Brandon Lewis
Nashville Music Minute – Meghan Patrick and Mitchell Tenpenny expecting their first child
April 1, 2026
Wednesday 1st April 2026
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“Avatar: The Way of Water” crossed the $1.7 billion mark globally this weekend, and that means James Cameron will make the rest of the sequels. So, with all the fake humility he could muster, Cameron said, quote, “It looks like I can’t wiggle out of this. “I’m gonna have to do these other sequels. I know what I’m going to be doing the next six or seven years.” Cameron noted that “Avatar 3” is already finished, and parts 4 and 5 have been written.
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Joe Don Rooney and model Tiffany Fallon are getting a divorce. He says she’s been having an affair with her personal trainer. She doesn’t deny it, but says they’re break up is caused from his alcoholism and drug abuse. To be fair HE says that SHE’S the one hooked on drugs.
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Chase Rice debuted his new song “I Hate Cowboys” on “Good Morning America”. It’s off his upcoming album called “I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go to Hell” that comes out February 10th. He also released the video for “I Hate Cowboys”.
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Zac Brown tells The Los Angeles Daily News newspaper that he prefers smaller venues. “Nothing beats performing in front of thousands of people but being in a bar or something with like 100 people is so intimate. You can sing and interact with people and see how your music affects them. It’s awesome.“ You can see Zac Brown band this summer at the Hy-Vee Indy Car weekend July 23rd at the Iowa Speedway.
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Prince Harry claims his father, King Charles III, is jealous of Meghan Markle. In his new memoir, “Spare”, he writes, “What he really couldn’t stomach was someone new dominating the monarchy, grabbing the limelight, someone shiny and new coming in and overshadowing him.”
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Regarding memoirs, Heat magazine says Angelina Jolie may be working on one. A source tells the magazine, “Ange’s book is less likely to delve into relationships, but the troubles she’s had with Brad will be addressed. It’ll be more from a standpoint of helping other women avoid falling into those types of relationships.”
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Taylor Swift has officially entered her glittery legal era again. A Las Vegas performer says Taylor’s use of “The Life Of A Showgirl” is stomping all over her own brand, “Confessions of a Showgirl.” She’s suing for trademark infringement, wants damages, and an injunction too.
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Only Kid Rock could turn a poolside salute into a military investigation. The Army says two Blackhawk helicopters near his Tennessee mansion were just on a Nashville training route, but now they’re checking into why they hovered there. Kid says nobody’s getting in trouble and called it pretty neat. Nothing says casual Tuesday like cannonballs, patriotism, and two black helicopters hovering near your house…
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Riley Green is stacking side quests like a pro. He’s making his TV debut on Marshals in mid-April. And because sleep is for other people, he’s also reportedly opening a second Duck Blind bar in Gatlinburg. At this point Riley’s building a country music cinematic universe.
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Thomas Rhett says one of his favorite parts of touring is trying wild new foods on the road, which sounds adventurous and expensive. Meanwhile Dylan Scott keeps it a little more backyard chaos at home, admitting he’ll wander into the kitchen at midnight and cook a full meal like it’s noon. His wife wakes up confused; he’s making dinner round two. That’s not a snack, that’s a second shift.
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