Nashville Music Minute: Expensive Jeans
Friday 19th December 2025
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CMA Fest is back, taking over Nashville from June 5-8 with ten stages, surprise collaborations, and country music’s biggest stars. Or, as locals call it, four days of honky-tonk traffic jams—but hey, at least the soundtrack’s good!
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Parker McCollum just shook up RODEOHOUSTON by announcing his most personal album yet, dropping June 27. Meanwhile, Luke Combs hinted on Instagram about new music. Country fans, prepare yourselves—your playlists are about to get real emotional, real fast.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly "practicing for parenthood" by getting a puppy together. Because, as we all know, babies and dogs are basically the same—minus the teething, tantrums, and college tuition. Solid plan, guys!
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John Cena is retiring… kinda. The guy whose motto is "Never Give Up" is, well… giving up wrestling—but let’s be real, he’s probably just suplexing into another career. He’s calling it “closing a chapter,” but knowing Cena, that book’s getting a sequel. Meanwhile, catch WrestleMania 41 in Vegas, April 19th and 20th, streaming on Peacock!
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While she’s cat-friendly, Coco can be a bit selective with her feline friends, so she’ll do best in a home with either no other cats or with other laid-back cats. She’s also good with children, but she thrives in a calm, adult environment where she can relax and build trust. Coco loves to play, especially with balls, and she’ll entertain herself for hours. When it comes to affection, she has a special way of showing her love—giving sweet little “love nibbles” and gentle licks. Her soft meow will melt your heart every time.
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Will Smith is back — THIS time, dropping beats instead of slaps! His new album, ‘Based on a True Story’, kicks off with the track "Int. Barbershop — Day," where he declares: "Will Smith is canceled." Then he hints it's because of his skin color… which is an interesting take, considering, well… 2022 Oscars, anyone? Maybe the cancellation had a little more… punch to it.
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Morgan Wallen Pulls a Houdini on SNL—Poof, He's Gone! Morgan Wallen caused a stir by making an early exit from Saturday Night Live. During the traditional end-of-show goodbyes, Wallen hugged host Mikey Madison, then pulled a classic Irish exit—vanishing offstage before the credits even rolled. Fans were left wondering if he had a pressing engagement or just really, really wanted to beat the traffic. Moments later, he posted a photo of a plane with the caption, "Get me to God's country." Guess when Morgan says, "Last Night", he means right now!
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The quest to find country music's hottest man continues. Trying to find that country artist is serious business—like, tractor-stuck-in-the-mud serious. And after some jaw-dropping upsets, we're down to just eight country legends battling it out! In the New School Bracket: Scotty McCreery vs. Warren Zeiders and Jackson Dean vs. Riley Green. In the Old School Bracket: George Strait vs. Alan Jackson and Tim McGraw vs. Keith Urban. These matchups are tighter than skinny jeans at a honky-tonk. May the best boots win!
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Richard Chamberlain, star of film, theater and television, died Saturday in Hawaii. Chamberlain died of complications following a stroke two days before his 91st birthday, his representative confirmed. was known as the "king of the miniseries," and starred in "Shogun," "The Thorn Birds," "Wallenberg," and the original 1988 screenplay of "The Bourne Identity." Richard Chamberlain was 90.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might be trading stadium lights for starlit nights! The couple was spotted at a hidden speakeasy in Montana, loving the low-key vibes—no paparazzi, no bodyguards, just good times. A source says they’re even thinking of buying a house there because it’s the one place they feel truly free. Montana: come for the views, stay for the Swift-Kelce sightings!
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Jennifer Lopez is not happy with Ben Affleck spilling tea about their divorce! A source says she’s fed up with him using their breakup for press and is this close to dropping all the receipts. Another insider adds, “If he thinks he’s rewriting the ending, he’s wrong.” Sounds like Bennifer: The Sequel might get real messy..
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Jelly Roll had to miss his big Grand Ole Opry duet with Ashley McBryde, and fans were shook! Instead, Post Malone stepped in for a surprise Johnny & June tribute. But where was Jelly? Turns out, he was battling a fever so bad he slept 20 hours straight! “Broke my heart, man,” he said. Don’t worry, Jelly—next time, just send a doctor’s note!
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Hailey Whitters just learned a very important life lesson—always check the toilet before sitting! The country singer found a bat chilling under the rim after she had already used the bathroom. The result? Five rabies shots and a viral TikTok moment. Pest control thinks it came through the chimney, but Hailey’s still wondering how it landed in that spot. Moral of the story: Always look before you leak!
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