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The Mavericks Frontman Raul Malo Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer
This week, Raul Malo -- frontman of mainstay country group the Mavericks -- revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer. In a video update posted to the band's Instagram, Malo explained that some abnormal results flagged during a routine physical led to his diagnosis. The singer said a colonoscopy and a CAT scan revealed "two cancerous spots" in his intestinal system.
30 Mood-Boosting Country Songs According to Taste of Country Fans
If there's one thing we love about music, it's that it speaks to our soul. Music can offer us the words we're struggling to find, it can soothe our aching hearts and it can rile up a crowd. And country music is no exception. So we asked our country music...
What Fireworks Are You Allowed to Shoot Off?
As we get closer to the 4th of July, many people are stocking up on some spleen splitters, whisker biscuits, honkey lighters, hoosker doos, hoosier don'ts, cherry bombs, nipsy daisers — with or without the scooter stick — or whistlin' kitty chasers. But believe it or not, even...
Keith Urban’s Oldest Daughter Is Wife Nicole Kidman’s Twin!
Keith Urban’s oldest daughter proves she’s a doppelgänger of her mother. Nicole Kidman had a special plus one during Balenciaga’s fall couture show in Paris on June 26. Fashion site Vogue Magazine caught the moment the pair entered the fashion show. The 15-year-old sported a knee-length black dress, pointed pumps and black sunglasses. Similarly, Nicole sported a long black dress with similar accessories.
10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed
If you were a young fan of Mad Magazine's absurdist sometimes controversial humor in the '70s, then no doubt you were also a collector of Wacky Packages, the spoofs of common household products that seemed to live in the same universe. What Were Wacky Packages?. Wacky Packages were TOPPS collectible...
Spirit Halloween Set To Open At the End of the Summer
As summer gets hotter and hotter, people begin dreaming of those cooler fall days with the smell of pumpkin spice in the air with a hint of mischief. One of the first places that begins to usher in spooky season is Spirit Halloween. Although, we're several months away from October,...
SXSW Dumps U.S. Army and Raytheon as 2025 Sponsors
Austin-based music festival South By Southwest announced that it will not be sponsored by the U.S. Army or Raytheon in 2025. Over 80 artists and panelists pulled out of the 2024 festival in protest of its acceptance of funding from companies that engage in arms manufacturing and the U.S. Army.
Willie Nelson To Miss Three More Outlaw Music Festival Tour Stops
Willie Nelson provided a significant health update in canceling his appearance at three upcoming tour stops. The 91-year-old will not be at Outlaw Music Festival Tour stops scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (June 28-30) in New York and New Jersey. Nelson first revealed health issues would keep him from...
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Viral Wichita Falls, Texas Bakery Who Made MAGA Cookies, Now Has Biden Ones as Well
The debate was last night and that has of course lead to discussions of which side won. When it comes to Wichita Falls, we all win with these cookies. Our local Wichita Falls bakery Margie's has been making headlines for a couple of weeks now. If you haven't heard, it all started when they made some MAGA cookies. Many in Wichita Falls seemed to enjoy the cookies, but folks outside of our area did not appreciate the sweet treats. This lead to negative reviews for Margie's online. Where folks took it a step too far was actually threatening the workers of Margie's and their families.
Famous Albums Keith Urban Played on Before Fame
It's no secret that Keith Urban is one of the biggest megastars in country music history —racking up 4 Grammys, 15 ACM awards and 13 CMAs. We all know and love his many Billboard hits that all started with his historical album, Golden Road. But little do many know that Urban was an accomplished studio and road musician before he rose to fame as a solo artist.
Johnny Cash’s Granddaughter Stumbles Into Family’s Legacy In New ‘Hello Out There’ Music Video
A new Johnny Cash album isn't all that looks back at the iconic singer's legacy. A new music video featuring his granddaughter puts fans in the house where he wrote so many of his hits. Grace June Cash — daughter to John Carter Cash and his wife Ana Cristina Cash...
SpaceX Crashes Randy Houser’s Performance — Steals the Show [Watch]
Randy Houser was left stunned after SpaceX crashed one of his recent performances. The country singer turned to social media to share some incredible content that was captured when a rocket sailed across the sky above the outdoor stage at Temecula Stampede right in the middle of one of his songs.
Gentlemen Settle Dispute by Swinging Skateboards in Texas
Texas Showdown: Skateboards Become Unlikely Weapons in Heated Dispute. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded in Seguin, Texas, a small city just east of San Antonio. We will be breaking down this cinematic masterpiece without any context whatsoever. Lets Get Ready to Rumble. The video opens...
Driver Walks Away from Horrific Accident on Texas Highway
A driver was lucky to walk away from a rollover accident on the highway near Huntsville, Texas. Most of us have experienced that moment when we drive up on a horrific-looking accident. I don’t know about you, but I get a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach.
George Strait and Keith Urban Earn a Rare ‘First’ With Walk of Fame
When it comes to awards, it's not very often that you can have a "first" for George Strait or Keith Urban, but — sure enough — that is set to happen. Strait and Urban were named as members of the Walk of Fame Class for 2025. The two country stars are a part of a class that features 34 other members.
The Texas Rangers Have Officially Played in a MLB Pride Night
The Texas Rangers were the only team to never play in a pride night in Major League Baseball, until last night. June 27th, 2028 the Texas Rangers Play on Pride Night. Fans tuned into the Texas Rangers game last night might have seen rainbows on dugouts, on the field, and in the stands. That is because the Baltimore Orioles hosted their 2024 pride night. Something the Texas Rangers have technically never done. However in doing some research, that is not 100% accurate.
This is How Long it Takes to Drive by Texas Tesla Building at 80 mph
Ever Wondered How Long It Takes to Pass the Tesla Gigafactory Outside Austin at 80 MPH? We Found Out!. Driving past the Tesla Gigafactory, located just outside of Austin, Texas, is a moment many automotive enthusiasts and tech aficionados dream of. This sprawling, cutting-edge facility, which is at the heart...
Jelly Roll Reveals the One Country Song That Stops Him in His Tracks Every Time [Exclusive]
Lately, Jelly Roll has been putting out hit after hit on country radio. There is almost never a time that you can go an hour of your life without being exposed to a Jelly Roll song. But, what is the man who's making the songs that people are listening to,...
WATCH: Luke Bryan Can’t Believe This Child Just Cursed on Stage
There's never a dull moment at a Luke Bryan show and his recent stop in Grand Rapids, Mich. certainly followed suit. At one point in his set he invited a young fan named Ella on stage with him, who wasn't afraid to drop the word d--n during their sweet exchange. In her defense, she was simply singing his lyrics.
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