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Buckingham Palace announces King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer

King Charles III on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the Coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6^ 2023 in London^ England

Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement on Monday, February 5 that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. The 75-year-old Charles recently underwent a procedure to treat an enlarged prostate last month.

A statement from the Palace posted to social media read as follows: “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer. * His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties. Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual. * The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible * His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.”

The palace did not offer further details on the type of cancer that King Charles was diagnosed with, nor did they share what stage the cancer is. The King was last seen publicly attending church on Sunday with Queen Camilla at St. Mary Magdalene Church near Sandringham, marking the monarch’s first outing since leaving the hospital on Jan. 29 following a three-day stay after his prostate procedure. King Charles returned to London from Sandringham on Monday to commence treatment as an out-patient.

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Dan + Shay on paying homage to their humble beginnings with 'Bigger Houses'

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Amazed by the tiny house on Dan + Shay‘s Bigger Houses cover and wondering where it is now? Fret not, the duo has an update for you.

“My kids ask about it every single day. I don’t know where it is right now. I think it’s probably in storage,” Shay Mooney tells ABC Audio. “We’re also asking. I think someone might have stolen it. We’ll see.”

The trippy abode you see on the cover is more than a setup. It sentimentally pays homage to where Shay first met Dan Smyers in the genesis of their joint career.

“I don’t know if we mentioned this or not, but on the door of the album cover, it says 507. That was an ode to 507 Morton Avenue,” Shay shares. “And we actually name-drop 507 on the album in a song called ‘Then Again.’” 

“It’s just a special place. That’s where we met. And that was the humble beginnings of Dan + Shay,” he explains. “We wrote that [the] next day after that party, so it’s kind of taking it back to our roots.”

Dan + Shay’s new single is the reflective Bigger Houses title track. It follows “Save Me the Trouble,” which hit #1 on the country charts in January.

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Lauren Alaina and fiancé Cam Arnold are married in Nashville ceremony

Lauren Alaina at the 2019 CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 5^ 2019 in Nashville^ Tennessee.

After four years together, Lauren Alaina and fiancé Cam Arnold were married at a lavish wedding ceremony in Downtown Nashville, Tennessee.

Alaina and Arnold shared the details of their ceremony with PEOPLE, with the outlet sharing photos from the couple’s wedding at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Sunday, February 4. Alaina wore a custom-designed gown in front of 450 guests in attendance, including fellow country artists including Jason Aldean and wife Brittany Aldean, HARDY and wife Caleigh Ryan, Lindsay Ell, Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney and more.  Alaina shared with People: “Here’s the funny thing: I wanted a small wedding and Cameron wanted a big wedding. So we compromised — and had a 450-person guest list. I think it’s just a reflection of how fortunate we are — we have a lot of people who love us and we love a lot of people.”

Alaina announced her engagement on the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage in late 2022, later posting photos to confirm the news in an Instagram along with the caption: “BRIDE be dang’d, y’all. My best friend, [Cam Arnold], asked me to marry him, and I announced it at my favorite place in the world, [the Opry]. I didn’t know happiness and excitement like this existed. I can’t wait to be Mrs. Cameron Scott Arnold.”

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21 Savage tops Billboard 200 for second consecutive week with “American Dream”

21 Savage at the Philipp Plein fashion show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Hammerstein Ballroom on September 9^ 2017 in New York City.

21 Savage‘s latest project, American Dream topping the Billboard 200 for a second week in a row, moving 78,000 album equivalent units in its second week and moving past the competition including artists such as Green Day, Morgan Wallen, and Noah Kahan. In its opening week, American Dream moved 133,000 album equivalent units, 21 Savage’s highest first-week sales tally as a solo artist.

American Dream marks 21’s fourth No. 1 album and  surpasses the first-week sales of his last solo LP, 2018’s i am > i was, which opened with 131,000 units. i am > I=i was earned a nomination for Best Rap Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.

American Dream, released on January 12, was announced just days prior to its release and boasts features from Young Thug, Travis Scott, Lil Durk, Summer Walker, Brent Faiyaz and more.

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Usher shares ‘Coming Home’ tracklist, shares video for ‘Ruin’

Usher at the 2019 ESPY Awards at the Microsoft Theatre LA Live.

Usher revealed the tracklist for his upcoming ninth studio album, Coming Home, with features from Latto, Burna Boy, 21 Savage and more. Usher posted on its socials: “U been asking…so I had to deliver. The official tracklist for my new album, #COMINGHOME | 2.9.24 | Pre-order the album on @applemusic NOW”

The 20-song album, which also features The-Dream, H.E.R., Summer Walker and BTS’s Jung Kook, is due out on Feb. 9 — two days before Usher takes the stage at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas at Super Bowl LVIII’s halftime show on Feb. 11th.  Coming Home will include Usher’s previously shared songs “Good Good” featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage, “Risk It All” with H.E.R. and “Standing Next to You (Remix)” with Jung Kook.

