Kelly Clarkson will release her second children’s book in October. The book is named after her daughter River Rose and called River Rose and the Magical Christmas. Clarkson also wrote a song for the book release called Christmas Eve. Tasteofcountry.com says the book will be out October 24th.
Martina McBride’s charity ‘Team Music is Love’ celebrated young mothers who live at Covenant House, a homeless youth shelter in New York City. McBride partnered with diaper companies to refill the shelter with essentials. Each mother to be received a gift bag with educational toys, books and bath supplies. McBride also invited all staff and mothers to show at Paly Station Theatre that night. Accor
Martina McBride fronted the lineup for CMT’s Next Women of Country Tour, with special guests Lauren Alaina, Post Monroe and Maggie Rose. The tour made a stop in the heart of New York City’s Times Square, and McBride led a fully girl-powered show just in time for Women’s Day, with Taste of Country on hand to capture some exclusive concert pictures.
While any night at the Grand Ole Opry is special, Wednesday (Oct. 26) was a particularly special show, as the Band Against Cancer: The Sarah Cannon Tour made its final stop at the historic venue. Martina McBride is at the helm of the tour, raising money for cancer research organizations including Sarah Cannon Fund at Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Be the Match.
Loretta Lynn has been forced to postpone more concerts following a fall she suffered in late August. All concerts have all been postponed until further notice including her appearance at the Grand Ole Opry on Sept. 16.
It dawned on me over the weekend that I have now been at B98.5 for 16 years! I started working here in August 2000 and it is so hard to believe that 16 years have already gone by.
Garth Brooks fans will get a taste of the country star’s new music this fall: A brand-new song, “Pure Adrenaline,” is being used as CBS’ theme song for its SEC football broadcasts during the 2016 season. Beginning with the UCLA vs. Texas A&M game at 3:30PM ET on Sept. 3.