Since arriving on the scene, Kellie Pickler has always been dedicated to helping the USO. She has been all over the world bringing a little bit of home to the men and women serving in our military since her first USO tour in 2007. Now in honor of the 80th anniversary of the United Service…… MORE
To wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season, we’ve brought together some of your favorite country music stars to read the classic holiday poem, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Version 1) Feel free to follow along with the poem… Alan Jackson: Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house…… MORE
During the season finale of American Idol on May 17, a number of past Idol stars appeared on the show for a special rendition of “We Are the World.” Idol alum Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Kellie Pickler, Laine Hardy, Gabby Barrett, Alejandro Aranda, Jordin Sparks, Katharine McPhee, Phillip Phillips and Ruben Studdard appeared in a…… MORE
The Grand Ole Opry will honor U.S. veterans, current military members and essential workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic with a special Salute the Troops show that features performances by Craig Morgan, Steven Curtis Chapman and Kellie Pickler. The Opry’s annual pre-Memorial Day Salute the Troops performance will take place on May 23 at 7 p.m.…… MORE
During the season finale of American Idol on May 17, a number of Idol alum will return to the show to perform a special rendition of “We Are the World.” Idol judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Katy Perry will perform “We Are the World” with Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Kellie Pickler, Laine Hardy, Gabby…… MORE
More than 5,000 patrons attended the sixth annual Light the Night Walk and Light the Late Night Concert in Nashville on Nov. 2 to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. After the two-mile walk at Nissan Stadium, Charles Esten hosted the Light the Late Night Concert that featured performances by Chris Janson, Kellie Pickler, Taylor…… MORE
North Carolina native Kellie Pickler will give her home state a welcome monetary boost when she teams with the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 6 for two shows to benefit those affected by Hurricane Florence. When fans order tickets using the code HCRELIEF5, $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to the American Red…… MORE
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Kellie Pickler and Ben Aaron, co-hosts of the Pickler & Ben show, strutted down the red carpet at the 45th annual Daytime Emmy Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on April 29. The duo earned a nomination for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host(s), where they faced off against Larry King, Dr. Oz, Kit Hoover and…… MORE
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Maren Morris catches her biggest fan on video. John Rich finally gets some water in his guitar-shaped pool. Shania teases the music video for her song…… MORE
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Carrie Underwood and family wear super hero #PJMasks. Miranda Lambert is thankful for one of her most favorite shows. Florida Georgia Line shares new collaboration with…… MORE
Unlike much of the KHAY staff I did not move to Southern California to pursue a career in acting, as I clearly have a face for Radio, ha, plus in radio I can come to work in my jeans and boots. I love country music and prior to KHAY have been blessed to be on…
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California native, Elaina D. Smith has become one of the strongest female presences on Country Radio. While working at Entertainment Tonight and The Insider in L.A., Elaina found her true passion when she got an opportunity to work with the wildly popular Dave, Shelly and Chainsaw morning show. Elaina caught the radio “bug” and never…