Country Girl! Canaan Smith Welcomes Daughter Virginia Rose: 'Perfect Inside and Out'

“We Got Us"has never been truer for Canaan Smith. The country singer-songwriter, 37, and his wife Christy welcomed their first child, a daughter named Virginia Rose Smith, in Nashville on Thursday, Oct. 31, his rep confirms to PEOPLE. “We’ve never felt love like this. Virginia Rose is our whole world. Feels like life begins now,” Smith tells PEOPLE. “We’ve had one week with this little miracle and I already can’t remember what life was like before her,” Christycaptioned a photo ofher snoozing newborn.

Country Girl? Luke Bryan Thinks It Would 'Be Fun' to Collaborate with 'Idol' Pal Katy Perry

Could it be thatLuke BryanandKaty Perrywill soon make beautiful music together? FromFlorida Georgia LinetoJason AldeanandLittle Big Town’sKaren FairchildtoJason Derulo, the country singer has no shortage of A-list collaborations. However, on Wednesday night on the red carpet at the2018 CMT Music Awards, Bryan revealed the next superstar he wishes to tap to create some hits with. “My thing is kind of the song and the moment dictates it. It’s hard to say, I mean obviously, withLionel (Richie)and Katy — Me and Katy may have something in the works one day, would be fun,”he toldEntertainment Tonight‘sNancy O’Dell about teaming up with his fellowAmerican Idoljudge.

Country Hitmaker Chris Janson Reflects on Recent House Fire: 'It Could Have Been Very Bad'

Platinum-selling hitmakerChris Jansonadmits he often has trouble sleeping, especially in the springtime when his allergies are the worst. But on one particular night in April, the country music wordsmith found himself finally content and enjoying a deep sleep when he suddenly felt a tap on his shoulder. And it’s that tap that just might have saved him and his family’s lives. “Thank God, God woke up my wife Kelly,” Janson, 35, tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview about the recent fire at his home located just south of Nashville.

Country House Wins the 145th Kentucky Derby Over Maximum Security in Historic Reversal

The champion, who was a longshot at 65-1, and jockey Flavien Prat beat out 19 other competitors in the Churchill Downs race in Louisville on Saturday evening. Maximum Security was first named the winner, but minutes later, an inquiry ruling named Country House as the official victor. After the race, Prat filed a rider’s objection claiming Maximum Security had impeded the path in the final turn. The objection was upheld following an extensive review.

Country LakeShake Hits Chicago: What to Do in the Windy City (from the Ladies Playing There!)

01of 07LINDSAY ELLLindsay EllMy favorite thing in Chicago is to go to theGarrett Popcornjust north of Millennium Park, and walk to “The Bean!” Definitely a must-do when you’re in Chi-Town.02of 07LAUREN ALAINADanielle Del Valle/Getty ImagesChicago is one of my very favorite cities. I live for the deep-dish pizza. I could eat my weight in it.03of 07RITA WILSONRita WilsonYou can’t go wrong with a visit to theArt Institute of Chicagoor, if you’re looking for art of another nature, check out some comedy atThe Second City.