The internet appears to be causing young people to lose their southern drawl — and our unique regional accents aren’t the only thing it’s taking from us. Research from the University of Georgia shows that, generation over generation, regional southern accents are declining, thanks in no small part to social media. It’s just another way … Read more
The best food is found in California, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans split evenly by state explored sentiments about homemade dishes nationwide, finding that New York, Texas, Louisiana, and Florida rounded out the top five states ranked on best cuisine. And above all, Louisianans know they’ve got it, expressing the most … Read more
Country singer Chase Rice is hitting the brakes after more than a decade of touring. In an emotional Instagram post, the 40-year-old country star announced he will step away from music after completing a limited run of shows slated for 2026, admitting he has reached a point of exhaustion. “Alright everybody, I wasn’t sure whether I was gonna … Read more
The Beyhive is stinging Lainey Wilson. The country star, 33, has been accused of copying Beyoncé’s iconic 2024 Christmas Day NFL halftime show performance. Wilson performed during this year’s Dec. 25 game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings, alongside Snoop Dogg, K-Pop group HUNTR/X, and opera singers Andrea Boccelli and Matteo Boccelli. Lainey … Read more
Joe Ely, the country music rocker best known for his work with Bruce Springsteen, the Clash and more, has died. He was 78. The “Honky Tonk Masquerade” singer’s family announced the devastating news in a Facebook post on Monday. He died at his home in Taos, New Mexico, from complications of Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s … Read more
It’s the end of the road for Maddie and Tae — for now. Maddie Marlow Font and Tae Dye Kerr announced Monday that they are splitting up after 15 years together as a country music duo. “It’s been such a hard, hard — honestly, heartbreaking — decision,” Tae, 30, told People. “This was the only … Read more
Country music duo Maddie & Tae have announced they are taking a break — but assure fans they aren’t breaking up. In a recent interview with People, Maddie Marlow Font and Tae Dye Kerr shared they decided to take a step back from releasing music as a duo, but made clear the separation is not meant to … Read more
These women were forced to enact a special “man-date.” A nationwide shortage of men in Latvia has increasingly forced women to hire “husbands for an hour” to help with their household chores. According to a recent report by Eurostat, Latvia boasts 15.5% more women than men – over three times the average rate in the European … Read more
Daniel Woodrell, the acclaimed author of “Winter’s Bone” and other American novels that captured the essence of the Missouri Ozarks he called home, died Friday. The 72-year-old’s wife, Katie Estill-Woodrell, told the New York Times that he died at their home in West Plains, Missouri, after a battle against pancreatic cancer. He previously beat colon … Read more
Breaking Rust is breaking hearts — but he’s totally fake. “Walk My Walk,” an AI-generated track from the AI artist Breaking Rust, has topped the Billboard Country Digital Song Sales chart since the week of Nov. 8. The AI artist Breaking Rust and its country song “Walk My Walk” has taken the music world by storm. Breaking Rust … Read more
Dolly Parton isn’t afraid to get older. The country music legend, 79, opened up about aging in People’s new cover story published Wednesday, following her recent health challenges. “People say, ‘Well, you’re going to be 80 years old.’ Well, so what? Look at all I’ve done in 80 years,” said Parton, who turns 80 in … Read more
A US country music star has shared footage of an ugly incident at a Melbourne McDonald’s, in which a female staffer was allegedly abused and spat at. Drew Baldridge, who has been touring Australia with Jelly Roll, praised the actions of two men who stepped in and pinned the alleged assailant to the ground. “Wrong … Read more
Country music star Todd Snider abruptly canceled a nationwide tour after he was allegedly violently assaulted outside his Utah hotel over the weekend — but the saga has since taken a bizarre twist after he ended up in cuffs. The Nashville-based musician, 59, was hospitalized late Sunday after claiming he was attacked outside the hotel … Read more
Luke Bryan is getting candid on his sister Kelly Bryan’s sudden death in 2007 at the age of 39. “I’ve never really explained what happened to my sister,” the country superstar, 49, shared while on Tuesday’s episode of the CNN podcast, “All There Is with Anderson Cooper.” “There’s some misinformation out there on the internet, and … Read more
Kim Cattrall is opening up about her life post-Samantha Jones. The “Sex and the City” alum, 69, admitted that “every day is a little bit different” since wrapping the hit HBO series more than 20 years ago during an interview with People published Monday. “I have a home on Vancouver Island, which is my hideaway … Read more
Alexandra Kay is setting the record straight. The singer, 34, opened up about rumors of a romance between her friend, Maggie Baugh, and Keith Urban following his split from Nicole Kidman after 19 years of marriage. Kay told Taste of Country that there’s nothing going on between the guitarist, 25, and country superstar, 57. “Honestly, I was … Read more
A petition to replace Grammy Award-winning rapper Bad Bunny with the “King of Country” George Strait as the Super Bowl halftime show performer is gaining steam online with thousands of fans on board The announcement that Bad Bunny would perform on the NFL’s biggest stage has been met with controversy as many, including the organizer … Read more
Dolly Parton’s sister has shared an update regarding the country music legend’s worrying health issues. Freida Parton, 68, took to social media days after her famous sister postponed her Las Vegas residency to ask for prayers for the 79-year-old Queen of Country. “Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly,” the … Read more
Actor and director Rob Reiner claimed the United States has only one year before tuning into a “full-on autocracy,” suggesting on MSNBC’s “Velshi” Sunday that President Donald Trump will attempt to steal the upcoming election. Reiner argued that the country under the Trump administration has already moved “beyond McCarthy era-esque” and must be taken back before it’s … Read more
Morgan Wallen is the only exception. Typically, Hayley Williams keeps mum over the identity of who she’s alluding to in her music, but this time the Paramore rocker, 36, didn’t hold back. Williams confirmed that her new track, “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party,” is about the 32-year-old country star. Hayley Williams sports a t-shirt … Read more