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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.
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...
The Heartbreaking Reason Bunnie Xo Wasn’t With Her Dad When He Died
Over the past year, fans of Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo have gotten to know and love her dad, Bill. As he battled Stage IV cancer, Bill moved from Texas to Tennessee to be closer to his daughter and her country superstar husband, and the family documented much of his journey dealing with his illness. He died in May, and given how involved Bunnie had been with his treatment and day-to-day life, some fans were surprised to learn that she wasn't with him when he died.
Wynonna Judd Reveals Vegas Residency With a Little Help From Her Farm
The country legend is celebrating 40 years in country music this year, and to celebrate, she's set for a three-date Las Vegas residency at the city's Venetian Resort. Billed as Wynonna Judd: The Greatest Hits, the three-night affair will feature songs from all eras of her catalog and revisit some of the biggest hits she recorded as one-half of the mother-daughter duo The Judds.
Tools Stolen at a Construction Site in St. Cloud
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a burglary on the 1000 block of 44th Avenue North where a construction trailer was broken into. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says a circular saw and generator were taken. If you have information on any unsolved crimes in the Stearns, Benton...
Jelly Roll’s Wife, Bunnie Xo, Reveals When She’s Releasing Her Tell-All Memoir
Since Jelly Roll has been on the country scene, most fans have also been introduced to his wife, Bunnie Xo. If you have learned anything about Bunnie, it's that her life, both past and present, is something out of the pages of a book. Soon, you'll be able to read that book for yourself.
Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Seeing Increase in Calls
The long 4th of July weekend kept those working in the Stearns County Sheriff's Office busy. Sheriff Steve Soyka joined me on WJON. He says they saw an increase in calls over the long weekend but it wasn't anything they couldn't handle or too major. Soyka says there were no calls related to injury due to fireworks but they did receive some calls complaining about noise due to fireworks use.
Target Making Yet Another Huge Change to Checkout Lanes
Be prepared for yet another update made to the checkout process if you're headed to Target in the coming days. It's been a period of change for customers and employees when it comes to the checkout lane at Target. Shoppers initially saw Target join other retail stores in relying more...
Notice This on University Drive in St. Cloud? What’s the Meaning?
This Spring and Summer in St. Cloud is full of construction in the South and Southeast side of the city. The project on Cooper Avenue and part of University Drive was much needed. The road on Cooper has been widened, and it has been wonderful for the residents who live on that road, as well as people who frequently drive on that route. And now, with the extended sidewalk, it's been great for pedestrians and runners. Must safer.
10 Billion Passwords Just Got Exposed; Are Yours Among Them?
Time to call Rammstein, cuz we need some angry German screaming right now. In what's being called "the largest password compilation ever", Cybernews researchers have uncovered a giant trove of passwords on a popular hacking forum (those exist?!). It contains 9,948,575,739 unique passwords. Cue Dr. Evil. RockYou2024 Database Exposes Nearly...
Uncover Princeton Splash Park: The Ideal Family Summer Oasis Awaits!
The Princeton Splash Park, located at 405 11th Ave South in Princeton, Minnesota is a great way for you and your kids to have some outdoor summertime fun. Passes for the park are $4 for Individuals, or you can get Family Day Passes for up to 6 people for just $20.
Jelly Roll Plans + Executes Epic Day Date For His Wife [Watch]
Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie Xo, have quite the love for one another. Their love story is as original as a fingerprint and heart-filling to watch. When you've been with someone for as long as Jelly and Bunnie, it can be challenging to think of unique date ideas to keep the spark alive. But Jelly Roll planned out a fun adventure for his wife when they had some down town.
How Crypto Is Changing The Way We Fund Our Music Habits
This content was produced in partnership with Bazoom Group. As technology has advanced, artists have generally been treated worse in terms of royalties and recognition. Streaming giants like Spotify and Apple Music have rendered the music industry unlucrative, with only a small percentage of viral hitmakers making enough money to sustain themselves.
Chris Lane Set To ‘Par-Tee’ It Up & Perform At This Year’s 3M Open
Country artist Chris Lane is coming to Minnesota in just a few weeks, as he is set to perform during the 3M Open. The PGA-sanctioned golf tournament has evolved over the years, and this year's open will feature the concert and a premiere seating area sponsored by Stilly. Get ready...
Got More Than The Midnight Munchies? ‘Sleep-Related Eating Disorder’ Is REAL
Are you a midnight snacker? It’s one thing to know that when you get up in the middle of the night, you go to the fridge and find something to eat before returning to bed. However, if you have THIS disorder, you don’t even know you’re doing it! I know what you’re thinking; there’s no way you could eat a whole box of cookies in the middle of the night and not even know that you did it. Think again. This is one of the hardest disorders for doctors to treat, and it’s called ‘Sleep-Related Eating Disorder.”
County Fairs in Full Swing as Summer Finally Shows Up in MN
Rides, food on a stick, beer, exotic foods, regional bands, farm animals, crafts and homemade baked goods. These things and more will be what you can expect to see and experience at a county fair. County fair time is a great time to get out and explore everything that is...
90s Possible in Minnesota this Weekend
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Some parts of Minnesota could see the first 90-degree highs of the season later this week. While most of the nation has been baking in sweltering heat this summer, Minnesota has been cooler than normal with all our cloudy and rainy days. But, the National Weather...
Ammo Vending Machines Are Real, So Are They Coming To MN?
I've heard of all types of vending machines before. You've got traditional vending machines that dispense beverages or snacks, then at MSP there is the farmer vending machine that dolls out 'fresh' salads, and of course, there is the meat vending machine that is coming to Clear Lake. But I've never heard about an ammo vending machine before. Well, they are real, and right now they are being installed in retail stores in parts of the US.
University Bridge in St. Cloud to Close as Part of Larger Project
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Another Mississippi River crossing in St. Cloud will be closed due to construction. The city of St. Cloud will be closing the University Bridge starting Friday at 8:00 p.m. University Drive South will be closed from 9th Avenue South to Killian Boulevard until late July,...
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