Alright, sugar, buckle in for some sassy scoop:

– **_”Garth Brooks Un-retires_**: Y’all gonna believe this? Our ol’ cowboy superstar, Garth Brooks, is puttin’ his retirement hat on the hook and is all set to mount the saddle again. Ain’t no cowboy ever really hang their boots, is it?

– **_”Reba McEntire’s Cooking Show”_**: Miss “Fancy Pants” herself, Reba McEntire, is swappin’ a microphone for a spatula, servin’ up down-home cooking on her new TV show. Who needs a Grammy when you got grandma’s secret biscuits recipe, right?

– **_”Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton Reunion Tour”_**: Hell might be freezing over or pigs must be flyin’, as our favorite former country couple, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton, are teamin’ up for a reunion tour. Ain’t no feud stands a chance when there’s music to be played!

– **_”Johnny Cash’s Lost Album Found”_**: Talk about a late Christmas gift – a lost album from the “Man in Black,” the late Johnny Cash himself, has been discovered. Y’all best get ready for some classics comin’ back from the grave!

# My “Hot” Southern Take

Well, honey, if this ain’t the country music version of an old-timey soap opera, then I don’t know what is. Our cowboy prince Garth comin’ back is as surprising as catfish jumpin’ out of the pond on a hot summer day. And our little drama queen, Reba, trading in her stage boots for an apron—what a hoot!

The Blake-Miranda get-together surely will bring more sparks than a Fourth of July BBQ, mind you. But the frosting on the cornbread has to be the return of the legendary Johnny Cash from the vinyl vaults. Gives a whole new meanin’ to “oldie but goodie,” doesn’t it? Y’all, better get your dancing boots on, ‘cause this country music ride is just gettin’ started!



Original article: https://tasteofcountry.com/top-country-music-news-stories-2023/

By Sarah Mae Wilson

With her deep passion for traditional country music and a genuine love for the simple joys of life, Sarah Mae brings a unique perspective to our team. At 45 years old, she's a proud woman who has lived her entire life out in the country, surrounded by wide-open spaces and the calming serenade of nature.