Just when you thought Bobby Bones danced his last dance on season 27 of “Dancing with the Stars,” the country radio DJ had a surprise for the crowd that gathered at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. After winning the mirrorball trophy last month, Bobby hosted his annual Million Dollar Show in Nashville Monday night (Jan. … Read more
Scotty McCreery was crowned winner of “Celebrity Family Feud” during his recent appearance on the game show over the weekend. The “This Is It” singer competed against actor/comedian Chris Kattan from “Saturday Night Live” and “The Middle” where his $25,000 earnings would be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In a four-minute clip Scotty … Read more
It wasn’t billed as a party, but halfway through Darius Rucker’s ninth annual “Darius & Friends” show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, it sure felt like one. That could be part of the reason why Darius continues to host one of his biggest events of the year, but it isn’t the biggest part. The reason the … Read more
The country music industry is known for their caring hearts. But when it comes to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, they go the extra mile. Country Cares for St. Jude, founded by Alabama’s Randy Owen in 1989, took place this past weekend (Jan. 11-14) at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tenn., where country stars, the … Read more
The country music industry and St. Jude go hand-in-hand as country artists have been supporting the Children’s Hospital for years. Most recently, the wives of country’s hottest stars, Cassie Kelley (Lady A’s Charles Kelley), Caroline Bryan (Luke Bryan), Cassidy Bentley (Dierks Bentley), Lauren Akins (Rhett Akins), Hayley Hubbard (FGL’s Tyler Hubbard), Abby Smyers (Dan+Shay’s Dan … Read more
I knew who was the surprise guest at the 8th Annual Darius & Friends before Darius Rucker did. It was awkward. Every year, CMA Music Fest unofficially kicks off with a show hosted by Darius that raises funds for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. It’s literally Darius and his friends putting on a show. This year, … Read more
In between stops on his 2017 Home Team tour, Thomas Rhett and his openers — Kelsea Ballerini, Ryan Hurd and Russell Dickerson — made a stop at St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The entertainers spent the afternoon decorating hats, coloring and spending time with patients at the treatment center. View this post on Instagram I want … Read more
Earlier this month, I had the profound experience of visiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as part of the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids weekend. Essentially, it’s a three-day seminar where radio stations go to Memphis, Tenn., to learn how to raise money for the hospital. I was there follow that experience and interview … Read more
This past weekend was an emotional one for me. I was in Memphis to attend the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids seminar. It’s an annual event where radio stations around the country tour St. Jude and prepare their fundraisers for the hospital. The seminar concludes with a songwriting night, where Darius Rucker was honored … Read more
