Country Music

Wynonna Judd says she misses her incarcerated daughter, Grace, a lot while she raises Grace's own daughter ... but Wynonna is tired of being on the receiving end of her barbs.

The singer-songwriter opened up about caring for 4-year-old Kaliyah with her husband, Cactus Moser, in an interview with People ... as well as the vulnerability she displays in her new album, "The Hard Truth."

One song, "Drive," centers on visiting Grace in jail during a past stint. Grace was locked up again earlier this year after she pled guilty to driving with a suspended or revoked license ... and she's struggled with addiction for years.

Wynonna says, "I miss [Grace] desperately" ... but follows it up by saying her daughter needs to find a way to heal and "quit blaming" her for everything. The singer said she hasn't spoken to her daughter in over a year.

Giddy up! Can you guess which country music bombshell is serving serious heat in a barely-there leather bra top?!

This babe just broke the record for most consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 list ... all thanks to a hit song that pits one state against another.

Ride into the gallery to see who the babe behind the leather bra's tassels is!

Reba McEntire is revealing that Dolly Parton rang her up before she died ... but unfortunately, Reba didn't get a chance to reconnect.

The "Fancy" singer spoke with Entertainment Tonight about the missed call ... and the lost chance to have one final conversation with the "9 to 5" hitmaker.

She said ... "She did call me the last of July, and I was in a meeting and I missed her call."

Ella Langley is speaking out after a fan asked her out on the spot ... before she gave a pretty devastating -- and hilarious -- reply.

The viral moment was captured on TikTok ... with TikTok user Tiki shooting his shot by shouting at the "Choosin' Texas" singer through a fence ... which admittedly is not the most romantic gesture.

He asked ... "Ella, how many likes to take you on a date?"

Carrie Underwood is more than halfway there in her move from country to rock ... the singer treated fans to a legendary rendition of Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer!"

Joining Luke Bryan on stage last night for his show in Nashville, Carrie crushed the power ballad alongside the "Play It Again" singer.

Wearing a black T-shirt and matching black shorts ... Carrie danced around the stage with Luke, and at one point the two even danced on Luke's guitarist.

Ella Langley and Tucker Wetmore are officially an item ... TMZ has learned the country stars have been dating for quite some time and are enjoying their time together.

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... the "Choosin' Texas" singer and Tucker met through the music industry and mutual friends, and their relationship has been going on well before they were spotted together Tuesday night in Nashville.

The couple stepped out to celebrate a huge milestone for Ella ... after "Choosin' Texas" notched its 23rd week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, breaking the all-time record previously held by Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You."

The country music duo was seen leaving the NSAI Awards to celebrate her winning "Song of the Year" with friends and artists during the 9th Annual Nashville Songwriter Awards at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday night. Ella was spotted waving to fans before slipping away in a car with her man right by her side.

Can you guess which country music star is posing pretty and politely in this green bikini selfie?!

She recently surpassed Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" to set the record for the most weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Heading into this weekend's MTV VMA's, she's locked in with two nominations: Song of the Year and Best Country.

Dolly Parton wasn't keeping 9-to-5 hours on her deathbed ... instead, she was closing up and refusing to allow most friends and family to see her -- except for one essential worker.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Dolly's dying wish was that no one could see her on her deathbed because she didn't want anyone to remember her in her fragile, dying state.

However ... we're told there was one exception to the rule -- her longtime wig and makeup artist, Cheryl Riddle -- because Dolly wanted to be all dolled up after she passed.

The battle between Dolly Parton's nephew and the company managing her assets has allegedly gotten so scary, some employees stopped going to the office ... and the company needed to hire private security at their homes.

TMZ obtained court docs submitted Tuesday by Dolly's management company -- She's Alive, LLC -- supporting its request for a temporary restraining order against Dolly's nephew Bryan Seaver and his security company.

Dolly's management company claims her nephew called himself an "international arms dealer and mercenary" and declared, "I'm a killer."

After Dolly died, Bryan allegedly bragged, "All I do is warfare," and warned, "Everyone needs to be worried about what I might do."

Dolly Parton may be gone, but her iconic looks live on ... through a massive trove of mementos from her legendary time on Earth.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Dolly saved every little thing connected to her life and career, so much so that she could "fill a Nordstrom" department store.

We're told every item -- which her team calls "artifacts" -- was saved ... from the shoes she wore during a photoshoot to a dress she wore at an award show.

Dolly Parton secretly traveled to Germany for an experimental cancer treatment about a year before her death ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Dolly privately battled cancer during the final year of her life and sought treatment overseas.

We're told the music icon flew to Frankfurt on a private jet to undergo the treatment. It's unclear exactly what the procedure involved ... but our sources say Dolly remained in Germany for about a week before returning home.

Carrie Underwood took the stage with Axl Rose to deliver a powerful performance "Sweet Child O' Mine" ... and let's just say she totally rose to the occasion!

It all went down at the Guns N' Roses show in Atlanta last night ... as Carrie shared the lead on the vocals for their iconic song!

Carrie -- who wore a black tank and leopard print shorts -- was joined up on stage by her friend Axl for their duet. And honestly, we totally called this moment!

County superstar Carrie Underwood is being schooled on rock music by her close friend Axl Rose after deciding to try a new sound ... TMZ has learned. 

Sources tell TMZ ... Carrie has been working on new music, and it is nothing like what she is known for. We're told the singer is being mentored by the Guns N' Roses frontman as she dabbles in rock.

Carrie and Axl have performed many times in the past ... including 2022's Stagecoach and another 2023 performance. A source tells TMZ Carrie will be at a Guns N' Roses show in Atlanta this weekend and may even take the stage.

Orville Peck says he and a Las Vegas Raiders player did some spit-swapping ... singing in his new song that he made out with an NFL star.

The country singer dropped the line in his new track, "Ring the Bell," which came out Friday as part of his "Mule" album.

Orville sings, "I love the Lakers, the Mets and the Longhorns, made out with a guy on the Raiders."

Dolly Parton made a shocking appearance at an awards show Wednesday night ... speaking to the audience weeks after her death.

In the video, the late singer showed off her iconic charm, telling the crowd, "Well, hey, it’s Dolly. I’m honored to be receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association.”

"It’s a great honor, truly, and just know that I will always love you," she added, referencing her iconic hit song.

President Trump turned Air Force One into a flying Spotify wrapped session ... blasting his personal playlist for reporters somewhere over the Atlantic.

Two officials popped into the press cabin with a message from POTUS ... wanna hear what the President's listening to while he works?

Obviously, yes ... and Trump's queue was pure chaos ... Dolly Parton's "Jolene," The Undertaker's WWE entrance music, The Who's "Baba O'Riley," Luciano Pavarotti and ABBA's "Fernando."