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Pucker Up! Here Are Some of Country Music’s Best Kisses
There's a lot of love in country music, and our favorite artists aren't afraid to wear their hearts on their sleeves. Couples like Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, and Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn are known to plant a smooch or two on each other while in public. From award shows and red carpets to shows and everyday life, country music is all about the love.
Grocery Stores Have Now Banned Selling These in New York State
These are now officially not allowed to be sold in grocery stores in New York State. The ban went into effect starting in April. Back in October, Governor Hochul signed a law stating that New York State will be the first state to ban selling over-the-counter weight loss and muscle-building supplements to minors. Apparently, there is not enough evidence of safety to consume.
The Great Race Cruises Into Downtown Binghamton This Wednesday!
Are you ready for a journey back in time? Then get ready for the Great Race, a highly anticipated event featuring vintage cars, that will be making an overnight stop in Downtown Binghamton on Wednesday, June 26th. Get ready to be amazed by the impressive display of 135 classic automobiles...
Jell-O Shots Could Be Banned in New York State?
Jello-O shots at bars could be a thing of the past. Jell-O shots are a party favorite. You pour your favorite vodka in some jello mix, let them sit, and there you have it--a classic. The problem is that they are illegal in New York State and you might be...
Chill Out In Style: Vacation Rental With Pool In Norwich New York
Wow. Spring 2024 went out on a hot streak, and by hot, I mean temperatures above 90 degrees. And summer has just begun. Will we be experiencing heat like this for the next 2 to 3 months?. You know Floridians would be laughing at us with 90-degree temperatures, just as...
Willie Nelson Missing 2024 Tour Opening on Doctor’s Orders
Willie Nelson will miss the opening run of shows on the 2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour due to an unspecified illness. The 91-year-old country icon was slated to kick off the tour on Friday night (June 21) at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Ga., alongside Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Allison Krauss and Celisse. However, he won't be able to make the first weekend of shows on "doctor's orders," according to a post on his social media.
Susquehanna SPCA Pet of the Week – Spooky
Meet the Susquehanna SPCA “Pet of the Week” – her name is Spooky. Each week on Thursday mornings at 8:30 am on Classic Hits 103.1fm, Josh will host Allison Hungerford, licensed Vet Tech at the Susquehanna SPCA, who will tell us all about a special dog or cat at the shelter looking for its forever home which has been overlooked by visitors for some reason. Many times, it's because many animals are shy while in the shelter because it can be a stressful situation! Once adopted, many cats and dogs warm right up to their owners.
Relaxing Fishing Trip Turns into Daring Rescue of Nearly 40 Dogs in Lake
This probably wasn't the big catch they expected to have on this trip. A fishing group that floated out onto a lake in Mississippi recently ended up nabbing boatloads of dogs instead of catfish. Fishing Trip For The Dogs. Bob Grist of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Brad Carlisle of Covington, Tennessee...
‘Redneck Woman,’ ‘Achy Breaky Heart’ Producer Joe Scaife Dies
Joe Scaife — the man behind two of the most ear-catching country songs of all time — died last weekend at age 68. In addition to producing "Redneck Woman" for Gretchen Wilson in 2004 and "Achy Breaky Heart" for Billy Ray Cyrus in 1992, Scaife was a part of hit songs for K.T. Oslin, Montgomery Gentry, Toby Keith, Shania Twain and more.
Country Music’s Most Volatile Marriages — No. 6 Is Just CRAZY!
Country music is all about three chords and the truth, and sometimes the truth isn't pretty. Some of your favorite country stars have lived the heartache they sing about in their songs through very volatile marriages, and some of them have even splashed across the headlines. Contentious marriages are the...
Local Restaurant Placed On The New York Historic Preservation Registry
A local, popular Italian restaurant has had an important honor bestowed upon it. According to New York State Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, the Little Venice Restaurant on Chenango Street, Binghamton, has been placed on the NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry. To be considered for the registry administered by the New York...
The Most Country Music Truck You Will Ever See – Video
If you want to stand out the next time you are in traffic, the perfect truck has been found. A TikTok creator, Hank Robinson Engraving, went all out engraving a 2018 F-250 with country music legends from front to back. The truck, which is named "Country State of Mind" was engraved with a Dremel drill for roughly 1,200 hours, according to the creator.
Why Brantley Gilbert Needed Ashley Cooke for ‘Over When We’re Sober’
One of the reasons Brantley Gilbert wanted Ashley Cooke to join him on his new single "Over When We're Sober" is because he knew his famous co-writer couldn't. Gilbert, Brock Berryhill and Justin Wilson wrote the song with Jelly Roll during a songwriting weekend at Lee Brice's farm. "There were...
Why Terri Clark Turned Down $1 Million Playboy Deal
Just imagine turning down $1 million dollars — but keeping it clean comes at a price. Terri Clark is no stranger to country music with '90s hits such as "Poor, Poor Pitiful Me" and "Better Things to Do" under her belt. Just recently, on the Bobby Bones Show, Clark spoke of a time where she had to turn down a life changing amount of cash to keep her "meet and greets" from getting "weird."
You Won’t Believe What New York’s #2 Most “Sought After” Job Is
Some people are truly content in their career while others wish they had something more. A new study asked New Yorkers if they could have any job in the world, their answers were surprisingly... practical. Gone are the days of checking off "astronaut" or "bird watcher." It seems now New...
Country Artists’ Last Pre-Fame Regular Job
As country music fans, we open our favorite music streaming sites, we download and listen to our favorite songs and pay our hard-earned money to go see our favorite artists play live in front of thousands. But, have you ever stopped to think what these uber-famous, successful and wealthy country...
The Truth About Riley Strain’s Fraternity Brothers
Riley Strain’s family’s personal investigator says the public has been fed a lot of bad information about the 22-year-old's fraternity brothers and their actions the night he went missing. Steve Fischer’s note on X (formerly Twitter) clarifies why it took so long to file a police report and...
Bride Caught Telling Guest to Put Their Phones Away While Walking Down Aisle
Not everyone apparently thinks weddings are all about the bride. A video of a bride has gone viral after she was seen telling her guests to put their phones away while walking down the aisle. But was this really necessary?. Bride's Instructions To Guests. A short video clip from a...
New York Donut Shop Just Named Best in the State
An upstate New York donut shop has just been named one of the top 10 donut shops in the country!. Earlier this month many of us celebrated National Donut Day (June 7th) by enjoying a donut or two from our favorite donut shops. I'll be the first to admit I don't need a special day to enjoy a donut...LOL! I just need a good donut shop to visit and thankfully the Hudson Valley is home to a ton of great shops to grab a delicious donut from.
National Bring Your Dog to Work Day: Country Edition
These days dogs are not just pets — they're family, constant companions and, in some cases, co-workers. It's not uncommon to find pet friendly places around town where dog owners can bring their pups to enjoy coffee, a meal or just a cocktail. In fact, some people would rather spend their time with their pets than other humans.
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