The 45-year-old singer/songwriter also just shared the music video for the song “Ruin” with Pheelz, posting on his socials: ““Ruin” feat. @pheelzgood Official Music Video OUT NOW | Thank U bro for bringing your gift to the track and to this video. It’s a whole vibe. #COMINGHOME”.  You can check out the video: here.

To pre-order Coming Home, head here.

Usher shares ‘Ruin,’ reveals ‘Coming Home’ track listing

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Nashville notes: New album from Kacey Musgraves + Warren Zeiders' “Heartbreaker”

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Kacey Musgraves teased her forthcoming new album on Sunday, February 4. While a release date for the as-yet-untitled project hasn’t been announced, its trailer and preorder links are now up on Kacey’s website.

Warren Zeiders has dropped a new song, “Heartbreaker.” The track, which Warren penned with Mags Duval and Julian Bunetta, arrives as his debut single, “Pretty Little Poison,” continues its ascent to the top of the country charts.

Lee Brice and Christian music duo for KING & COUNTRY have teamed up for a fresh collab, “Checking In.” The tune is off the soundtrack of Unsung Heroes, which hits theaters April 26.

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Craig Morgan joins US Army Reserve as warrant officer

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Craig Morgan was sworn in as Warrant Officer 1 in the U.S. Army Reserve on February 3.

The ceremony took place at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, with Craig’s family and friends in attendance.

“Amazing day with my Army reserve unit 313th United States Army Band for my pinning ceremony. Special thanks to everyone who came,” the “International Harvester” singer captioned his Instagram carousel, which includes photos of the swearing-in ceremony.

Craig, a patriotic Army Veteran and Grand Ole Opry member, had previously served seventeen years in the Army and Army Reserve with the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions.

On the music front, Craig’s latest project is the six-song EP, Enlisted, which arrived in October and features collabs with Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll and more.

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Chris Janson, Dolly Parton, Michael Ray + more cover Lynyrd Skynyrd on new tribute album

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Some of your favorite country singers are paying tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd on a new album, Anthems – Honoring The Music Of Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Assembled by former Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle, the 13-song project features covers of Skynyrd classics by Dolly Parton (“Freebird”), Chris Janson (“The Ballad of Curtis Loew”), Lee Brice (“Workin’ for MCA”), Brooks & Dunn‘s Ronnie Dunn (“Sweet Home Alabama”), Michael Ray (“I Know a Little”), Shenandoah‘s Marty Raybon (“Gimme Three Steps”) and more. 

“This project has been a year in the making, but when the fans hear it they will understand why it took so long,” says Len Snow, president of Get Joe Records, which has released the album.

“Artimus is legendary within the Southern Rock space. The music that Lynyrd Skynyrd made will always live as a part of rock history,” he adds. “This album honors that music and gives Artimus a way to honor his former bandmates.”

Anthems – Honoring The Music Of Lynyrd Skynyrd is out now where you enjoy music.

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Cody Johnson breaks record with sold-out Nashville show

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“If you got a dream, chase it,” Cody Johnson sings in “‘Til You Can’t” – and that dream-chasing attitude sure’s been paying off.

While making his headlining debut at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena February 2, Cody broke the venue’s ticket sales record.

“Thanks y'all for a sold out show at @bridgestonearenaofficial that set a record for the most tickets ever sold by a male artist for their debut performance,” Cody shared in excitement on Instagram alongside photos of his show, including onstage shots with Brooks & Dunn and Randy Houser.

“I'm blown away and grateful for every last one of y'all. We're just getting started #cojonation!” he added.

Cody’s The Leather Tour continues with upcoming stops in Wichita, Kansas; North Little Rock, Arkansas; and Sunrise, Florida; on February 9, February 10 and February 16, respectively. The trek wraps August 17 in Englewood, Colorado. Tickets and a full list of dates can be found at Cody’s website.

Cody’s “The Painter” is now in the top five on the country charts. It’s the lead single off his latest album, Leather.

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Lauren Alaina marries Cam Arnold in “very heartfelt ceremony”

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Lauren Alaina is officially off the market.

The “Road Less Traveled” singer married her husband, Cam Arnold, on Sunday, February 4, at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

The ceremony, which Lauren described as “very emotional” and “very heartfelt,” hosted 450 guests, including Jason and Brittany Aldean, Dan + Shay‘s Shay Mooney and HARDY and his wife, Caleigh Ryan.

“Here's the funny thing: I wanted a small wedding and Cameron wanted a big wedding. So we compromised – and had a 450-person guest list,” Alaina joked in an interview with People. “I think it's just a reflection of how fortunate we are – we have a lot of people who love us and we love a lot of people.”

Of their wedding venue choice, Lauren said, “The Symphony Center is such an iconic place, and when I walked in and looked at it, I just knew that's where I wanted to get married.”

Reflecting on their big day, Cam told People, “To me, getting married means the world. I'm excited to watch Lauren's career flourish, to be her No. 1 fan, and even if everything goes to hell in a hand basket, I still will be.”

“It's exciting to know you have someone to celebrate everything with and to share hardships with, to have someone that will walk through life with you, good and bad,” added Lauren.

You can check out Lauren and Cam’s full interview with People as well as their exclusive wedding photos now at people.com.

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