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Zach Bryan notched another impressive career accomplishment.
Bryan is one of the biggest names in music, and his career has reached rarified air. The country music icon is capable of selling out stadiums wherever he goes, including internationally.
The song, which was released in 2019, has 1,000,455,459 plays on Spotify as of publication. You can give it a listen below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
"Heading South" follows "Something in the Orange" and "I Remember Everything" for songs from Bryan to reach at least a billion streams on Spotify.
Whiskey Riff reported that only a total of 21 country music songs have ever pulled off the accomplishment.
Pumping out great music that dominates the charts isn't the only thing Bryan is currently doing. He's launching his "Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs" tour in 2027.
The tour will take the popular singer across America, Canada and Australia. Best of luck to anyone trying to get tickets.
Mariah Carey earned a win in court after a New York judge dismissed a $20 million defamation case filed by her brother, Morgan Carey.
Morgan alleged in a 2021 lawsuit that his sister's 2020 memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey," contained defamatory statements and caused intentional infliction of emotional distress, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
In his initial complaint, Morgan wrote that Mariah's book contained "numerous passages which are of and concerning plaintiff, and which are, both individually and collectively, false and defamatory."
He initially brought the action against the "We Belong Together" singer "more in sorrow and disappointment in his sister’s betrayals and malicious falsehoods than in anger at them" and claimed "the damage was intended" before press began on the book.
Morgan cited a passage where the singer recalled an alleged fight between her brother and father as "false and defamatory," and claimed the excerpt alone not only portrayed him as a "physically violent man," but also fulfilled a "clichéd and racially charged portrayal of two Black males engaged in a physical struggle never happened."
"It took twelve cops to pull my brother and father apart," Mariah allegedly wrote. "The big bodies of men, all entangled like a swirling hurricane, crashed loudly into the living room. I was a little girl with very few memories of a big brother who protected me."
In his second amended complaint, Morgan alleged that Mariah "weaponized the death of both their parents and sister Alison," which he claimed "speaks to [Defendant's] true character, and is ample evidence of malice towards [Plaintiff.]"
"Having reviewed both the First and Complaints, the Court finds that Defendant did not forfeit her opportunity to above allegations in the Second Amended Complaint that were included as the Defendant's 'actual malice' necessary for Plaintiff's defamation claims," Judge Leslie A. Stroth ruled.
"In the First Amended Complaint, the above instances were not alleged as being indicative of Defendant's actual malice, rather, they were largely claimed as defamatory statements themselves. The Court finds Defendant could not have responded to these instances of 'actual malice' in the First Amended Complaint, as they were not framed as such."
Morgan claimed that "actual malice" was to be inferred from Mariah's "betrayal and deeply hurtful violation of [Plaintiff's] privacy" by revealing he stayed at the Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center when he was a child, and further characterizing Morgan as "the Big Bad Wolf" in addition to her "ex-brother."
"Plaintiff further states that Defendant's actual malice is also demonstrated in Defendant's Oprah Winfrey interview, and when Defendant 'weaponized' the death of the parties' parents and sister to boost commercial sales of her Memoir," documents stated.
Morgan acknowledged in his filing that Mariah's sources for some of her "allegedly defamatory statements" are unverified, including her deceased mother, an anonymous photographer and hairstylist, in addition to "inner circle common knowledge."
"The Court finds that Plaintiff has not sufficiently pleaded actual malice on the part of Defendant," the judge ruled. "Plaintiff has alleged that Defendant was more concerned with the 'commercial viability' of her Memoir, than verifying the truth of her statements, and that Defendant's sources for such statements are anonymous and/or unverifiable.
"Notably, Plaintiff fails to provide any proof that Defendant made such statements with knowledge of their falsity or with reckless disregard for the truth."
The judge added, "While Plaintiff alleges that Defendant demonstrates ill will towards her brother, such a statement is insufficient, and Plaintiff has not satisfied the pleading requirements for actual malice in his Second Amended Complaint."
