Month: November 2025

Tracy Lawrence reveals lineup for 20th annual ‘Mission: Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert’

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Post date November 24, 2025
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Tracy Lawrence performs at the CountryFlo Music and Camping Festival on November 4^ 2016 in Lake Wales^ Florida.

Tracy Lawrence has announced the star-studded lineup for the return of his 20th annual Mission: Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert, taking place on November 25th at Luke Combs’ Category 10 in Nashville.

In addition to Lawrence, the event will include performances from Gretchen Wilson, Eric Paslay, Chris Cagle and special guests Halfway to Hazard. For ticket information, head HERE.

New this year, fans can bring canned food items to the event to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank to help support families and individuals facing food insecurity. For every five cans donated, participants will be entered into a raffle for a signed guitar. The guitar features signatures from Lawrence’s annual golf tournament, including some of country music’s biggest names like Lawrence, Vince Gill, Zach Top, Priscilla Block, Warren Zeiders, Gavin Adcock, Charles Esten and more.

The milestone anniversary of the Mission: Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert aims to feed over 32,000 people in need in Middle Tennessee through the Nashville Rescue Mission, eight surrounding county school systems, and boots on the ground community organizations who provide for those in need. With the help of Cargill, the Poultry Federation and Operation BBQ, the event has expanded to feed more people in the community with 2,000 cooked turkeys – 400 more than last year – and 1,200 frozen turkeys distributed.

Lawrence said in a statement: “I cannot believe we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the turkey fry. This event started with a few of my buddies in a church parking lot and only cooking 200 birds. Now our footprint has grown, and we’re cooking 2,000 turkeys and feeding so many throughout Middle Tennessee. Big things!”

Lawrence’s Mission: Possible has fried over 10,000 turkeys, provided more than 86,000 meals to the homeless across Middle Tennessee, donated over $1M to Nashville Rescue Mission and raised over $2.5 million, which helps to further its goals, advocate for those in need and expand their ability to support aligned causes. Last year’s concert raised $250,000 and featured performances by Lawrence, Russell Dickerson, Meghan Patrick, John Schneider and Halfway To Hazard. Past performers of the annual concert include Tim McGraw, Luke Combs, Chris Young, Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, Cole Swindell, Justin Moore, Dustin Lynch, Lee Brice and more.

For more information, head HERE.

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Cynthia Erivo, Lainey Wilson added as performers for 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Post date November 24, 2025
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Thursday November 26. 2019 New York City The 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Country star Lainey Wilson, and ‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo have been added to the roster of performers for the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, taking place Thanksgiving Day and airing on NBC and Peacock.

Wilson will take the stage in front of the iconic Herald Square flagship store, while Erivo will kick off the parade with what organizers are describing as a ‘show-stopping opening number.’

Parade organizers previously announced the star-studded roster of performers set to perform during the parade, including: Ciara, Drew Baldridge, Matteo Bocelli, Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, Meg Donnelly, Mr. Fantasy, Foreigner, Debbie Gibson, Mickey Guyton, Christopher Jackson, Jewel, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Darlene Love, Roman Mejia, Taylor Momsen, Tiler Peck, the Radio City Rockettes, Busta Rhymes, Calum Scott, Shaggy, Lauren Spencer Smith, Luisa Sonza and Teyana Taylor.

In addition, the voices behind Netflix’s animated film ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ — HUNTR/X, comprised of EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI. There will also be performances by the hit Broadway shows “Buena Vista Social Club”, “Just in Time” and “Ragtime.”

The parade will featuring 32 balloons, 27 floats and 11 marching bands, which all lead to the first appearance of the season from Santa Claus. Two characters from the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ smash hit film — Derpy Tiger and Sussie — will join the parade lineup as a mid-sized balloon and balloonicle. This year’s parade also marks the debut of the Buzz Lightyear, Pac-Man, Shrek’s Onion Carriage and Mario balloons.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade executive producer Will Coss said in a statement: “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the official kickoff to the holiday season and has been part of the nation’s stories and traditions for generations. The most wonderful stories start at the Parade. On Thanksgiving morning, larger-than-life character balloons, awe-inspiring floats and showstopping performances will create unforgettable moments and lasting holiday memories for millions of spectators in New York City and across the country.”

NBC’s ‘Today’ show anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker are set to host the parade, which airs Nov. 27 at 8:30 a.m. EST.

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Cynthia Erivo, Lainey Wilson added as performers for 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Post date November 24, 2025
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Wilson will take the stage in front of the iconic Herald Square flagship store, while Erivo will kick off the parade with what organizers are describing as a ‘show-stopping opening number.’

