entertainment giants in 2024.

Among the big-screen legends who died during the past 12 months were Donald Sutherland, James Earl Jones, Maggie Smith, Carl Weathers, Shelley Duvall, Dabney Coleman, Teri Garr, Louis Gossett Jr., Anouk Aimée, Marisa Paredes and Gena Rowlands.

Related: Saying Goodbye: A Video Tribute To The Hollywood And Media Figures We’ve Lost In 2024

The TV world mourns the likes of Bob Newhart, John Amos, Phil Donahue, Linda Lavin, David Soul, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Martin Mull, Shannen Doherty, Michael Cole, Richard Lewis, Richard Simmons, James B. Sikking, Peter Marshall and Joe Flaherty.

Filmmakers and producers who left us include Norman Jewison, Roger Corman, Al Ruddy, Jon Landau, Lynda Obst, Jim Abrahams, Charles Shyer, Irv Wilson and Paolo Taviani.

The industry also paid tribute to such top executives as Charles Dolan, Paula Weinstein, Jamie Kellner, Richard Parsons, Gerald Levin and Paul Fox.

Broadway’s lights were a...

Country sensation Jelly Roll has performed many covers of Toby Keith’s songs since the legend sadly passed away in February 2024. One of those hits that keeps getting attention from Jelly Roll is “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” which he performed on New Year’s Eve again. He spoke recently about how Toby gets all the credit for convincing him to go from rap music to being a country performer. What exactly did he share? Keep reading to find out more.

Jelly Roll Credits Toby Keith For Music Transition

In a literal sense, Toby Keith changed Jelly Roll’s life. After his incredible performance in Nashville on New Year’s Eve, it was once again brought up how much Toby is admired even after his death. He tragically passed away from cancer in early 2024. People shared more about how much Jelly Roll looks up to Toby Keith.

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As we say goodbye to 2024, Jelly Roll is sending Toby Keith one last farewell for the year. Jelly, who performed during Nashville’s Big Bash New Year’s Eve special, paid tribute to the late country musician during his headlining performance. To honor Keith, who died in February, the singer performed his classic debut single “Should’ve Been a Cowboy.”

Jelly Roll opened his New Year’s Eve set in Nashville’s Bicentennial Park with “I Am Not Okay” and also sang his uplifting “Need a Favor” with help from a trio of background vocalists.

Movie, TV and music fans are remembering notable figures who have died since the start of 2024. “Beverly Hills 90210” star Shannen Doherty, “Bob Newhart Show” star Bob Newhart, “An Officer and a Gentleman” Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr., “Alice” star Linda Lavin, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” actor Richard Lewis, “Starsky and Hutch” star David Soul and “Honeymooners” star Joyce Randolph, who played Trixie, are among celebrities from the world of television who have died.

In film, cinephiles are remembering actor Donald Sutherland, actor James Earl Jones, “Romeo and Juliet” star Olivia Hussey, producer Roger Corman, “Chinatown” screenwriter Robert Towne, “Moonstruck” director Norman Jewison, “Harry Potter” star Maggie Smith and “The Shining” star Shelley Duvall.

Music stars we lost this year include Quincy Jones, Liam Payne, Kris Kristofferson, Toby Keith, Steve Lawrence and Phil Lesh.

America loves a parade. America also loves to learn from Oprah, to rock with Ryan Seacrest on New Year’s Eve and to belt out the hits with Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden.

The list of the year’s top 25 most-watched entertainment specials is topped by NBC’s Turkey Day telecast of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which hauled in 23.4 million viewers in Nielsen’s Live-plus-7 measure covering live viewing plus seven days of delayed viewing. Two Oprah Winfrey-hosted specials made the list, one for ABC (coming in at No. 19) and one for CBS (No. 24).

The Rose Parade, the annual New Year’s Day trek of floral floats through Pasadena, nabbed two slots on the list (No. 14 and No. 17). NBC’s national coverage grabbed 5.4 million viewers while ABC’s coverage of the parade leading in to the college football game at the Rose Bowl garnered 5.1 million.

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When Toby Keith passed away in 2024, country music lost the voice of a generation. As the one-year anniversary of his passing approaches, there’s good news for his fans. New music from the iconic singer might be coming soon. Keep reading for all the details.

