One more night, one more round . . . The third annual Nash Country Kick-Off Party is going down on June 5 at Nashville’s Cannery Ballroom to help CMA Fest (June 7–10) get the party started early. Reigning ACM New Vocal Group of the Year Midland—and their Grammy-nominated “Drinkin’ Poblem”—will headline the Kick-Off Party, with…… MORE
Looks Like Sam Hunt Spent Some Time in Bernal, Mexico, in Preparation of Releasing New Single, “Downtown’s Dead”
To help promote his new single, “Downtown’s Dead,” Sam Hunt posted nine photos on Instagram on May 15 that appear to depict the colonial village of Bernal, Mexico. Located in the Mexican state, Queretaro, the town of Bernal—population 2,909—is about 150 miles north of Mexico City. If you take a gander at the screen grab…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley Teases New “FGL Boat House” Restaurant in the Florida Panhandle
Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley dropped a video on FGL’s Instagram page on May 15 that teased the opening of a new restaurant, FGL Boat House. FGL’s Instagram Story showed a rendering of the new restaurant with the question, “Anyone think ya boys need to open FGL Boathouse,” before Brian appears on screen, saying, in…… MORE
Ready for Ole Red? Blake Shelton’s Downtown Nashville Restaurant Set for Grand Opening During CMA Fest on June 6
Blake Shelton’s Ole Red Nashville will officially celebrate its grand opening during CMA Fest on June 6–10. The restaurant, bar and music venue will host multiple events throughout the week, including a Blake Shelton and Friends concert on June 6, which will not be open to the public. However, fans can enter for a chance…… MORE
Listen to Sam Hunt’s New Single, “Downtown’s Dead,” + Full Lyrics
Sam Hunt dropped his first new single in more than a year with the release of “Downtown’s Dead” on May 16. “Downtown’s Dead” was co-penned by Sam, Zach Crowell, Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally and Charlie Handsome, which is the same writing team—sans Charlie—behind Sam’s 2017 smash hit, “Body Like a Back Road.” According to Nielsen…… MORE
Cody Johnson Joins ‘Take Care of Texas’ Campaign
Take Care of Texas recruits Cody Johnson for its public service announcements this summer. Johnson who is a Native Texan, grew up and still lives in the Lone Star State, and a proud Texan. He recently filmed 30 second PSA using music from “Wild as You” to speak about keeping Texas clean. Take Care of Texas is…… MORE
Woman Baked Laxatives Into Brownies for Co-worker’s Send Off
Mich. woman fired for bringing laxative-laced brownies to co-worker’s farewell The woman who worked for an engineering company brought brownies for a co-worker potluck party. There had been tension between the two women. Other employees learned laxatives were baked into the brownies, tipped off management and even the police were involved. The woman did admit…… MORE
Your “Chocolate Chip Day” Wolf Fan Favorite 5 Countdown
Here’s tonight’s WOLF FAN FAVORITE FIVE, the five most popular songs in North Texas, as chosen by YOU. #995wfff Vote for your favorite song at 995thewolf.com/vote, or call in your vote, along with your requests or dedications to 888-787-1995, e-mail to [email protected], or get them to me on Facebook or Twitter (@995thewolfdfw @BillBowen995). And be sure to tune in weeknights at 9 when we count ’em down. — Bill Bowen …… MORE
American Airlines New Emotional Support Animal Policy
American Airlines has updated their policy regarding ’emotional support’ animals. The ‘no – fly’ list includes goats, hedgehogs ferrets, spiders, chickens, hawks, and insects can no longer board their planes with passengers for ’emotional aid’. Also, animals with hooves, tusks or horns are banned too. The airline said the animal guidelines has been revised, if…… MORE
Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Brandi Carlile & More Earn Multiple Americana Awards Nominations [Full List]
The nominees for the 2018 Americana Honors & Awards were announced today on May 15, and a familiar name is front and center: Jason Isbell. Jason, who has won six Americana Awards since 2012, leads the pack with four nominations in 2018, including Album, Artist and Song of the Year, as well as an additional…… 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…