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Fame and celebrity

Does Ella Langley have a new beau? Meet fellow country star Tucker Wetmore

Wetmore, known for tracks like ‘Wind Up Missin’ You’ and ‘Brunette’, first sparked rumours after he was pictured with Langley in the British Virgin Islands last December.

24 Sep 2026 - 4:35PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Bryan Seaver, the late Dolly Parton’s nephew and ousted security head

23 Sep 2026 - 7:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Is The Voice’s Riley Green in a relationship?

23 Sep 2026 - 6:00AM

Get to Know

Meet ‘Choosin’ Texas’ singer Ella Langley’s parents, Jason and Heather

Her hit track from Dandelion has topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 21 weeks and counting – but how much do you know about the country star’s family life?

13 Sep 2026 - 6:00AMvideocam

Country star Ella Langley shares a close bond with her parents, Jason and Heather. Photo: @ellalangleymusic/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Meet ‘Boston’ singer Stella Lefty’s billionaire father, Eric Lefkofsky

Lefty has been making headlines for the wrong reasons lately – but what do you know about her Groupon co-founder dad, worth an estimated US$5.5 billion?

4 Sep 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

Celebrity children

Meet Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s daughter, Maggie McGraw – who just got engaged

Unlike her 2 sisters, who work in entertainment, Maggie has a master’s from Stanford and is an intelligence analyst for Major League Baseball.

2 Sep 2026 - 6:00AM

Celebrity Families

Why did Garth Brooks’ daughter Allie Colleen draw anger over her Dolly Parton tribute?

The youngest child of the Grammy-winning country star shared a tribute to the ‘Jolene’ singer – but her message has rubbed many fans the wrong way.

31 Aug 2026 - 6:27PMvideocam

Garth Brooks and his youngest daughter, Allie Colleen Brooks. Photos: @alliecolleenmusic/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Meet Kelly Vohnn, the Dolly Parton impersonator caught in a CNN mix-up

The network later apologised to the ‘Jolene’ singer’s family; Vohnn, who is based in Las Vegas and a big fan of Parton, has thoughts on the matter herself.

31 Aug 2026 - 2:37PM

Get to Know

Who is Stella Lefty’s boyfriend, viral country star Vincent Mason?

Inspired by John Mayer, the rising musician co-wrote ‘Something to Lose’ with Lefty and joined her to perform the track at Lollapalooza 2026.

28 Aug 2026 - 12:40PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet the late Dolly Parton’s best friend and assistant, Judy Ogle

Having known the ‘Queen of Country Music’ since childhood, Ogle founded The Dolly Archive and was even rumoured to be romantically involved with the ‘Jolene’ singer.

27 Aug 2026 - 4:38PM

The late Dolly Parton (left) and her best friend, Judy Ogle, had known each other since childhood. Photo: @dollyparton/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Who is Rachel Parton George, the late Dolly Parton’s lookalike sister?

The youngest of the 12 Parton siblings went on tour with the late Grammy-winning superstar known for ‘Jolene’, ‘The Bargain Store’ and other great country hits.

23 Sep 2026 - 4:55PM

Rachel Parton George (left) is the youngest sibling of the late Dolly Parton. The pair co-authored a family cookbook in 2024. Photo: @dollyparton/Instagram

Fashion

How to Style like country star Riley Green, known for his dapper cowboy looks

Build your look around tailored separates from Polo Ralph Lauren, Kiton and Zegna, accessorising with pieces from Hermès and Mr P.

14 Aug 2026 - 9:00AM

Fashion

How to Style like... Shaboozey in double denim

Pair classic dark-indigo Levi’s with a washed-out denim jacket – and accessorise with Manolo Blahnik boots and a Louis Vuitton belt.

7 Aug 2026 - 12:00AM

Fame and celebrity

How to Style like … country music star Ella Langley

Complete an all-denim ensemble with cowboy boots, suede details and polished Western-inspired touches.

31 Jul 2026 - 8:00AM

Ella Langley wears a denim tube top and skirt to American Eagle Jeans Country at the Stagecoach 2026 music festival in California in April. Photo: Getty Images

Fame and celebrity

Meet country star RaeLynn, who filed for divorce after a decade-long marriage

Blake Shelton attended her wedding and she once said she never wanted her daughter, Daisy Rae Davis, to have divorced parents.

17 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

RaeLynn has a four-year-old daughter with Josh Davis, who she filed for divorce from last month. Photo: @raelynnofficial/Instagram

Taylor Swift

Meet the Paisleys, whose non-profit is backed by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Kimberly Williams-Paisley starred on ABC TV series According to Jim, while Brad Paisley was a successful country music singer in the 2000s … who knew Tay-Tay before she was famous.

8 Jul 2026 - 12:00AM

Get to Know

Who is Heidi Parton, the late Dolly Parton’s singer-songwriter niece?

As the world mourns the passing of the Queen of Country Music, her talented niece and rising star Heidi Parton is carrying on her late aunt’s legacy

26 Aug 2026 - 1:21PMvideocam

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