Country Music Mourns Legend

The country music industry lost one of the greatest performers of all time when Toby Keith passed away in February 2024 at the age of 62 after a hard battle with stomach cancer. He went public with the cancer diagnosis in June 2022. He had been battling the illness for about six months at that point.

Toby Keith was very optimistic about his recovery. He performed his hit song “Don’t Let the Old Man In” at the People’s Choice Country Awards in September 2023. He was given the first-ever Country Icon Award at the ceremony. Miranda Lambert took home the Icon award at the 2024 awards.

S.W.A.T. fans have been through the wringer during the show’s eight seasons. Is it canceled? Or is it renewed? Do we know? Does CBS?

S.W.A.T is back for now, but some things are different. The new 20-Squad isn’t your grandparents’ version of S.W.A.T. How do viewers like the new look and the younger squad?

It works, but is it as good as it once was?

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I promise this isn’t a Toby Keith song. It’s a breakdown of how the S.W.A.T Season 8 is stacking up on what we’re certain (almost) will be the show’s last run.

Classic television shows like S.W.A.T., Hawai’i Five-o, Magnum, P.I., and Quantum Leap intrigue viewers across generational gaps.

The idea of a tough, highly-tuned police division keeping order in one of the country’s toughest cities has appealed to audiences for decades, starting in 1975. However, the...

Jamey Johnson took his last drink in 2011. He opened up recently about what led him to give up booze, though he admitted he’s not entire sober. Plus the country singer reveals how Toby Keith inspired his new album. Keep reading for all the details.

Jamey Johnson Gets Candid About Why He Gave Up Booze

Jamey Johnson has a new single out called “Sober” with the repeating phrase “It’s so hard staying sober in this town.” But for the country crooner, staying away from alcohol is easy for him. He told Billboard magazine that he hasn’t had a drop of booze in almost fifteen years. “I had my last drink in September 2011.”

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“I don’t play games with the alcohol. That’s what led me down a dark path of self-destruction back then and I barely survived.”

He couldn’t be happier living an alcohol-free life.

Throughout 2024, we will continue to update this In Memoriam photo gallery with notable celebrity deaths from film, television, theater and music. Major entertainment figures to be honored in the 2024 gallery are TV legends Bob Newhart and Phil Donahue, Oscar/Tony/Emmy winner Dame Maggie Smith, Emmy/Tony/Grammy winner James Earl Jones, music legend and Grammy/Tony/Emmy winner Quincy Jones, Oscar winner Louis Gossett, Jr., Oscar nominee and Emmy winner Gena Rowlands, Oscar nominee Teri Garr, director/producer Norman Jewison, broadway legend Chita Rivera, country music superstars Kris Kristofferson and Toby Keith and actors Dabney Coleman, Donald Sutherland and Carl Weathers.

Featured in the 2023 gallery were Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Tina Turner, Harry Belafonte, Jeff Beck, Robbie Robertson and David Crosby, Oscar and Tony winner Alan Arkin, Oscar/Emmy/Tony winner Glenda Jackson, Oscar and Grammy winner Burt Bacharach, Oscar winner William Friedkin, Grammy legend Tony Bennett,...

Post Malone is currently on his F-1 Trillion Tour. The tour kicked off last month with a few shows at various amphitheaters across the country. He invited some special guests for his first stadium show in Nashville, Tennessee over the weekend. The rapper-turned-country-star also paid tribute to the late, great Toby Keith. Keep reading for all the details.

Special Guests Join Post Malone For 1st Stadium Tour

Country music fans have embraced Post Malone. He had fans begging for a country album last year when he performed with Morgan Wallen and Hardy. The trio belted out some of Joe Diffe’s biggest hits. Fans finally got what they asked for when Post Malone released F-1 Trillion in August.

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He collaborated with some of the biggest names in country music on the expansive 27-track album. Tim McGraw, Lainey Wilson, and Luke Combs are just a few of the collaborators.

Entertainment greats Missy Elliott, Queen Latifah, Steven Spielberg, and the late Selena Quintanilla will be honored by the White House this year. On Monday, Joe Biden’s administration announced the cohort of stars set to receive the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts and Humanities.

