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11 Country Songs That Address Depression/Mental Health
Currently in America, we are facing a mental health crisis. It's estimated that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. With that in mind, country music is a great way to not only address mental health, but to paint vivid images in the mind about mental health, due to it's uncanny ability to tell stories within its lyrics.
Another Massive Chain With 113 Texas Pizzerias Now Facing Bankruptcy
Times are definitely hard in the Texas food service industry, and it probably plays a role in why the locations that are struggling to stay open are finding it challenging to obtain and maintain a fully staffed restaurant. At this point, if you are someone in the food service industry, you have to be seriously questioning the legitimacy of pursuing the career further when even a pizza chain can't stay afloat.
Customers Livid After Costco Makes Change to Their Famed Rotisserie Chicken
In a world full of uncertainty, sometimes having your comfort things can help ease the pressures of life. If one of those comfort things for you is driving to your local Costco and finishing off a successful Costco run by grabbing and bringing home one of their famed rotisserie chickens, hold on to your britches.
Lil Nas X Admits He Thought His Barrier-Busting Hit ‘Old Town Road’ Was ‘Cringe’
Back in 2019, nothing was bigger — or more controversial — in country music than Lil Nas X's viral hit, "Old Town Road." The Atlanta-based rapper blazed onto the country social media space with the song, which paired a hip-hop beat with traditional country lyricism and imagery, and "Old Town Road" quickly began to organically rise up the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart — until Billboard removed it from consideration, deciding that the song wasn't sufficiently country to merit inclusion on the chart.
The Most Intense TikTok’s Showing Hurricane Beryl in Texas
Mother Nature is no laughing matter, as we have learned with the recent Hurricane Beryl that hit multiple states hard with the downpouring rain and the intense winds. It’s obvious that Texas was hit the hardest with winds up to 84 miles per hour recorded in the Houston area, according to USA Today.
Is Country Music The New Rebellion Genre?
While diehard fans have always known that country music is cool, there has been a surge of new fans crossing over into the genre. Much of this has been driven by artists such as Beyonce and Post Malone taking a swing at country-leaning projects, but perhaps there is another reason — rebellion.
Joe Bonsall’s Legacy in the Oak Ridge Boys Is WAY Bigger Than Just Music [Opinion]
When I read the news that Oak Ridge Boys singer Joe Bonsall had died on Tuesday (July 9), my first thought was sadness at the loss of someone everyone in country music will remember as one of the genuinely bright lights in the business. My second thought was, 'Wow ......
Casen’s Crew Abilene Golf Sold Out: There’s Still Time to Donate
Casen Steele Riley was born in Abilene to Heather and Casey Riley, bringing immense joy and love into their lives. However, Casen's journey was marked by a significant challenge: he was born with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). HCM, the second most common type of heart muscle disease, profoundly impacted Casen's life. Tragically, he lived only six months, leaving the Riley family heartbroken but determined to honor his memory.
Michael Ray Caught Kissing a Reality Star — See the Photo!
Michael Ray hard launched a new relationship with reality star, Audrina Patridge. Patridge rose to fame after appearing in the hit reality series The Hills, which blew up in 2006. She also was an actress in some movies of the era, including Honey 2 and Into the Blue 2. The...
Only A True Blue Texan Can Say These 20 Words Correctly
The English language can be a little tricky. Words spelled one way are somehow pronounced differently. Texas has some of its own words that can be quite the tongue twisters. If you're not a native of the Lone Star State, you may need a quick tutorial. But, before long, you'll be talking like a true Texan.
Country Stars Mourn Loss of Oak Ridge Boys Singer Joe Bonsall: ‘Heartbroken’
Longtime Oak Ridge Boys singer Joe Bonsall has died at the age of 76, and a number of his fellow country stars were among those who turned to social media to share their tributes to the late country legend. How Did Joe Bonsall Die?. Bonsall died on Tuesday (July 9)...
Here’s 4 Times That Abilene, Texas Made National News
Abilene, Texas, might not be the largest city in the Lone Star State, but I've seen its fair share of moments under the national microscope. From severe weather to community events, Abilene shows a unique character that captures people's attention nationwide. After doing some pondering and quick research, I was...
The Fearless Fave Five: Car Care Tips to Avoid Problems in Texas
So my daughter calls me while I'm doing my radio show, and begins telling me she needs a new car because her little Ford Ranger is not running right, and she barely made it home. After I calmed her down, she explained she was sitting there eating her lunch while scrolling social media when her vehicle "began giving her fits".
Texas Restaurant Now Named Best Buffet In The State
Probably the best part about the phrase, "Everything is bigger in Texas," is that it is so easily applied to just about every category, especially when we are listing all the reasons and ways that Texas ranks as best overall, or right near the top compared to the other 49 states. Texans often do not limit the contest to being just among the United States, not when there are 192 other countries to also dominate as well.
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