Chris Stapleton, Kane Brown, HARDY, and more to receive 2023 ACM Honors

The Academy of Country Music announced the esteemed recipients of the Special Awards for the 58th Academy Of Country Music Awards. Clint Black, BRELAND, Kane Brown, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Charlie Cook, Charlie Daniels, Mike Dungan, Ashley Gorley, HARDY, Bill Mayne, Tim McGraw, K.T. Oslin, Chris Stapleton, and Troy Vollhoffer are among the artists who will …

Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs earn first Nos. 1 and 2 country songs on Billboard Hot 100 in 42 Years

For the first time in more than four decades, country songs have hit the Nos. 1 and 2 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Morgan Wallen‘s “Last Night” lands at No. 1 while Luke Combs’ cover of Tracy Chapman’s 1988 hit “Fast Car” is at No. 2. The achievement by Wallen and Combs marks …

Ryan Seacrest to replace Pat Sajak as new host of ‘Wheel Of Fortune’

Sony Pictures Television confirmed in a press release on Tuesday that Ryan Seacrest will replace Pat Sajak after he steps down from his role as host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after the upcoming 41st season, which premieres this fall. Sajak has served as host of “Wheel of Fortune” since 1981, taking over the position from …

Rihanna steps down as Savage X Fenty CEO

As noted in an article published by Vogue Business, Rihanna has stepped down from her role at Savage X Fenty and appointed a new CEO. Rihanna held the title since founding the line in 2018; she will remain the company’s executive chair. Hillary Super, the former CEO of Anthropologie Group, will be the new chief …

Shooter sentenced to life in prison for attack on Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs

The shooter who pleaded guilty to killing five people and injuring 17 others at the Club Q gay nightclub in Colorado Springs was sentenced to life in prison on Monday. The victims ranged in age from 22 to 40. The 23-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich — who identifies as nonbinary and uses Mx. Aldrich — opened …

State seeks death penalty against suspect Bryan Kohberger in University of Idaho murders

Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the University of Idaho murders. Kohberger is accused of stabbing to death four college students in an off-campus house on Nov. 13, 2022: Kaylee Goncalves; her lifelong best friend and roommate Madison Mogen; a third roommate, Xana Kernodle; and Kernodle’s boyfriend, Ethan Chapin. …

Fenway Sports Group buys Boston team in Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s golf league

Fenway Sports Group, owned and run by John Henry and Tom Werner, will be the second of six teams to join TGL, the primetime golf league set to begin competition in January. TGL, developed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in partnership with the PGA Tour, will begin competition in January. Henry and Werner said …

Utah Jazz acquire John Collins in trade with Atlanta Hawks

The Utah Jazz have acquired forward/center John Collins from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for veteran forward Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Jazz will pick-up the remainder of Collins’s five-year, $125 million deal he signed ahead of the 2021-22 season, approximately $78 million. . He’s got three …

Reba McEntire, Dan + Shay, John Legend and Chance the Rapper coaching ‘The Voice’ Season 25

NBC’s The Voice announced that Reba McEntire, John Legend, Chance the Rapper and Dan + Shay will serve as coaches for Season 25 of the long-running competition series. The news drops ahead of Season 24, which will premiere this fall and feature McEntire, Niall Horan, John Legend and Gwen Stefani. McEntire is making her coaching …

CMT shares lineup for ‘Next Women Of Country’ showcase

CMT and City Winery Nashville shared the lineup for its upcoming “Next Women of Country” showcase, taking place on July 18 and co-hosted by Lindsay Ell and CMT’s Leslie Fram. “Next Women of Country” will feature performances in the round from “CMT Next Women of Country” members spanning the classes of 2020-2023, including Georgia Webster …