Elliott, Latifah, and Spielberg are among the honorees for the National Medal of Arts, along with musicians Idina Menzel, Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez, and Herb Ohta, Jr.; actress Eva Longoria; and filmmakers Ken Burns and Spike Lee.

Quintanilla joins a group of three late honorees to be given the award posthumously,...

There sure has been a lot of discourse this year about who can play country music. But at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s annual Medallion Ceremony on Sunday, officially inducting this year’s class, the answer was “anyone who showed up.”

That included two members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Keith Richards and Elvis Costello; Nashville’s latest pop arrival, Post Malone; bluegrass pioneer Del McCoury; Americana poet Lucinda Williams; and genre pillars Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris.

All of them, along with Eric Church, Blake Shelton,...

True to form, John Anderson was in the studio writing and recording a batch of new songs when he first heard rumblings about the latest class being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. When the Florida native, who possesses one of the genre’s most idiosyncratic drawls, eventually learned that he was one of the inductees, he says he absorbed the honor with a mix of satisfaction and melancholy.

“One of the main gratifications is I got to live to see it,” Anderson, 69, says. “Several of my friends were inducted posthumously.

Reba McEntire, the undisputed Queen of Country, officially joined “The Voice” as a coach during its 24th installment, and she won her first championship in Season 25 for Asher HaVon. She is a three-time Grammy winner who previously had a history on the singing show, as she served as the mega mentor for every coach in Seasons 8 and 23, and helped out Blake Shelton during Season 1. Now that the Season 26 blind auditions have begun, can Reba prevail for the second time on NBC’s reality TV show?

Tour our gallery above (or click here for direct access) for a closer look at Team Reba McEntire on “The Voice” Season 26, including photos, bios and artist rankings. Also see our features for Team Gwen Stefani, Team Michael Buble and Team Snoop Dogg.

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Miranda Lambert was an opener for iconic country singer Toby Keith early in her career. In a new interview, she revealed that it wasn’t always easy touring with the legend. Keep reading to find out why.

Toby Keith’s Death Rocked Country Music

In June 2022, country singer Toby Keith made the startling admission that he’d been diagnosed with cancer. He had been quietly battling the disease since the fall of 2021. The “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” singer made a triumphant appearance at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards to accept the Country Icon Award. He performed an emotional rendition of “Don’t Let the Old Man In.”

No one knew that would be his last public performance. He passed away in February 2024 after a hard-fought battle with stomach cancer. The singer was only 62.

Toby Keith A Young Miranda Lambert Toured With Him

Miranda Lambert has been a mainstream country star for two decades.

While nothing holds a candle to the Olympics at the moment for NBC, one of the broadcaster’s other prides and joys of the summer was a two-hour concert special for late country singer Toby Keith. Featuring performances by Trace Adkins, Priscilla Block, Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Clay Walker, and Lainey Wilson, plus Keith’s daughter, Krystal Keith, among others, “Toby Keith: American Icon” drew 4.7 million viewers when it debuted across NBC on Aug. 28 and next day on streamer Peacock.

Filmed in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, the two-hour special was the most-watched show across broadcast that night and grew 10% from its “America’s Got Talent” lead-in — a show that’s typically hard to top in viewers for NBC. And the win was in large part thanks to ITV America’s Thinkfactory Media, the production company behind “Gene Simmons Family Jewels,” “Hatfields & McCoys” and the “Mama June” reality series,...

College football brings people together from around the nation. There are countless traditions that plenty of schools have. At the University of Oregon, fans sing along to “Shout” from the movie Animal House in between the third and fourth quarters. Wisconsin Badger fans party to the hit “Jump Around” in the middle of the game. However, one university is doing something to honor a late country music artist who is still beloved. Toby Keith sadly passed away from cancer earlier in 2024. He was a huge fan of the Oklahoma Sooners football team. The program decided to honor Keith in a fitting way this year with a new tradition that likely won’t be going anywhere in the future.

What The Oklahoma Sooners Do To Honor Toby Keith

The Oklahoma Sooners kicked the 2024 year off against the Temple Owls, who they easily beat. However, one moment stuck out for plenty of fans more than others.

