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Jay DeMarcus Names Best Rascal Flatts Deep Cut
Rascal Flatts have no shortage of hit songs enjoyed by the masses, but what about their songs that never made it to radio? What's their best deep cut?. Well, Rascal Flatts member and Grammy-winning producer Jay DeMarcus answered that question — in his opinion, of course — when he posted a video revealing his five favorite deep cuts from the famous trio's album discography.
Walk-On’s Adds 4 Epic New Dishes To Menus In Texas
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is elevating its fry game with the launch of exclusive French Fry creations at their Texas locations in celebration of National French Fry Day, kicking off a month-long celebration. Starting Friday, July 12, National French Fry Day, and available through August 14, Walk-On’s will be featuring three limited-time fry offers:
Animals That Don’t Exist Anywhere Else On The Planet, But Louisiana And Mississippi
Louisiana animals are a lot like the people, very diverse and unique. To be perfectly honest, the state has some pretty strange-looking critters. Many rare animals, including a vast group of exotics, endangered and endemic species like the Catahoula Leopard Dog, a rare breed that lives along the Gulf. The...
6 Reasons The Tiny Home Movement Is Growing In Louisiana
The tiny homes movement is on the rise across the U.S., but one thing is clear, the future looks big for enthusiasts downsizing in Louisiana. Tiny living is starting to grow in Louisiana, and I'll provide a variety of reasons in a minute. One thing is for sure, Louisiana has...
5 Big Changes Made To Louisiana’s Postal Services In 2024
For more than 250 years, the U.S. Postal Service has delivered mail, and "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." Meaning, the mail will go through. No matter what!. That's been the USPS motto for more...
Jelly Roll Has Two Favorite Things About Canada
This week marked the culmination of a lot of hard work — and red tape — for Jelly Roll, who finally made it to Canada to play his first-ever international shows. Touring outside the U.S. is complicated for Jelly, who had to work extra hard to get a U.S. passport due to his past felony conviction. Even after the logistics had been worked out stateside, getting other countries to let an ex-con enter continued to prove tricky.
Jason Aldean Makes a Post Malone Comparison + He Might Be Right! [Exclusive]
Jason Aldean got a chance to know Post Malone after the 2024 ACM Awards, but he's been wanting to record with him for years. The "Let Your Boys Be Country" singer says he thinks Post Malone has an intangible needed to find success crossing genres. Talking to Taste of Country Nights' Evan Paul, Aldean reflected on a wild ACM afterparty before going deep on what's needed to hop from pop or hip-hop to country.
Top-Secret Flavor of White Mystery Airheads Revealed + It’s Genius
The top-secret flavor of the white mystery Airhead has been revealed, and it's actually pretty genius. For most of us, we can remember a childhood full of good times and candy. One of the '90s candy staples in America were Airheads. Everyone has their favorite color / flavor of Airheads,...
Blue Bell Announces New Ice Cream Flavor Coming To Louisiana Stores
Hey, ice cream fans! Guess what? There's a brand-new Blue Bell ice cream flavor that just hit the shelves in Louisiana. It is summertime so that means we are ready to indulge in some delicious ice cream, and if you're going to do so, of course, it has to be Blue Bell! This brand-new combo flavor sounds DELICIOUS!
Could Trump Beat Biden at Golf? This Country Star Might Have Thoughts
It's no secret that former U.S. President Donald Trump loves to golf — and after the U.S. presidential debate that took place between Trump and incumbent President Joe Biden, it's clear that Biden enjoys golfing, too. In between talking points like the economy, abortion access and immigration, the two...
Post Malone + Luke Combs Tease New Catchy Collaboration About a Lost Love [Listen]
Post Malone didn't just dip his toes into country music, he did a cannonball. With his smash-hit song "I Had Some Help" with Morgan Wallen, as well as a new track he and Blake Shelton just released, Malone is working with all of country music's heavy hitters. Well, thanks to...
Philadelphia Wedding Band Drops Their Lawsuit Against Jelly Roll
The Philadelphia-based wedding and party band Jellyroll has formally dropped their trademark lawsuit against Jelly Roll, the country superstar. According to a July 9 court document obtained by People, Jellyroll frontman Kurt Titchenell said his group was withdrawing their lawsuit filing. Originally, they filed paperwork asking Jelly to stop using his stage name on the grounds that it was too similar to a band name they'd been using for decades.
Big Changes Coming To All Olive Garden Locations In Louisiana
We all love going out to eat. Sometimes with the hustle and bustle of work, kids, and everyday chores, it is impossible to get home and make dinner so we may opt for dining out or ordering food to go. The other side of the coin however is that it...
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Live In Lake Charles This Friday
Since his first album, Ledbetter Heights, released in 1995, this Grammy-nominated bandleader continues to embody the future of blues music. If you expect routine twelve-bar blues from his latest album, Dirt On My Diamonds, you'll be surprised by a series of unexpected elements. Tracks like Sweet & Low and Best Of Times blend modern urban influences with socio-political commentary, enhanced by the dynamic production of Shepherd and his collaborator Marshall Altman. Shepherd reflects on their partnership, noting, "Working with Marshall is like any productive relationship; we combine our strengths and inspire each other."
Travis Tritt Is Coming Back To Lake Charles In 2024
Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana prepare for a great country music night! Country icon Travis Tritt is stopping in Lake Charles on his tour for one big concert filled with songs you have known for years. Travis Tritt started his country music career back in 1987. It took a couple...
New Hurricane Forecast Not Looking Good For Texas And The Gulf Coast
The hurricane forecasters at Colorado State University (CSU) just announced they "underestimated the 2024 season" and have put out a new revised hurricane forecast. We're just over a month into the 2024 Hurricane Season and we have already had three named storms. Needless to say, it has started with a bang.
Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Sequel Pulled From August Release
Fans eagerly waiting for the sequel to Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga will not be happy to hear the film's release has been delayed. Deadline reports Chapter 2 will not be hitting theaters on Aug. 16 as it was originally scheduled. In fact, it may not be hitting theaters...
This New Trick Shows Soaring Increase In Price Of Groceries
Grocery prices are insane. Anyone who has bought any food over the past few years knows that prices have sky rocketed. Back in May experts pegged the increase since 2020 at more than 25 percent. But many across social media have found a little trick that is telling a much...
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
It may be "five o'clock somewhere," but that doesn't mean that it is happy hour everywhere. The concept of "happy hour," a period after typical work hours when discounts are offered to bar and restaurant patrons, is a bit of an American institution. You had a hard day of work and you now deserve a cold one and a plate of nachos.
Tim McGraw Mourning Loss of Family Patriarch: ‘An Incredible Man”
Tim McGraw is grieving over the loss of his beloved uncle Henry "Hank" Thomas McGraw. In a lengthy post shared on social media, the country singer explained in depth the impact his uncle had on him and the legacy he leaves behind. "This weekend we lost the patriarch of the...
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