Earlier this week, Dolly Parton’s husband of almost sixty years- Carl Dean- passed away at the age of 82.
What a love they shared… and she honored him by releasing a song to tribute him called “If You Hadn’t Been There”, and released the following statement:
“I fell in love with Carl Dean when I was 18 years old. We have spent 60 precious and meaningful years together. Like all great love stories, they never end. They live on in memory and song. He will always be the star of my life story, and I dedicate this song to him.”
Oh, my heart.
Here’s “If You Hadn’t Been There”:
Absolutely beautiful.
And what a gorgeous tribute to an everlasting love.
I have been lucky to have been married almost eighteen years thus far, and can only hope to achieve that same longevity.
He’s got a new album coming out this year called “I’m The Problem”, and although he hasn’t officially set the release date or track list yet, he’s not been shy about posting teasers of what will be on the album.
Earlier today, he shared a clip of “I’m a Little Crazy”, and I have a feeling most of his audience will relate:
And it goes well with the state of the world these days.
My husband is Active Duty Army, and has been for the past 18 years. He says the “boogeyman” is real. Sadly, our world is insane, and you have to do what you can do to get through it.
For a lot of us, that’s music.
And from the sound of it, Morgan seems to have some pretty solid stuff in the pipeline for us.
Stay tuned!
Also, he’s hitting the road in 2025 with Miranda Lambert, and you know that’s gonna be amazing.
Another future hit from Morgan Wallen has arrived…
Morgan Wallen has a new album called “I’m the Problem” which we’re still waiting on the release date and track listing. In the meantime, Morgan is sporadically putting out songs from the upcoming project, and he has his first song on there about being a dad to his song Indigo.
He wrote on his socials, ““Been trying for a long time to write a song I loved to my son. None of them ever feel good enough because of how perfect I want something like this to be. And not saying this is perfect, but I am very proud of it. Here is a clip; It’s called ‘Superman.’”
Yeah, I’d say he hit that one out of the park. I especially love the references to the hot mess that Morgan can sometimes be. But, hey, at least he owns up to it!
I seriously cannot wait to hear this album.
Morgan will also be on the road with Miranda Lambert this year, which is going to be all kinds of amazing. Get dates and info at http://morganwallen.com
Earlier this morning, Sabrina Carpenter dropped the deluxe version of her Grammy Award winning album “Short n’ Sweet”, and it features a remake of her hit song “Please, Please, Please” with none other than the ICONIC Dolly Parton on it!
And of course, it’s stinking adorable.
Aaaahhh! LOVE it!
And I love the reference to Sabrina’s ex- actor Barry Keoghan- at the end.
Perfect.
And in case you missed it, here’s Sabrina’s full 2025 Grammy Award performance. It finally got released to YouTube:
I freaking love her.
Again, her deluxe version of “Short n’ Sweet” is out now, and I highly suggest you check her out if you’re not up on how awesome she is!
Could be my hot flashes… or maybe it’s just this music video for Country star Riley Green’s new single “Worst Way”.
All I can say is… DAMN.
Yeah, Riley Green doesn’t work out or anything.
Also, is anyone getting major Spencer Dutton vibes from him? (Hello, “1923”!)
Either way, Riley is easily the sexiest man in Country Music right now.
Fight me.
You can also catch him on the road this year- get the dates at http://Rileygreen.com
Really, my only complaint about this video is that he tossed the wine before showing up.
In case you’re under a rock or something of the like, you’re aware that today is President Donald Trump’s inaguration.
Look, I’m I’m not here to get into politics. I’m not right or left. I’m just an American. So, if you’re coming here to vent your frustrations, you came to the wrong place.
I love America, flaws and all, and will always do so no matter who is voted in as the leader.
I’m an Army wife, and I take pride in our country and know how good we have it, whether or not you approve of the Coomander-in-Chief.
That being said, Carrie Underwood was tapped to perform “America the Beautiful” at the ceremony, and despite technical issues and the backing track not playing, she immediately sang it A Cappella, and absolutely NAILED it.
Not that I’m surprised. Carrie Underwood is one of the most vocally talented singers out there, and is a total pro and class act.
My favorite part?
Everyone singing along.
Right, left, or in between… you have to admit that was impressive.
Carrie Underwood got so much flack for doing this, and I loved her public statement in response:
“I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event. I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future.”
Luke Combs is currently on the road overseas with Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny and Lane Pittman, and they just did a stop in Auckland, New Zealand where Luke debuted a new song.
The song- which it seems is titled “Ain’t No Cowboy” – it’s a true heartbreak banger, which is what Luke does best:
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