Nicole Beals

Nicole’s Nashville News- August 18

Carrie Underwood will once again perform the Sunday Night Football theme song. The new opening was shot at an Industrial Light and Magic sound stage that was also used in filming The Mandalorian. Carrie, who has been opened SNF since 2013,  will be seen performing Waiting All Day for Sunday Night at a virtual tailgate

Garth Brooks has canceled his remaining stadium shows in 2021 due to the rising number of COVID cases nationwide. Garth will be looking at new dates in 2022 but in the meantime, his people will be monitoring the COVID numbers in hopes of returning to the road in 2021.

Jimmie Allen and his wife, Alexis Gale, tied the knot in front of friends and family back in May. Turns out, they were actually married June 18, 2020. Alexis says she thought publicly being Mr. and Mrs. would feel the same but it’s actually been like a brand new honemoon phase.

Sam Hunt pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DUI today following his 2019 arrest. He was reportedly sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in jail, with all of the time suspended except for 48 hours which he will serve at the DUI Education Centers, an alternative sentencing facility. Sam will also be required to complete an alcohol safety course, lose his license for a year and will be required to have an interlock in his vehicle when his license is reinstated.

Gary Allan and his daughter, Maggie, are in the jewelry business. They do custom rings, pendants, necklaces and other pieces ranging in price from $70- $24,000. You can check out their collection at jewelry.garyallan.com.

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