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See How Your Favorite Country Artists Celebrated Fourth of July This Year
As the last few bits of fireworks fall and the smoke clears, we close the book on Fourth of July 2024. And while families and friends gathered in the name of independence this week, many of our favorite country artists did the same. For those who couldn't be with their loved ones, they celebrated with their fans as they put on dazzling shows on some of the biggest stages in the nation.
Luke Bryan Reveals Fun Fact About His Kids + His Music [Exclusive]
While we eagerly await Luke Bryan's decision to return to American Idol next season as a judge or not, we had some time with the country superstar to chat about his music. Luke Bryan Reveals Fun Fact About His Kids + His Music. Bryan was a recent guest on Taste...
Surprise! Morgan Wallen Releases ‘Lies, Lies, Lies’ by Popular Demand [Listen]
Morgan Wallen is giving his fans what they want with the arrival of a new song titled "Lies, Lies, Lies." The song was previously recorded as a live track and included on his Abbey Road Sessions project, and quickly became a favorite. Wallen's last studio album One Thing at a...
The Referee Shirt Was Invented at Eastern Michigan University
Did you know the referee shirt was invented in Ypsilanti, Michigan? Here's why. Dr. Lloyd W. Olds is the person responsible for making referees dress like zebras. To understand why you have to look at Dr. Olds's history at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. According to the Eastern Michigan University Athletics website, Dr. Olds had a few issues while he refereed basketball games as an undergraduate student at the university in 1914,
The 10 Most Unhinged Submissions For Michigan’s 2024 ‘I Voted’ Sticker Contest
It's bold of anyone to try and have any kind of contest online after the "Boaty McBoatface" incident in England years ago. You'd think we, human beings, would have learned our lesson by now. But ALAS, we have not, and right now, there is an online contest to vote for...
Missing Michigan Teen Found on Miami Live Stream
One of the biggest miracles on social media just happened after a missing 17-year-old from Michigan popped up on a live stream in Miami, Florida. Troy Coleman, a teen from Mt. Morris Township went missing from Flint, Michigan on May 21st. To make matters worse, Coleman is schizophrenic, which could put him in more danger without his medication. The missing person case was allegedly becoming a death investigation after he was missing for a couple of months with no leads to his whereabouts. Then like magic, many strange moments came together thanks to social media.
‘The Greatest Goodbye in Television History:’ Detroit Sportscaster Bernie Smilovitz Retires with Epic Sign-Off
If you've ever watched the news in Detroit in the past 4 decades, chances are you know who Bernie Smilovitz is. He has been a sportscaster, mostly in Detroit, for the past 38 years, and this past week, he gave his final sportscast of his career. But Smilovitz, who is...
Local Brewer From West Michigan Will Compete At 2024 Paris Olympics
The Great Lakes State will be well represented at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Athletes from all over the state are set to compete this summer for gold and glory, and that includes a few of our own right here in West Michigan. Kalamazoo native Heath Baldwin has qualified for...
Country Song Titles That Make Perfect Firework Names
Everyone loves a good firework, but some of the names are wild. And since no one in country music has named a track "Whisker Biscuit" or "Husker doos," we put together a list of songs that do exist, but could also double as fireworks. Song titles can sometimes describe a...
Michigan Town Named ‘Most Difficult-To-Pronounce’ In The Nation
There are plenty of cities in Michigan that even long-time residents have trouble saying them correctly. So it's no surprise to Michiganders when first-time visitors are left scratching their heads over how to pronounce some of the unique city names in the Mitten. But there's one Michigan city that so many people struggle with that it was recently named one of the most difficult to pronounce in America.
Michigan’s Most Dangerous Intersection Named Deadliest In America
As Michigan drivers navigate busy roadways, staying safe and avoiding accidents is a top priority. While accidents can happen anywhere, crashes occur more frequently at certain intersections in Michigan. There's one intersection where extreme caution should be used as it's ranked one of the most dangerous in Michigan and lands on the list of one of the deadliest in America.
Why You Absolutely Shouldn’t Dump Salt Down Your Drains
A trend has emerged that has people pouring large amounts of salt down the drains in their home. It's not about cutting salt out of their diets. Salt is becoming a go-to solution as a way to make a cheap drain cleaner. But salt alone can't get the job down.
New FDA Approved Alzheimer’s Drug May Be Coming To Michigan
Since the beginning of time sickness and disease have plagued the Earth and have taken the lives of many. Doctors have been working for centuries on remedies, cures, and medications that ease the lives of those with many different diseases. They have gotten farther in their research and advancements with some diseases more than others as they have been able to find cures or even vaccinations that prevent these illnesses and viruses.
How to Mow Breathtaking Patterns Into Your Lawn
Your house can be the showstopper on the block with the right equipment and a few hours of work on your lawn. Eye-catching patterns mowed into lawns have become popular thanks to a series of recent tutorials shared on social media. Some of these patterns were only thought to be...
Blake Shelton + Gwen Stefani Swap Love Notes on Their Third Anniversary
Wednesday (July 3) marks another year of marriage in the books for Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani. Now three years into wedded bliss, Shelton and Stefani celebrated their special day by posting some of their favorite photos together. Shelton opted for a recent shot, sharing a photo that looks like it was likely taken at the ACM Awards this May.
Former Michigan Summer Camp Land Purchased To Be State Game Area
I don't know about you all but some of my best memories growing up were from summer camps. Spending a week or more at a time away from my family and friends wasn't always something I was looking forward to but the amount of fun that I had each and every time was more than enough to make me forget about all of that. Places like Sherman Lake, Beechpoint, and Pretty Lake are important to me and some still serve children today.
Every Artist to Ever Headline a Ford Field Concert
Ford Field opened in 2022 and has since served as the home of the Detroit Lions. It's hosted a Super Bowl, WrestleMania, the MAC football championship, the MHSAA football and wrestling state championships, the Quick Lane Bowl college football game and many other sporting events. But the venue isn't just...
Here’s How to Celebrate the Fourth of July with Lee Greenwood
The year was 1984. A rather unfamiliar country artist named Lee Greenwood released a song that he wrote and recorded, called "God Bless the U.S.A." It's now been 40 years since the song's release, and each year on the Fourth of July, the song gets resurrected all across America, and played at picnics, fireworks displays and get togethers all across this great land.
Taste of Country Fans Pick Who Should Replace Katy Perry on ‘American Idol’
The next season of American Idol is going to look different. It's already been confirmed that Katy Perry will not be returning to the judges' table alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Whether or not Bryan and Richie return has not yet been confirmed, but for now it looks like they will be staying in their current positions. Host Ryan Seacrest is expected to return as well.
Toby Keith’s Best Fourth of July Songs, Ranked
While there are many patriotic songs in country music, there are few artists whose names are synonymous with all things red, white and blue. Toby Keith is easily one of the biggest fans of the United States and those who defend her each and every day. Toby Keith's Love for...
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