Dolly Parton Drops “Dixie” After 2017 Backlash — Reba McEntire Defends Her Intent

In 2017, as the United States was taking a harder look at its past, even one of its most beloved cultural icons came under scrutiny. Dolly Parton — widely admired for bridging political, racial, and generational divides — found herself facing criticism over her long-running dinner attraction, Dixie Stampede. Activists and commentators argued that the … Read more

Dolly Parton Turns 80, Laughs She’s “Outlived” Her Plastic Surgeons — Fans Can’t Get Enough

Turning 80 might lead some people toward quiet reflection, but Dolly Parton treated the milestone like she treats everything else — with humor, generosity, and a reminder of why she remains one of entertainment’s most adored icons. The country legend marked her 80th birthday on January 19 by releasing a refreshed version of her classic … Read more

I Chose the World — Dolly Parton Skipped Motherhood, Faced Judgment, and Gave Millions of Kids Their First Books

For generations, society has treated motherhood as the ultimate mark of a woman’s fulfillment. Few women have faced that expectation as persistently as Dolly Parton. Married for decades to Carl Dean, raised in a family of twelve siblings, and celebrated for her warmth and generosity, Parton was often asked the same intrusive question: Why didn’t … Read more

Super Bowl Surprise: Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley Quiet the Crowd with Stripped-Down Country Moment

In a night built for spectacle, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley delivered something no one expected — a raw, acoustic performance that brought an entire Super Bowl stadium to a hush and captivated viewers at home. The halftime stage is typically reserved for explosive visuals and tightly choreographed pop showcases. Instead, Lambert and Langley chose … Read more

Ella Langley didn’t ease her way into the spotlight — she stepped in with something to say.

Her voice carries the feeling of a lived memory: rough around the edges, grounded in Southern grit, and unafraid to sound exactly as it feels. In a music world often chasing polish, Langley showed up with something riskier — plainspoken honesty. There was no glossy rollout or borrowed image, just songs that feel pulled from … Read more