When “Trigger” Is Done, Willie Nelson Is Done There may be no instrument in popular music more instantly recognizable than Willie Nelson’s weathered Martin guitar, Trigger. For more than half a century, the living country legend has played the same six-string, carrying it with him since 1969. The story of how he came to own … Read more
Aaron Nichols brought a dose of Music City energy to The Voice on Monday night, lighting up the stage with a gritty, full-throttle cover of Luke Combs’ “Beer Never Broke My Heart.” A seasoned performer who honed his craft in the bars along Nashville’s Lower Broadway, Nichols looked right at home as he ripped through … Read more
At just 17 years old, Scotty McCreery made history as the youngest male winner of American Idol. More than a decade later, he has built a steady and deeply personal country career, earning five No. 1 singles—including the 2017 hit “Five More Minutes.” But on a recent Ohio night, the song that helped define his … Read more
An Italian opera legend sharing a stage with a country music queen might sound like an unlikely pairing—but the moment they begin to sing together, any doubt disappears. Andrea Bocelli and Reba McEntire create something genuinely beautiful with their shared rendition of Elvis Presley’s classic “Blue Christmas.” When it comes to holiday songs soaked in … Read more
There has never been a comedy duo quite like Tim Conway and Harvey Korman — and honestly, I doubt there ever will be. Thankfully, the Internet has preserved their brilliance for generations to come. Today, shows with legends like Dean Martin, Flip Wilson, and Carol Burnett are just a click away, and I feel lucky … Read more
With over 120 million albums sold and the title of “King of Country Music,” George Strait has crossed nearly every milestone in the music world. Known for classics like “Amarillo by Morning,” Strait’s remarkable career was celebrated at the Kennedy Center Honors, where he stood alongside cultural icons such as Sylvester Stallone, Michael Crawford, Gloria … Read more
On a softly lit stage, more focused on warmth than spectacle, Blake Shelton shared one of the most intimate moments of his career: performing a Christmas song he co-wrote with his mother. This wasn’t just another holiday performance — it was a deeply personal exchange between a son and the woman who shaped his earliest … Read more
The Carol Burnett Show produced countless iconic sketches, but few are as delightfully absurd as the courtroom scene featuring Tim Conway as a mischievous bunny. With Carol Burnett, Conway, and the rest of the talented cast, audiences were guaranteed not just laughter — sometimes even the performers themselves couldn’t hold it together. The scene opens … Read more
Tim Conway possessed a rare gift: the ability to take an ordinary situation and stretch it until it snapped into unforgettable comedy. This sketch is a perfect example. What begins as a quiet lunch break slowly unravels into a masterclass in timing, restraint, and laughter so relentless it leaves everyone gasping for air. Harvey Korman … Read more
Several weeks ago, the annual Kennedy Center Honors ceremony took place in Washington, D.C., celebrating the King of Country Music alongside cultural icons like KISS, Sylvester Stallone, Broadway star Michael Crawford, and disco legend Gloria Gaynor. The Kennedy Center, formerly known as The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, is widely recognized for … Read more