Taylor Hicks State Plate Picked up by Amazon Prime

The season 5 winner has explored cuisines in all 50 states for State Plate. Now watch it on Amazon.

Excited to announce that @StatePlateTV will be available on @amazon! Now catch all 50 states! pic.twitter.com/Aq3C5TV1r7

— Taylor Hicks (@TaylorHicks) December 18, 2018

Friday Night Live brings big stars and a big band to Ocean Resort – The brainchild of vocalist Dave Damiani, Friday Night Live is set to enchant listeners, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, at Ocean Resort Casino. The 90-minute concert features the legendary Bobby Rydell, American Idol fan-favorite Haley Reinhart, actress/singer Renee Olstead and No Vacancy, a 17-piece orchestra that’s got brass and a whole lot of class. “I’ve always been drawn to big band music. I feel this is a calling for me. I love jazz, and being able to do all of that with an awesome band is a lot of fun.” – Read more at Atlantic City Weekly

RaeLynn Explains Why ‘New Artist Energy’ Will Make 2019 Kane Brown Tour Special – In January, RaeLynn will join Kane Brown for his Live Forever Tour. She’s part of a bill that also includes Jimmie Allen, Danielle Bradbery and Granger Smith — all up-and-coming openers, playing Brown’s first-ever headlining arena tour. “Of course, when I went out with Blake Shelton, you’re gonna have that older demographic that’s been listening to country music for a long time, and then you’re gonna have that newer demographic as well,” RaeLynn explains. “But at Kane’s shows, I know it’s gonna be a really fun, young, party energy. – Read more at The Boot

Tori Kelly Talks Her Gospel Album & Feeling a ‘Special Connection’ Backstage at the Ryman: Exclusive – Tori Kelly recently performed at the Ryman Auditorium in the midst of her North American tour supporting her gospel album, Hiding Place. In a behind-the-scenes video from the venue, the songstress discussed her love of Nashville, Tennessee, her album and more. “Last time I sang at the Ryman was actually with Little Big Town,” she recalled. “That was a big honor, and even then it was so special to me at just this church with so much history attached to it.” – Read more at Billboard

Blake Shelton Dodges Gwen Stefani Engagement Question – Blake will ring in the new year with his love, Gwen Stefani. Dishing on their holiday plans, he said, “My girlfriend has a show in Las Vegas that I will be attending. ‘My girlfriend’ — oh, Gwen Stefani’s her name.” When Terri asked Blake if there would be any special engagement announcement, Blake played coy, saying, “Yeah, she’s doing a show, it’s an important engagement, it’s a New Year’s party.” – Read more at Extra