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Jason Kempin/Getty Images Dolly Parton and Carl Dean's love story is one for the ages.The pair were married for nearly six decades, tying the knot in 1966. In a statement Monday, Parton announced that Dean died March 3 at the age of 82.Throughout the years, Dolly has often sung the praises of her husband and their relationship.She opened up about how she met Dean outside the Wishy Washy Laundromat the day […]

Disney/Stewart Cook Jelly Roll is thrilled that he'll be American Idol's first "artist-in-residence" when the show returns for its new season March 9 on ABC. But if he has his way, he'll be the first — and the last.Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Jelly said, "What I want to do is get a permanent artist-in-residency there. That’s my dream right now — is that it never could be anybody but me, […]

Disney/Larry McCormack This week, Jordan Davis locks in the eighth #1 of his career, as "I Ain't Sayin'" tops the Mediabase chart."I never would have dreamed of 8 number 1 singles, but y'all made it happen... I'm forever grateful," the Louisiana native says in an industry ad accompanied by a special video message.  In an interesting twist, that means Jordan keeps Jelly Roll at #2 for the sixth week in […]

Disney/Eric McCandless Scotty McCreery's son, Avery, turned 2 last October, and it sounds like he's well on his way to following in his dad's footsteps."He's loving Disney movies," Scotty tells ABC Audio, "but he's loving the soundtracks more than anything. Like he just wants to sing them.""So like, Lion King is the movie this week, but as soon as it starts, he just waits. Just waits," he says, going on to […]

ABC News Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, has died. He was 82.A note was shared on Parton's social media about the news on Monday."Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82," the statement said. "He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending. He was survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie."A […]

Jake Worthington's new song, "I'm the One," drops March 14 and features Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart.Marty's own album with the Fabulous Superlatives, titled Space Junk, will arrive April 12 as a Record Store Day exclusive. The double record is his first-ever collection of instrumental originals. Russell Dickerson is releasing his new track, "Happen to Me," as his new radio single.  Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Warner Music Nashville Ingrid Andress is back, after a performance of the national anthem last July led her to go to rehab.She returned Friday to demonstrate she's doing well, singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a Colorado Avalanche game in her home state. You can check out her appearance on her socials, as the crowd both sings along and cheers for her. Ingrid's also just put out her first new music since […]

Taylor Hill/WireImage If Cole Swindell continues chronicling his life through his music, his next hit may be about a baby. The Georgia native's currently in the top 10 with "Forever to Me," which celebrates his June 2024 marriage to Courtney Little. On Monday, March 3, the couple revealed via Instagram that they're expecting a little one."Baby Swindell 2025" the caption reads, adding a heart emoji. The accompanying series of photos shows a visibly pregnant […]

Pearl Records, Inc. The fifth installment of Garth Brooks' career-spanning Anthology is set to arrive April 4. Titled The Anthology Part V: The Comeback, The First Five Years, the book follows Garth as he launches his arena tour following his 14-year retirement. The collection comes with six CDs with 66 songs, including seven live recordings and more than 150 behind-the-scenes photos. To promote the new release, Garth is doing a series of chats […]