Daily Archives: March 23, 2026

ESPN and the Masters called upon a country star to be the voice of the beloved golf tournament coming in April. With just over two weeks until the Masters officially tees off, ESPN has unveiled its new “Georgia On My Mind” campaign for everyone’s favorite major tournament. The brought in Thomas Rhett to record a cover, and it’s still not the favorite choice if you ask Masters fans (most think they should stick with Ray Charles’ rendition), but it is […]

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She’s one of the best in the business… and not just when it comes to writing and recording her own songs. Miranda Lambert has written plenty of hits for some of country music’s biggest modern stars, too. Miranda released her debut album Kerosene in 2005, she’s scored multiple chart-topping hits, holds the record as the most-awarded artist in ACM history, is a three-time Grammy winner, multiple Platinum-certified albums, and accolades for Female Vocalist of the Year from both the CMA […]

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A woman named Donna Motsinger accused comedian Bill Cosby of allegedly drugging and raping her in 1972. Today, she was awarded $19.25 million in a civil suit against him, per TMZ. According to the outlet, Cosby, 88, was judged to be “liable for sexual assault and sexual battery.” Motsinger got $17.5 million for “past mental […]

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Alan Jackson’s family just got a little bigger. Daughter Mattie welcomed baby Charlie Ann Smith, marking another joyful chapter for the country legend. Continue reading…

McDonald’s conducted a five-day trial of humanoid robot employees that were used to greet diners and complete basic restaurant tasks.

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If you aren’t a Prime Video subscriber, you might want to consider changing that. The streamer is the home of the 2026 ACM Awards. The event will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17. Some major headliners are set to take the stage.  On Thursday, March 19, […]

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Oh I can’t wait to hear the song about this. By now everybody’s probably heard about the trial between Afroman and members of the sheriff’s department in Adams County, Ohio, who sued the “Because I Got High” rapper for defamation after his home was raided in 2022. In case you missed it, here’s a quick rundown. Back in August 2022, the rapper’s house was raided by deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department in his home state of Ohio, based […]

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While a certain country music star has been making headlines for his dramatic weight loss, 1990s country music icon Jo Dee Messina has also been getting in shape.  If you follow the “Heads Carolina, Tails California” singer on TikTok, then you’re probably already familiar with her workout content. Fans have been asking her about her exercise routine, […]

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Riley Green received five stitches in his ear after a phone whacked him in the head during a performance. The incident occurred on Saturday, March 14, at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, Australia. When it happened, Green said, “Damn, am I bleeding? Y’all see how tough I am?” Security quickly removed the person who threw […]

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A mentor of Charlie Kirk has died in a bizarre pickleball accident.  Jeff Webb died on Friday, March 20, at the age of 76. His death was confirmed by the New York Post. Turning Point USA, the nonprofit conservative advocacy organization that Kirk founded, described the author as a “visionary who helped shape generations of young […]

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