Firerose Slams Ex Billy Ray Cyrus for Allegedly Keeping Her Away From Friends During Their Marriage: “Gaslighting Thrives in Isolation”

Firerose and Billy Ray Cyrus (Jason Kempin / Getty Images)

Firerose still has plenty of say about her ex, Billy Ray Cyrus. She is accusing him of allegedly keeping her isolated during their marriage.

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Maddie & Tae Reveal Why They Still Plan To Tour in 2026 Despite Recent Breakup

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 07: (L-R) Tae Dye and Maddie Marlow of Maddie & Tae perform onstage at the Proud to Honor Concert Celebrating America’s Heroes Presented by Ford, Blue Star Families and TikTok, Hosted by Josh “Bru” Brubaker and featuring performances by BRELAND, Lanie Gardner, Maddie & Tae, Mickey Guyton, NE-YO, The War, Treaty and Tyler Hubbard, and Zac Brown at The Country Music Hall of Fame on November 07, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Ford Motor Company)

Maddie & Tae are still going on tour, even after splitting up. Read to find out why the duo is calling it quits but still performing together.

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Song Premiere: Chicago Farmer “Mattress”

Chicago FarmerChicago Farmer “Mattress” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Chicago Farmer’s song “Mattress” from their forthcoming album Homeaid, which is set for release on March 6 via LoHi Records.  Homeaid was produced by Chad Staehly; recorded, engineered and mixed by Nick Tveitbakk at Pachyderm Studios in Cannon Falls, Minnesota; and mastered by Bruce Templeton […]

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REVIEW: Valerie Smith “Maggie’s Journal”

Valerie Smith album coverValerie Smith – Maggie’s Journal – 2 CD Set This 2-CD set, comprised of 30-tracks produced by Donna Ulisse (harmonies) & recorded in Tennessee, is basically a musical narrative focused on the emotional story of one Margaret Attebury Brooks-McCamis – the great-grandmother of award-winning bluegrass artist Valerie Smith (vocals/spoken word). Much of Maggie’s journal documents […]

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REVIEW: Anne Richmond Boston “I Should Be Happy”

Anne Richmond BostonAnne Richmond Boston – I Should Be Happy For those not familiar with Kentucky-born Anne Richmond Boston or the Swimming Pool Q’s (5 LPs) – it’s a good time to allow the curious to catch up with her melodic & edgy repertoire. For those who know, it will be a delightful reintroduction. This is Anne’s […]

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REVIEW: Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball “Live at First Ave”

Gregg HallGregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball Live at First Ave  Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball just released a new album record live at First Avenue club in Minneapolis:  Live at First Ave. Settled in the musical center of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Gregg Hall and the Wrecking Ball deliver an energy and a skilled musicianship in […]

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