Blake Shelton stopped by “The Pat McAfee Show” on Friday and had some really nice things to say about Post Malone.

He was asked if he thinks more people will do what Post did and try to crossover into Country music.  Blake says it’s been happening for a while, even bringing up Conway Twitty who was a Rock and Pop artist before switching to Country.

Quote, “I think the reason it’s working so well for Post is, it’s not a one-off thing . . . It’s not something that he’s just trying, it’s something that he’s finally getting to do.

“He’s so knowledgeable about Country music, and the writers, and the musicians . . . The first time I got to sit and talk to him about Country music, I was blown away.  He was telling me stuff that I didn’t know.”

To be fair, their song, “Pour Me a Drink”, was a smash success, so Blake might be a bit obligated to speak this nicely of his duet partner.

But what does Blake think about Post Malone’s future in Country music?  Quote, “I feel like Post is probably here to stay.”

(American Songwriter)

(You can watch this part of the interview, here.)

Jelly Roll is the gift that keeps on giving, whether it’s his time, his talent or his own money. We’ve covered multiple stories of Jelly’s generosity over the last few years, and the man just won’t stop. Last Friday at his concert in Lafayette, Louisiana, Jelly Roll was walking down the runway toward the fans, when a sign in the crowd caught his eye. “Hold on. Y’all really just got married? When — today?” he asked the couple. The newlyweds showed Jelly Roll a wedding picture on their phone, which was shown on the big screens in the Cajundome, and the crowd went wild. Jelly Roll then asked the couple: “Have you thought about…where you want to go on your honeymoon yet?…I tell you what. I’m gonna give you $10,000 to go, if it’s alright with you,” Jelly said as the crowd went wild.

The official grand opening of Lainey Wilson‘s “Bell Bottoms Up” bar in Nashville was Tuesday night, and fans who made the trip to see the place first-hand were not disappointed. Lainey took the stage after the ribbon-cutting playing her biggest hits including “Watermelon Moonshine,” “Heart Like a Truck,” “4x4xU” and “Hang Tight Honey.” About the bar, Lainey said, “‘Bell Bottoms Up’ is a dream come true. Every time I’m in Nashville it’s where I want to be, because it’s a place my ‘Wild Horses’ can call home. I’m living my own honky-tonk dream, and to celebrate the opening of a honky-tonk of my own is truly something special. I hope to see y’all there soon!”

The comeback of Randy Travis continues. 2024 has already seen the release of new music from the country legend, and several live appearances on stage. Now, Travis has announced that his “More Life” tour will continue in 2025. Randy, his original touring band, and special guest vocalist James Dupré (who provided the guide vocal for the new AI-enhanced Randy Travis music) will once again take the stage to deliver the Randy Travis experience to fans in a live setting. The tour kicks off January 10 in Tulsa Oklahoma, with dates extending through April 12 in Branson, Missouri. Presales begin today at 10am local time followed by the public sale on Friday at 10am local time.

The assumption by your average person on the street is that, for the most part, celebrities get a slap on the wrist for their misdeeds while most people face a harsher penalty. That idea may get turned on its ear in the case of Morgan Wallen. Wallen’s infamous chair-throwing incident earlier this year is nearing its legal conclusion, and there are reports Wallen may actually end up behind bars. According to “Life & Style Magazine,” who cited an “inside source,” attorneys for Morgan have been trying to negotiate a plea deal that would give the singer probation, but it’s looking increasingly possible Wallen spends 30-60 days in jail, in part because prosecutors don’t want to feed into the perception that celebs get off easy. Morgan’s next court appearance is December 12.