Moss Point Native Earns Golden Ticket as American Idol Season 24 Premiere Sparks New Mississippi Hope

Eight months after Meridian native Jamal Roberts claimed victory on American Idol, another Mississippian stepped into the spotlight hoping to follow in his footsteps during Monday night’s Season 24 premiere. That moment came quickly for Moss Point native Daniel Stallworth, who took the stage early in the episode and immediately made an impression. Accompanying himself … Read more

Jamal Roberts Leaves Thousands in Awe With a Truly Magnificent National Anthem Performance

Jamal Roberts opened the 2026 College Football Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, with a stirring performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” setting the tone for a historic night in college football. The matchup marked the first national championship appearance for the Indiana Hoosiers, who faced off against the Miami Hurricanes on … Read more

Jamal Roberts Leaves Thousands in Awe With a Truly Magnificent National Anthem Performance

Jamal Roberts took center stage at the 2026 College Football National Championship Game, delivering a moving performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The historic matchup marked the first national championship appearance for the Indiana Hoosiers, who faced off against the Miami Hurricanes. Standing at center field in a … Read more

Reba McEntire became visibly emotional on the set of Happy’s Place, breaking down in tears as filming continued. Though the cameras were rolling, the moment was deeply personal — and the emotion was unmistakably real.

Reba McEntire became visibly emotional while returning to the set of Happy’s Place, marking the cast and crew’s first day back at work following the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles. The country music icon broke down in tears as production resumed on the NBC sitcom, which had briefly considered postponing filming due to … Read more

The song Willie Nelson’s label thought was a joke: “I couldn’t be serious”

Considering how iconic and influential Willie Nelson’s career has become, it’s almost unthinkable that there was ever a time when the very people supporting his music struggled to understand his artistic direction. By the mid-1970s, Nelson was firmly established as one of country music’s leading figures and had begun attracting listeners well beyond the genre’s … Read more

American Idol Season 24 Sets a Date That Will Change Everything

Since American Idol made the jump from Fox to ABC in 2018, the long-running singing competition has stayed remarkably consistent, delivering one new season every year. Most recently, the show wrapped its 23rd overall season in spring 2025. Ahead of that finale, ABC officially renewed American Idol for another season. The upcoming installment will mark … Read more