Mornings with KP

Megan Moroney's pre-sale was last week for the 2026 "Cloud 9" tour, but fans are not thrilled with the ticket queue lines or the prices - gone are the days of small venues for Megan; Pop singer Tate McRae is still getting backlash for her collaboration with Morgan Wallen, but she says she doesn't regret recording "What I Want."

Lots of country music tea from over the weekend...Jake Owen posted an emotional video to socials while dropping off a check to his ex-fiancée in exchange for a ring. Also, making comments about his regrets in joining the music industry - I'll recap what happened. On top of that, Riley Green's ex-girlfriend, Sophia Sansone, reveals in a new podcast that Riley Green was not a good boyfriend - KP has the tea.

Hey, let’s go back to 2014, when a lot of people thought this song was actually about having a crush on a girl... “Girl Crush” was one of the most talked-about country singles of the late 2000s. Little Big Town topped the country singles chart for 13 weeks, although some radio stations pulled the song from their rotation for just a brief moment after controversies stirred that the song was about being a lesbian. Side note, there is nothing wrong with being a lesbian, but at the time, the world didn’t view same sex relationships with acceptance or kindness. The song was...

A woman on X is getting blasted for being a Dolly Parton hater after she re-posted a video of Dolly promoting her new book at a Costco with a cruel caption; Riley Green says his new music will probably ~not~ be inspired by the girl he's seeing and that he'll write most of his music during the holiday break on his farm in Alabama

Willie Nelson celebrated the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, a benefit concert supporting family farmers and ranchers who grow good food for the nation - this year's check totaled $1.3 million; Zac Brown Band gets a pass from the 'satanic reverend' who says their performance at the Las Vegas Sphere was not actually a "satanic ritual"

Hey, a lot has happened in the world of country music since the 2000s, let's go back to when power couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill launched their first-ever, Soul2Soul Tour They were already huge stars on their own, but bringing them together for a collaborative tour, it just exploded. And actually, the tour was famous for being “family-oriented” because they would bring their daughters on the road, and the media was very interested in how they balanced parenting with fame. Their transparency humanized them and deepened their connection to their fans. On top of that, their very visible on-s...

The Country Thunder music festival is returning in 2026 at a new host city - get ready St. Pete Beach!; Riley Green chats about writing his new, "raw" album and reveals that he auditioned for a role on a TV show; Post Malone takes a tumble down stage steps in India, but keeps a firm grasp on his red solo cup

The NFR continues in Vegas this week with rodeo finals, Cowboy Christmas, and the Rodeo Quincy Fashion Show - featuring the moms of Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, and Lainey Wilson; Nashville's New Year's Eve Big Bash just announced their headlining performers; Jell Roll is the newest country artist to be invited to join the Grand Ole Opry in an emotional video

Let’s go back to 2021, when Taylor Swift was #1 on the Hot Country Songs chart, making her return to the country charts after her ten-minute version of “All Too Well” was released Yeah, this song set a world record; it was the longest song in history to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it was the longest #1 country hit ever. On top of that, Taylor wasn’t actively promoting to country radio, so the success of “Taylor Version” tracks proved how strong her country fanbase still was. Taylor also released the “All Too Well” short film featuring Stranger Things actress Sadie Sink and “...

Podcaster Theo Von sits down with comedian Leanne Morgan and shares that he attends bible study with Morgan Wallen; the "Sand in my Boots" Festival has been cancelled for 2026 - but why? After major 2025 success, the city of Gulf Shores, Alabama, wants to make sure the artist line-up is perfect for a 2027 festival return

Taylor Swift might be getting married on June 13, 2026 - but the rumor that she paid a bride to take her wedding date at Taylor's preferred venue has been debunked...Ocean House has released a statement on social media; Whiskey Riff did a poll asking fans to rate this year's worst country songs, and you can't argue with the line-up - here's the TEA with KP...

Awh... here come the tears! – It was on this day in 2021 that Ashley McBride was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Let’s go back to when Garth Brooks asked her to join the Opry during a live appearance on CBS Mornings. She’s trying to stay strong, she’s holding back tears – and so is Garth - what an honor. She was inducted by Teri Clark after an emotional performance of “Girl Goin' Nowhere,” which Ashley said was written specifically for the Grand Ole Opry stage. Ashley said being inducted into the Opry was one of the biggest milestones of her life, e...

