Jim Casey talks with Cody Johnson about: growing up in the small town of Sebastopol, Texas learning the drums from his father at a young age the advantage of having a background in drums being surrounded by gospel music from his family members early musical influences, from Elvis to Billy Joe Shaver gaining respect from…… MORE
Freed’s Furniture Closing After 80 Years
Family-owned and operated Freed’s Furniture announced they are closing their doors after 80 years in the furniture business. On a flier that was sent out to preferred customers: “After four generations of serving northern Texas, we have one final thing to say … Thank you for your friendship and loyal patronage. The Dallas location on…… MORE
Nearly $1 Billion for Mega Millions Jackpot at $970M
t’s the largest Mega Millions jackpot EVER!!!!! . The largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history was a $1.586 BILLION and that happened in January 2016 for Powerball Jackpot. If you play for Friday Night’s Jackpot, . . .after taxes, the average Annual payment will be $24,573,333 for 30 years, OR Cash Option of $416,936,000. JUST IN: Mega…… MORE
Kleenex Will Re-Brand ‘Mansize’ After Receiving Complaints
Kimberly-Clark company will re-brand the Kleenex to say ‘Extra Large’ —- No, we are NOT JOKING! The company says that following a “consistent increase of complaints on gender concern” the product will now be called “Kleenex Extra Large.” Packages for the tissues describe them as “confidently strong” and “comfortingly soft.” The company says that following a…… MORE
Lauren Alaina Cancels More Shows Due to “Family Medical Emergency”
Due to a “family medical emergency,” Lauren Alaina will not perform on Oct. 19 in Sugar Land, Texas, or Oct. 20 in New Braunfels, Texas, as part of Cole Swindell and Dustin Lynch’s Reason to Drink Another Tour. Lauren’s step-dad, Sam Ramker, has been battling Stage IV cancer since March. Lauren and her teamed shared…… MORE
Who’s New: Nora Collins
Born: Brookfield, Wis. Lives: Nashville Age: 24 Single: “Plain Jane” EP: Strings (Nov. 2) Twitter: @Nora_Collins Instagram: @Nora_Collins Facebook: @NoraCollinsOfficial How did you get started playing music? I have always loved to sing. It all started in the church choir. The director saw something in me and suggested to my parents that we look into…… MORE
Watch Carrie Underwood, Runaway June, and Maddie & Tae Perform Power Medley
Carrie Underwood will launch her Cry Pretty Tour 360 in May 2019, but she got the party started early at the CMT Artists of the Year Awards on Oct. 17 as she teamed with future tourmates Runaway June and Maddie & Tae to perform a medley of iconic songs, including: Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your…… MORE
61 of Our Favorite Red Carpet Photos From CMT’s “Artists of the Year” Celebration
Before the stars hit the stage at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center for the CMT Artists of the Year celebration, they strutted their stuff on the red carpet, including Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady Antebellum, Trisha Yearwood, Sheryl Crow and many more. Check out our photo gallery, courtesy of Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com. photos by…… MORE
Morgan Wallen Announces 26-Date Headlining Tour
Morgan Wallen will kick off 2019 by embarking on his headlining If I Know Me Tour, which takes its moniker from the title of his debut album. The 26-date tour starts on Jan. 5 in Milwaukee and makes additional stops in Atlanta, Nashville, Boston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and more through March. Michael Hardy will…… MORE
No Winning Ticket for Powerball; Jackpot $430 Million
Powerball winning numbers Wednesday are 3, 57, 64, 68 and 69 and the Powerball is 15. Jackpot $378 MILLION but no tickets matched all the numbers = JACKPOT has increased to $430M. Next Drawing Saturday night October 20th. MEGA MILLIONS $900 MILLION and POWERBALL is $430 MILLION! Lottery Mania!! Powerball Estimated Jackpot for 10/20/2018: AP: $430…… 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…