January 3, 2022
Long before he met Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton admitted he had a huge crush on Betty White. He was even a guest at Betty’s special televised celebration, “Betty White’s Second Annual 90th Birthday” back in 2013 where he performed a very special version of his song “Honey Bee” and admitted to being sweet on Betty. Betty would have been 100 this month. She passed away in her sleep on New Year’s Eve.
Dylan Scott and his family have suffered a deep loss. Dylan’s mom, Lynn, died last Tuesday after an undisclosed illness. She was 58. Ray Stevens’ wife, Penny, also died over the holiday weekend after a long battle with cancer. She was 78.
Lainey Wilson is excited to be opening for Dierks Bentley on his Beers on Me tour this year. She joins Jordan Davis and is pretty excited about it all. [[ANITTY]] Cue: “It’s gonna be so much fun,” she says. “I’ve heard nothing but great things about both of those boys. I know Jordan. I’ve never met Dierks, but I’m excited to get out there on the road, and just sit back and watch and learn how they do things, you know, watch the pros.”
Someone kept the secret of 2021… Kane Brown! He’s a dad again after his wife, Katelyn, gave birth to their second daughter the day before New Year’s Eve. Kane and Kate said that keeping the pregnancy a secret was the best decision they ever made, and that they really enjoyed that special time. Kodi Jane joins 2-year-old sister Kingsley.