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Tenacious D Announces Return To Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo with ‘Rock D Vote’ Show
"The D" is coming BACK to Kalamazoo, after having to cancel their last scheduled date back in 2020. And this time, the show will be bigger and better than ever!. Announced on June 26th, Tenacious D will be bringing their Election Special show to Wings Event Center on Oct. 25th... and it's one of only FIVE SHOWS they're doing all year.
Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson Lead All-Star Toby Keith Tribute Concert Coming to NBC
Toby Keith's life and career will be the subject of an all-star tribute concert in Nashville in July. Billed as Toby Keith: American Icon, the show will subsequently air on NBC in August. Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Darius Rucker, The...
Brantley Gilbert Gets Candid About Drug Use + Why He Still Smokes Weed [Exclusive]
Brantley Gilbert has been an open book with country music fans. For well over a decade, Gilbert has been clean from alcohol use and told his story to anyone and everyone, surely inspiring others to do so. Brantley Gilbert Gets Candid About Drug Use. Gilbert was the latest guest on...
Jason Aldean Reacts to His Wife’s Gruesome Finger Injury [Exclusive]
When Jason Aldean and his wife go on vacation, they most certainly go big, not home. They recently were in Switzerland on holiday, where Brittany Aldean suffered a pretty devastating finger injury. Jason Aldean Reacts to His Wife's Gruesome Finger Injury. The "Let Your Boys Be Country" singer stopped by...
2 Ohio Hospitals Continue To Earn ‘D’ Grade for Patient Safety
Find out what 2 hospitals in Ohio continue to have an issue with patient safety. Out of 177 hospitals in Ohio, only 2 earned the dreaded 'D' grade for patient safety according to HospitalSafetyGrade.org. There is both good news and bad news with this information. Let's get the bad news out of the way.
It’s Henry Ford’s Fault You Had to Square Dance in School
Thankfully, by the time I was in school, square dancing as a class had been phased out. But I had heard rumors from previous generations that it (as well as that damned climbing rope) would be my worst nightmares during P.E. Crisis averted, but for many generations, Square Dancing was...
Old Dominion Only Require One Thing Backstage at Every Show + It’s NOT What You Would Expect [Exclusive]
Are the days of rock stars trashing hotels, throwing parties and hanging backstage with their most overzealous fans a thing of the past?. If you ask one of the most successful country bands there is, Old Dominion, that question, the answer might not be what you thought. Old Dominion Only...
If You’re Retiring In Michigan, Don’t Consider ANY Other City But This
Although many people who are lifelong, Michiganders will end up retiring in a warmer state like Florida, many people continue to call Michigan home, even after they retire from work. It’s no surprise considering how many beautiful lakefront properties there are in Michigan for people to retire in. But...
This Michigan Ice Cream Parlor Has A Challenge That’s IMPOSSIBLE
Now that we are finally into summer in Michigan, many frozen yogurt, frozen, custard, and ice cream shops will be seeing the busiest time of the year as people look for yummy ice cream cones to treat themselves during the hot season. There are so many great places and locally...
Country Stars Who Are Living With Serious Health Conditions
Carly Pearce, Mark Chesnutt and Colt Ford have all made headlines recently for serious medical problems, but they are not the only country stars living with serious illness. For some country singers, living with chronic illness is simply a fact of life. Legends including Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson are...
Billy Ray Cyrus Says Wife Firerose Abused Him + He Has a Witness
Billy Ray Cyrus’ divorce from wife Firerose took another very public turn this week as he filed legal documents denying her abuse claims, saying it went the other way around. The “Old Town Road” hitmaker says he was the one who was physically, verbally and emotionally abused. Her claims...
Michigan College First With Their Own Cocktail
Over the last couple of years, many states have passed laws granting colleges and universities the right to apply for licenses to sell alcoholic beverages at their sports facilities. Michigan joined that list of states last year in 2023 and instantly many schools applied and received permits for all or many of their sports facilities. This would increase their concession sales as fans could enjoy drinks while watching their favorite team.
Post Malone Drops 2024 Tour Dates Ahead of Country Album
Post Malone already has fans eagerly awaiting his F-1 Trillion album dropping Aug. 16. Now, he stokes the fire with a list of tour dates coming in 2024!. The F-1 Trillion Tour will accompany the album. The singer will kick off his 21 show outing in Salt Lake City on Sept. 8 and end in Nashville on Oct.19.
Michigan Isn’t a Hot Dog State, Apparently
Forget everything you ever knew about Michigan and Coney Island. The Mitten State doesn't use those mittens to eat hot dogs. Sure, it's the summertime and whether you're hosting the cookout or headed to the ballpark, you'd think a hot dog may be the perfect choice. But, according to one study, Michiganders who opt for dogs are in the minority.
Why People Are Putting This Classic Toy on Their Bird Feeders
Some people are going back to their childhoods for a creative solution for a common problem that plagues bird feeders. Gardeners and lawn care aficionados are finding each other like never before thanks to helpful (and sometimes quirky social media groups. The Punk Rock Gardening and Bird Watching Facebook group, for example, boasts a membership of nearly 200,000 people.
Post Malone’s 8 Best Classic Country Covers — No. 3 Is a Tear-Jerker!
Post Malone covering George Strait was unexpected if you'd not been paying attention. The "I Had Some Help" hitmaker's catalog of classic country covers runs deep. Contemporary artists like Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and (possibly) Luke Combs will dot his official country debut on Aug. 16, but over the last several months the Texan has pulled out hits from George Strait, Randy Travis, John Michael Montgomery and about 10 others.
‘Yellowstone’ Star Kelly Reilly Has Known How the Show Ends All Along
Yellowstone is currently in production for the final episodes of the beloved modern Western, and while fans are clamoring for any tidbit they can get, it turns out that the cast of the show already know how the show ends. In fact, in a new interview, series star Kelly Reilly says they've known all along.
This Popular Michigan Lake Is The States Shallowest and Largest
Going out to the lake is one of the summertime activities that many people all over the country look forward to. Some people are fortunate enough to have their beach on the ocean while others are restricted to lakes, nonetheless everyone is enjoying the warm weather. Lakes allow for beachfront fun, swimming, jet skis, fishing, paddle boating, and more aquatic fun during the hottest months of the year.
See the Best Pictures From CMA Fest 2024
The best moments from CMA Fest 2024 were the all-star collaborations. Contemporary artists like Lainey Wilson shared the stage with country music icons like Keith Urban. Post Malone invited Blake Shelton out to debut their new song. Gretchen Wilson returned to CMA Fest to sing "Redneck Woman" with Ashley McBryde. Can you believe it's been 20 years since that song debuted?
Cracker Barrel Conspiracy: The Menu Puzzle Even Adults Can’t Solve
Kids' menus, usually filled with word games and picture games alike, can be a great way to pass the time for children as they wait on their food at restaurants. But, Cracker Barrel has some explaining to do with their kids' menu. On the backside of the menu is an...
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