Tennessee senior defensive tackle Omari Thomas fielded questions from 99.1 The Sports Animal staff and other reporters in the Main Room breakout session at SEC Football Media Days in Nashville.
Renowned steel guitar player and producer Robby Turner, known affectionately as the “Man of Steel,” passed away on September 4 at the age of 63. Turner, who performed with legendary artists such as Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, The Highwaymen, and Chris Stapleton, was integral to country music’s evolution. Turner contributed to landmark projects like the…
On Monday (September 8), Bailey Zimmerman announced the dates and details of his 2026 Different Night Same Rodeo Tour, which will mark the rising country star’s first time headlining arenas. The 30-date North American jaunt is in support of Zimmerman’s new album, Different Night Same Rodeo, which was released on August 8 and features high-profile…
On Monday (September 8), festival organizers announced that Garth Brooks will headline Milwaukee’s Summerfest 2026, with the country superstar launching the festival with an opening night concert on June 17 at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater. This will mark Brooks’ first Milwaukee performance in over a decade. “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Garth Brooks…
The 2025 BMI Troubadour Award dinner took place in Nashville on Monday night (September 8), honoring John Fogerty’s influential career with high-energy performances of Creedence Clearwater Revival classics by Lainey Wilson, Jesse Welles, Z.Z. Top’s Billy Gibbons, and the War and Treaty. “I hope I’m worthy of all this attention,” Fogerty humbly said during the…
Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson lead the 2025 CMA Awards nominations with six nods each, marking the first time three female solo artists top the list of nominees. Following them are Zach Top with five nominations, and Riley Green and Cody Johnson with four each. Morgan Wallen aims to defend his Entertainer of…
