After more than 50 years as a recording artist, Charley Pride will be the subject of a new documentary, American Masters—Charley Pride: I’m Just Me, on PBS on Feb. 22. The film, which is narrated by Tanya Tucker, chronicles Charley’s improbable journey to country stardom, from his humble beginnings as a sharecropper’s son on a…… MORE
How, When & Where to View the Nominations for the ACM Awards on Feb. 20
The nominations for the ACM Awards will be announced on Feb. 20 across multiple platforms beginning at 8 a.m. ET. Here’s how to catch all of the action. Facebook Live Reba McEntire will appear on Facebook Live during the 8 a.m. ET hour to reveal nominees for Songwriter of the Year and Song of the…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Will Be the Musical Guest on “Saturday Night Live” on March 2
Thomas Rhett will be the musical guest on an upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live. TR will take the stage on March 2, as actor John Mulaney tackles hosting duties. Thomas Rhett commented on the exciting news in a video with daughter Willa Gray via Instagram, saying: “Playing NEW MUSIC out 3/1 on @nbcsnl on…… MORE
Maren Morris Says She Looks Up to “Kind But Unapologetic” Women Like Her Mom, Miranda & Dolly
Maren Morris’ inspiring new single, “Girl,” is continuing its rise up the Billboard Country Airplay chart, currently No. 27 after four weeks. Penned by Maren, Sarah Aarons and Greg Kurstin, who also produced the song, “Girl” features the encouraging chorus: “Girl, don’t hang your head low / Don’t lose your halo / Everyone’s gonna be…… MORE
Marty Stuart Announces 34-Date Tour With Steve Miller Band
Marty Stuart will hit the road with Steve Miller Band this summer for more than 30 dates. Kicking off on June 13 in Des Moines, Iowa, the tour will make stops in New York, Boston, Denver and more. In addition, Marty and His Fabulous Superlatives are playing a number of shows in March and April,…… MORE
Dallas Police No Longer Requires College Credit for Applicants
Applicants that are not required to have 45 hours of college credit MUST be certified with the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement. Also increase the starting pay to $60,000. Mike Mata, president of the Dallas Police Association said, “It’s just the first in what I believe will be many future steps in lowering our standards,…… MORE
Surprise! Miranda Lambert Just Got Married!
Miranda has a husband! She used the hastag #theone Miranda Lambert divorced Blake Shelton in July 2015 then dated singer Anderson East for 2 years and a brief relationship with Turnpike Troubadours frontman Evan Felker, but that ended in August 2018. Lambert’s representative said, the wedding took place “a while ago” but the news was…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Reveals She Got Married
Miranda Lambert married Brendan Mcloughlin, according to a post on her Instagram page. “In honor of Valentine’s Day I wanted to share some news,” says Miranda in the post. “I met the love of my life. And we got hitched! My heart is full. Thank you Brendan Mcloughlin for loving me for…. me. ❤️#theone.” Miranda…… MORE
Lottery Winner Claims $158 Million Wearing Scream Mask
Earlier this month one Jamaican lottery winner showed up to collect his winnings $158.4 million ($1.17 million in U.S. dollars) . Jamaican law requires lottery winners to have their photo taken, this winner decided to wear a ‘Scream’ mask and even gloves too. More Story: HERE A lottery winner in Jamaica pulled out all the stops to…… MORE
Payless ShoeSource Plans to Close 2,300 Stores
Later this month Payless Shoe Source will file for bankruptcy again, and now news that 2,300 stores will close. Payless has been trying to find a buyer but time has run out, and will now liquidate.This is another brick-and-mortar retailer that is closing it’s doors. READ MORE: HERE Payless plans to close all of its…… MORE
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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…