This CMA Awards moment feels fitting to revisit, given it took place the first time a woman solo-hosted the awards show, and this year, Lainey Wilson will be the first woman to solo-host the show in 34 years. On November 19, Lainey Wilson will hit the stage to host the 59th annual CMA Awards. It will be a big night for Wilson as she leads the pack alongside Ella Langley and Megan Moroney for the most nominations, with each woman receiving six nominations. It’s fitting that the girl power found among the nominees also follows suit in the history Wilson will make, being the first woman to solo-host the awards show in over three decades. Yes, you read that right: a woman has not solo-hosted the CMA Awards since 1991: “It’s a big deal. I mean, I’ve got some big ole shoes to fill. So I don’t take it lightly.” Lainey Wilson shared in a press conference kicking off CMA week. View this post on Instagram Reba McEntire was the last woman to solo-host the awards show in 1991, hosting herself in year two of her three-year stint. In the other two years, Reba handled hosting duties; she was joined by Randy Travis in 1990 and by Vince Gill in 1992. And prior to Reba McEntire solo-hosting the CMA Awards, she was preceded by only one woman: The one and only Dolly Parton. The “9 to 5” singer made country music history when she became the first woman to host the CMA Awards on her own in 1988. View this post on Instagram Given that Lainey Wilson has shared she hopes to bring some humor back to the CMA Awards, hoping that they will let her poke some fun at her friends in the audience, it only feels right to revisit an iconic moment from Dolly’s time hosting, where she went into the crowd, leaving an audience member blushing. Dolly Parton about gave a young Randy Travis a heart attack right there on live national television when she sat on his lap and proceeded to tell him if she were younger and single, it would be game over for him: “Folks, you know that this guy is single. And I just want you to know that if I was 20 years younger and I was single, and you liked little blondes with the big hair and big… ideas, then I would be giving you a run for your money!” Randy took it really well, as I imagine any man would if Dolly Parton was sitting in his lap, laughing right along with everybody else in the audience that night. They wanted to mess with him a little bit, since Randy was still relatively new to the country music scene, and that year he was nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Single of the Year, Song of the Year, and Male Vocalist of the Year, which he won. The following year, in 1989, Travis was nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Album of the Year, and presented the award for Female Vocalist of the Year. And Dolly was ready to prank him again, sneaking up on Randy as he walked out to present the award, and it turned into a hilarious little conversation that I really wish we had more of on these shows. You know… showing a little personality: “Hi Randy, I just wanted to come out here and make sure that you didn’t need me.” And, as he’s clearly in on the joke this time and what’s happening with Dolly, he responds with the perfect line: “Well, I might. It’s a tough job.” Iconic. Hopefully, we get some more playful moments like from the CMA Awards this year, as Wilson is very close friends with folks like Luke Combs and Hardy, who, I am sure, would love to be in on a prank for the rest of the audience to join. We will find out very soon as the CMA Awards will air on November 19 at 7 PM CST on ABC, or you can watch the following day on Hulu.The post CMA Awards 1988: Dolly Parton Leaves A Young Randy Travis Blushing After Sitting On His Lap Mid-Show first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

They both had something to prove. Zach Top is one of country music’s hottest young stars, helping revitalize the neotraditional sound of the 90’s and greats like Alan Jackson, and this year, he already won big in terms of awards shows this year, taking home the ACM win for New Male Artist in April. He is up for five awards at the CMA Awards tomorrow, which include nods for Male Vocalist of the Year, Single/Song of the Year (“I Never Lie”) and Album of the Year (Cold Beer & Country Music), last week, he scored his first three career Grammy nominations for Best Traditional Country Album (Ain’t In It For My Health) and Best Country Song/Solo Performance for “I Never Lie.” Top is also up for a Grammy in 2026 in the Best Traditional Country Album category for Ain’t In It For My Health, Best Country Song for “I Never Lie,” and Best Country Solo Performance for “I Never Lie.” But he took a risk when he signed with his current label, Leo33, which is an independent label, and at the time, was brand new. Top signed with them in September of 2023 as their first artist, as well as their flagship artist, and his debut album Cold Beer & Country Music came out in April of 2024, and the rest is history. And on the Ten Year Town podcast this week, label head Katie Dean talked about her first time meeting Zach, joking that she’s “never thought about a man as much as I thought about Zach Top”: “I mean, I can’t tell you the number of nights I spent praying, manifesting, whatever, that we would sign Zach, and then that we would be able to deliver Zach. I’ve never thought about a man as much as I thought about Zach Top.” Hilarious… and she was right about him. She recalled flying to Savannah, Georgia to see him perform, and she knew right away that she wanted to sign him: Rachael and I flew down to Savannah to see him play live, he was opening for Dwight Yoakam. I haven’t even met him yet. We were sort of late getting to the show, he was getting onstage, so we’re in the venue, and that’s solidified it. I was like, absolutely, yes, this guy. I mean, we thought, this is the guy that we wanna start the label with for sure. We go out after his set is over, and his manager, Mike Doyle, is manning the merch booth, and there’s a crowd already. And I sort of defaulted to my promo roots, and started running a de facto meet and greet that wasn’t a meet and greet. And there was a kind of a break in the crowd, and I then introduced myself to Zach. I said, ‘Hey, I’m Katie. I came from the label to see you.’ And he’s like, ‘Oh, I was wondering who this overly helpful woman was in here.’ And then like this other group of girls came up, and he was so funny, he said, ‘Give Katie your phone and she’ll take the picture.’ I thought, yes, you know already.” There were other labels in the mix, but Top ultimately singed with Leo33, and he told Katie it was because he knew they had “something to prove,” and he did too: “And so there were other labels in the mix, and I think that Mike Doyle and Zach will tell you that us showing up and being there was a huge part of the reason that he signed with us. And he also just said, ‘I knew that you had something to prove.’ And he’s 100% right, we did.” It was clearly a perfect match, and it’s really interesting to hear how he got his first big break in the industry, and when he could’ve signed with a much bigger, more established label, he took a risk that has clearly paid off already. He obviously has a great team behind him, which makes all the difference, and I’m sure he’ll be taking home at least one or two CMA Awards tomorrow, which is a win for all of us: @tenyeartown Katie Dean of Leo33 is signing Zach Top. #zachtop #countrymusic #nashville ♬ original sound – Ten Year Town Podcast The full podcast is available to watch below. The post Zach Top Signed With An Independent Label Because They Both Had “Something To Prove” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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It may come as a surprise to many of us, but not every mother-in-law disregards boundaries, questions their kid’s parenting styles, tries to manipulate, and so on and so forth. But there’s a reason why the stereotype exists. Plenty have their own horror stories of being on the receiving end of toxic MIL behavior.But for those wanting to avoid being that stereotype, Janelle Marie on TikTok believes that she has found the “key.” And it’s all about “filling your own cup.”“Fill your dang cup. Something outside of your children that makes you feel good, makes you feel fulfilled, makes you feel happy,” Janelle begins in a TikTok. @heyjanellemarie Lets get some hobbies girls…..you know, when you can find a single free moment #hobbies #motherinlaw #toxicmotherinlaw #relationshipadvice #parentingtips #lifehack #grandparents #inlaws #parenting #boymom That means that besides devoting your identity towards nurturing kids, you should be “nurturing” your marriage, as well as other relationships, like friendships, she notes.“I unfortunately feel like a number of mothers-in-law that are feeling really confused about this role of mother-in-law or dissatisfied with the role of mother-law, and it ends up meaning that they act in a way that comes across as desperate or controlling or with guilt trips — women who don’t have enough going on outside of their relationship and their role as a mom. And so when their kids grow up, they’re ill-equipped to replace that relationship with other things.”Janelle concludes by acknowledging it’s “easier said than done,” and reiterates that she isn’t trying to place blame, but rather just point out that “it’s something we need to be aware of.” A mother-in-law eavesdropping. Photo credit: CanvaDown in the comments, folks seem to clearly resonate with Janell’s stance—many have MILs of their own who could really benefit from a hobby or friend circle.“My MIL’s hobby was getting into my marriage,” quipped one viewer.“My toxic mother in law has had zero friends in the 18 years I’ve known her,” said another.A few MILs even chimed in. One shared, “I noticed I got too involved/emotional/bothered by my son’s relationship and immediately looked in the mirror! Poured that energy into my marriage, friends, and hobbies.”“OMG, you’re right,” reflected another. “Don’t get me wrong, I’m a good MIL, I don’t meddle or overstep, but boy do I struggle. I definitely need to get a hobby!”As we know, it can be hard for any mom to not lose themselves in the demands of raising a child. And only up until recently were women allowed by society to see themselves as anything beyond being a mother. Self care is also a fairly new concept for everyone. So it is understandable that many MILs find themselves in this struggle without proper coping mechanisms.But still, if the goal really is to maintain loving, healthy family relationships, it’s crucial to be mindful of any self sabotaging behaviors, and continuity working through those insecurities. That goes for MILs and non-MILs alike. A couple with their mother/mother-in-lawPhoto credit: CanvaFor those looking to be the best mother-in-law they can be, here are a few pieces of advice:Don't make it about youIt can be difficult to accept that you might not be the #1 woman in your kid’s life anymore, but it’s important both for you and the couple that those potential feelings of rejection get reframed. After all, there's truly no love lost. @heyjanellemarie Mother-In-Law Support Line: Grandma Shower……we have a new character, the MIL has entered the chat ? Story submitted by sadly more than one follower ? #satire #motherinlaw #toxicmotherinlaw #babyshower #newmom #expectingmom #etiquette Use your words to uplift, not criticizeWords are powerful. Use them wisely. A little complement now and then goes a long way.Back offLet the couple raise their kids, and solve their problems, as they see fit. Trust that you can let them handle their own. Even when intentions are good, offers of help without being asked for it can be seen as criticism. @heyjanellemarie I’m a Daughter-In-Law…… #daughterinlaw #satire #motherinlaw #inlaws #marriage #millennials Invite and IncludeLeaving people out leads to resentment. Always invite kids and their spouses to join performances, graduations, birthday celebrations, and other family events, whether or not you think they want to or can attend.And, of course…fill your own cup.This article originally appeared last year. It has been updated.

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