NBC’s ‘Today’ show anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker are set to host the parade, which airs Nov. 27 at 8:30 a.m. EST.

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Madonna to release ‘Bedtime Stories – The Untold Chapter’ 30th anniversary reissue

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Post date November 24, 2025
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Madonna during her performance in Prague^ Czech Republic^ November 7^ 2015.

Madonna will release ‘Bedtime Stories – The Untold Chapter’ – to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her 1994 album Bedtime Stories – on November 28th.

Released in 1994, Bedtime Stories was Madonna’s sixth studio album; it went on to sell over seven million copies worldwide and featured the hit songs “Take a Bow,” “Secret,” and “Human Nature.”

The eight-track companion collection includes early demos, alternate versions, and rarities that trace the evolution of Bedtime Stories’ R&B-influenced sound. Madonna collaborated with producer Stuart Price (‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’) to editing and remix versions of the songs with this chapter. The artwork features never-before-seen images from a 1994 shoot by Paolo Roversi.

Bedtime Stories – The Untold Chapter will be released on limited black vinyl and digitally. Black vinyl orders from Madonna.com and Rhino.com will include an exclusive set of postcards. A deluxe 2 CD edition will also be available, featuring the original Bedtime Stories album and the new EP, along with a 20-page booklet of lyrics and illustrations.

Also on November 28th, the original Bedtime Stories album will be reissued on silver vinyl. It will be available at select retailers, with an exclusive poster included in orders from Madonna.com and Rhino.com.

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RaeLynn’s ‘Let[ting] the Holiday Come In’ on Hallmark Channel

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Post date November 21, 2025
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If you’re watching Christmas movies on Hallmark Channel this season, you’re likely to hear the voice of RaeLynn.

That’s because “Let the Holiday Come In,” from her Jingle Jangle Rock collection, is featured in one of this year’s new films.

“Christmas has always felt magical to me, and this song captures that feeling of joy the moment the season sets in,” RaeLynn says. “When Hallmark chose it for Christmas On Duty, it felt like the perfect home, especially since my husband served in the Army.”

“This song is warm, fun and full of heart,” she adds. “I'm so excited to add this to my EP.”

Christmas on Duty tells the story of two rival Marines forced to work together on Dec. 24. It’s airing now as part of Hallmark Channel’s 2025 Countdown to Christmas.

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ERNEST promises ‘Live from the South’ will ‘get us through the winter’

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Post date November 21, 2025
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ERNEST is coming to you Live from the South, just as he enjoys a top-25 hit with “Would If I Could.”

Though there’s more of this new record to come, the singer/songwriter couldn’t wait to put the first part out.

“I’m excited to get these seven songs out,” ERNEST says. “They are just the first seven songs on a bigger body of work. These songs felt like something that needed to get out into the world before the year is over with. Something to get us through the winter. A lot of summertime music around the corner.”

Even though it’s his current hit, “Would If I Could” appears on his previous album, 2024’s Nashville, Tennessee.

Here’s the track listing for Live from the South, with ERNEST set to kick off his tour of the same name Jan. 21 in Denver:
“Blessed”
“Live from the South”
“Cowgirl Stay”
“Hate a Small Town”
“Take Me to Montgomery”
“Two Black Crows”
“I’ll Be Around”

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Partying with Post Malone inspired Randy Houser’s ‘Back in the Bottle’

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Post date November 21, 2025
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Even though he ended up writing it by himself, Randy Houser had some high-caliber help creating his new song.

“When I had the idea for Back in the Bottle,' not to name drop, but I was hanging out with Post Malone, and we went to the studio,” Randy explains. “Didn't even leave to get started til probably midnight. We did two nights like that, and we were having a great time, writing and drinking.”

“So that gave me the idea,” he continues. “If I could put last night back in the bottle, I'd pull last night back down and drink it again.’ And we've all had those nights. How many times have we hair-of-the-dogged it? Sometimes you just gotta keep rocking and keep having fun.”

“Back in the Bottle” begins a new musical chapter for the “We Went” hitmaker, with a steady stream of new music coming in 2026.

His most recent release was February’s deluxe version of his Note to Self album.

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Carrie Underwood to headline Velocity at Field of Dreams with Shinedown & Creed

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Post date November 21, 2025
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Carrie Underwood will be the Saturday night headliner for Velocity at Field of Dreams in 2026.

Tim McGraw and Nickelback topped the bill for the first iteration of the festival in August. The festival is held in Dyersville, Iowa, on the site where the 1989 Kevin Costner movie Field of Dreams was shot.

