LEFT: Reba McEntire shed tears remembering her lost band. (ACM / YouTube) RIGHT: The 60th Anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images)

If you’ve been a devoted country music fan for a while, you’ve likely heard the heartbreaking story of how Reba McEntire lost all her band members in a tragic plane crash.

On March 16, 1991, at 2 AM, Reba received a call in her hotel room with the devastating news that she had lost her entire band along with her tour manager. They were departing from one of her recent shows in San Diego, where they had just performed for a group of IBM executives, and were heading to Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Tragically, those who lost their lives that day included:

Jim Hammon (tour manager), Kirk Cappello (keyboardist), Joey Cigainero (keyboardist), Tony Saputo (drummer), Michael Thomas (guitarists), Chris Austin (guitarists), Terry Jackson (bassist), Paula Kaye Evans (backup singer), Donald Holmes (pilot), and Christopher Hollinger (pilot).

Reba was supposed to be on the plane, but decided at the last minute to remain in San Diego because she was feeling a bit unwell.

Her husband at the time, Narvel Blackstock, and her stylist, Sandy Spika, stayed with her while the rest of her crew took two separate planes, one of which crashed.

Reba was awarded the Top Female Vocalist at the ACM Awards that year and dedicated her win to her lost bandmates shortly after the crash. You can watch her heartfelt speech below.

Dolly Parton Offered The Most Stunning Show Of Support

What many might not realize, as Reba shared in an interview with Variety Magazine, is that Dolly Parton reached out to offer her immense support.

In 2021, Dolly Parton and Reba McIntyre collaborated on the song “Does He Love You?” Check out their official music video below.

When discussing the song with a reporter, Reba mentioned that Dolly Parton had called her and offered her entire band so Reba could continue touring.

“‘What do you need? Do you want my band?’ She sent Gary Smith, her band leader, to put a band together for me. She and Vince Gill were right there for me the whole time.”

This kind act isn’t unusual for Dolly Parton, yet it’s clear it still touches Reba’s heart to this day. Vince Gill also offered to play in her band and sing with her if needed. Reba’s two friends showed up for her when she needed them.

The connection between an artist and their band is incredibly significant, with some bandmates touring alongside the same artist for lifetimes.

Dolly Parton extending this offer was no small gesture. Watch her heartfelt interview below.

 In a twist no one saw coming, the worlds of rock royalty and actual royalty collided in a moment of pure musical magic. At the Royal Charity Gala last night, Adam Lambert and Catherine, Princess of Wales, stunned 5,000 guests with a jaw-dropping, emotional duet of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” — a performance that will go down in royal history.

The stage was dim. The piano whispered its first notes. From the shadows emerged Adam Lambert, his voice powerful and soul-stirring. But halfway through the ballad, a second voice joined him — soft, steady, unmistakably regal.

Duchess Kate stepped forward in a shimmering midnight-blue gown, standing tall and calm under the spotlight. She wasn’t there to impress — she was there to connect.

And then she sang.

Her voice was delicate yet commanding. Though not a trained vocalist, Kate sang with heartfelt vulnerability, each note radiating resilience.

As the final chorus swelled, all eyes turned to Prince William in the audience — and there he was, unable to hold back emotion. A single tear traced down his cheek as he watched his wife shine on stage, strong, luminous, and full of grace.

“He looked proud, deeply moved,” one concertgoer shared. “It wasn’t just the music — it was seeing Kate reclaim her light.”

Social media exploded:

“Kate’s voice wasn’t perfect — but it was real, and that made it unforgettable.”
“Adam Lambert was phenomenal, but seeing William in tears? That broke me.”
“They weren’t just singing. They were healing.”

The song choice, “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, wasn’t random. Both Kate and Adam are outspoken advocates for mental health awareness — and this performance was a message wrapped in melody:

“No matter your title, your fame, or your pain — you are not alone.”

Insiders hint that the duet may have been quietly recorded backstage after rehearsal — and that a studio release may be in the works, with all proceeds going to youth mental health charities.

