But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is nevertheless a sign of the changing tides, where mainstream entertainers, from Nelly to The Village People are more publicly and more enthusiastically associating with the new administration.

Carrie Underwood's participation in Trump's 2025 inauguration highlights shifting celebrity support for the president. While past inaugurations struggled with star power, recent events have seen more entertainers aligning with Trump.

Fifteen living CMA or ACM Entertainers of the Year are not members of the Grand Ole Opry, and a few of them barely recognize the vaunted stage. George Strait, Kenny Chesney and Willie Nelson are three legends who rarely play the Grand Ole Opry. Why?

Bob Dylan is mourning his friend Garth Hudson. On Monday, the musician posted a tribute to the Band keyboardist on X, remembering him as the group’s “driving force.”

A who's who of country music artists will help the Grand Ole Opry celebrate its 100th anniversary when the live event concert, Opry 100: A Live Celebration, airs live on NBC (and simulcast on Peacock) on Wednesday,

Before country music sensation Garth Brooks found love with fellow musician Trisha Yearwood, he was married to his high school sweetheart, Sandy Mahl, whom he tied the knot with in 1986. After 15 years of marriage,

Hubert Vestil/Getty Whether she’s on screen or on the red carpet, Jennie Garth’s natural radiance always shines through. That’s in part because ever since she hit TV screens in 1989 ...

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Trick Daddy isn’t the only one who is on Nelly’s side either—in fact, Michael Blackson has something to say on his behalf too! Trick Daddy has thrown his support behind Nelly, as the Country ...

David Brooks recognizes that America’s progressive elites have lost their way. And he correctly identifies the nation’s top universities as a chief cause. But the New York Times columnist and ...