Ken Page, the Broadway veteran who provided the voice of the ghastly villain Oogie Boogie in the Tim Burton-produced The Nightmare Before Christmas, has died. He was 70.

Page died peacefully Monday at his home in St. Louis, his manager, Todd M. Eskin, announced.

In his Broadway debut, Page stepped in as a replacement to play the Lion in the original 1975-79 production of The Wiz, and he won a Drama Desk Award and drew standing ovations when he sang “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.”

The baritone also originated the role of Old Deuteronomy in 1982 in the original production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats; starred in the original 1978-82 Broadway production of Fats Waller’s Ain’t Misbehavin’, winner of the Tony Award for best musical; and played Nicely-Nicely Johnson in the 1976-77, all-Black revival of Guys and Dolls, a turn that earned him a Theatre World Award.

Country singer and rapper Jelly Roll debuted on Saturday Night Live with performances of “Liar” and “Winning Streak,” both from his forthcoming 10th studio album, Beautifully Broken, which is set for release Oct. 11.

The Tennessee native is coming off nominations for the CMA Awards’ Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year.

His most recent album, Whitsitt Chapel, was also nominated for best album at the CMAs.

The winner of last year’s CMA for New Artist, Jelly Roll has had high-profile performances in recent months, like at the Emmys and Wrestlemania.

Jelly Roll’s very busy weekend in New York City kicked off Friday night with a concert at Madison Square Garden, where the singer was joined onstage by surprise guest Post Malone.

The two artists performed three tracks together: A rendition of the country classic “Friends in Low Places,” a version of Malone’s “I Had Some Help” with Jelly Roll filling in for Morgan Wallen, and the live debut of “Losers,” their collaboration from Malone’s F-1 Trillion.

Malone wasn’t the only special guest at Jelly Roll’s...

Dancing with the Stars historically taps into the emotional aspect of its celebrities’ stories. Dances crafted around a particular life event can translate into viewer votes and a mirrorball trophy. However, not all dances are created to get the judge’s praise. Some routines are cathartic, while others celebrate joy. Here are the five most emotional dances in the series’ history.

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Derek Hough crafted a routine honoring Amy Purdy’s extraordinary story of losing both her legs and gaining back her life. The couple danced to the song “Human” by Christina Perri. Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba called this one of her favorite routines and featured it on her Facebook page.

Purdy’s legs were amputated 10 inches below the knee after she contracted bacterial meningitis at age 19. She was the first double amputee to appear in the series and made it...

The People’s Choice Country Awards are coming in hot with Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban and Kane Brown set to perform. The 2024 event, which will be hosted by Shania Twain, will air live on Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. Et and will be available to watch on NBC and Peacock. It will be filmed from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn.

Additionally, the red carpet for the event, “Live From E!: People’s Choice Country Awards,” will begin on 6 p.m. Et on Sept. 26.

Lambert, Urban and Brown will join Kelsea Ballerini, Lady A, Parker McCollum and The War And Treaty as performers for the upcoming event. Presenters this year include country stars Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay and Little Big Town as well as comedian Nate Bargatze. Additional performers and presenters will be announced at a later time.

As well as performing, Lambert will be honored with the Country Icon Award.

Netflix has found the formula for audience attention amid the waning days of summer and back-to-school season, and it involves one part Halle Berry, one part Mark Wahlberg, and a lot of action.

The two Hollywood A-listers have given Netflix a major streaming hit, as their action comedy “The Union” is the most-watched program for the third consecutive week on the Samba TV Weekly Wrap Report.

“Industry” comes in behind “The Union” this week, as the buzzy HBO and Max series climbs the chart from No. 6 last week.

Netflix holds the next four spots on this week’s chart. “Worst Ex Ever,” the streamer’s latest true-crime docuseries, “dissects the dark side of love” and comes in third this week. No. 4 is “The Accident,” a Mexican drama series.

“The Deliverance,” at No. 5 , is a horror film with even more star power in it than “The Union.” Led by Oscar winner Mo’Nique,...

Six months after Toby Keith’s untimely death, Luke Combs is remembering the late country legend with pride. On Thursday, an official video debuted of Combs and Keith in the studio recording a cover of the late Joe Diffie’s “Ships That Don’t Come In,” which dropped earlier this year.

