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Tom T. Hall, ‘Storyteller’ Country Singer & Songwriter, Dies at 85

Tom T. Hall, known for penning hits including Jeannie C. Riley’s massive 1968 pop and country smash “Harper Valley P.T.A.,” as well as his own crossover hit “I Love,” died Aug. 20, 2021, at age 85. Nicknamed “The Storyteller,” Hall, who was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2019, was renowned for his […]

‘American Idol’ Singer Syesha Mercado Reunited With Infant Daughter — UPDATE

UPDATE: Syesha Mercado’s partner, Tyler Deener, announced in a video posted Friday (Aug. 20) that they had been reunited with their infant daughter, Ast, after handing her over to authorities earlier this month. “AST IS HOME!!!!” the four-minute video is captioned. “#BringRaHome POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!!!!” The couple is still fighting for the return of their toddler […]

Academy of Country Music Sets New COVID-19 Protocols for ACM Honors & Party for a Cause

As the Academy of Country Music prepares for next Wednesday’s ACM Honors at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, it announced a change in protocol Thursday (Aug. 19) to better keep attendees safe. The 14th annual ACM Honors, which recognize ACM Awards winners in non-televised categories, will now require proof of full vaccination (with documentation showing at least two […]