Country Singer Makenzie Phipps Shows Off the Sassy Side of Her Sweet Personality on New Song 'Drag'

Country singer-songwriterMakenzie Phippsknew in her heart that the pit bull terrier named Swanson who found his way into her local shelter was ultimately going to die. While Phipps ultimately couldn’t do anything about the abused dog’s ultimate death which ended up occurring the week before Christmas last year, she knew there was a way to put her growing stardom to work and help other dogs in need. So, she created a weekly social media program called “Take Me Home Thursday.

Country Singer Mandy Barnett Covers Classic 'The End of the World' in Behind-the-Scenes Clip

Mandy Barnett has covered another country classic. Last month, the singer released her own rendition of the 1962 Skeeter Davis hit"The End of the World.“Now, PEOPLE has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the recording of the cover, which she worked on with an orchestra. Barnett was working on her next project — a collection of Billie Holiday torch songs, due in March 2020 — when she was inspired to record “The End of the World” after watchingCountry Music,the Ken Burns documentary series on PBS.

Country Singer Ned LeDoux's 2-Year-Old Daughter Dies After 'Tragic Choking Accident' at Home

Ned LeDoux is mourning the death of his little girl. The 42-year-old country singer’s daughter died one week ago, according to the statement he and his wife of 11 years Morganshared on FacebookSunday. “It is with great sadness that Ned & Morgan inform friends and fans that their two-year-old daughter Haven passed away on October 20th due to a tragic choking accident in the home. The LeDoux family appreciates your love and support and is requesting privacy at this time,” the statement read.

Country Singer Rachel Reinert Marries Fiancé Caleb Crosby at Tennessee Treehouse

How’s this for “Cool”? Country singerRachel Reinertis married! The “Cool” singer walked down the aisle with her dad Scott in a ‘70s-inspiredRue De Seinedress that featured bell sleeves, a train and beading throughout. “I am really close with my father, so having him give me away means the world to me,” Reinert tells PEOPLE. Though the couple invited only immediate family and did not have a bridal party or groomsmen, Reinert did make sure to feature one very special guest: her 5-year-old brother, Garrett, who served as ring bearer.

Country Singer Renee Blair Is Engaged to Producer Jordan Schmidt: 'Can't Wait for Forever Together'

Photo: John Shearer/WireImage Renee Blairis headed for the altar! The rising country star, 30, got engaged to music producerJordan Schmidton Friday while vacationing in Miramar Beach, Florida, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal. After popping the question, Schmidt, 33, surprised his bride-to-be with a boat full of close friends and family to celebrate their engagement. “Every second we are together feels like heaven on earth,” Blair tells PEOPLE. “He’s the absolute man of my dreams and I can’t wait for forever together.