The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is celebrating its 60th anniversary of honoring music’s best through its Gold and Platinum Awards Program. The RIAA trademarked the Gold record (500,000 units) and formalized the industry practice of presenting awards to artists for music sales achievements, including the Platinum Award (1 million), Multi-Platinum Award (2 million+)…… MORE
Annual Ranking: Best Place to Raise A Family; Plano & Richardson Made the List
The Pittsburgh-based review company ‘Niche’ ranked the best cities in the U.S. looking at factors such as; school performance, cost of living, crime rates and safety, amenities and more. Even Round Rock, TX ranked No. 13 on the list FULL LIST: HERE Plano ranks #3 Best City to Raise a Family by Niche with an overall rating…… MORE
Dog Dies When Flight Attendant Forces into Overhead Bin
Monday evening a woman, her two children and her French bulldog were traveling from Houston to New York’s LaGuardia, she was ordered by the flight attendant to put her dog in the overhead storage compartment. According to the airline’s website, pets are allowed on most flights within the U.S. In-cabin pets must travel in approved kennels that can fit…… MORE
Cam Announces “Listening Room Series Tour”
Cam announced that she will embark on an intimate tour this spring. The Listening Room Series Tour will kick off on April 17 in Portland, Ore., and make stops in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and more. During the 11-stop cross-country trek, Cam will take fan requests, perform songs she’s written for other artists,…… MORE
Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris & More Featured in Upcoming “Grammy Salute” to Elton John
Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town and Maren Morris will be part of Elton John’s upcoming tribute concert that is set to air on April 10 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. In addition to Miranda, Maren and LBT, Elton John: I’m Still Standing—A Grammy Salute will feature performances by Alessia Cara, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga,…… MORE
Chris Stapleton Draws Onstage “Strength” From Wife Morgane
If you’ve seen Chris Stapleton perform over the last few years, you’ve probably noticed he tends to look more to stage left than the crowd. And for good reason—that’s where his wife, Morgane, is usually standing as she provides her rich harmonies. As Chris recently told Kix Brooks of American Country Countdown, with the woman…… MORE
Happiest Cities in America; DFW has 2 in the Top 10
The findings were based on 28 key indicators of happiness, ranging from depression rate to income-growth rate, Emotional & Physical Well-Being, Income & Employment and Environment. Other Texas cities made the list including Austin No. 21, Irving at No. 25, Garland No. 30. FULL LIST: HERE As far rankings by Happiest States Texas is No. 28…… MORE
American Idol the Least Watched ‘Idol’ in Premiere History
According to the Nielsen ratings, the reboot of American Idol didn’t attract big audience. Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie and lots of publicity but failed to bring big ratings. ABC did win over the other shows in viewership (8.2 million) however, still ranked the lowest-rated season premiere ever. MORE STORY: HERE… MORE
Watch Thomas Rhett and Peyton Manning Duet “That Ain’t My Truck” at Fundraiser
Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning hosted his annual Celebration of Caring Gala on March 10 in Indianapolis to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent. As country star Thomas Rhett entertained the gala-goers, Peyton joined him onstage to duet “That Ain’t My Truck,” a tune TR’s dad, Rhett Akins, took to No. 3…… MORE
Watch Brett Young Beg for “Mercy” in New Video
Following back-to-back-to-back No. 1 singles “Sleep Without You,” “In Case You Didn’t Know” and “Like I Loved You” from his 2017 self-titled debut album, Brett Young will try to make it four in a row with his single, “Mercy,” which is currently No. 39 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The breakup ballad, which was co-penned…… MORE
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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…