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This year, a few companies have gone ahead and increased their starting hourly pay rate for their employees. Aldi, Hobby Lobby and now you can add Bank of America to that list. Bank of America is the second largest banking establishment in America, and they are sharing their wealth with those who choose to clock

Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, announces the release of Camila Cabello’s Official Live Performance of “Godspeed.” “Godspeed” follows Camila’s previously released performance of “Dade County Dreaming.” Vevo’s Official Live Performances are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances. Camila Cabello

Are you ready for the nutritious, weight-loss warmth from a cup or bowl of chicken bone broth just in time for chillier weather? Beef bone broth is also available, and both are easy to find in pourable boxes at the supermarket. According to Healthline, you can make your own bone broth as well by boiling down

Twitty & Lynn’s “Cookin’ Up Lovin’,” filmed in Marfa, Texas, evokes the throwback vibes of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood — and is a darn fine song to boot For nearly a decade, the duo known as Twitty & Lynn have been performing the songs made famous by their respective grandparents: Michael Tre Twitty

While the southeast United States braces for another hurricane, Taylor Swift is already swooping in to help. The pop star has made a $5 million donation to aid in relief efforts from both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. The latter is expected to make landfall on Wednesday night in Florida (Oct. 9). Swift’s donation will

Spirit Halloween is getting into a new spirit this year — the Christmas spirit. The retail popup has announced plans to test out a Christmas-themed store, aptly called Spirit Christmas. Similar to its spooky counterpart, the jolly new concept will occupy vacant buildings across the nation to bring shoppers everything they could possibly need for the holiday

The first major benefit concert to support North Carolina storm relief has been announced. Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, and James Taylor will headline “Concert for Carolina” on Oct. 26 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. All proceeds from the concert will be split between Combs and Church — both Tarheel State natives

Singer, who denied allegations, suggested he was prepared for a yearslong legal battle It’s business as usual for Garth Brooks, who was sued last week for sexual assault. On the Monday edition of his Facebook Live show, Inside Studio G, the country artist, who denied the allegations, indicated he would be in it for the

You might want to check your cupboards, because a glass measuring cup is getting its owners some extra cash. Measuring Cup Settlement Reached The Federal Trade Commission recently took action against a glass measuring cup manufacturer. Last year, the FTC took Instant Brands to court claiming the company was marketing its measuring cups as being

Last week, swift backlash followed comments made by Luke Bryan about Beyoncé‘s relationship to the country music community. In an interview on Sirius XM’s Andy Cohen Live, the musician stated that Beyoncé should “be country with us a little bit” and encouraged her to make an effort to integrate herself in the genre. Now, Bryan

On the heels of Beyoncé’s CMA Awards shutout, country singer Luke Bryan thinks the pop icon should “be country with us a little bit.” During an interview on Sirius XM’s Andy Cohen Live, the multi-platinum singer said he feels that Beyoncé, who released the country-tinged Act ii: Cowboy Carter in March, should ingratiate herself into

Two families associated with the Duck Dynasty cast — Al and Lisa Robertson, and Zach Dasher and his family — have witnessed first-hand the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. The Duck Dynasty family discuss their experience on the newest episode of their Unashamed podcast, helmed by family patriarch and professional hunter Phil Robertson. Al and

multiplatinum chart–topping global pop powerhouse Zara Larsson shares a new remix EP for her single “Memory Lane” from her 2023 holiday project, Honor The Light. Get the 3-track EP, which features the original demo version of the song along with a remix by German electronic/dance duo FAST BOY, here via Sommer House/Epic Records. Get Honor The Light EP here. Honor The Light was released last year to acclaim

Garth Brooks issued a statement on Thursday after being accused by an anonymous “Jane Roe” plaintiff of sexual assault when she was working for him as a hair and makeup artist. “For the last two months, I have been hassled to no end with threats, lies, and tragic tales of what my future would be if I did

Trisha Yearwood had been trying to sell her Tennessee manor — the historic home where she filmed Trisha’s Southern Kitchen for 11 years — and she finally did. The Brentwood, Tenn., house sold one day before a lawsuit was filed accusing her husband Garth Brooks of sexual assault and rape. Realtor.com notes that the house sold

