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The Hot List 7.11.19

Dolly Parton is getting ready for Christmas? Already? Taylor Swift is the highest paid celebrity so far for 2019 with $185million. The income comes from her tour, her Netflix special and…

GALLERY: Celebrating Dolly Parton's Laugh

Dolly laughing it up in Hollywood in 2003 at the “Women in Rock” gift lounge.

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Dolly Parton is getting ready for Christmas? Already?

Taylor Swift is the highest paid celebrity so far for 2019 with $185million. The income comes from her tour, her Netflix special and endorsements deals.

But what’s crazier is that her estimated pay grew 131% from 2018, when she made $80million. The rest of the top 5 celebrities for 2019 are Kylie Jenner, Kanye West, Lionel Messi and Ed Sheeran.

Dolly Parton is partnering with Hallmark for “Christmas at Dollywood!” It premieres this fall on the Hallmark Channel and Parton will make a cameo in the movie, obviously playing herself

 

Scituate Animal Hospital is waiving its adoption fees for a limited time, thanks to a generous donation by our own…MIRANDA LAMBERT! Miranda’s MuttNation Foundation gave out $150,000 in grants to 50 animal shelters across the country and our very own Scituate Animal hospital was the lucky one this year.

 

Keith Urban is so inspired by Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” that he will be performing the song with him and Billy Ray Cyrus on Next Month’s CMA Fest special on ABC.

“Old Town Road” is currently in its 14th week at the top of the music charts. Keith says “I’m most inspired by new music-of any kind- because, well, first of all, it’s new. No one’s heard of it.”

Luke Combs is full of surprises. The other day, he surprised everyone in Nashville at Whiskey Jam by getting up on stage and singing some songs. What’s even better is that he says he stays humble by doing chores at home, such as taking out the cat litter

After making their red carpet debut as a couple in April, Cole Swindell and professional wrestler, Barbie Blank have called it quits.

And speaking of breakups, Matt Lauer and his wife Annette Roque are officially ending their marriage.  The two originally split in 2017, shortly after Matt was fired from his role on the Today Show after he was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by several co-workers. Right now they are finalizing the separation of assets as part of their divorce.

Jim Clerkin has been the producer for the morning show on Country 102.5 for the past five years. He has been on the radio in Boston for 25 years. He is also an accomplished club DJ, a referee for several local sports leagues and terminally single. Jim writes about the Country 102.5 audience, relationships and parenting.