This wasn’t about image. This wasn’t about politics. This was about a woman reclaiming her voice, a husband quietly overwhelmed with pride, and a glam-rock star who bridged the gap between worlds.

 In a world full of noise, two voices found harmony. And one prince, in the front row, saw the strength of the woman he loves.

Adam Lambert, a vocal dynamo with a stage presence that could ignite the darkest room, recently seized a chance to live out a childhood fantasy—channeling his hero, Elvis Presley, before a global sea of fans. As part of the Elvis Presley NBC All-Star Tribute, Lambert stormed the spotlight to tackle the King’s immortal Blue Suede Shoes, unleashing a rendition that roared with brilliance.

Moments before the music hit, Lambert’s voice trembled with anticipation: “I’ve dreamed of this forever!” A lifelong disciple of Elvis, this was no mere gig—it was a sacred rite. And he rose to the occasion with breathtaking force.

Lambert tore into Blue Suede Shoes with a swagger all his own, threading the rock classic with a jolt of modern fire while cradling its vintage heart. His voice soared and dipped with acrobatic precision, his every move a blaze of charisma that conjured Elvis’s ghost in vivid color. The crowd exploded, swept away by a performance that fused reverence with reinvention.

Born from Carl Perkins’ pen in 1955, Blue Suede Shoes kicked off rock and roll’s wild ascent. But it was Elvis’s 1956 take—smooth as velvet, sharp as a switchblade—that etched it into legend, a rebel yell for a restless generation. The song became a cornerstone of rock’s early mythology, pulsing with swagger and defiance.

Now, Lambert’s tribute stood as both homage and evolution. With a career defined by his reign as Queen’s torchbearer and his own genre-defying solo path, he’s long echoed the giants of rock with his towering range and theatrical audacity. His Blue Suede Shoes was a tightrope walk—honoring the past while strutting boldly into the now.

The air thrummed with Lambert’s intensity—every note a testament to his devotion, every gesture a burst of unbridled joy. Online, fans lit up the digital ether, hailing him for breathing fresh vigor into Elvis’s classic without losing its essence. Some called it “Elvis reborn with a twist”; others dubbed it “a rock and roll fever dream.”

For Lambert, this wasn’t just a spotlight moment—it was a pilgrimage fulfilled. For the millions tuned in, it was a blazing reminder that Elvis’s flame still flickers, carried forward by artists like Lambert who dare to dance with his shadow and make it their own.

Rock royalty is heading back to the spotlight. Queen legends Brian May and Roger Taylor are reuniting once again with powerhouse vocalist Adam Lambert for their long-awaited return to North American stages—their first tour across the continent in four years.

Announced as The Rhapsody Tour, the 14-date run begins in Baltimore this October and will crescendo in Los Angeles by mid-November. Fans can expect a full-throttle 150-minute set packed with Queen’s timeless anthems—from “We Will Rock You” and “Don’t Stop Me Now” to “Somebody to Love” and “Radio Ga Ga”—alongside deeper cuts that loyalists have long cherished.

For the band, the magic isn’t just in the music—it’s in the shared connection with fans. “Every night, those two and a half hours belong to the people in front of us,” said May, 75. “We give them everything we’ve got. It’s a rush—and if it ever stops being fun, that’s when we’d stop doing it.”

Lambert, 41, echoed the sentiment, calling the live experience electric. “The audience is the fuel. Seeing thousands of people singing their hearts out—there’s nothing like it. It charges you. It keeps you going,” he said. “It’s kind of addictive.”

While their energy on stage remains legendary, Taylor, 73, joked that he’s content preparing in his own classic style—no intense vocal warm-ups for him, just a splash of Irish whiskey and a Diet Coke before showtime. “Adam’s vocal rituals are impressive,” he said with a grin. “I’m happy to cheer him on from the side.”