“To be on a song with Toby was a no-brainer when it got presented to me,” Combs said in a press release. “That was something I had always hoped to do but never knew if it would happen or not.

Country legend Toby Keith passed away earlier this year. Even though he is gone, his memory lives on and the stories keep pouring out. His daughter Krystal shared a story of her own recently. Toby is known for his patriotism and he never hesitated to step into harm’s way in order to perform for all the troops overseas on Uso tours. Now, his daughter shared how she wanted to go with him and he absolutely refused. Keep reading to find out more.

Toby Keith Would Not Let Daughter On Uso Tour

Toby Keith loved the military and did not think twice about risking his own safety to go to the Middle East to perform for troops. His daughter Krystal also performs and wants badly to go with him.

However, she shared that letting her go with him is one line he refused to cross. Whiskey Riff shared what Krystal...

The University of Oklahoma will continue to honor country legend Toby Keith after his death earlier this year. He was an Ou fan his whole life and even sent his children there to attend college even though he never went himself. Superfan is an understatement when it comes to his love for Ou. Now, Ou football has announced they will have a sing-along to honor Toby during each home game in Norman. Keep reading to find out more.

Ou Football To Honor Toby Keith

Oklahoma Football will honor the late legend Toby Keith at every home game in Norman. The university announced that a sing-along will take place between the 3rd and 4th quarters of games. They have not released which songs will be sung but there are tons to choose from.

Chances are “Red Solo Cup” will make an appearance in honor of Toby. When he passed away the...

It takes decades of hits and likability to become the People’s Choice, and Miranda Lambert’s hard work will be rewarded at the People’s Choice Country Awards where she will accept “The Country Icon” award. The ceremony, which Shania Twain is hosting, takes place at Nashville’s Opry House and air on NBC and Peacock at 8 p.m. Et on Sept. 26.

Although the People didn’t get to choose Lambert specifically (voting for the other categories is still open through Friday), hits like “The House That Built Me,...

“Toby Keith: American Icon” is set to air on NBC at 9:00 Pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. This special event promises to be a heartfelt celebration of one of country music’s most beloved figures. Fans can expect a night filled with music, memories, and tributes as various country artists gather in Nashville to honor Toby Keith and his remarkable contributions to the genre.

The show will feature performances from a lineup of talented musicians who have been influenced by Toby’s work. Each artist will share their own renditions of his classic hits, bringing their unique styles to the stage. This tribute will not only highlight Toby’s songs but also showcase the impact he has had on the country music landscape over the years.

Viewers can look forward to a mix of nostalgia and excitement as they watch this special tribute unfold. With heartfelt stories and emotional performances,...

Of all the performances at “Toby Keith: American Icon,” a tribute show held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Monday night, the most surprising was an unexpected appearance by Keith himself — on the overhead video screens, filmed during what was described as his final recording session.

The emotional kicker came near the end of the all-star concert, as Keith was seen in a recording studio singing a cover of “Ships That Don’t Come In,” recorded in 1992 by Joe Diffie, who died of complications from Covid in 2020. The musical accompaniment was provided live by the tribute special’s house band as Keith, in studio headphones, sang the bittersweet chorus: “So here’s to all the soldiers / Who have ever died in vain / The insane locked up in themselves / And the homeless down on Main / To those who stand on empty shores / And spit against the wind /And those who wait forever...

Carrie Underwood isn’t going anywhere. The country music star has extended her Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency through Spring 2025.

The newly announced shows will take place March 26, 28, 29 and April 2, 4, 5 at the Resorts World Theatre. Tickets for the new shows will go on sale Friday, Aug. 2 at 5 a.m. Pt.

The “Before He Cheats” country star began her residency back in December 2021 and has extended it several times already. She has a bunch of shows coming up, as well, including six performances in August, followed by six more in October.

For a guy who didn’t live in Nashville and bucked every Music Row norm he could, Toby Keith sure was loved by the country music community. That was apparent on Monday night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, where A-listers like Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson, and Keith’s fellow Oklahoman Carrie Underwood gathered to perform his songs at a briskly-paced, but expertly-staged tribute concert. Dubbed Toby Keith: American Icon, the concert was recorded to air Aug. 28 on NBC.

