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Dierks Bentley’s Hot Country Knights Sign Record Deal

Dierks Bentley’s Hot Country Knights Sign Record Deal

The Hot Country Knights—a band fronted by an incognito Dierks Bentley—signed a recording contract with Universal Music Group Nashville, which is Dierks’ longtime label partner. The Hot Country Knights are comprised of Dierks’ road band, performing ’90s country covers while donning mullet wigs and over-the-top attire from the era. A press release from Universal makes…MORE

Alan Jackson Celebrates 30th Anniversary of First Record Deal

Alan Jackson Celebrates 30th Anniversary of First Record Deal

After moving to Nashville in 1985, Alan Jackson singed his first major-label record deal with Arista Nashville on June 26, 1989—30 years ago today. Eight months later, Alan released his debut album, Here in the Real World, which spawned hits such as the title track, “Wanted” and “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow.” The rest, as they…MORE

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2025

Leonardo DiCaprio’s friends think his new girlfriend, 26-year-old Italian model Vittoria Ceretti, has him WHIPPED.  But he doesn’t care, because he’s never been, “this in love or this devoted to a woman.” The first round of performers for the Grammys have been announced and it looks like Lainey Wilson and Brad Paisley will be holding…

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025

Dolly Parton just announced that the world premiere of “Dolly:  An Original Musical” will take place in NASHVILLE this summer, before heading to Broadway in New York City next year. That’s big news for the Nashville area, because NYC and LA always seem to scoop up every major premiere.  Dolly said, “I am Tennessee born…