Tim McGraw looks like he's wearing underwear on stage this week in Vegas - fans are confused, and so is KP; Kelsea Ballerini stops performance of "Penthouse" to give a rude fan the bird; George Strait is awarded a medal at the U.S. Kennedy Center Honors, and Trump gives a compliment on his full head of hair

Megan Moroney has some new romance rumors circulating - but this time with "Twisters" actor Glen Powell - but wasn't he seen with Michele Randolph a few weeks ago? Ella Langley's first audience was a field of cows, "Moo sounds a lot like Boo;" Maddie & Tae announce their split this week, after ten years of girl power - we are dying of a broken heart...

Let’s go back to December of 2005 – when Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood were married at their home is Owasso, Oklahoma Garth and Trisha are an iconic country music couple. They met during a demo recording session in Nashville in 1987, but were both married to other people at the time, so in their early friendship, they were strictly professional. Over the years, they toured together, becoming close friends, and after they both divorced their spouses, they began dating in 2002. Soon after, Garth proposed during a live show, dropping to one knee on stage with a massive heart-shaped arrangement of roses behi...

Lots of artists have crossed into the country music world from other genres, including BigXThePlug, Beyonce, Post Malone, and now, we are getting a country album tease from Michael Buble. On top of that, ESPN's American Sports Analyst, Pat McAfee, just released a country song called "Dookie" with Ernest as the producer. There could be 6-7 more songs to follow...oh boy. Here's the TEA with KP...

The NFR is in full swing in Vegas right now, with rodeo wives, influencers, and more showing up in full western glam - it's essentially the "Met Gala" of western fashion. Oh yeah, and the National Rodeo Finals are happening too...Plus, Zac Brown Band kicked off their residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, with some critics calling the performance a "satanic ritual" - here's the TEA with KP!

Let’s go back to the late 2000s… Remember these songs? Yeah, Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban co-wrote these hits with up-and-coming songwriter, Sam Hunt. The original plan for Sam was to play professional football, but when a brief tryout with the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t work out, he moved to Nashville in 2008 with no music industry contacts. He started out as a songwriter and became known for blurring genre lines with pop + country and his “talk-sing” style. He started recording his own demos and eventually released mixtapes independently, which led to MCA Nashville signing him in 2014. From there, Sam Hunt b...

Here's the Tea - Post Malone is set to perform in San Francisco the night before the Super Bowl; Kenny Chesney says the first song he wrote was for a girl who wanted nothing to do with him; Tucker Wetmore releases "Proving Me Right" single, which is rumoured to be about his ex-girlfriend (who is currently seeing Riley Green)

Jelly Roll says he used to do cocaine on his birthday, now he's going for runs; Megan Moroney's "6 Months Later" music video was inspired by Black Mirror episodes; Taylor Swfit has reportedly confirmed her wedding date - and it doesn't look like the venue is in the Cayman Islands

Hey, did you know that Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2023, making her the oldest artist to have a number one single in the charts' history? Yeah, and the artist with the longest gap between number ones, following her 1960s song, “I Want To Be Wanted.” Brenda Lee became globally famous as a pop singer because of “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” but she led a very successful country music career. In the 70s and 80s, she charted more than 30 Top 40 Country singles AND she’s also a member of the Country Mus...

Sources say Taylor Swift is considering a Caribbean Island for her wedding with Travis Kelce, KP does some investigating...

This will be a tearjerker – let’s go back to December 4th 1991, where iconic mom and daughter duo, Naomi and Wynonna Judd, performed their emotional farewell show Earlier that year, Naomi Judd revealed that she had been diagnosed with Hepatitis C, which at the time was a little-understood and potentially fatal condition. Doctors told Naomi that she needed to stop touring for her health, leading to the farewell tour Their farewell performance is considered one of the most powerful moments in country music history, which included some of their biggest hits, “Love Can Build A Bridge,” “Girls Night Out,” and my favorite...

The end of the year is here + Billboard has released the Hot Country Songs and Hot Country Albums charts - Morgan Wallen dominates, and Shaboozey sneaks into a number one spot (again); Chiefs President Mark Donovan says playing Taylor Swift's music during games is "awkward" for fiancée Travis Kelce, plus they avoid displaying her on the jumbotron

Megan Moroney sent select fans an exclusive 'Cloud 9' puzzle to reveal tour show coordinates; Lainey Wilson is teaming up with Aerosmith + Yungblood for a "Wild Woman" feature; We've heard the rumors that Zach Top is Alan Jackson's son, but now he could be ex-cousins with Tucker Wetmore?

From American Idol contestant to country superstar, let's go back to 2023, when Scotty McCreery was invited by Garth Brooks to join the Grand Ole Opry. Getting an invitation to join the Opry is a massive honor; it shows dedication to country music’s legacy and is only awarded to artists whose careers are stable, respected, and influential. And for Scotty, this meant his mark in country music would live on. Scotty McCreery brought us some of our favorite lyrical stories, “Five More Minutes” was #1 on country airplay in 2019 and was actually debuted before release on the Opry stage, while “This Is It” b...

