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George Strait Salutes Law Enforcement After Trump Rally Shooting [Watch]
During his sold-out show in Detroit, Mich. on Saturday (July 13), George Strait appeared to reference the alleged assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. Just hours after a gunman opened fire at a Trump campaign rally, injuring the former president and killing a spectactor, Strait took the stage at Detroit's Ford Field on a bill that also included Chris Stapleton.
What Is The Age That A Texas Child Can Sit In The Front Seat Of A Car?
Every child in the state of Texas wants to grow up quickly. After all, they want to do all things the adults do! Like going to bed whenever they want, or eating anything for dinner. That, and of course, they can buy any item they desire. But that of course takes time.
Miranda Lambert Shuts Down More Rowdy Fans Mid-Show [Watch]
Miranda Lambert doesn't mess around with the code of conduct she expects from fans at her shows. For the second time this month, the singer paused a show to call out a rowdy fan. This time, it was during her headlining set at the 2024 Under the Big Sky Festival in Whitefish, Mont. on Saturday night (July 13.)
Jelly Roll’s Son Makes a Rare Public Appearance at Kid’s Choice Awards [Photos]
It was family night for Jelly Roll and his two children -- Bailee Ann DeFord and Noah Buddy DeFord -- at the 2024 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday night (July 13.) Jelly -- who was a nominee at presenter at the awards show, and also got slimed onstage -- walked the red carpet with his 16-year-old daughter Bailee and seven-year-old son Noah. The family matched in denim outfits, and little Noah gave a sweet thumbs up and a big smile to cameras on the carpet.
Cody Johnson Speaks Out After Trump Campaign Rally Shooting [Watch]
Just minutes after former president Donald Trump was injured in a shooting at his campaign rally on Saturday evening (July 13), Cody Johnson took the stage for a performance in Chicago, Ill. The singer had thoughts to share on the incident, which bloodied Trump's face and left at least one...
Texas State Inspection for Your Car is OVER as of 2025
Soon, people in Longview and Tyler, Texas, will no longer be required to get an annual state inspection on their non-commercial vehicles. You may be excited to hear that in 2025, you will no longer be required to have your non-commercial car or truck inspected every year. However, that doesn't mean you won't still have to pay a fee. But still, it does save us all a bit of time.
Everything We Know About Donald Trump Rally Shooting Victims
Two people are reportedly dead and another person critically injured after the apparent shooting at the Donald Trump campaign rally. The horrific shooting took place at 6:13 PM on Saturday (July 13) while Trump was campaigning in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to new reports, the alleged shooter was killed in addition to at least one attendee in the crowd.
Donald Trump Bloodied During Rally Shooting: REPORT
Former President Donald Trump was left bloodied during a campaign rally during an apparent shooting. On Saturday (July 13) at 6:13 PM, at least seven popping noises reverberated at the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Secret Service agents were seen tackling and covering Trump who was at his podium speaking when the popping noises took place and he immediately grabbed his ear almost instantaneously after the popping sounds were made. Trump was photographed bloodied on his ear, cheek and teeth.
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.
Is Louisiana Really One of the Worst States for Sleep?
SHREVEPORT, LA – Louisiana is near the top of another list we would rather not be on. This one is disturbing for many of us because it deals with our sleep. We are simply not getting enough sleep in the Bayou State. This new study puts Louisiana as one...
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...
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...
Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators – Mini Girls Dance Camp
If there's one thing Southwest Louisiana has, it's cutie-pies! Mom and Dad, MaMa and PaPa, your little darlings have an opportunity to become local celebrities. The Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators Baseball Team announced they are hosting the first-ever Mini Gator Girls Dance Camp!. This camp is for little girls between...
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...
Texas & Louisiana Top States for Known Serial Killers
One of America's biggest and most morbid obsessions is with True Crime and specifically serial killers. Doesn't matter if you hit the movie theater, pop on Netflix, turn on Fox News or go to the book store, there's ALWAYS some kind of new content about serial killers. Sometimes its a documentary. Sometimes it's a TV show. Sometimes it's a retrospective. But there's always some kind of content because people are compelled by the stories. They're like real life horror movies.
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.
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