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With the disgraced singer and convicted felon facing decades in prison, prosecutors say, "Justice has been served" Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced on Monday that her office is dropping the pending sexual assault and abuse cases against disgraced singer and convicted felon R. Kelly, following federal convictions against him in New York and Chicago. Kelly is already serving 30 years for his conviction in New York and is expected to serve several decades once sentencing takes place in Chicago next month. Foxx announced the news ahead of Tuesday’s...

Reba's Place is officially open for business! Reba McEntire hopped on social media on Saturday (Jan. 28) to show off her new hot spot in Atoka, Okla. in celebration of the grand opening, which took place on Thursday (Jan. 26.)McEntire began by serenading fans with a few bars of her signature song, "Fancy," with the bar and dining room -- plus a huge red sign bearing the country star's name hanging on the wall."Reba's Place, Atoka, Oklahoma. Come and see us," the singer continues, flashing a grin. From there, the...

Morgan Wallen follows up Dangerous: The Double Album with what can arguably be called a triple: One Thing at a Time, loaded with 36 tracks, drops March 3rd. Among the glut of songs on the album is Wallen’s current hit “You Proof,” the song he wrote for his mother, “Thought You Should Know,” and one he recently teased from a hunting blind on social media, “Keith Whitley,” named after the Country Music Hall of Fame singer who died from alcohol poisoning in 1989. One Thing at a Time also includes...

Luke Bryan has announced plans for his massive 2023 Country On Tour, a trek that will kick off in mid-June in Syracuse, N.Y., and extend through October.A major focus of this particular tour is throwing a spotlight on new artists — something that Bryan has shown a passion for over the years, from the lineups of his previous tours to his role as a judge on American Idol.When Bryan hits the road in 2023, he's bringing a long list of newer acts along for the ride: Former Idol champ Chayce Beckham,...

Grammys 2023 Sam Smith and Kim Petras, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, and more will also take the stage Harry Styles is officially joining the performance lineup for the 2023 Grammys. He joins the previously announced first round of performers for the 2023 Grammys has been announced with Bad Bunny, Lizzo, Sam Smith, and Kim Petras leading the lineup.  Also set to take the stage at this year’s show: Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, and Steve Lacy. The Grammys will air on Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. ET...

Fly Birds Fly Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts previously revealed listening to the Songstress part of his post-victory routine By special request, Anita Baker performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of the NFC championship game Sunday between the home Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers. Though a Detroit native, the legendary R&B singer was enlisted to sing the National Anthem by Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who revealed earlier in the season that part of his post-victory routine was listening to Baker’s music. “I put my Anita Baker on and take this flight...

We're almost ready to wrap up the first month of 2023, which has already supplied a treasure trove of great new music. Today we're back with another installment of The Boot's Weekly Picks, highlighting the best new tracks from country, Americana, and everything in between.This week's list of curated tracks includes a punchy new cut from Lauren Morrow's upcoming debut record, an uplifting anthem from rising trio Restless Road, and Bonner Rhae's reflection on the challenges that come with chasing your passion.Keep reading to check out the latest installment of...

'Still Solid' The singles are off of the Atlanta-based rapper's third studio album, It's Only Me Lil Baby took to the Saturday Night Live stage to perform “California Breeze” and “Forever,” each off of his 23-song 2022 album It’s Only Me. The album, which came out last October, “rolls as freely as a bowling ball headed for a strike,” as Rolling Stone‘s Jayson Buford wrote in a review. Saturday marked Lil Baby’s second appearance on SNL and his debut as musical guest. The Atlanta-based rapper, about whom the documentary Untrapped:...

Twenty-five years ago today, on Jan. 27, 1998, the Dixie Chicks (now known as the Chicks) released their major-label debut album, Wide Open Spaces.Formed in 1989 by Laura Lynch, Robin Lynn Macy and sisters Martie and Emily Erwin (now Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer), the Chicks released three albums as an independent band, in 1990, 1992 and 1993. In the summer of 1995, the then-trio (Macy had departed in '92) signed a developmental deal with Sony Music Nashville. Natalie Maines replaced Lynch as the Chicks' lead singer, and Sony signed the revamped...

Tom Verlaine, singer and guitarist for punk legends Television who crafted the band’s 1977 masterpiece Marquee Moon, has died at the age of 73. Jesse Paris Smith, the daughter of Patti Smith, confirmed Verlaine’s death following a “brief illness” to Rolling Stone on Saturday. “He died peacefully in New York City, surrounded by close friends. His vision and his imagination will be missed,” Smith wrote. Born Thomas Miller, Verlaine (who adopted his last name from the French poet Paul Verlaine), was high school classmates with fellow punk icon Richard Hell,...

Caroline Jones and Alyssa Bonagura give a nod to the infectious and joyful love songs that dominated the airwaves in the 90s with their energizing new track "Keep It Safe."Released today (Jan. 27), the song explores the overwhelming excitement and nervousness that arise as a new relationship begins to bloom. The pair's sweet, perfectly blended vocals and driving percussion help drive the tune forward, creating a fresh yet nostalgic sound."Alyssa is a super talented musician, producer, singer and songwriter, and a really genuine spirit," Jones says. "I'm so grateful to...

Rita Ora is a heartbroken bride in the video for her new single “You Only Love Me,” but that doesn’t mean that she’s not one happy married lady in real life. On Friday, as she celebrated the release of her new single, Ora confirmed that she tied the knot with movie director Taika Waititi. “Yes. Here we are,” Ora told the host of Heart Radio Breakfast, per People. “They say everything happens for a reason. I am officially off the market, people!” The video for her new single opens with...

Twenty-seven years ago today (Jan. 28), Alan Jackson had plenty to celebrate: It was on this day in 1995 that the singer scored his 10th No. 1 hit with the song "Gone Country," from his multi-platinum-selling Who I Am album.Veteran tunesmith Bob McDill penned "Gone Country," which tells the stories of three different styles of singers -- a lounge singer, a folk singer and a classically trained singer -- who each find their niche in country music. Jackson calls McDill "one of my favorite writers of all time."Alan Jackson Who...

Classics For U2 "The essence of those songs is still in us," said The Edge on reimagining their Songs of Surrender hits U2 is going back to the eighties — and bringing their most iconic songs into 2023. On Friday, the band released a reimagined version of their 1987 hit “With or Without You,” the group’s first No. 1 hit in America. The song is set to be featured on the group’s upcoming LP Songs of Surrender, where they’ll rework several of their songs for today. The upcoming album is...