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The Haygoods latest single “Long Time Coming” is a powerful, autobiographical anthem that tells the true story of six siblings who have spent their lives grinding it out together—on the road, on stage, and in harmony. Built on tight family vocals, acoustic instrumentation, and a fearless country-rock edge, the track reflects years of hard work, reinvention, and persistence, capturing the sound of artists who’ve earned every note.
In a career defined by chart-topping hits, blockbuster films, theme parks, bestselling books, and a compassion-driven philanthropy, Dolly Parton has forever redefined what it means to be an entertainer and entrepreneur. Now, the Queen of Country is tuning a new string in her extraordinary legacy with a venture that feels less like an investment and more like a love letter to Nashville, the city that helped shape her story.
Silver Dollar City | Photo: Branson CVB
From the glittering marquees of Branson to the sun-soaked stages of Florida, Rick Thomas brings his spectacular brand of magic on tour—inviting audiences into a world where imagination takes center stage. Known for his grand illusions, cinematic storytelling, and family-friendly sense of wonder, Thomas has built a career turning dreams into breathtaking reality.
The Ozark Star Awards celebrate country music and the people, places, and experiences that make the Ozarks shine. Rooted in community pride and local excellence, the annual awards spotlight standout businesses, creatives, and organizations that define life in the region—those who go above and beyond to serve, inspire, and lead. Voted on by the community and curated by Ozark Star newspapers, the awards are both a reflection of local voices and a guide to the very best the Ozarks have to offer.
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Celebrating over three decades of entertainment and memory-making, Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction in Branson will open its milestone 30th season on Feb. 27, unveiling an exciting new act that adds even more thrills to its signature high-energy experience.
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Nearly two decades after The Devil Wears Prada first clicked its stilettos across the cultural imagination, the film that defined a generation of fashion fantasies (and workplace fears) is officially getting a sequel. Currently in development at Disney—now the keeper of the Prada crown—the project reunites Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway as the indomitable Miranda Priestly and her once-wide-eyed assistant, Andy Sachs.
Emily Blunt is also set to return as Emily Charlton, the razor-sharp assistant with the best coats and the worst flu. And in a move that feels as reassuring as a perfectly tailored blazer, screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna and director David Frankel are reportedly to reprise their roles behind the camera.
Here’s everything we know so far—and what it might mean.
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On Sunday evening, music royalty descended in full regalia for the 68th annual Grammy Awards—an evening where spectacle and sound shared equal billing. The ceremony unfolded as a celebration of ambition and artistry, culminating in a historic album of the year win for Bad Bunny.
Country music has always been a study in contrasts—heritage and rebellion, rhinestones and restraint—and the 2026 Grammy nominations read like a love letter to that tension. This year’s slate is less about a single dominant sound and more about a conversation across generations, aesthetics, and emotional registers.
Jelly Roll accepts the award for Best Contemporary Country Album for "Beautifully Broken" onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for the Recording Academy®
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards weren’t just a celebration of music’s top creators on February 1, 2026—in Los Angeles, fashion brands, luxury houses, and global partners turned Music’s Biggest Night into a strategic stage for collaboration and cultural influence.
When the Grammy nominations land without a single country artist in the Academy’s four all-genre crown jewels—Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist—the absence reads less like a footnote and more like a cultural moment. For 2026, it’s a conspicuous one.
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