Mel Tillis, one of country music’s most versatile artists, died this morning (Nov. 19) of respiratory failure at age 85. Mel battled intestinal issues since early 2016 and never fully recovered. Mel won the CMA Entertainer of the Year award in 1976 and was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. Lonnie…… MORE
David Cassidy Dead at 67
He recorded ten albums by The Partridge Family and five solo albums. How big was the show? “I Think I Love You” was the number one single of the year 1970, outselling The Beatles “Let It Be”. Cassidy has spoken in recent interviews about his struggles with alcohol following DUI arrests on three separate occasions between 2010…… MORE
Mel Tillis Dead at 85
Tillis recorded more than 60 albums and scored 35 top ten singles but bigger success came from songwriting for other artists. He wrote the classic, “Ruby (Don’t Take Your Love to Town),” “Detroit City” and “Mental Revenge.” Tillis recorded “Coca Cola Cowboy,” featured in the Clint Eastwood flick “”Every Which Way but Loose.” We are…… MORE
Bankrupt ‘Toys R Us’ Wants $16 Million in Bonuses For Top Execs
Toys “R” Us who has filed for bankruptcy in September wants to pay top executives over $16 Million in bonuses but they must get permission from the bankruptcy court. The court will have to make a decision, but Toys R Us explained that the bonuses are necessary to keep executives at the top level. More Story: …… MORE
Titanic to Return to Theaters For 20th Anniversary
It’s hard to believe but the movie ‘Titanic’ is about to celebrate 20th Anniversary and will be re-released for limited showing in movie theaters across the Country. The movie was released November 1st 1997 and Titanic will only be in theaters for one week. Never let go. For a limited time only relive the magic of #Titanic…… MORE
Lost Waylon Jennings Music Set for Black Friday 2017 Release
Waylon Jennings past away February 2002 and now nearly 15 years after death unreleased music will be released by his son Shooter Jennings. According to Record Store Day, Waylon Jennings had been working on new music before his untimely death and was discovered by his son who found a cassette labeled “New Stuff” Shooter restored the…… MORE
Eat a Whole Thanksgiving Meal in Pringles Chips
TV dinner-like tray, each of the eight flavors: Stacked in piles of three. Flavors include turkey, mashed potato, stuffing, mac and cheese, creamed corn, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Turkey flavored chips got thumbs up because it taste like turkey and Mashed Potatoes chip gives you a potato flavored potato chip, and Stuffing chip with taste…… MORE
Jerry Jones Will Go After Roger Goodell ‘with everything I have’
Here it is: Jerry Jones oppose the contract to be extended for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell —- Roger Goodell seeking $50 million per year salary, he makes $30 Million now. The commissioner asked for an increase of pay and lifetime usage of a private jet. Jerry Jones has objected and now the NFL accuses Jones of…… MORE
Nashville Cancelled Again; No Season 7
in May 2016, it was surprising when ABC cancelled the TV Series ‘Nashville” but then found a new home CMT which landed a deal to continue the series.. As of Friday, the announcement came that CMT will end the series after this Season 6 airs, Season 6 of Nashville will premiere on Thursday, Jan. 4th. It's official: Nashville will take…… MORE
Eddie Montgomery Gives First Interview About Losing Troy Gentry
They had received helicopter invites to go for a helicopter joyride, Troy Gentry decided to do it. On Sept 8th the helicopter had engine problem and crashed at 1pm, Pilot was killed on impact but Gentry lived for an hour after being rushed to the hospital where he later died from his injuries, he was…… 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…