Chris Young refunds his audience for a so-so performance; Cody Johnson hints at collab with Luke Combs and Brothers Osborne for 2026 album; and "AI Slop" news articles target Willie Nelson with RIP announcements...

Football star Nick Bosa hard launches new girlfriend on IG, but it's not Megan Moroney; Riley Green says he would collab with Ella Langley again because they have chemistry; Morgan Wallen chirps at award shows, saying "I like to let my fans do the talking"

Can you imagine if an interviewer asked a question like this nowadays? Let's go back to 1986, when 60 Minutes reporter Mike Munro asked Dolly Parton a very personal question Yeah, he asked about her chest measurements! Insane. Dolly’s always been very open about her look, with her signature bleach blonde hair, busty dresses, and long fingernails – she was highly critiqued in her early career when label executives and family members told her to change her look to “appeal to a wider audience.” Dolly has admitted several times that her style was inspired by the “town tramp” I’m so glad she blocked ou

The ACM awards are moving back to Vegas after a three-year stint in Texas, will Reba come back to host in 2026?; Luke Combs talks about how he hand-selects his tour openers + Luke to release new music this Friday; Blake Shelton and wife Gwen Stefani were a no-show at the CMAs this year - is there trouble in paradise?

Lainey Wilson takes a bigger acting role in new Colleen Hoover movie for 2026; Country TikTok artist Blanco Brown says the new AI country artist is using his catalogue to create music and steal his style; Taylor Swift and fiancé Travis Kelce might be planning a Caribbean wedding ceremony - could Cayman be getting a royal wedding?

This song had me in a chokehold in 2010 – During a late-night writing session with Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood, and hit songwriter Josh Kear – Lady A’s “Need You Now” was born The original lyric was “It’s 1:15 in the morning, and I’m a little drunk…” and to make it sound smoother, they switched it to “It’s a quarter after one, I’m a little drunk, and I need you now…” And in the early drafts, Charles sang the entire song by himself, and when Hilary tried some harmony lines, it quickly turned into a duet. “Need You Now” became one of the bigge...

Megan Moroney's viral daddy/daughter moment on TikTok; Fans want to see Post Malone perform a future Super Bowl Halftime Show following his Thanksgiving performance at Texas Stadium; The Johnny Cash estate is suing Coca-Cola for using an impersonator to voice their commercial

Jelly Roll visits the Metro-Davidson County Detention Facility to deliver over 300 meals for staff and inmates; Zach Bryan's ex-girlfriend, Brianna Chickenfry, says his new girl used her Sports Illustrated photo as hairstyle inspiration; Ella Langley was seen hanging out with Farmer John, cueing dating rumors and a "love-triangle" callout

Tracy Lawrence fried up over 5,500 turkeys this Thanksgiving for those in need - Tucker Wetmore, Dustin Lynch, Jamey Johnson, and more show up with turkeys amid crisis; Viewership is low for the CMAs, fans argue artists have an 'obligation' to show up for award shows - "We show up, so should you!"

Zach Bryan posted to his Instagram his comments on AI songwriting, throwing shade to artists who are afraid AI will replace them - Gavin Adcock fires back, inferring Zach's music already sounds AI; Another feud is fueling, this time between Gavin Adcock and Americana singer Benjamin Tod

Today is a big day for country radio, it’s been 100 years since the debut of the Grand Ole Opry, the home of country music, and one of the longest-running radio broadcasts in U.S history The radio program, WSM Barn Dance, aired for the first time on WSM in Nashville, with its very first performer, 77-year-old Uncle Jimmy Thompson, who fiddled for hours during the broadcast. Barn Dance would eventually become the Grand Ole Opry, showcasing folk, fiddles, ballads, string bands, and what people called “hillbilly” music - the country music industry really didn’t exist yet. The Opry played a...

Morgan Wallen is selling fans exclusive CDs...but how will we play them? I haven't had a CD player since 2010; Zach Bryan is not afraid of AI songwriters, says if artists are worried, it says more about their songwriting ability than the state of technology; Lainey Wilson called Ella Langley before the CMAs to talk about critics who try to pit them against each other

Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones says Post Malone used to sleep on a cot at Texas Stadium as a kid, before he was famous; Swifties could see their day in court as judge moves Ticketmaster antitrust lawsuit forward; Luke Combs tells Peyton Manning that he "sucked" at football in high school

Happy Thanksgiving! Looking back on a couple of standout moments from country music's past. Y’all remember when Toby Keith performed the half-time show for the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium in 2003? Yeah, Toby’s performance of “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” was controversial, critics thought the song was too politically charged for a holiday broadcast. Or, how about Carrie Underwood’s 2010 performance on the same field? And then my personal favorite…Dolly Parton’s iconic 2023 half-time performance, where she showed up dressed as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader at 77 years old…becoming one of the most viral Thanksgiving half-time moment...

