Scotty McCreery will be doing Instagram Live with actress Nikki DeLoach today (Thursday, Dec. 16) at 1 PM ET (12 PM CT) to discuss the Five More Minutes movie currently airing on the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Network.
Nikki is the lead actress in the movie, which was inspired by Scotty’s number-one hit song of the same name.
Scotty and Nikki will discuss the movie, the song, the holidays and more. They’ll answer a few fan questions. Scotty might even perform the song.
Nikki’s Instagram handle is @NikDeLoach and Scotty’s Instagram handle is @ScottyMcCreery.
Five More Minutes will re-air two more times this month: this Saturday, Dec. 18 at 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT) and next week on Christmas Eve, Friday, Dec. 24, at 10:00 PM ET (9:00 PM CT) on the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries network.
Check out the trailer for Five More Minutes here…
Check out the music video for the hit-song that inspired the Hallmark Christmas movie – “Five More Minutes.”
Ahead of the series premiere of 1883 on Paramount+ this Sunday, December 19th, Tim McGraw stopped by CBS Mornings to chat with Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson about the show.
Tim also talked about he and wife Faith Hill acted together in their roles of James and Margaret Dutton.
Earlier this year Ashley Monroe revealed that she was diagnosed with Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia in a social media post.
In July, Ashley shared, “A few months ago my dr. was doing some routine lab work and found that I was anemic. I was like, FINE, I’ll just double up on cheeseburger patties , take some extra vitamins and call it a day. Well my red blood count just kept falling, and they found out my iron /b12/ folic acid numbers were actually fine. short story long, they did a bone marrow biopsy, (ouch) , and VOILA.. a rare kind of blood c word called ‘waldenstrom macroglobulinemia’ It’s causing my body to be pretty severely anemic, and I feel it. So, I start chemo tomorrow. Seems like such a negative thing to say. Until I flip that doom feeling on its head and think, wow, I’m thankful I have an illness that is VERY live with-able. I’m thankful there IS a treatment that actually works to fight what is causing harm to my body. THANKFUL for friends and family who have gathered around me praying and sending flowers and letting me lean on them during this super weird chapter of my life.”
At the time Ashley added, “Thankful for my angel son. Who I am fighting for the most. I would greatly appreciate if no one gave me any unsolicited advice or medical opinions. I’ve done my research and have amazing Vanderbilt dr’s I’ve weighed every option with. That’s why I was hesitant to post about it, but I could use the prayers.. and I DO believe in the power of prayer guys. I also believe in the power of love healing us all on an even deeper level. I love you all big. Here I go.”
And now here she is…7 months later, right before Christmas, Ashley is sharing the end of her last chemo sessions…
Along with the video, Ashley also posted “Ring a ling a ling a ding dong ding…My last chemo is done! Merry Christmas everyone! Thank you for praying for me. I felt them more than you know. I’ve never been more thankful. Ready to Come back like never before in 2022!”
Even through her battle, Ashley Monroe, along with her fellow Pistol AnniesMiranda Lambert and Angaleena Presley, have been out trying to spread some Christmas cheer with music from their new album, Hell Of A Holiday.
Check out “Snow Globe” from the Pistol Annies…
Headline Photo Credit: Alexa King Album Cover Credit: Gina Binkley
James Pearce (DE) Chambers HS in Charlotte, NC 6’5” 220 Committed: 12/15/21 4-star average (4-star on Rivals, 3-star on 247Sports & ESPN)
Josh Ward’s Analysis: Landing Pearce is a win for two reasons: he helps as a pass rusher and it means you don’t have to wait until February to learn his decision. Pearce had planned to wait, but his signing shows the buy-in to Tennessee’s staff. Pearce could be a difference maker as a pass rusher.
Eric Cain’s Analysis: We didn’t peg Pearce as a December signing candidate, but he wanted to go ahead and get it over with. That’s just fine with the Volunteers as Tim Banks gained another pass-rusher at a position of need. Perce is explosive and has a high motor. He’s got decent bend off the edge and uses his hands well. Pearce will need a lot of work in the individual periods, but will be a big help for Tennessee’s defense down the line and has a chance to play some right away.
Player Profile: A versatile and focused defensive lineman with a strong frame and a determined attitude … Rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports.com, Rivals.com and On3.com … The top player in the state of North Carolina, and sixth-best edge rusher according to On3.com … Selected to play in the 2021 Carolina Bowl All-Star Game … Named to preseason watch list for 2021 North Carolina Mr. Football … Named to 2021 Preseason All-Observer Team by the Charlotte Observer … Second-team All-State selection by HighSchoolOT.com as a junior in 2020 … Helped lead Chambers High School to four consecutive North Carolina Class 4A State Championship games, including back-to-back state titles in 2019 and 2020 … Turned heads as a senior with 14.5 sacks, 14 TFLs, nine PBUs, three forced fumbles, two safeties and two interceptions … Chose Tennessee over 18 other offers, 13 from Power 5 schools … Coached by Glenwood Ferebee, a former player at Liberty and offensive coordinator at Howard … Twitter is @JamesPearceJr10 … Instagram is @tenn.jamess.
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Tayven Jackson (QB) Center Grove HS in Greenwood, IN 6’4″ 198 Committed: 4/28/21 4-star average (4-star on 247Sports, Rivals & ESPN)
Josh Ward’s Analysis: Jackson is the highest-profile player in the class, both because of his talent and position. Jackson will have a chance to learn in Year One and will compete for the starting quarterback job in 2023. Jackson should be a centerpiece to Tennessee’s future.
