Darius Rucker broke his silence on his February arrest, saying, “It is what it is.” Tennessee authorities took Rucker, 58, into custody Feb. 1 after the “Wagon Wheel” singer turned himself in. He was charged with two counts of simple possession/casual exchange of a controlled substance and one count of a violation of the state’s vehicle registration law, Fox News …
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Craig Morgan says military service is 'more natural' to him than country music stardom: 'It's in my DNA'
Craig Morgan says that despite his success, he still feels more at home serving in the military than being part of the country music world. In 1989, the singer-songwriter enlisted in the United States Army and served almost 10 years of active duty in the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions before joining the Army Reserve as his music career began …
Read More »Georgia WWII hero's grave inspires songwriter ballad decades after soldier killed in combat
FIRST ON FOX: A World War II hero from backwoods Georgia inspires Americans today even from the grave. The story of U.S. Army PFC Ervin O. Jones is worthy of a song. Craig Gleason, a Georgia songwriter, penned “The Ballad of Ervin O. Jones” in 2014, after he and his daughter came across the soldier’s headstone in a churchyard cemetery …
Read More »Jelly Roll admits marijuana keeps him sober from Xanax, cocaine and codeine: 'Hot button topic'
Jelly Roll is getting candid about his sobriety. In an interview with Taste of Country, the country music star explained how “marijuana has kept” him “sober.” “I get in trouble for this, all the time, but my stance on marijuana will always be the same: I believe marijuana has helped me in so many regards, with my anxiety. This is …
Read More »Country star Walker Hayes on kicking alcohol in 'industry that can often condone that lifestyle'
Country music star Walker Hayes hopes to inspire people struggling with addiction through his music. The 44-year-old singer-songwriter, who battled a drinking problem for years, celebrated his eighth year of sobriety in October. Last month, Hayes released his EP “Sober Thoughts,” which detailed his journey to recovery. Hayes told Fox News Digital he often writes about his personal experiences overcoming …
Read More »Randy Travis, wife Mary thank AI for giving him his voice back: ‘It’s been magical’
Randy Travis and his wife, Mary, are still in awe of the artificial intelligence that allowed him to sing again. “When I first heard it, I couldn’t hear much because I was crying so hard,” Mary told Fox News Digital on the ACM red carpet. She accompanied Randy, adding, “When Randy watched it, it was beautiful because I watched him …
Read More »Jelly Roll's teen daughter caught sneaking out in security footage shared by Bunnie Xo: 'Grounded for life'
Jelly Roll recently gifted his little girl a brand-new car for her 16th birthday. She might not be driving around town for a while though, after the country star’s wife, Bunnie Xo, caught her sneaking out of the house with a friend, thanks to security cameras positioned around their property. Bunnie uploaded a TikTok clip of their attempt to break …
Read More »Lainey Wilson credits success to God, rejection and being 'hardheaded'
Lainey Wilson’s 13-year run in the country music business has had its fair share of challenges. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Wilson, who will appear in the Hulu special, “Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country,” discussed how she handled rejection and heartache early in her career. “I think a lot of the rejection really just kind of made me …
Read More »The musical evolution of Post Malone: Rapper, singer, songwriter from NY
Post Malone, born Austin Richard Post, is a rapper, singer and songwriter from Syracuse, New York, who has explored various genres throughout his music career. Most recently, the singer emerged surprisingly in the country music scene with his song “I Had Some Help,” featuring Morgan Wallen. Malone’s popularity grew with his debut song, “White Iverson,” and his first album, “Stoney,” …
Read More »Jelly Roll training for half-marathon, transforming himself after weight shaming forced him off the internet
Jelly Roll is training for a half-marathon! The country star, who has dropped 50 to 75 pounds and continues to shed weight, told Fox News Digital that he plans to enter the 13.1-mile race next year after completing a few shorter races first. “I’m training as you can train, it’s an 18-month process,” the “Need a Favor” singer explained. “I …
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