Miranda Lambert joins Willie Nelson for special record

Susan Sarandon admits that that she knew nothing about country music before beginning work on Monarch, Fox’s upcoming sudser that the producers describe as “Empire meets Succession.”

Carrie Underwood and her family are no doubt celebrating after the nominations for the 56th annual CMA Awards were announced on Wednesday.SEE: Carrie Underwood shares incredible view of endless garden on 400-acre family farmThe Ghost Story singer was among some of the top country music stars who picked up nominations, with Carrie receiving three nods for Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and Musical Event of the Year for her duet with Jason Aldean, If I Didn't Love You. WATCH: Carrie Underwood discusses CMAsCarrie has garnered 40 career nods since 2006.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker had a night out at the rock show! star shared a series of pictures of her and her husband, backstage ahead of his performance during the Taylor Hawkins tribute show at the Wembley Stadium in London. Kourtney captioned the pictures with a simple bird emoji — representing the late drummer's nickname, The Hawk. Kourtney’s photo set included pictures of her and Travis walking hand in hand backstage.

Miranda Lambert may be one of the country industry's biggest stars but the singer was just one of the girls this weekend on a trip to Texas.READ: Miranda Lambert reveals unexpected health reason behind extended break from workJoined by her mom Bev and longtime friends, Miranda shared a picture of the group as they spent time on a boat, with five of the women lounging on the top deck while the others posed underneath. Miranda wore a string bikini that tied around her neck, and paired it with a trucker hat that had the word 'wander' embroidered across it.WATCH: Miranda Lambert rocks cowgirl dress from Idyllwind lineIn another snap she rocked a daring bright orange string bikini top with a vintage cowboy hat."Take me back Texas!' she captioned the post.MORE: Miranda Lambert joins Willie Nelson for special recordMORE: Inside Miranda Lambert's sprawling $3.4million Tennessee home"We had the best girls weekend in Gruene Texas.

Miranda Kerr hit the beach earlier this week and stunned her more than 13 million followers with several gorgeous selfies taken during her outing.MORE: Miranda Kerr is a glowing beauty in latest sun-soaked selfieIn the two snaps, the 39-year-old model showed off her stunning complexion whilst posing in a colorful string bikini, which she perfectly accessorized with several gold necklaces and a pair of stylish sunglasses.WATCH: Katy Perry and Miranda Kerr spend the day together at new launchThe mother-of-three knows the damage the sun causes and made sure she protected her makeup-free face by wearing a large straw hat.READ: All we know about Katy Perry's relationship with Miranda Kerr and her son with Orlando BloomRELATED: Miranda Kerr's son Myles treated to show-stopping first birthday cakeMiranda's getaway, presumably alongside her husband, Snapchat billionaire Evan Spiegel, and her children, comes just as it was revealed that the family have finally closed the deal for their new Los Angeles home – which has cost them a grand total of $145million. Miranda Kerr looked stunning as she relaxed on the beachProperty records seen by Architectural Digest show that Evan paid $120million for their new home plus an additional $25million for a smaller portion of the land located right next door to the main property.Their new home is located in Holmby Hills, directly across the street from the Playboy Mansion.

Country singer-songwriter Luke Bell, whose throwback style blended strains of Texas, Nashville and Bakersfield, has died, according to his friend and collaborator Matt Kinman. He was 32.

Saving Country Music.Born in Kentucky and raised in Wyoming, Bell was found dead in Tucson, Arizona, yesterday, near where he had been reported missing on Aug. 20, according to the Tucson Police Department.As of yet, the singer’s cause of death remains “unknown,” per authorities currently probing the tragedy. However, Kinman told music blog the Boot that his buddy had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, adding that a recent change in his medication might’ve have “played a role” in his disappearance.Born in Lexington, Kentucky on January 27, 1990, and raised in Cody, Wyoming, Bell dropped out of the University of Wyoming and moved to Austin, Texas to pursue a career in country music.

Carrie Underwood has an incredible sense of style and often her outfits get just as much as attention as her performances.MORE: Carrie Underwood's kitchen is another level - take a look inside The award-winning singer is no stranger to experimenting with show-stopping looks, and this year alone has worn some stand-out ensembles during her shows.Memorably back in April, Carrie performd at the Grand Ole Opry - which was an evening to remember for both herself and those in the audience. The former American Idol star looked gorgeous dress in a sheer white ballgown featuring statement ruffle sleeves and an intricate beaded skirt.At the time, she shared a picture of her look on social media. "I love gettin' all gussied up on a Saturday night to go play at the @opry ! I am forever honored to be a part of this family!" she wrote alongside the Instagram post. VIDEO: Miranda  Lambert and Carrie Underwood perform together Fans were quick to comment on Carrie's latest look, with one writing: "That dress is STUNNING," while another wrote: "A beautiful performance, and you looked incredible." A third added: "This dress," alongside a series of love heart emojis.MORE: Carrie Underwood steals the show in denim cut-off shortsMORE: Carrie Underwood finally reveals her exact workout for sculpted legsIt's been an exciting year for Carrie, who scooped up awards at the CMT Music Awards earlier in the year, just after she picked up a Grammy for her album, My Savior.