While tribute concerts can sometimes be fawning, heavy-handed affairs,...

Country artists from Hardy to Toby Keith have turned up in the squared circle over the years, but few look as at home in the ring as Jelly Roll. On Aug. 3, the burly, tattooed singer will make his way to Cleveland for the WWE’s annual warm-weather live event, SummerSlam. Ahead of the card, Jelly appears in a new hype video in which he daydreams about a second career as a WWE superstar.

When asked in an interview what he’s most hoping to see at SummerSlam, the “I Am...

Carrie Underwood is gorgeous but fans are used to seeing her with a ton of makeup on. She shared a rare glimpse of her natural beauty. Stay on this page to see the stunning snapshot.

Carrie Underwood Among Artists Honoring Toby Keith In TV Special

Toby Keith passed away nearly six months ago, but the music industry still mourns the legendary singer.

The legendary career of the singer included 42 Top 10 hits, 33 of those reaching No. 1. Add in inductions to the Country Music Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. He was also awarded with the National Medal of Arts and named a BMI Icon.

Mega-hits like “Should Have Been a Cowboy,” “Red Solo Cup,” “How Do You Like Me Now?!” and “Beer for My Horses” that have defined his career.

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There have been several tributes to the singer already, including at...

Shania Twain has been set to host the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards live from Nashville on September 26 on NBC and Peacock.

The second annual celebration will take place at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville for a second year in a row.

“Country has some of the most passionate fans in music and us artists are so lucky to be supported in doing what we love,” Twain said in a statement. “I am honored to host an award show that celebrates these awesome fans. Get ready for an unforgettable show with lots of big hair, glamour, rhinestones, hats, boots and incredible performances. Giddy Up!”

The inaugural show last year was hosted by Little Big Town. Jen Neal, EVP of Live Events and Specials at NBCU Entertainment, said Twain “is the perfect person to help us celebrate the country’s finest” as she “is a beloved member of the country community.

Dave Loggins, the Grammy nominated Hall of Fame singer/songwriter best known for his 1974 hit, “Please Come To Boston,” died on July 10th at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 76 years old and no cause was given.

The song that made his career spent two weeks at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in August 1974, and one week atop the Billboard Easy Listening chart. It was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Male Pop Vocal performance. It was released in April 1974 as the first single from his album Apprentice (In a Musical Workshop) and was produced by Jerry Crutchfield.

The three verses of the song contain a plea from the narrator to a woman whom he hopes will join him in Boston, Denver, and Los Angeles. Each verse reaches a sad conclusion: “She said, ‘No – boy would you come home to me.'”

The...

The news of Toby Keith’s passing in early 2024 sent shockwaves through the country music world. Known for his distinctive voice, and patriotic anthems, the country singer built an empire that rivaled his legendary music career. Now, the details of his will are offering a fascinating glimpse into the immense fortune he accumulated.

Singers Wife And Children Are Beneficiaries

Toby Keith Covel, known professionally as Toby Keith, was a legendary American country music singer and songwriter. Born on July 8, 1961, he left a major mark on the country music scene before his passing on February 5, 2024, at the age of 62 following a battle with stomach cancer.

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His music career took off in 1993 with his debut single “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” which reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This was just the beginning of his successful journey in country music. Over the years,...

Joe Bonsall, the longtime member with the Oak Ridge Boys who retired in January following a four-year battle with the neuromuscular disorder Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, died today, July 9. He was 76.

His death was announced by a spokesperson for the Bonsall family.

The news comes less that ten days after the July 1 death of Rusty Golden, the 65-year-old musician son of The Oak Ridge Boys’ William Lee Golden. Both Golden and Bonsall were residents of Hendersonville, Tennessee.

Bonsall joined the popular country and gospel singing group the Oak Ridge Boys in 1973, and his tenor vocals and high harmonies quickly became an integral part of the group’s sound on on such hits as “Elvira” and “Bobbie Sue.”

The Oak Ridge Boys, which has sold more than 41 million records, won five Grammys and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015. The group was founded in 1943 as the Oak Ridge Quartet,...

