Miranda Raye

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Terri Irwin Shares Sweet Message For Daughter Bindi As She Recovers From Surgery

19 hours ago | countrymusicfamily.com | Miranda Raye

Bindi Irwin Recently Underwent Emergency Surgery To Remove Her AppendixTerri Irwin is sharing her love for her daughter, Bindi, after she recently underwent emergency surgery. Bindi, her brother Robert, and Terri traveled to Las Vegas for the Steve Irwin Gala at The Bellagio Hotel & Casino, which was scheduled for Saturday (May 10). The event honors Bindi and Robert’s late father, Steve Irwin, and raises funds for the conservation efforts he championed during his lifetime.
Drake White & Wife Alex Announce They're Expecting Baby #2

20 hours ago | countryrebel.com | Miranda Raye

Share This Article Congratulations are in order for Drake White and his beautiful wife, Alex, because they’re expecting their second baby!The Whites joyfully announced their pregnancy news on social media. They posted several snapshots of themselves outside with their two-year-old son, Hawk, who proudly held his baby sibling’s sonograms in one of the pictures. He also wore an adorable t-shirt that read “big brother.”Drake and Alex’s pregnancy announcement also served as a gender reveal.
"American Idol" Reveals Exciting Lineup Of Performers For Season 23 Finale

1 day ago | countryrebel.com | Miranda Raye

Share This Article The finale for Season 23 of American Idol is right around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know before the show airs!On Monday (May 12), the Top 5 contestants sang two Disney songs. Voting opened during the episode, and America cast their ballots for their three favorite contestants. By the night’s end, it was revealed that Jamal Roberts, John Foster, and Breanna Nix formed the Top 3.
John Foster Says It's "The Honor Of A Lifetime" To Be In The "Idol" Top 3

1 day ago | countrymusicfamily.com | Miranda Raye

American Idol Reveals Its Finalists For Season 23After months of competing, John Foster is a member of American Idol‘s Top 3!Idol revealed its three finalists during Monday night’s (May 12) episode. But first, the Top 5 contestants each delivered two covers of iconic Disney tunes. The episode also featured a Lilo & Stitch-themed performance from Season 21’s winner, Iam Tongi.
Breanna Nix's Graceful Cover Of "Reflection" Leaves Carrie Underwood "Fighting Back Tears"

2 days ago | countrymusicfamily.com | Miranda Raye

Stay-At-Home Mom Breanna Nix Delivers Dazzling Performance On American Idol‘s “Disney Night”Breanna Nix delivered an enchanting cover of “Reflection” during Sunday night’s (May 11) episode of American Idol. It was Disney Night for the Top 7 contestants of Season 23. Each contestant performed a classic Disney tune such as “Almost There” from The Princess and the Frog and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King. Breanna’s song, “Reflection,” was featured in the 1998 film Mulan.
Mattie Pruitt Reacts To Her Heartbreaking Elimination From "American Idol"

2 days ago | countrymusicfamily.com | Miranda Raye

American Idol Reveals Its Top 5 Contestants For Season 2316-year-old Mattie Pruitt, the youngest competitor left on Season 23 of American Idol, was eliminated at the end of Sunday night’s (May 11) episode. Mattie was only 15 when she auditioned for Idol and surprised the judges by bringing country singer Craig Campbell along with her.
Morgan Wallen Skipped The ACM Awards To Golf With Tom Brady

5 days ago | countryrebel.com | Miranda Raye

Share This Article Despite being nominated in multiple categories, Morgan Wallen skipped the 2025 ACM Awards to play golf with retired NFL star Tom Brady. This year’s ACM Awards were held on Thursday, May 8, in Texas. Reba McEntire served as the host and also performed several times during the ceremony. Ella Langley was the top nominee and biggest winner, earning five total awards out of eight nominations.
Rascal Flatts & Backstreet Boys Unite At ACM Awards For Lively Closing Medley

6 days ago | countrymusicfamily.com | Miranda Raye

Rascal Flatts Announce Plans To Release New Album After Long-Awaited ReunionRascal Flatts enlisted the help of the Backstreet Boys to create a show-stopping moment at the 2025 ACM Awards. After being one of country music’s top groups since debuting in 1999, Rascal Flatts went on hiatus in 2021. The trio initially announced their disbanding in 2020, with plans to go on a farewell tour that year. However, that tour never happened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reba, Miranda Lambert, & Lainey Wilson Debut Powerful New Song, "Trailblazer," At The ACM Awards

6 days ago | countryrebel.com | Miranda Raye

Share This Article Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, and Lainey Wilson joined forces at the ACM Awards for one of the most meaningful collaborations country music has ever heard. On Wednesday (May 7), the ACM shared the exciting news that the trio of stars would deliver the world premiere of a brand-new song during its annual awards ceremony on May 8. Titled “Trailblazer,” the track celebrates the influential female artists of country music’s past and present.
Keith Urban Gratefully Accepts The ACM's Triple Crown Award

6 days ago | countryrebel.com | Miranda Raye

Share This Article After six years, Keith Urban finally received his Triple Crown Award from the ACM. The ACM’s Triple Crown Award has only been bestowed on a select number of artists. A singer secures the Triple Crown by winning their respective New Artist category, their respective Artist category, and Entertainer of the Year. For example, Lainey Wilson, the most recent Triple Crown honoree, won New Female Artist of the Year in 2022. Then, she won Female Artist of the Year in 2023.