For 2026, the event expands to three days, with rockers Shinedown playing Sept. 4, Carrie performing Sept. 5 and Creed wrapping up on Sept. 6.

More than 35,000 people turned out for the inaugural festival, bringing more than $11.2 million to the area.

Tickets for the 2026 Velocity at Field of Dreams are on sale now.

So far it’s Carrie’s only date for 2026, save for Alan Jackson‘s final performance at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena in June.

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‘How Do I Let You Go’: Parmalee’s emotional tribute to their fathers

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Post date November 21, 2025
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As Parmalee‘s latest hit nears #1, the North Carolina band is releasing a very personal new song.

“How Do I Let You Go” was inspired by their fathers, who also inspired them to play music.

“This song is a note to our dads and the friends we lost too soon,” lead singer Matt Thomas says. “Myself, [my brother] Scott [Thomas] and [lifelong friend] Josh [McSwain] grew up playing in bands with our dads. [Cousin] Barry [Knox] eventually joined that band too.”

“From the time we were kids,” Matt continues, “all we ever wanted to do was play music for a living. There's a line in the song about Corrigan's – that was the club where it all began for us with them. The place that shaped us as musicians and friends.”

For the foursome, it’s difficult their dads didn’t live to see their success.

“One of the hardest things is knowing they never got to see us fulfill our dreams of playing music for a living,” Matt says. “Even so, they've been with us every step of the way, and we know every night they have the best seat in the house.”

“How Do I Let You Go” is the first new music from Parmalee since they put out their Fell in Love with a Cowgirl EP in April. The lead single, “Cowgirl,” is currently in the top five and still climbing.

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Funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney held in Washington, D.C.

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Post date November 21, 2025
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Campaign rally in Ohio attended by Vice Presidential candidate Dick Cheney^ 2004

Current and former political leaders from both sides of the aisle gathered at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday for the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney, whose decades in public life made him one of the most consequential figures in modern U.S. politics. Cheney, who died Nov. 3 at age 84 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, was remembered by family, colleagues and longtime aides during the service.

President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden were among those in attendance, along with former Vice Presidents Kamala Harris, Mike Pence, Al Gore and Dan Quayle. Also present were prominent lawmakers and conservative figures, including Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Sens. Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham, Bill Kristol, Hugh Hewitt and former national security adviser John Bolton. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were not invited, according to officials familiar with the arrangements.

President George W. Bush, who relied on Cheney as a central partner throughout his presidency, delivered one of the service’s principal eulogies. He recalled the unusual moment in 2000 when Cheney, then leading Bush’s vice-presidential search, urged him to consider reasons not to choose him. “At such a moment, most in this position would have jumped at the chance. But Dick stayed detached and he analyzed it,” Bush said, noting that despite Cheney’s reservations, he ultimately trusted his own instincts. He remembered telling his father of the choice and hearing, “Son, you couldn’t pick a better man.” Bush later captured the broader sentiment among the mourners as he described Cheney as “a gentleman by nature, and a true man of the west,” reflecting both the divisive and unifying chapters of Cheney’s long career in public service.

The service drew political leaders across the spectrum, as well as Cheney’s daughter, former Rep. Liz Cheney, who later broke with the Trump-era GOP. She and her father became outspoken critics of Donald Trump after the Jan. 6 attack, and both declared in 2024 that they would vote for Kamala Harris.

Liz Cheney honored her father with a tribute that intertwined personal memories and her father’s views on American civic duty. She described how her father’s passion for history shaped her childhood, recalling long visits to Civil War battlegrounds where he insisted on reading every sign. She said the turning point in his life came after hearing President John F. Kennedy challenge students to dedicate themselves to the nation. “I think this is the moment my dad decided what direction his life should take,” she said. Although Kennedy inspired him, Liz Cheney emphasized that her father’s commitment to country always outweighed party loyalties. “Dick Cheney became a Republican, but he knew that bonds of party must always yield to the single bond we share as Americans,” she said. “For him, a choice between defense of the Constitution and defense of your political party was no choice at all.”

Other speakers included Cheney’s longtime cardiologist, Dr. Jonathan Reiner, and former Pentagon press secretary Pete Williams, who shared stories dating back to Cheney’s tenure as defense secretary under President George H.W. Bush. Williams recounted Cheney’s refusal to accept his resignation in 1991, when Williams learned he was about to be publicly outed. “He wouldn’t hear of it,” Williams said, recalling Cheney’s daily calls afterward to ensure he was doing well.

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