The Grammy-winning singer's familial relationships have been challenging over the years.
Shortly after the release of her memoir, her sister Alison claimed Mariah intentionally inflicted "emotional distress" and filed a $1.25 million suit against the "Fantasy" singer.
The suit referred to Carey as "heartless, vicious [and] vindictive," and stated that Alison had begun abusing alcohol and was "uncharacteristically tearful" after the book's release.
Carey alleged in her book that Alison gave her Valium and tried to "pimp her out" and threw boiling hot tea on her, per People, a story which Alison cited in the summons and claims "presented no evidence to substantiate."
"[Carey] also callously dismisses [Alison] as her 'ex' sister," docs stated. "But instead of saying no more about her, [Carey] used her book to humiliate and embarrass plaintiff as stories about the memoir appeared in newspapers around the world, on TV and across the Internet, most of them with headlines repeating defendant's allegations — all of them published without giving [Alison] any opportunity to respond."
Alison was allegedly diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety and depression, and was in therapy to process "the horrific abuse" she allegedly suffered as a child, which includes incidents she's described as "satanic" in a 2020 lawsuit against their mother, Patricia.
Prior to her own suit against Mariah, Alison sued their mother, claiming she was forced to endure sexual abuse from multiple men by way of Satanic worship meetings when she was a child.
Alison accused her mom, Patricia, of sexual abuse when she was 10 years old in a summons filed with the New York Supreme Court in February 2020, that was obtained by Fox News Digital at the time.
Alison alleged that her mother allowed and encouraged an undisclosed number of men to engage in sexual acts such as forcible touching, sexual assault in the first degree and made her witness people engaged in sexual acts with adults and children.
In her memoir, Mariah wrote that her relationship with her mother "has been full of contradictions and competing realities."
"Our relationship is a prickly rope of pride, pain, shame, gratitude, jealousy, admiration and disappointment. A complicated love tethers my heart to my mother's," she wrote.
After referring to her relationship with her mother as a "complicated love," Carey dedicated her memoir in part to Patricia.
"And to Pat, my mother, who, through it all, I do believe actually did the best she could," Carey wrote. "I will love you the best I can, always."
In August 2024, Carey confirmed both her mother and sister died on the same day.
"My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day," she told People at the time.
"I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed. I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time."
Michelle An has been named IGA's president and chief creative officer, while Laura Carter and Ramon Alvarez-Smikle have been named co-presidents of Urban.
Legendary British guitarist Steve Hackett, best known for his work with progressive rock band Genesis, will return to Portugal in October 2027 for two concerts celebrating his musical career. The
Releasing the album not long after revealing that he had suffered a stroke and was unsure of when he would recover, the artist offers us a reminder of his remarkable gift
The American rocker told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview that his political convictions have cost him corporate opportunities and late-night appearances, but he has no regrets about putting his beliefs first.
Now, as he embraces a new chapter with his faith-inspired album, "Halfway 2 Jesus," the rocker says he's more concerned with sharing his message than winning back the entertainment industry.
Kid Rock, born Robert James Ritchie, has publicly supported President Donald Trump. He said the professional fallout has brought something he considers far more valuable — the freedom to speak his mind.
"My relationship with Trump, yeah, that canceled all the, uh, any corporate deals coming my way. I don't really get invited to be part of, you know, things like the NFL or things like that … all the shows that I was so friendly with over the years, from all the late-night talk shows to my friend Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon, I don't really get invited on there anymore," he said.
"But who's to say that won't change … and I honestly, I don't care."
The rocker said he expected to lose opportunities when he became more vocal about politics.
"I put my country before pretty much everything except my family and God," he said. "So, yeah. There's been things like that, but that's no sweat off my back."
WATCH: KID ROCK SAYS SUPPORTING TRUMP 'CANCELED ALL' CORPORATE DEALS AND LATE-NIGHT SHOW INVITES
Kid Rock said he no longer has much patience for the corporate maneuvering that once came with his career, particularly when it meant worrying about how his opinions might affect his next opportunity.