Though Queen + Adam Lambert toured Europe and the UK last year, this marks their official North American return after a pandemic-forced hiatus. Since their last outing, all three musicians have kept creatively busy: May reissued solo projects, Taylor released his first solo album in nearly a decade, and Lambert unveiled High Drama, a genre-hopping collection of cover songs.

But for May and Taylor, this collaboration with Lambert remains more than just a touring act—it’s the revival of something they once thought was gone forever.

“After Freddie passed, we assumed Queen was finished,” May shared, reflecting on the band’s loss of Freddie Mercury in 1991. “We didn’t look for a new singer—we didn’t think it would ever happen again. Then Adam appeared, almost out of nowhere.”

Their first meeting came in 2009, when Lambert, then a contestant on American Idol, stunned audiences with his soaring range and theatrical flair. “His voice is something else. There’s really nothing like it,” said May. “And the look—the glam, the sparkle—he was born to wear diamonds.”

But what makes Lambert a true fit for Queen, the band says, is his reverence for Mercury’s legacy without trying to imitate him.

“He doesn’t try to be Freddie. That’s so important,” May noted. “He honors him, as we all do, but he brings his own interpretation to every song. That’s the magic—he makes the music new again.”

Lambert agrees, calling their creative partnership a “team effort.” “Freddie laid the foundation for all of this. He was one of a kind. I don’t try to replace him—I just try to exist in the space he created, and have fun with it. From what I’ve heard, he loved a bit of mischief too.”

The camaraderie between the trio is evident on and off the stage. “Adam’s kept us young,” joked May. Lambert fired back with a laugh: “I’ve introduced them to eyeliner and high heels.”

Taylor, meanwhile, offered a more serious note on Lambert’s contributions. “Having a voice like Adam’s at the front of the band—it gives us confidence. We can trust him to carry these songs and make them soar.”

As for any talks of retirement? Don’t count on it.

“No way,” May said definitively. “To be able to do this at the level we’re doing it, and still love it—it’s a blessing. Why would we stop? I’ll probably keep doing this until I drop.”

In a jaw-dropping moment that no one saw coming, Adam Lambert turned his Hollywood Bowl concert into something far more unforgettable than a night of powerhouse vocals.

Right in the middle of his emotional rendition of “Believe”, Adam paused, smiled, and stepped forward with something — or rather, someone — in his arms.
“Everyone, meet the light of my life — my son,” he announced, holding his newborn baby on stage for the very first time.

The crowd, already buzzing with energy, instantly shifted from screams to stunned silence… and then to emotional tears. Phones lit up, fans gasped, and a wave of warmth swept over the entire amphitheater.

The moment was raw, real, and beautifully unexpected. Known for his glam-rock flair and vocal fireworks, Adam traded glitter for heart — and somehow, it hit even harder.

Fans online are calling it “the most powerful concert moment of the year” — and honestly, they might be right.

Anne Burrell married her husband in 2021.

Food Network star Anne Burrell’s husband and family have released a heartbreaking statement after her surprise death.

The well-known chef’s family called Burrell, 55, a “beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend,” in the statement given to People on June 17.

People, TMZ and other sites confirmed that Burrell was found unresponsive in her Brooklyn home on the morning of June 17 and could not be resuscitated. She was best known for starring on the show Worst Cooks in America.

Paramedics received a call that a woman needed assistance, according to TMZ.

According to People, Burrell was married to husband Stuart Claxton in 2021. He brought a son named Javier into the marriage.

Her cause of death is not yet clear.

“Her smile lit up every room she entered,” the family statement to People said. “Anne’s light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.”

She posted photos with Claxton on her Instagram page, including one in February showing them out to dinner and declaring herself lucky.

On the couple’s third anniversary in 2024, she wrote, “Happy anniversary my sweet- here’s to 3 years and 100 more. ” They celebrated by going to a taping of the Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

When the couple married, Windridge Estate, the location of their wedding, posted photos on its website.