The Grand Ole Opry celebrates its 100th anniversary this Friday and you can watch it LIVE for free; Yellowstone's Kacey Dutton is getting a spinoff series on Paramount+; and R&B singer Ne-Yo made his Grand Ole Opry debut this week with a performance of his new "country/r&b fusion" single, "Simple Things"

Megan Moroney's style icon is Dolly Parton; the CMA awards have the lowest viewership in broadcast history, down to 6.04 million from 16.1 million viewers in 2014, and KP has some opinions; Jelly Roll is accused of cloning himself amid dramatic weight loss and beard shave

Going back to 2010 – Willie Nelson got busted by border patrol in Sierra Blanca, Texas for possession of ganja. This town was actually notorious for busting celebrities during the security checkpoint; they search specifically for drugs, and when Willie’s tour bus was stopped, agents smelled marijuana. Willie was briefly detained for 6oz of weed, released on a $2,500 bail, and Attorney Kit Bramblett had a small moment of fame when he suggested that Willie perform “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” for the courtroom instead of going to jail. Rapper Snoop Dogg also had a few words to say about the border p...

Suprise! Movember is in full swing...Dr. Martinez from Baptist Health stops by the studio to chat about preventative men's care. If you heard KP say "penis" on the air...no you didn't.

Cayman's favorite car meet is back - bringing together car lovers, families, and the community for a night of fun. Meet KP this Sunday 11/30 for her live broadcast on Rooster 101, in Governor's Square from 4-6pm! The festival will be blocking off Seafarers Way for flashy cars, cotton candy, gelato, a visit from Santa, and food vendors. Entry is FREE to the public! Pull up Cayman!

"Landman" season two is bringing us another iconic Taylor Sheridan series playlist with musical features so far from Tyler Childers, Flatland Calvary, Ella Langley, and more; "Twisters" star Glen Powell seen out with "Landman" star Michelle Randolph; Ella Langley gives a hint on future projects with Miranda Lambert; Jelly Roll's wife Bunnie could be going back to jail for a glamour mugshot

Zach Bryan has gone back and forth on quitting touring, but he made a major announcement on social media for 2026; Riley Green put on a silver wig and beard to prank Jamey Johnson; Post Malone is giving service members a free Thanksgiving meal at his "Posty's" Nashville bar

Going back to November of 1972 – Loretta Lynn made history with her controversial song “Rated X” Loretta made a career out of saying things no one else would, she never held back the truth, which sometimes got her in trouble, but that’s why so many fans loved and respected her. “Rated X” was released the year prior to her winning Entertainer of the Year at the CMAs, she was the first female to win that award ever, and originally, the song was banned from country radio because it didn’t sit well with radio station managers. Loretta addressed divorce and the double sta...

Luke Combs was 0/3 at the CMAs, but 10/10 with his accessory choice - sporting a $100,000 Omega watch that used to be Elvis Presley's; Luke confirms/denies a future collaboration with Morgan Wallen; UMG, Sony, WMG to join LA-based music tech company in new AI streaming service called "Klay" - a potential threat to authentic country songwriting

We may have some confirmation on Kelsea Ballerini + Chase Stokes' relationship rekindling rumors - he posted "cringy" comments on his IG story; Barstool's Grace O'Malley might have revealed that Zach Bryan had a hair transplant in Turkey; Tucker Wetmore teases new song about a girl named "Queen Bee" a day after the CMA awards

Going back to 2019, we are six albums deep since her “Fearless” album, Taylor Swift is awarded “Artist of the Decade” by the American Music Awards. She had a huge win that night, winning seven awards total, becoming the most-awarded artist in AMA history, surpassing Michael Jackson at the time. She performed a medley of The Man, Love Story, I Knew You Were Trouble, Blank Space, Shake It Off, and Lover, just a few of her biggest hits from that decade that night and actually, this was right after the public battle with Scooter Braun over ownership of her master recordings. Her Arti...

Zach Bryan posted a lengthy Instagram post with an update on his sobriety and mental health, Jelly Roll shaved his beard off and gets emotional about the Grammys on socials; + fans are asking about Riley Green's potential new love interest

Who was the blonde sitting next to Riley Green at the CMAs?; Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany were nowhere to be found at the CMAs, was that intentional?; Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelly were spotted together following nasty 2022 breakup