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Discount Retail Store Found in Nearly Every State Shuttering Locations
Yet another discount store could be headed for disaster as it begins to close locations. Let's first look back at the first half of 2024 and the growing issues among discount retail stores. Family Dollar, which is owned by Dollar Tree, announced plans to close nearly 1,000 stores throughout 2024....
Four Texas Cities Ranked As Least Educated In Nation
Education is very important to those in the state of Texas. If a person wishes to know how to do something new, well they have to learn don't they? There's so many ways for one to learn a new skill, but there's one major thing required for someone to obtain that skill. They must have someone teach it to them.
Here’s the First Lyric of Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ Explained
It's one thing to get a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 song after you have put a few out that didn't quite get there. But, if you're country newcomer, Shaboozey, getting to that top spot on your first major song released must be an incredible feeling. Now that the song...
Mark Chesnutt Shares a Health Update After Emergency Heart Surgery
Mark Chesnutt is on the mend after undergoing emergency quadruple bypass surgery last month. The singer checked in on social media over the weekend, giving fans a brief health update and admitting he's itching to get back out on the road. Chesnutt posted a clip filmed at one of his shows, which shows the crowd roaring in excitement during his set.
Carly Pearce Has Not One, But Two New Loves in Her Life [Exclusive]
Carly Pearce's career seems to be on a one-way rocket ship to outer space. She has had mass success in the past few years, and has made many new fans and some money along the way. Carly Pearce Has Not One, but Two New Loves in Her Life. Pearce was...
Devin Dawson + Leah Sykes Welcome Their First Child — See Pics!
The country singer-songwriter and his wife Leah Sykes welcomed their first child, a daughter named Iris Everlaine Durrett, in Nashville last Thursday (July 4.) Little Iris was born on Independence Day, and in his social media announcement, Dawson says his daughter made her grand arrival at 9:13 PM, "as the fireworks lit up the Nashville sky."
Unveiling Toilet Row: A New Era Of Ballpark Luxury
Every fan hates to miss any action on the field when they have to run to the bathroom, but this may be taking it a bit too far. The Lake County Captains, the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, have installed a "Roto-Rooter Row" at their home park right behind home plate. The eight "high-end toilet seats" are obviously not your normal seats.
Luke Bryan Now Has His Own Hospital Wing
Luke Bryan and his family are the proud financial backers of a new hospital wing at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tenn. While that doesn't mean the country singer will be the doctor at your next visit, it does mean more medical care options are now available for those in the area.
Vince Gill Fan Drains Her Savings After Falling For Online Scam
A Vince Gill fan in Massachusetts has fallen prey to an online scam so devastating that it drained her retirement and savings accounts and fractured her relationship with friends and family. In a recent episode of the podcast Scammer Stories, a woman who identifies herself only as Jackie shares her...
Toby Keith’s Daughter Shares a Birthday Message For Her Late Dad [Photo]
Toby Keith would have turned 63 on Monday (July 8), and his friends and family are celebrating his birthday for the first time since he died on Feb. 5, 2024. The country star's daughter Krystal Keith — who is a country performer in her own right — shared a brief remembrance of him on social media. "Happy Birthday to our Popster," she wrote, alongside a photo of her dad grinning on a baseball field and holding up a card that reads, "Keep Smiling."
World Famous Bruno Steel House In Texas Lowers Its Asking Price
A Viral And Very Well Known Airbnb Rental In West Texas Just Lowered Its Asking Price. If you've ever scrolled through Airbnb listings in Texas over the last few years, one of the most popular and unique listings you'll find is one called the Bruno Steel House in Ransom Canyon, just outside of Lubbock.
Terrifying Shark Encounters In South Padre Island During Fourth Of July Holiday
The Fourth of July weekend has come and gone but the residual effects still linger as vacationers got the scare of their life in South Padre Island, Texas as not one, but four people encountered a shark attack. On Thursday, July 4th, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) responded...
Morgan Wallen Made Country Music History in the U.K.
Morgan Wallen just made country music history during his July 4 show at BST Hyde Park in London. The singer performed in front of a sold-out crowd of 50,000 people making it the largest country concert ever held in the United Kingdom. Morgan Wallen's Historic Show at BST Hyde Park.
Here Are the Lyrics to Carly Pearce’s ‘Truck on Fire’ [Listen]
Carly Pearce is no stranger to cheatin' songs, but in her new single, "Truck on Fire," she breaks out the pyrotechnics. Fans have seen Pearce sing about heartbreak, loss, betrayal and moving on with hits like "What He Didn't Do" and "Never Wanted to Be That Girl," but this time around, she's showing a more vengeful streak. This song could be right up there with the most searing woman-scorned anthems from Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood.
Texas State Park Passes Are About To Get More Expensive
An annual Texas State Park Pass from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department gets you unlimited visits to over 85 parks across our state. If you're a big outdoorsman, you've probably got one. If you don't, but you're thinking about getting one, don't delay. Prices are about to increase for the second time since the program was developed in 2004.
The Best Covers of Toby Keith’s ‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy’
Both country music fans and artists alike were shaken when news broke of Toby Keith's passing on Feb. 5, 2024. The man was a pillar in the genre and left a legacy that extended beyond his music career. Since his death, the world seems to have latched onto his 1993...
The Heartbreaking Reason Bunnie Xo Wasn’t With Her Dad When He Died
Over the past year, fans of Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo have gotten to know and love her dad, Bill. As he battled Stage IV cancer, Bill moved from Texas to Tennessee to be closer to his daughter and her country superstar husband, and the family documented much of his journey dealing with his illness. He died in May, and given how involved Bunnie had been with his treatment and day-to-day life, some fans were surprised to learn that she wasn't with him when he died.
Wynonna Judd Reveals Vegas Residency With a Little Help From Her Farm
The country legend is celebrating 40 years in country music this year, and to celebrate, she's set for a three-date Las Vegas residency at the city's Venetian Resort. Billed as Wynonna Judd: The Greatest Hits, the three-night affair will feature songs from all eras of her catalog and revisit some of the biggest hits she recorded as one-half of the mother-daughter duo The Judds.
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