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Lainey Wilson was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on Friday. She said, “From a very early age, I wanted to come here. Then I wanted to play here, then I wanted to be a member.”
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Will Ferrell wants to be “People” magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive. He says they never have comedians, and they need to change that…
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The Man in Black is back. Johnny Cash passed away over 20 years ago, but had a new album come out this weekend called “Songwriter”. Plus, there are new tunes by Luke Combs . . . Megan Moroney, and more..
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Comedian George Lopez disappointed fans by leaving a sold-out show at the Eagle Mountain Casino, in Porterville, California, thirty minutes early. He was mad at a heckler and walked out. George hired his own private security that could have easily escorted any hecklers out. But Lopez says “The audience was overserved and unruly, and the casino staff was unable to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for the artist and guests.”
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Eric Dane, best known as McSteamy on Grey’s Anatomy, has passed away at 53 after battling ALS. He first revealed his diagnosis last April, but symptoms began earlier in 2024. His family says he spent his final days surrounded by his wife, daughters, and close friends, and he used his fight to raise awareness for ALS research.
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William Shatner is officially going metal…because apparently retirement is for people without a spaceship. The 94 year old icon is releasing a heavy metal album featuring covers of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest, plus original songs with 35 metal legends. He says metal is where imagination gets loud, which explains a lot about Captain Kirk. There’s nothing more metal than a man eligible for social security since Nixon.
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Jelly Roll is officially becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry on March 10th, and Lainey Wilson will be there to welcome him in. He first found out back in December when Craig Morgan surprised him with the invitation, and now Craig will perform at the induction too. It’s one of country music’s highest honors, and proof that redemption stories hit harder than any guitar solo.
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Kane Brown is the latest country star to plant his flag on Broadway in Nashville with his own entertainment venue. Kane Brown’s on Broadway will feature a full restaurant, bar, and live music, which basically guarantees fans will spend money while singing his songs badly. Every country star gets a bar eventually, it’s practically a rite of passage. At this point, Nashville Broadway is less a street and more a country music theme park.
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