"I didn't enjoy the rat race of the music business. It was very necessary, and I'm glad I did it. And I'm thankful for all the opportunities that got me to where I am today," he said.
"But the message I'm putting out now is so much more important than any of that."
Kid Rock said he once felt pressure to watch what he said in the entertainment industry. Now, he enjoys speaking his mind without worrying about the professional consequences.
"And years ago, when I went on this path to be more vocal and outspoken, I knew that stuff was going to go away. But man, let me tell you what freedom feels like," he said.
"To be able to speak your mind anywhere, anytime and really exercise … the freedom of speech that so many brave souls died for, to be able to express that, when I want and how I want and not have to worry about anything in between."
"No radio station. No corporate deal or show or anything, you know … it's just the biggest, most awesome feeling of freedom that one could ever imagine," he said.
Kid Rock's next move isn't about winning back Hollywood.
It's about faith, forgiveness and a rock 'n' roll revival.
WATCH: KID ROCK ADMITS EMINEM CRITICIZING TRUMP TESTED THEIR FRIENDSHIP
The rocker said his new album, "Halfway 2 Jesus," blends Christian themes with high-energy rock and features a collaboration with his friend of nearly 40 years, Eminem, who has publicly criticized Trump.
The "Cowboy" singer told Fox News Digital that Eminem's public criticism of Trump had tested their relationship, particularly after the rapper criticized the president in a performance at the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards.
"There's been moments when, yeah, friendships have been tested. With Eminem, it would probably be, you know, when he did the thing at the BET Awards, where he's just going hard in the paint against Trump," Kid Rock said.
Kid Rock said he ultimately respected his longtime friend's right to express his views despite their political differences.
"But you know what I mean? At the end of the day, I looked at it like, man, that's his truth. That's how he feels," he said.
"I genuinely don't like people talking about my friends in a bad way, and I'm very quick to defend them, family and friends. But when you're in the political arena, that’s a whole different ballgame," he said.
WATCH: KID ROCK CREDITS ERIKA KIRK'S FORGIVENESS OF HUSBAND'S ACCUSED ASSASSIN WITH TRANSFORMING HIS FAITH
For Kid Rock, the Eminem collaboration carries a message beyond music. In the foreword to "Halfway 2 Jesus," he said he hopes their friendship serves as an example for people whose political differences have strained personal relationships.
"We differ politically and on other things, but we've stayed friends through it all," he wrote. "We hope that sets an example for people who've lost friends or stopped talking to family because they think differently."
Kid Rock said his new album, "Halfway 2 Jesus," grew out of a deepening faith following the September 2025 assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The rocker said he attended Kirk's memorial with his son and was moved by Kirk's widow, Erika, who publicly forgave the man accused of killing her husband.
"And when Erika got up there and forgave his murderer, about dropped me to my knees," he told Fox News Digital.
"It just brought tears to my eyes that someone could be that forgiving and I just started to become closer in my faith, pray a little bit more, pay attention to things around me."
In the album's foreword, Kid Rock described the project as a blend of Christian messages and high-energy rock 'n' roll.
"This is a collection of songs I'd want to hear at a Saturday night revival: people drinking beer, having a great time, and celebrating our Lord and Savior," he wrote. "Positive messages and a full-on rock concert."
Despite concerns the album could alienate some fans, Kid Rock said he accepted the risk.
"Before I even started this album, I made peace with the possibility that it could kill my career or take me to heights unknown. I'm content with either," he wrote.
Kid Rock's album, "Halfway 2 Jesus," is available now.
Rosa López, la ganadora de la primera edición de Operación Triunfo, estrenada en octubre del año 2001, ha publicado un vídeo en redes sociales en el que asegura que no está en sus planes participar en una posible celebración del 25º aniversario del concurso.
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