The Grand Ole Opry celebrates its 100th anniversary this week - a century of stories and songs that built the foundation of country music. I’m forever grateful for the way it continues to keep true country music alive. Every time I get to stand in that circle, I can feel the weight of the legends who have played on that stage, so there was no better place to debut a Marty Robbins–inspired song. Here’s “Hard Headed Cowboy” from my new album Tumbleweed. #opry #opry100 | Drake Milligan

CARRIE UNDERWOOD LEFT THE ROOM SILENT. When she stepped onto the Grand Ole Opry stage to honor Barbara Mandrell’s 50th anniversary and began Wasted, everything stopped. Her voice carried the ache of lost time, the sting of regret, and the weight of dreams put off for too long. It wasn’t just a song—it was a confession, a release. Each lyric hit like truth, reminding everyone how easy it is to chase success and forget to live. And when she reached those high notes, it felt like a gut punch. No on