As Blake Shelton’s nostalgic new single, “I Lived It,” continues to climb the charts—currently No. 13 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after 10 weeks—the Oklahoma native says part of the song’s allure is its old-school aura. The new tune, which was penned by Rhett Akins, Ashley Gorley, Ben Hayslip and Ross Copperman, features lyrics like…… MORE
Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum & Blake Shelton Added as Performers for ACM Awards
The Academy of Country Music announced the additions of Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban as performers for the 53rd ACM Awards on April 15. Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line with Bebe Rexha, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett are also set to take the…… MORE
Study Shows Motherhood is Equivalent to 2.5 Full Time Jobs
A new study revealed how hard moms work, 2,000 American moms were included and found the average day is from 6:20 a.m. to 8:31 p.m. — 7 days a week! And the work week is about 98 hours! Mother says they get about one hour for themselves per day. Read More: HERE Motherhood is like…… MORE
Self-Driving Uber SUV Struck and Killed Pedestrian
A 49-year-old woman was using the crosswalk when she was struck and killed. The accident happened at 10 p.m. The woman was walking a bicycle ‘outside the crosswalk’, Tempe police are still investigating. The Uber vehicle was in auto-mode, however there was a human safety driver behind the wheel at the time of the accident. …… MORE
Dolly Parton Opens Dollywood for the 2018 Season With New Additions [Photo Gallery]
Dolly Parton visited Dollywood on March 16 and 17 to help kick off the 2018 season at the theme park that has bore her name for more than 30 years. In addition to performing, Dolly announced that the park features a number of new additions this year, including: Plaza at Wilderness Pass, an area for…… MORE
Nashville’s Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival to Feature Robert Earl Keen, Dustin Lynch, Carly Pearce & More
More than 250 artists will descend upon Nashville on April 3–7 for the 26th annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival. During the five-day festival, 10 Nashville venues will play host to two shows per night, featuring some of the industry’s best singer/songwriters, including Robert Earl Keen, Dustin Lynch, Lindsay Ell, Aaron Tippin, Carly Pearce, Lori…… MORE
Dierks Bentley Honored With First Star on Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital “Walk of Champions”
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt honored Dierks Bentley with the first-ever star on the hospital’s new Walk of Champions on March 15. Over the last dozen years, Dierks has helped raise around $4 million for the hospital through his Miles & Music for Kids motorcycle ride/concert, which has featured a number of Dierks’…… MORE
Swon Brothers’ Colton Swon Weds Caroline Glaser
The Swon Brothers’ Colton Swon wed singer/songwriter Caroline Glaser at Nashville’s Houston Station on March 17. The couple met on Season 4 of The Voice in 2013 and got engaged in February 2017. Colton’s brother and duo partner, Zach, served as the best man, while longtime friend Carrie Underwood was in attendance. Colton shared a…… MORE
Chris Stapleton Reaches Milestone Accomplishment With First No. 1 Single
After scoring multiple Grammy Awards, CMA Awards, ACM Awards and No. 1 albums over the past three years, Chris Stapleton can add a new feather to his cap: his first No. 1 single. Chris’ “Broken Halos” ascended to the top spot on both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts this week. The tune, which…… MORE
Outlaw Music Festival is Back with Willie Nelson
The event comes to Dallas’ Starplex Pavilion on June 30th, Willie Nelson and Family, Sturgill Simpson, Ryan Bingham, Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians, the Wild Feathers, Lukas Nelson and more bands are expected to be announced. Outlaw Music Festival is one of the events planned with Willie there is also the annual Fourth of July celebration…… 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…