“Anne Burrell and Stuart Claxton celebrated their star-studded wedding at Windridge Estate in Cazenovia, NY, on Oct. 16, 2021,” the post reads. “The charming village of Cazenovia is not only Anne’s hometown but also where the couple was engaged!”

That website says that Burrell’s husband worked in ad sales for Univision.

“The bride arrived in a horse-drawn carriage and joined guests for a tented ceremony on the beautiful grounds of Windridge Estate. The guests were treated to an energized ceremony that perfectly reflected the style of the fun-loving couple,” the site says.

Adam Lambert once again proved why he’s a global sensation, but this time, it wasn’t just his powerhouse vocals that stole the show—it was his graceful and captivating dance moves on Strictly Come Dancing. The performance was nothing short of magical, as Adam revealed a softer, more alluring side of himself that fans had never seen before.

Taking the stage with an elegance that surprised even his most dedicated followers, Adam delivered a performance that seamlessly blended his iconic vocal prowess with beautifully choreographed dance movements. Each step he took was in perfect harmony with the music, showcasing not only his versatility but also his ability to emotionally connect with the audience on a whole new level.

The atmosphere in the studio was electric from the moment he began. The lighting and set design perfectly complemented his ethereal style, creating a visual and auditory experience that left everyone spellbound. The judges, typically known for their critical evaluations, were visibly moved, with one even remarking, “This isn’t just a performance—it’s a masterpiece.”

Fans were quick to flood social media with praise, with many highlighting how Adam’s ability to explore new artistic dimensions continues to set him apart. One tweet read, “Adam Lambert just redefined what it means to be a performer. Singing, dancing, emoting—he does it all with perfection.”

What made this performance particularly unforgettable was its emotional depth. Adam’s delivery was not only technically flawless but also deeply heartfelt. As the music swelled, so did the emotions in the room, creating a shared experience that resonated with fans and casual viewers alike.

For a star who has already conquered arenas and stages worldwide, this performance on Strictly Come Dancing marked yet another milestone in his illustrious career. It was a reminder that even at the peak of his fame, Adam Lambert continues to challenge himself, embrace new opportunities, and evolve as an artist.

If you haven’t seen this breathtaking moment yet, you’re missing out on a performance that redefines artistry and showcases the full spectrum of Adam Lambert’s talent. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to his work, this is a performance you’ll want to watch again and again.

“I’m at peace at last!” – those gentle words from Susan Boyle melted millions of hearts on a warm June day in 2025. At 64, the beloved Britain’s Got Talent icon stunned the world by revealing to The Sun that she had secretly married, ending decades of solitude that once defined her public image. Known as “the lonely woman from Scotland,” Susan now radiates a quiet joy, strolling through golden vineyards in Tuscany with her mystery husband during a breathtaking honeymoon. With soft auburn highlights, glowing skin, and a smile filled with serenity, she looked nothing like the woman who once stood nervously on stage in 2009.

After surviving a devastating stroke in 2022, many feared she would fade from the spotlight forever. But instead of returning with a new album, Susan returned with something far more powerful—a story of love. Under the amber skies of Italy, seated at a candlelit table, she leaned gently into the man beside her—his face kept out of focus, but his presence tender and constant. “This is my haven,” she whispered, her voice filled with calm certainty. The internet erupted. On X (formerly Twitter), #SusanBoyleLove trended worldwide.

One fan posted a photo of her iconic I Dreamed a Dream performance, writing, “Her joy heals us.” The dream she once sang about has finally come true—not in fame, but in love. No longer the shy woman standing alone under the spotlight, Susan is now someone who has weathered life’s storms and found the warmth of companionship on the other side. She gave the world her voice, and the world has now given her peace. Fans don’t need to know his name, or the details of the ceremony—they only need to know she’s happy. In a world so often filled with noise and spectacle, Susan’s love story is quiet, sacred, and deeply moving. It is a final verse to the song she began so long ago—one not of longing, but of fulfillment. A secret marriage, a tender love, and the soft light of Tuscany… this is her fairy tale. Watch the full story unfold below .