Coldplay has once again captured the world’s attention with the release of their highly-anticipated tenth studio album, “Moon Music,” which landed on October 4, 2024. Known for their ability to blend ethereal soundscapes with relatable lyrics, the band has taken their artistry to new heights, both musically and environmentally. Produced by the legendary Max Martin, “Moon

The musician has moved his now-canceled Asheville gig to Cary, with all proceeds going to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund Sturgill Simpson will play a special benefit show in North Carolina this month, with all proceeds going to relief and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.  Simpson was slated to play Asheville on Oct. 21

Your smokeless nicotine habit could pay off with tickets to see country concert thanks to some rewards. Zyn is offering a rewards-only concert with Dierks Bentley on Oct. 12. You cannot purchase tickets to the show, which is going down at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl. Instead, you must redeem 3,000 Zyn reward points to get inside. The

Eric Church is officially working on new music. On Friday at midnight, he surprise-released the first taste with “Darkest Hour,” a majestic pledge of devotion to help loved ones in need. In this case, the North Carolina native means that literally. According to a release, Church has signed over all royalties of the song, in

McDonald’s is adding a new sandwich to its menus around the U.S. next week, but if you’ve been paying attention you might have seen this one somewhere before. What Is The New McDonald’s Sandwich? McDonald’s has announced the Chicken Big Mac will be available at all U.S. locations for a limited time starting Oct. 10.

“Kickin’ It With Kristofferson” celebrates one of Church’s songwriting heroes, who died last weekend at 88 A few days after the death of Kris Kristofferson, Eric Church shared the unreleased song “Kickin’ It With Kristofferson,” an acoustic demo he once wrote about one of his songwriting heroes. The previously unreleased track, which Church describes as a

Darius Rucker and his touring family are mourning the loss of someone who spent more than two decades working with him on the road. Jason Parkin, who died this week, was Rucker’s longtime production manager. Parkin hailed from Raleigh, N.C., and he also worked on Hootie & the Blowfish’s 2019 Group Therapy Tour, which Rucker fronted.

Rascal Flatts have announced their Life Is a Highway Tour, ahead of the country band’s 25th anniversary. The 21-date trek, named after the country trio’s 2006 hit “Life Is a Highway,” starts on Feb. 13 in Evansville, Indiana, and makes stops in Columbus, Ohio; Savannah, Georgia; and Fort Worth, Texas. The tour wraps on April

One of Trisha Yearwood‘s all-time dream-come-true moments came with Kris Kristofferson by her side. Her mind went there when she was asked of the legendary songwriter’s death and legacy. “This one hurt. This is a tough one. This is a legend that was lost,” she says. Garth Brooks is seated to Yearwood’s left. They talked to

Margo Price is honoring Kris Kristofferson with a poignant tribute. On Monday, following news of the country music star’s death at age 88, Price shared a set of photos with the musician over the years as she reminisced about performing with the late songwriter. “l’m lighting a candle for Kris Kristofferson & remembering every song

Morgan Wallen put his money where his mouth is. Less than a day after pledging to help flood-ravaged areas of east Tennessee and western North Carolina, the singer sent a very large check to the American Red Cross. Per Billboard, Wallen made a $500,000 donation. “Those hills and hollers are very important to me in

The country world is mourning after Kris Kristofferson died on Saturday (Sept. 28) at 88 years old. Whether you knew him best as a world-class songwriter, one-fourth of the legendary group The Highwaymen, a solo artist or for his work as a film actor, Kristofferson left an indelible impact on the entertainment industry, and its

As the songwriter of legendary compositions like “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” and “Me and Bobby McGee,” Kris Kristofferson transformed lyrics into literature, elevating the craft to a legitimate American art form in a way few had done before. Part Romantic poet, part folk troubadour, part country-music storyteller, Kristofferson

 GRAMMY winning, multi-platinum selling superstar Ciara has released her latest single “Wassup” featuring GRAMMY nominated rapper Busta Rhymes – listen HERE – via her very own label, Beauty Marks Entertainment. Written by Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Courtlin Jabrae, and produced by J.R. Rotem, the energetic record taps into Ciara’s ATL roots with a current day Y2K sound. “’Wassup’ is a fun flex record. It

The ’90s were a strange and glorious time. The stock market was up. The internet made a weird series of mechanical noises every time you turned it on by accessing it via your phone. Cell phones were the size of bricks. And grocery stores were filled with foods never before dreamed of in human history. Some