Luke Bryan is teaming up with an American Idol winner to honor country legend, Toby Keith. What do we know so far about this epic tribute to honor the country music icon?

Country World Still Mourning The Loss Of Icon Toby Keith

When it comes to the biggest names in country music, the late, great Toby Keith is right up there with the best of them. The country legend put out hits for decades. When he wasn’t in the studio writing chart-toppers, Toby Keith was a bonafide road warrior, playing show after show for years and giving his fans everything he had.

Back in February, Toby Keith passed at the age of 62 amid a very public struggle with stomach cancer. Despite everything he was dealing with, Keith still managed to play a handful of shows shortly before he passed. In that regard, he was able to do what he...

Rusty Golden, the son of The Oak Ridge Boys’ William Lee Golden who went on to his own successful career as a country and gospel music songwriter and instrumentalist, died July 1, at his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He was 65.

A cause of death was not disclosed.

“This is the hardest thing ever for a father to have to face,” said William Lee Golden in a statement announcing his son’s death. “I love my family more than anything. Rusty was a great musician, a talented songwriter, and a wonderful son. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers for the days ahead. I love you, son.”

Born William Lee Golden Jr., on January 3, 1959, in Brewton, Al, Golden was called Rusty while still a baby, and the name stuck. By age 12 he already was a proficient drummer and at 13 began playing professionally as a member of The Rambos, featuring the songwriter Dottie Rambo.

The Mavericks frontman Raul Malo revealed he’s battling cancer. He shares how he plans to fight for his health and if it will affect the tour.

The band is a rarity in country music. Instead of having roots in Nashville, the band was formed in Miami, Florida in 1989. The current band members include frontman Raul Malo, Paul Deakin on drums, lead guitarist Eddie Perez and Jerry Dale McFadden on keyboards.

Original member Robert Reynolds is Trisha Yearwood’s ex-husband. He was fired from the band in 2014.

The Mavericks Raul Malo Reveals Cancer Battle

The Mavericks had their biggest hit in 1996 with the song “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down.” The band disbanded for the first time in 2000. They reunited in 2003 but broke up again after their comeback was unsuccessful.

Mavericks singer Raul Malo/Credit: YouTube

The band attempted another comeback in 2011 and performed at the Stagecoach music...

NBC is honoring the life and legacy of country star Toby Keith, who passed away in February following a three-year battle with stomach cancer.

The two-hour concert special “Toby Keith: American Icon” will air on the network Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 9 p.m. Et.

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Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and Eric Church are among the country stars that will pay tribute to Toby Keith at a Nashville benefit concert next month.

“Toby Keith: American Icon,” set for Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on July 29, will also feature performances by Darius Rucker, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, the War and Treaty, and more guests to be announced.

The charity gig will raise funds for the Toby Keith Foundation’s Ok Kids Korral, a cost-free home for families of children dealing with critical illnesses, as well as Monroe Carell Jr.

NBC will air two-hour Toby Keith tribute concert special this August, with a guest line-up to include Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, Carrie Underwood and more.

Toby Keith: American Icon also will feature Parker McCollum, Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker, Lainey Wilson, The War And Treaty, with artists performing the late Keith’s hits as well as original songs.

The special airs Wednesday, August 28 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt.

The concert will be filmed at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, with a portion of ticket sales to benefit The Toby Keith Foundation’s Ok Kids Korral, a cost-free home for families of children dealing with critical illnesses, and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals and the top rated in the Southeast.

Keith died Feb. 5 following a three-year battle with stomach cancer. Throughout his career, the country music superstar scored 42 top-10 hits,...

NBC will air a musical special in honor of Toby Keith, singer of country hits like “Should Have Been a Cowboy” and “Red Solo Cup,” who died at age 62 in February.

Titled “Toby Keith: American Icon,” the special will feature covers and original songs performed by country artists Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Darius Rucker, the War And Treaty and more.

The two-hour special will air on Aug. 28 at 9 p.m. Tickets for the live show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena will go on sale on June 28, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Toby Keith Foundation’s Ok Kids Korral, a cost-free home for families of children dealing with critical illnesses, as well as the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Throughout his career, Keith released 42 Top 10 tracks, 33 making No. 1, and was named to the Country Music Hall of Fame,...

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