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Gretchen Wilson Sells Luxurious Tennessee Home for Above Asking — See Inside! [Pictures]
Gretchen Wilson has sold her luxurious home in rural Tennessee, just months after listing it for sale — and she received more than her asking price. The "Redneck Woman" singer listed her 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,225-square-foot home for sale on May 31, asking $625,000. The property had multiple offers within days, and the sale went into contingency status on June 3.
Jana Kramer Marries Allan Russell in Fairytale Scottish Wedding
Jana Kramer married her longtime boyfriend, Allan Russell, in Scotland on Saturday (July 13). People reports that the couple wed in a small ceremony in front of just 35 guests — and in a nod to Russell's family lineage, the ceremony took place at Carnell Estate in Scotland, while the men in the wedding party all wore kilts.
Updates And New Games On “Table Talk”
WJON's show about board gaming, "Table Talk" airs every other Saturday at 8:00 a.m. after the news opposite the Woods Garden Show. Today we gave an update on a few games that launched on crowdfunding platforms, and games due to launch soon, and discussed some new games recently released. In case you missed it, below are some games we discussed and links for the projects or game information.
Famous Actors Who Are Also Country Singers
Kevin Costner, Billy Bob Thornton and more top-name actors are well-known for their starring roles in television and film, but did you know that some off your favorite actors are also country singers?. Costner was actually a musician before he was ever a famous actor, and he now heads up...
Missing Little Falls Teen May Be In St. Cloud
UNDATED (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is asking for help in locating a runaway. The BCA says 17-year-old Shikita Jones of Little Falls had been staying with a relative in the 1400 block of Minnesota Boulevard in St. Cloud. On May 25th, Jones was reported as a runaway by the relative.
Man Suing Las Vegas Dancer for $38.5M Claiming Relationship Fraud
One man had his heart broken by an exotic dancer, and he is now suing her for $38.5 million, according to local Las Vegas television station KSNV. The story starts back in 2014, when an Arkansas man, Fred Brunner, went to Las Vegas to unwind. Brunner was in the middle of a divorce and was looking to blow off some steam when he went to a gentleman's club in Sin City.
Lainey Wilson Tells Hilarious Story About Her Parents Meeting Miranda Lambert [Exclusive]
Lainey Wilson is not only the 2024 CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year, but she is also a kind-hearted soul who loves her family. Wilson's father had been sick a while back, but he is doing much better now, and Wilson's parents are huge country music fans as well.
Jelly Roll Performs Pop-Up Show at Tampa Bar After Morgan Wallen Cancels Concert
We for sure don’t need any other reasons to love Jelly Roll, but he keeps providing us with them. It was reported late Friday (July 12) that Morgan Wallen was going to have to postpone his second night in Tampa, plus some other shows. Jelly Roll was scheduled to...
Foley Crash Sends One Person To The Hospital
GILMANTON TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a crash near Foley on Friday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says at about 2:45 p.m. an SUV driven by 45-year-old Jessica Olson of Otsego was going south on Highway 55. Meanwhile, a van driven by 23-year-old Alyssa Painschab of Maple Lake was stopped at a stop sign on east 55th Street Northeast.
Stunning Post Malone Facts: 11 Things Country Fans Need to Know
Post Malone may not be the man you think he is. These 11 facts about the "I Had Some Help" singer shed light on his childhood, beliefs and mistakes. Plus, you'll learn the real reason he has so many face tattoos. Everyone knows Post Malone (Austin Richard Post) was born...
Morgan Wallen Postpones a Handful of Shows Due to Illness
Morgan Wallen is rescheduling a few shows on the 2024 leg of his One Night at a Time tour due to an undisclosed illness. The country singer says he "powered through being sick" during his first night in Tampa, Fla. on July 11, but would be unable to perform the second night on July 12.
Why You Shouldn’t Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This Summer
More and more public pools (and even some private pools) are banning their guests from wearing T-shirts when swimming. But it's not just about keeping a strict dress code or swimmer safety. Why Pools Ban Some Shirts In Pools. It doesn't matter why you'd want to wear a T-shirt while...
Cracker Barrel Customers Outraged Over New Modern Design
Cracker Barrel is making news for a modern revamp of their old country style interior. Just recently, the famous biscuit restaurant tried to update the old horse and buggy aesthetic to a more "Chip and Joanna Gaines" style. Check out some of the updates below that enraged some loyal fans.
St. Cloud Man Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud man faces a handful of charges after a search warrant on Thursday allegedly turned up drugs and a gun. The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force served the warrant in the 500 block of 8th Avenue North in St. Cloud. Authorities say...
Megan Moroney Requires Some Interesting Things Backstage at Every Show [Exclusive]
When an artist or a band roll into town, they have a contract signed to play a venue for a certain amount of money. Part of that contract is supplying everything the artist needs to feel most comfortable before and after their performance. Megan Moroney Requires Some Interesting Things Backstage...
Shania Twain Named 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards Host
The People's Choice Country Awards is returning for its second year in 2024 with a country veteran at the helm — Shania Twain. Country music's newest award show also announced it will be airing live on NBC on Thursday, Sept. 26 with streaming available on Peacock. "Consider this your...
How Much Minnesotans Pay For Energy Usage, Compared
You may think it's hot now, but don't worry: it'll get worse. We're not yet to the dog days of summer. Every time my air conditioner kicks on I swear I can see my bank account getting drained at an alarming rate. Speaking of rates: where does Minnesota land compared...
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