BGT star Susan Boyle’s Scottish council house she’s lived in for over 60 years

The 64-year-old make a return to social media on Tuesday

Susan Boyle dropped jaws and captured hearts back in 2009, when she first appeared on Britain’s Got Talent. After finishing second place on the show to dance group Diversity, she went on to sell more than 19 million records and is now worth an estimated £22 million.

On Tuesday, the 64-year-old singer made a shock return to social media, with a total hair transformation and some exciting news. See the video she posted to Instagram here…

Despite skyrocketing to stardom, the Blackburn, West Lothian native has kept true to her roots. Not only has she stayed in the same town – Susan also still lives in the exact same council house that she grew up in.

Susan Boyle’s renovated home

When Susan first shot to fame, she paid £65,000 to buy her three-bedroom former council house. Though she bought a £300,000 new-build detached five-bedroom house on the other end of town in 2010, she struggled to settle down there and moved back to her first home.

Four years later, she bought the house next door to her former council house for £110,000, to combine the two properties and create her dream home.

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Susan has since given the place a bit of a makeover. She told Edinburgh Evening News in 2019: “The house has been needing doing up for some time, I was beginning to lose things in it.

“I’ve had the kitchen done, the living room papered, the floors done and a summerhouse put out the back,” she added, also noting that the renovations have made her home look “bigger and more homely” than before.

Susan Boyle’s decor is simple but fantastic

The primary colours throughout the house are silver, grey and cream, with a few specks of glitter to add some sparkle to the walls, Edinburgh Evening News reports.

Her living room has a gorgeous silver-and-cream-striped wallpaper from Next, a series of framed images of her parents along the walls, and religious icons looking across the room. It can be seen in the background of her birthday tribute video to Colonel Tom Moore in 2020.

In a performance that transcended music and pierced straight through the armor of royalty and celebrity, Kate Middleton and Celine Dion stood side by side and delivered a moment that left an indelible mark on millions across the globe.

At the Royal Hope Gala 2025, held in London to raise funds for medical research and emotional recovery programs, the unthinkable happened: The Princess of Wales took the stage—not in speech, but in song. And joining her, in a silent yet powerful gesture of solidarity, was global music icon Celine Dion, herself quietly enduring a life-altering health battle.

As the opening notes of “All By Myself” filled the hushed concert hall, the spotlight revealed Kate, dressed simply, her voice trembling yet composed.

“Living alone, I think of all the friends I’ve known…”
She sang not as a duchess, but as a woman who has faced fear, isolation, and uncertainty.

Behind her, Celine Dion stood silently, hands resting on the grand piano, her eyes glistening. Though she didn’t sing a word, her presence spoke volumes—a silent duet of mutual pain and unbreakable courage.

• Prince William, seated with Princess Charlotte in the front row, stood mid-performance, visibly emotional. He placed a hand over his heart and whispered to his daughter,

  “That’s your mother’s bravery.”

• Prince Harry, watching from California, reposted the video with a brief caption:

  “We were never truly alone—just unheard.”

• Adele, also in attendance, later told the BBC,

  “I’ve performed that song myself, but tonight… I finally understood it.”

• Online, the moment broke records: Over 210 million views within 12 hours, with the hashtag #NotByMyselfTonight trending in 63 countries.

Both women have long been seen as pillars of strength:

• Kate Middleton, facing an intensely private health battle under the relentless glare of public life, had until now maintained grace without revealing the deep emotional toll.

• Celine Dion, the legendary voice behind so many anthems of heartbreak and resilience, has been fighting a rare neurological condition, often in silence.

Together, they gave voice to the unspoken—the quiet despair, the hidden strength, and the deep longing to be heard not as icons, but as women.

This performance was not about royalty. It was not about fame. It was about grief, endurance, and the healing power of vulnerability.

As the final verse rang out—“All by myself… anymore…”—the hall erupted, not in applause, but in a standing ovation of tears and solidarity.