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Country Stars Mourn Loss of Oak Ridge Boys Singer Joe Bonsall: ‘Heartbroken’
Longtime Oak Ridge Boys singer Joe Bonsall has died at the age of 76, and a number of his fellow country stars were among those who turned to social media to share their tributes to the late country legend. How Did Joe Bonsall Die?. Bonsall died on Tuesday (July 9)...
Watch Texas Fire Rescue Team Save Man Trapped in Flooding Truck
Houston Heroes: How the Fire Department Saved a Man Trapped in Floodwaters on Highway 288. The Houston Fire Department came to the aid of a man trapped in his truck, surrounded by rapidly rising floodwaters on Highway 288. The incident unfolded as torrential rains turned the highway into a treacherous...
Shaboozey Sets a Billboard First
Records were made to be broken and country music got to see another first this week as Shaboozey has hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts with his smash hit "A Bar Song (Tipsy)." That is on the heels of the song going to the top spot on...
Remember When Post Malone Turned His Utah Mansion Into a Doomsday Bunker?
If the world should end during Post Malone's lifetime, he knows exactly where he will be — right at home in Utah. When the rapper purchased a gorgeous home in Cottonwood Heights in 2018, he went to work turning it into doomsday bunker. And while he has yet to reveal specific details about his end-of-the-world amenities, he says the home is "gonna be fun until the world ends, but when the world ends, it's gonna be functional."
Oak Ridge Boys Singer Joe Bonsall Dead at 76
Joe Bonsall, a tenor singer and longtime member of the Oak Ridge Boys, died on Tuesday (July 9) of complications from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS.) He was 76 years old. His death was announced in a statement from the band's publicity team. Bonsall announced his retirement from touring back in January due to the progression of his illness.
Aerial Footage of Multiple Vehicles Submerged in Houston Flooding
A video out of Houston in the wake of Hurricane Beryl demonstrates why they say, “Turn around, don’t drown.”. Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda before dawn yesterday morning (July 8), bringing heavy rains, tornadoes, and flooding along with it. At least eight people in Texas and Louisiana lost their lives in the hurricane, according to Axios.
Here’s the First Lyric of Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ Explained
It's one thing to get a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 song after you have put a few out that didn't quite get there. But, if you're country newcomer, Shaboozey, getting to that top spot on your first major song released must be an incredible feeling. Now that the song...
Mark Chesnutt Shares a Health Update After Emergency Heart Surgery
Mark Chesnutt is on the mend after undergoing emergency quadruple bypass surgery last month. The singer checked in on social media over the weekend, giving fans a brief health update and admitting he's itching to get back out on the road. Chesnutt posted a clip filmed at one of his shows, which shows the crowd roaring in excitement during his set.
Carly Pearce Has Not One, But Two New Loves in Her Life [Exclusive]
Carly Pearce's career seems to be on a one-way rocket ship to outer space. She has had mass success in the past few years, and has made many new fans and some money along the way. Carly Pearce Has Not One, but Two New Loves in Her Life. Pearce was...
Devin Dawson + Leah Sykes Welcome Their First Child — See Pics!
The country singer-songwriter and his wife Leah Sykes welcomed their first child, a daughter named Iris Everlaine Durrett, in Nashville last Thursday (July 4.) Little Iris was born on Independence Day, and in his social media announcement, Dawson says his daughter made her grand arrival at 9:13 PM, "as the fireworks lit up the Nashville sky."
Unveiling Toilet Row: A New Era Of Ballpark Luxury
Every fan hates to miss any action on the field when they have to run to the bathroom, but this may be taking it a bit too far. The Lake County Captains, the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, have installed a "Roto-Rooter Row" at their home park right behind home plate. The eight "high-end toilet seats" are obviously not your normal seats.
Luke Bryan Now Has His Own Hospital Wing
Luke Bryan and his family are the proud financial backers of a new hospital wing at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tenn. While that doesn't mean the country singer will be the doctor at your next visit, it does mean more medical care options are now available for those in the area.
Vince Gill Fan Drains Her Savings After Falling For Online Scam
A Vince Gill fan in Massachusetts has fallen prey to an online scam so devastating that it drained her retirement and savings accounts and fractured her relationship with friends and family. In a recent episode of the podcast Scammer Stories, a woman who identifies herself only as Jackie shares her...
Toby Keith’s Daughter Shares a Birthday Message For Her Late Dad [Photo]
Toby Keith would have turned 63 on Monday (July 8), and his friends and family are celebrating his birthday for the first time since he died on Feb. 5, 2024. The country star's daughter Krystal Keith — who is a country performer in her own right — shared a brief remembrance of him on social media. "Happy Birthday to our Popster," she wrote, alongside a photo of her dad grinning on a baseball field and holding up a card that reads, "Keep Smiling."
Tampons Bought In the United States Found to Have Toxic Metals, Including Arsenic and Lead
A recent study found that a number of tampons sold in the United States had traces of several toxic metals, including lead and arsenic. The study was published by the public and environmental health sciences journal Environmental International and has now further the discussion of product regulation. According to the...
Watch Four Men Turn Highway Dispute into Brawl in Texas
Watch Four Gentlemen Settle Argument with Fists on Texas Highway. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded on Interstate 30 in Dallas, Texas. We will be breaking down the footage without any context whatsoever, so keep that in mind. Kicking And Jumping. The video opens right smack...
Morgan Wallen Made Country Music History in the U.K.
Morgan Wallen just made country music history during his July 4 show at BST Hyde Park in London. The singer performed in front of a sold-out crowd of 50,000 people making it the largest country concert ever held in the United Kingdom. Morgan Wallen's Historic Show at BST Hyde Park.
Here Are the Lyrics to Carly Pearce’s ‘Truck on Fire’ [Listen]
Carly Pearce is no stranger to cheatin' songs, but in her new single, "Truck on Fire," she breaks out the pyrotechnics. Fans have seen Pearce sing about heartbreak, loss, betrayal and moving on with hits like "What He Didn't Do" and "Never Wanted to Be That Girl," but this time around, she's showing a more vengeful streak. This song could be right up there with the most searing woman-scorned anthems from Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood.
Urgent Efforts to Fortify Texas Dam Amidst Tropical Storm Beryl
Texas Dam Reinforced Ahead of Tropical Storm Berylwords. In a race against time, the Trinity River Authority (TRA) is pulling out all the stops to ensure the safety and integrity of their dam as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches. Announced on Saturday, TRA, in collaboration with the National Weather Service, is...
The Best Covers of Toby Keith’s ‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy’
Both country music fans and artists alike were shaken when news broke of Toby Keith's passing on Feb. 5, 2024. The man was a pillar in the genre and left a legacy that extended beyond his music career. Since his death, the world seems to have latched onto his 1993...
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