Eric Cain’s Analysis: Every class needs a quarterback and the Vols got theirs early in the process. Jackson has a good arm and displays great athleticism. He’s quick-twitch and has good vision own the field. Working with Josh Heupel & Joe Halzle, as well as watching Hendon Hooker go to work in 2022, will be instrumental for Jackson, who could be the front-runner in 2023. He’s one of the country’s top-rated prospects and has an extremely high upside.
Player Profile: A blue-chip quarterback and proven winner out of Indiana with tremendous leadership skills … Led Center Grove High School to back-to-back undefeated Class 6A state championships and 28 victories … A consensus four-star prospect and the owner of four school records … At his position, ranked No. 12 overall by 247Sports Composite, No. 7 by Rivals.com, No. 14 by On3.com and No. 16 by ESPN.com … Selected as a prestigious 2021 Elite 11 quarterback … Shattered the school record for career passing yards, completing 329-of-547 passes for 4,813 yards and 47 touchdowns … Fulfilled the difficult task of repeating as a state champion in 2021 while completing 124-of-187 passes for 1,842 yards and 21 touchdowns to only three interceptions as a senior … Tabbed as an IFCA all-state honoree … In the 2021 state championship game win vs. Westfield, finished 12-of-14 for 152 yards with a touchdown and ran for another score … On state title run as a junior in 2020, completed 113-of-182 passes for 1,756 yards with 17 touchdowns to go along with 46 carries for 191 yards and six scores … Three-sport standout who also participated in track and basketball … Helped guide Center Grove to a Class 4A sectional basketball title in the winter of 2021, averaging 12.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game … Committed to the Vols in April 2021 after receiving over 20 scholarship offers … Coached by Eric Moore … His older brother, Trayce Jackson-Davis, plays basketball for Indiana … An honor roll student in the classroom … Twitter handle is @Tayvenjacksonn2 … Instagram handle is @tayven.jackson.
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Josh Heupel & Tayven Jackson / Credit: UT Athletics
Tyre West (DL) Tift County HS in Tifton, GA 6’3” 280 Committed: 12/15/21 4-star average (4-star on 247Sports, Rivals & ESPN)
Josh Ward’s Analysis: Tennessee needs as much defensive line help as it can get, and West should provide it. He’s a former Georgia commit and should provide a physical presence on Tennessee’s interior. The defensive line needs more help with Matthew Butler leaving. Hello, Tyre West.
Eric Cain’s Analysis: Tennessee’s biggest addition of Signing Day is no-doubt the top-100 defensive lineman from Georgia. Call it the Rodney Garner effect, West wants to be coached by the best and recognizes the opportunity to earn early playing time at Tennessee. He’s overpowering at the high school level and will need to work on his mechanics and bend, but he’s a guy who will help Tennessee in 2022 and beyond.
Player Profile: Highly touted defensive line prospect with a quick first step and notable pass-rushing ability … Rated a consensus four-star prospect by all major recruiting services … Tabbed by Rivals as the No. 7 defensive lineman and No. 9 player from the state of Georgia for the class of 2022 … Member of the ESPN300 (No. 74 overall) … Named the Georgia Region 1-7A Defensive Player of the Year as senior in 2021 … Named to the Atlanta Journal Constitution Super 11 in 2021 … Named a 2021 Preseason Class 7A All-State selection by AJC.com … Named a Class 7A First-Team All-State selection as a junior in 2020 … Earned all-region honors in all four years of his prep career … Totaled 48 tackles, 16 quarterback hurries, 12.5 sacks and two forced fumbles his junior season … Had 53 tackles, 10 TFLs, two sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as a sophomore … Made 41 tackles, seven TFLs, six sacks and one fumble recovering as a freshman … Helped lead Tift County High School to the Georgia Class 7A State Playoffs as a senior in 2021 … Chose Tennessee over 22 other Division I offers, including 21 Power 5 programs … Committed to the Vols in Dec. 2021 … Coached by Noel Dean … Twitter handle is @Tyre_west95 … Instagram handle is @reewoo._.
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Brian Grant (OL) Choctawhatchee HS in Fort Walton Beach, FL 6’8″ 280 Committed: 5/17/21 3-star average (3-star on 247Sports, Rivals & ESPN)
Josh Ward’s Analysis: Grant is probably a project player but a good prospect with really good length at the tackle position. He’ll work to add weight in college and could develop into a solid starter or rotation player in the future. Grant’s athleticism should be a good fit in this offense.
Eric Cain’s Analysis: The definition or a ‘project player,’ Grant is new to football and is still learning the ropes. The potential is there, however, as he’s a skilled basketball player who has great feet. His size is attractive at 6-foot-8, 280 pounds, and will likely need a redshirt year to fill out his body and work on the fundamentals. Tennessee jumped on Grant early, holding off nearby Florida State for the commitment. Grant could be a steal in a couple of years.
Player Profile: Athletic, multi-sport standout from Fort Walton Beach in the Florida panhandle … Rated a consensus three-star recruit by all major recruiting services … The No. 108 player in the state of Florida according to 247Sports Composite … The No. 97 rated prospect in the state of Florida by On3.com and the No. 69 rated offensive tackle prospect nationally by ESPN.com … Named to the “Dandy Dozen” for the 2021 season by the Northwest Florida Daily News … Helped lead Choctawhatchee High School to an impressive turnaround as a senior as the Indians finished the year 6-4 after going winless in 2020 … Played on both sides of the ball for the Indians … Chose Tennessee over six other Division I offers … Also played basketball and threw shot put and discus for the track and field team … Committed to the Vols in May 2021 … Coached by Frank Beasley … Twitter handle is @BrianGrant50.
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