Madeleine O'Connell

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NewsTim McGraw may be known for his high-energy performances, but behind the scenes, the country superstar has been facing some serious health battles. In a recent interview with Audacy’s Katie Neal during Superstar Power Hour, McGraw got candid about the toll this journey has taken on his life and career. “Over the last 2 years I’ve had 4 major surgeries. So it’s been a rough go, but you know, I beat myself up over the years pretty badly,” he admitted. The road to recovery hasn’t been easy.

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NewsGavin Adcock is breaking his silence following his May 21 arrest for reckless driving and he’s using the moment to announce the upcoming release of a fitting new song. According to records from the Tennessee Highway Patrol released last week, Adcock was taken into custody at 11:15 PM on May 21 for reckless driving just outside of Nashville. Additionally, he was charged with violating Tennessee’s open container laws.

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NewsCountry singer/songwriter Walker Montgomery is officially engaged to Tigirlily Gold’s Krista Slaubaugh. The milestone news was announced exclusively with PEOPLE on Wednesday, May 28. The lovebirds were on a surprise getaway to North Carolina when Walker, son of country music icon John Michael Montgomery, popped the question to Slaubaugh, one half of the country duo Tigirlily Gold with her sister Kendra, on Monday, May 26.

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NewsDierks Bentley shared plans to give back in a big way. He recently announced the launch of the “Broken Branches Fund,” a new initiative aimed at supporting mental health across the music industry, especially for creatives and crew members who often work behind the scenes. Partnering with Music Health Alliance (MHA), Bentley is making a multi-year financial commitment to provide mental health resources for members of the creative and touring community.

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NewsBlake Shelton is speaking out after fans criticized the American Music Awards for airing pre-taped performances without telling the live audience that some artists wouldn’t appear in person. On Monday, May 26, the country star performed his latest song, “Stay Country or Die Tryin’,” during the elite award show and later returned to the stage to introduce his wife, Gwen Stefani.