Keith Whitley, likeHank WilliamsandPatsy Clinebefore him, was a generational talent whose career - and life - was cut short
To honor the late singer, the Grand Ole Opry is hosting "I Wonder Do You Think Of Me: The Opry Remembers Keith Whitley" - and some very big names are helping the venue celebrate Whitley's life and music
Among the stars lending their talents:Ashley McBryde,Garth Brooks,Terri Clark, Whitley's widowLorrie Morganand sonJesse Keith Whitley
The event takes place October 17 with two shows that night, at 7pm and 9:30pm
American music legendHank Williamswould have been 100 years old yesterday - and a country legend honoredthecountry legend on social media
Alan Jacksonjumped on his socials to offer up a quick tribute, picking up his guitar and playing the Hank classic "Your Cheatin' Heart"
He gave the song a quick but heartfelt run-through before setting the guitar aside and saying to the camera, "Happy 100th birthday, Hank. I don’t think I’d be here without you"
The man will just not stop making music.Zach Bryanjust released his self-titled album a few weeks ago, but when he's not in studio, he's recording songs on social media. Sometimes he does both
Sunday Zach teased not one but three new songs on his socials - including collabs with Bon Iver and Noah Kahan
While none of the songs seem to have a titles yet - or Zach isn't saying - clips of all three songs got his fan base fired up for even more new music from the rising star
It doesn't get better than this: two huge talents, re-doing an iconic song, to fire up the viewers of "Monday Night Football"
Last night, MNF debuted a new collab featuringChris StapletonandSnoop Dogg, along with drummerCindy Blackman Santana, on the classic rock track "In The Air Tonight" from Phil Collins
The song is expected to kick off "Monday Night Football" all season long - and perhaps further, depending on the response
Kane Brownmade an intriguing post to Instagram yesterday - one that got fansallfired up
Along with a clip of an unknown song, the post said simply: "new song ?? new tour," followed by another post that said, "Tour Announce 9/20 - I Can Feel It 9/21"
Judging by the clip, which works with some lyrics fromPhil Collins'"In The Air Tonight," the new song is seemingly titled "I Can Feel It"
Fans were fired up, but so were some of Kane's country music buddies, includingDustin LynchandBailey Zimmerman, who responded enthusiastically to the news in the comments
Jelly Rollrecently did a "Live at CMA" chat Q&A with fans where the question came up: what are you listening to these days on repeat?
The rising superstar name-checked two artists he says are in heavy rotation for him:Tyler Childersand his latest, andLainey Wilson's "Watermelon Moonshine"
He also answered questions about the inspiration behind his song "Save Me" (it was a cry for help) and what his favorite tattoo was (the cross beneath his eye)
Morgan Wallenhas always kept his dating life pretty low-key, but do we now know if he is - or has ever - datedKristin Cavallari?
The former reality star was on "Watch What Happens Live withAndy Cohen" when she was asked by fans Zooming in to the show who the celebrity was she recently dated - a celebrity her three kids were huge fans of
Cohen interjected "It's obviously Morgan Wallen," as Kristin's kids are known to be big fans of the singer - but Cavallari wasn't biting, saying "I'm not answering that question!" while looking a bit uncomfortable
Cohen tried to get to the bottom of things, offering that she said she's notdatinghim - but never said she never wentona date with the singer - an assertion Cavallari refused to confirm or deny, making a "lips are sealed" motion - so read into that what you will
Nominees for the 57th Annual CMA Awards were just announced with Lainey Wilson leading with nine nods
She makes history as the only artist to ever lead nominations in her first two times on the ballot.
Newcomer Jelly Roll is a first time contender with five noms.
When it comes to the night’s most coveted award, Entertainer of the Year, Morgan Wallen along with Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Wilson andCarrie Underwood.
The 57th Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, airs November 8th on ABC.
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