Carson Burton Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jimmie Allen, Zach Williams and Miley Cyrus have been cast as guest stars in NBC’s “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas.” The film sees Parton in the lead role and also stars Tom Everett Scott, Ana Gasteyer and Angel Parker. “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas” is a movie musical about the making of a network TV special. The film follows the backstage story and on-camera results of Parton’s desire to share “mountain magic” at Dollywood during Christmas. When three characters known as the “Three Wise Mountain Men” appear to Parton, she finds herself on a private journey into her past. By the time her special is set to air, a newly inspired Parton finds that she has renewed understanding of the magic of Christmas.

Strap into your sleigh: “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas” has added guest stars Miley Cyrus, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Fallon, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jimmie Allen and Zach Williams, along with cast members Tom Everett Scott, Ana Gasteyer and Angel Parker.NBC’s meta “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas” is a modern-day movie musical that stars the music legend as herself, following her attempts to put on a network TV special.The movie is about “the frenetic backstage story and delightful on-camera results of Dolly’s desire to uplift an exhausted world’s spirits by sharing the unique “mountain magic” she has always found in and around Dollywood at Christmas. Throughout the movie’s production numbers and rehearsal chaos, Dolly finds herself taking a private journey into her past, guided by the mysterious appearances of her personal Three Wise Mountain Men.

Jimmy Fallon and Miley Cyrus, along with Billy Ray Cyrus, Willie Nelson, Jimmie Allen and Zach Williams, have been cast as guest stars in NBC’s Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Joe Pesci has signed on to star in Pete Davidson’s upcoming Peacock comedy series “Bupkis,” Variety has learned. Davidson will star in the series along with Pesci and previously announced cast member Edie Falco. The show was ordered to series at Peacock in April. “Bupkis” is a half-hour comedy that is loosely based on Davidson’s real life. Falco will star as Davidson’s mother with Pesci now set to play Davidson’s grandfather. This marks just the second regular television role of Pesci’s career. Prior to this, he starred in the short-lived NBC series “Half Nelson” in 1985. Pesci is best known for his film career, in particular his collaborations with Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro. The trio have worked together on seminal films like “Raging Bull,” “Goodfellas,” “Casino,” and “The Irishman.” Pesci won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his work in “Goodfellas” and was nominated in the same category for both “Raging Bull” and “The Irishman.” Pesci is also known for his roles in films like “My Cousin Vinny,” the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, the first two “Home Alone” films, and “JFK.”

Willie Nelson got COVID bad.

Miranda Lambert is getting some major support from Brendan McLoughlin! The couple stepped out for the 15th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, and McLoughlin told ET’s Cassie DiLaura how often he plans to attend his wife’s upcoming Las Vegas residency.

Miranda Lambert is getting some major support from Brendan McLoughlin! The couple stepped out for the 15th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, and McLoughlin told ET's Cassie DiLaura how often he plans to attend his wife's upcoming Las Vegas residency.«Every single night I’ll be watching her do what she does best,» McLoughlin revealed of his plans for .The couple is set to head to Vegas next month to start on rehearsals, something they feel ready to do after taking the month of July off.«We went in our airstream out west. I had no makeup, no blow dryer, no curling iron, nothing for 20 days. It was amazing.

Miranda Lambert cozies up to husband Brendan Mcloughlin at the 2022 Academy Of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday night (August 24) in Nashville, Tenn.

Miranda Lambert, 38, looked sensational as she shared an incredibly rare selfie alongside her husband Brendan McLoughlin for fans on Saturday.MORE: Miranda Lambert joins Willie Nelson for special recordTaking to her Instagram Stories, the country singer was a vision as she rocked a fabulous cowgirl hat that featured a bandana tied around the bottom. Sitting next to her was her doting husband and the pair were beaming from ear-to-ear.WATCH: Miranda Lambert rocks cowgirl dress from Idyllwind lineCaptioning the sweet snap, the star wrote: "How y’all doin? Fun times @pbr Nashville."READ: Miranda Lambert pleads with fans in emotional video SEE: Miranda Lambert looks fierce in black leather alongside husband Brendan McLoughlinFans went wild for the country photo and took to the comments section with messages for the star.

Willie Nelson had a "pretty rough time" with Covid-19 earlier this year. In an interview for The New York Times, the country music icon revealed he tested positive for the virus in May. "I had a pretty rough time with it," he shared.