Ali-Frazier;Bird-Magic;Brady-Wallen? Is this the latest "Clash of the Titans?"
Yesterday, NFL legend and rumored scratch golfer Tom Brady accepted country superstar Morgan Wallen's invite for what we're sure will be a friendly, non-competitive round of golf...right?
It started with Brady posting a clip of him golfing, backed by Wallen's music. Wallen saw it, commenting, "When we playing a match?"
Brady's response: "LFG". Meaning, "let's finally go!" (at least we think that's what it means)
He's a big man, so maybe it was only a matter of time beforeJelly Rolland pro wrestling crossed paths
The country star (and avowed wrestling fan) made a surprise appearance Monday night on "RAW," showing up backstage
Not only did he get some mic time withOtisandR-Truth in the locker room, during the event itself he ended up getting physical withThe Judgment Day, shoving 'Dirty' Dominik Mysterioand JD McDonagh
Afterward, JR said of the experience, "I've been starstruck all night. I've been to award shows. I've been to all kinds of crazy stuff, but I've never been more starstruck than I was back here tonight"
Keith Urbanvisited withCriss Angelon his "Talking Junkies" podcast recently and talked at length about his incredible career
One topic he discussed was that he was torn between a rock career and a country career - unsure of which path to take, as he had a deep love for both genres
After taking in aJohn Mellencampconcert, and seeing how the rock star melded both rock and country elements into music that Keith absolutely loved, a lightbulb went off - and Keith knew how to proceed with his career
It may be the worst-kept secret in music:Post Malonehas a country music album coming out
He's been hinting at it and teasing it for awhile, and the speculation ramped up with his performance on the CMA Awards earlier this month - but now he's come right out and confirmed it
While playing Apex Legends on his Twitch channel, fans asked about a potential dip into the country waters, and Posty confirmed the rumors: “Country record is coming. I keep singing a song that we made while I was in Nashville, and it's so f--king sick, but it's not out." So be on the lookout, Post Malone fans
The Super Bowl may have long dismissed country music as viable halftime entertainment, but the Dallas Cowboys haven't - asDolly Partonwas the halftime entertainment for the Thanksgiving Day Cowboys/Commanders matchup
And Dolly didnotdisappoint; from flat-outrocking a Dallas Cowgirls outfit to a three-song medley that included her classics "Jolene" and "9 To 5"
And in case you thought she'd miss an opportunity to promote what she's been doing lately, she wrapped the performance with her version of Queen's "We Are The Champions/We Will Rock You"
It's Thanksgiving - andTim McGrawwanted to make sure he showed his fans how grateful he is for the decades of support
In an Instagram post, Tim wrote "In the spirit of being thankful, I’m so grateful for all of you and the ways you have supported me, my family and my music through the years. Here’s a little surprise drop of a few songs you’ve never heard. Enjoy!"
That "surprise drop" came in the form of a six-song EP, "Poet's Resumé," just three months after he released his full-length "Standing Room Only"
It's an interesting contrast:Morgan Wallen, arguably the biggest country star to come along in the last twenty years, was totally shut out at the Country Music Awards a few weeks back, yet scored ELEVEN awards at Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards
The irony was not lost on Wallen, who took a subtle swipe at the CMAs in his acceptance speech
"You know, like the song says, you win some you lose some. And last award show I went to, we came home empty handed, and this one, I don’t have enough hands for them all," Wallen said
The 2023 Billboard Music Awards took place last night
Taylor Swiftwon 10 awards last night…bringing her total career wins to 39...whileDrakewon five awards…bringing his total career wins to 39 as well!Morgan Wallenwon the most awards with 11
Big performances includedTate McRae,Mariah Carey,Stray Kids, Morgan Wallen,New Jeans,Karol G,Peso Pluma, andBebe RexhawithDavid Guetta
Swift won Top Artist, Morgan Wallen won Top Male Artist, Karol G won Top Latin Female Artist and Top Latin Touring Artist, NewJeans for Top Global K-Pop Artist
Mariah won the Chart Achievement Award for her hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You”
Life afterMontgomery Gentryhas been mostly Eddie Montgomerycarrying the duo's banner forward
After the passing ofTroy Gentry, Montgomery has released some music by the pair and has toured under the Montgomery Gentry banner, as well as putting out his first solo album almost three years ago
Now he's released a new single, pairing the veteran musician up with country newcomerBryan Martin- "The Cost Of Being Me"
Toby Keithmay be coming back to the concert stage, but his battle with cancer isn't over
On a recent appearance on the podcast "Sellout Crowd," Toby described his cancer battle, and he also mentioned an ulterior motive for fighting as hard as he has to win that battle
Toby explained that he's trying everything he can try to beat this thing, as so many are suffering from cancer, and if he can save one life by showing the way in his battle, that's what keeps him going
Kelly Clarksonis talented and versatile, no doubt. But country fans should be hoping she decides to set her sights on a true country album
The pop star/talk show host has dabbled in country before, most notably with her duet withJason Aldean, "Don't You Wanna Stay," which hit #1 on the country charts
Kelly has the goods to do a straight country album; witness the talk show host crushingLainey Wilson's "Watermelon Moonshine" on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" this week
Kane BrownandLainey Wilsonare the latest additions to the star-studded lineup for "Christmas At Graceland," a holiday special that will feature not only country singers but singers from other genres as well
Kacey MusgravesandThe War And Treatywill also represent country, with John Legend,Post Malone,Lana Del ReyandAlanis Morissetteall on board for the special
"Christmas At Graceland" will air November 29 at 10PM ET/PT on NBC and simulcast on Peacock
The CMA Awards weren't the only awards being handed out to country artists last week. There was also the BMI Awards, a ceremony not as glitzy and prime time as the CMA's, but in many ways as important to artists and songwriters
Morgan WallenandLuke Combswere both named "Songwriter Of The Year," and shared the stage as Luke congratulated Morgan on his win, and proved once again he knew his way around a great song
With Morgan sitting right there, Luke told him "By the way, I love this song a whole lot, man," and proceeded to do a fantastic acoustic version of Wallen's "Thought You Should Know"
Yesterday the Country Music Association revealed this year’s hosts and performers for its 14th annual holiday television special, "CMA Country Christmas"
Serving as co-hosts,Trisha YearwoodandAmy Grant, with a roster of performers that includes Yearwood, Grant,Jordan Davis, Lady A, Ashley McBryde, Jon Pardi, Lindsey Stirling, The War And Treaty, Zach WilliamsandLainey Wilson
The special airs Thursday, December 14 from 8-9 pm ET/PT on ABC and the next day on Hulu and Disney+.
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