As hard as the loss of their son River has been on Granger Smith and his wife Amber, Amber reveals in a new Instagram post that some good has come out of it. Following the three-year-old’s accidental drowning death the couple donated River’s organs, which went on to help save the lives of two people.

Amber writes that she always wanted to be an organ donor, but, “never in a million years did I think I would be making that decision for my baby.” She explains that when doctors told her there was no chance River would recover, “I thought, how can we bury our sweet baby and not try to help others?” noting, “His body is perfect, his organs are perfect, we had to do something. There are so many people waiting for an organ to save their lives.”

It took a while before the couple found out if River’s organs helped anyone, but Amber shares, “We got the letter that our tiny, red-headed hero gave life to 2 adults. A 49-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man. I cried when we opened it. Cried out of sadness & cried out of love.”

Garth Brooks is pretty private when it comes to his daughters, but he shocked fans this week when he actually shared a picture of his daughter Allie on social media.

The pictures is of Garth, wife Trisha Yearwood and Allie, and it was in honor of Allie’s first single being released, the tune “Work in Progress.”

“What a beautiful voice on your grandmother’s birthday…perfect,” Garth shared. “I love you!! Listen to @alliecolleenmusic’s new single #WorkInProgress.”

Watch the “making of” video for “Work In Progress”  here.

Jamie Lynn Spears has found her next project. The actress-turned-country-singer returns to her acting roots with a role in an upcoming Netflix show Sweet Magnolias, based off a book series by Sheryl Woods.

The novels translate into 10 episodes for the show’s first season, which is set in the fictional town of Serenity, South Carolina, and focuses on three childhood best friends — Maddie Townsend, Dana Sue Sullivan and Helen Decatur — and the trials and tribulations they face in love, family and striving for their dreams as they navigate adulthood together. The series stars Monica Potter, known for her work in Parenthood, Brooke Elliott of Drop Dead Diva fame and Heather Headley, a Tony Award-winning theatre actress and singer, in the leading roles.

Spears is set to play a character named Noreen Fitzgibbons, a young woman looking to improve her life by becoming a nurse in Serenity after a series of poor life decisions.

Spears began her career as a young actress on Nickelodeon’s youth-oriented sketch comedy show All That, serving as a member of the cast from 2002-2004, before moving on to her breakout role starring as the lead character in Zoey 101. Spears later turned her focus to country music, releasing her debut single “How Could I Want More” in 2013 followed by her EP The Journey. She also co-penned Jana Kramer’s hit “I Got the Boy.”

The show also features Chris Klein of American Pie and The Flash and Justin Burning of Good Behavior. Woods with serve as executive producer alongside Sheryl J. Anderson and Dan Paulson. A release date has yet to be announced.

Source: Taste Of Country

While a lot of us will be hitting the beach or barbecues, or checking out some fireworks, many of your favorite country stars will be busy working.

Country stars’ July 4th plans include:

Luke Bryan, Maren Morris and Brad Paisley will perform during NBC’s annual Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks coverage (starting at 8 pm ET), with Luke performing live from under the Brooklyn Bridge.

Lee Brice will be performing on “A Capitol Fourth,” airing on PBS.

Jordan Davis is confirmed for the 4th of July Spectacular, a free show for service men and women, at the Schofield Barracks in Oahu, Hawaii.

Travis Denning is set to play the Party in the Park 4th of July Celebration in Frederick, Maryland.

Clare Dunn will head to Norco, California to perform at their Our Country 4th of July Spectacular.

Brett Eldredge will headline “Let Freedom Sing,” Nashville’s Independence Day celebration on Lower Broadway, with Mac McAnally and Jessy Wilson also on the bill.

Jon Langston is on the bill for the Red, White and Country concert in Columbus, Ohio.

Brandon Lay is set to play the Heinz Field 4th of July Celebration in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Kip Moore is booked for the Greeley Independence Stampede in Greeley, Colorado.

Jon Pardi will perform during Fort Gordon’s Independence Celebration in Fort Gordon, Georgia on July 3rd.

Keith Urban is booked to perform at Provo, Utah’s America’s Freedom Festival.

Kenny Chesney is getting ready to release a new single later this month. The singer announced the track “Tip Of My Tongue,” will be released on July 12th. Kenny wrote the song with good friend Ross Copperman, and pop star Ed Sheeran, with Kenny calling it, “one of the most fun sessions I’ve done in a long time.”

“I get why people love working with him,” Kenny shares. “With all the great songs that have been written in this town, I think you always want to do something a little different.”

“Tip of My Tongue” is the first song off Kenny’s upcoming album, which so far doesn’t have a title or release date.