Maren Morris performed during Day 2 of the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on Sept. 30, one day before a gunman opened fire on the crowd during Jason Aldean’s headlining set, killing 59 people and injuring more than 500. On Oct. 2, Maren released a new song, “Dear Hate,” and stated that some…… MORE
Loretta Lynn Makes First Public Appearance Since Her Stroke [Photo Gallery]
Five months after suffering a stroke, Loretta Lynn, 85, made her first public appearance on Sunday, Oct. 1 at the Tennessee Motorcycle and Music Revival. The four-day event, which celebrates music, motorcycles, food, art, entertainment and Southern hospitality, was held at the Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. (about 60 miles west of Nashville).…… MORE
Celebrities React to News of Tom Petty
Sending love to Tom Petty and his family at this difficult time. — Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) October 2, 2017 Down here on E Street, we’re devastated and heartbroken over the death of Tom Petty. Our hearts go out to his family and bandmates. — Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) October 3, 2017 Bob Dylan on the…… MORE
Watch Keith Urban Sing “Bridge Over Troubled Water” at Candlelight Vigil for Las Vegas Shooting Victims
Last night (Oct. 2) at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater, the Music City community gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the Las Vegas shooting. Speakers included Nashville mayor Megan Barry, Charles Esten, Amy Grant and more. The vigil also included performances by Vince Gill, Alison Krauss with Barry Bales, Ron Block, Sidney and…… MORE
Maren Morris Releases New Song, “Dear Hate,” to Benefit Victims of Las Vegas Shooting [Listen]
Yesterday (Oct. 2), Maren Morris released a new song, “Dear Hate,” which features vocals from Vince Gill. According to Maren’s statement on Instagram, her proceeds from the song will benefit the Music City Cares Fund, which was established by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to support the victims of the Las Vegas massacre on…… MORE
Jason Aldean Releases 2nd Statement After Vegas Attack: “My Heart Aches for the Victims and Their Families”
Jason Aldean, who was performing at the Route 91 Harvest Festival when a gunman opened fire on the crowd, released his second statement via Instagram late last night (Oct. 2). Jason beckons everyone “to come together and stop the hate” after 59 people were killed and more than 500 were injured during the assault. You…… MORE
Country Stars React to the News of Tom Petty’s Death, Including Reba, Shania Twain, Midland, Jason Isbell & More
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Tom Petty, 66, died on Monday, Oct. 2 at 8:40 p.m. PT. at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital after being found unresponsive on Sunday, Oct. 1. Petty rose to fame in the 1970s as the frontman for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, selling more than 80 million albums over…… MORE
Coca-Cola Is Buying Texas Favorite Topo Chico for $220 Million
The mineral water from Monterrey, Mexico, but has been a long time favorite of many Texans, 70% of the sales are in the U.S., and the biggest sales are in Austin, Houston, San Antonio and Dallas with many loyal followers. No word yet if Coca-Cola will make any changes to the drink. Coca-Cola to add Texas…… MORE
Wednesday Oct 4th is National Taco Day; Let’s Taco About Taco Specials
BLUE MESA: Wednesday from 5-9pm. Our Street Taco Buffet Dinner featuring most popular tacos for one price $10 It's almost #NationalTacoDay 🌮 Swing by for our Street Taco Buffet Dinner, featuring our most popular tacos!Only $10. All Locations. pic.twitter.com/sxlITJ7Nxz — Blue Mesa Grill (@Blue_Mesa_Grill) October 2, 2017 CHUY’S: Dress like a Taco and get a free entree…… MORE
Whataburger Brings New Menu Item the Chorizo Burger
Whataburger unveils their latest creation and bringing back the fan-favorite Chorizo Taquito with Cheese. Look how Whataburger described their new burger: 2 Beef Patties, 2 slices of Monterey Jack cheese, fire-roasted veggies (blend of poblano peppers, red peppers, and onions) and topped with creamy chili sauce. “Mexican-style chorizo makes this burger unique with its deep red…… 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…