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WATCH: Jelly Roll Drops A HUGE Hint About His Next Album
Jelly Roll announced a tour expansion and performed a new song during a stop on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, but that wasn't all. The singer also dropped a big hint about when fans can expect his next album. During his couch interview, guest host Martin Short asked Jelly...
Have You Driven Down The Most Haunted Road In Texas?
Tucked away in the Lone Star State is a stretch of road rumored to be the most haunted in Texas. This spooky site is none other than Bragg Road, also known as the Ghost Road of Hardin County. According to an article from The Detour Effect, this unpaved path has...
Alan Jackson to Receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting
This September, Alan Jackson will receive yet another award that lauds his G.O.A.T. status. The Country Hall of Famer will be honored with the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Nashville Songwriters Awards ceremony. Each year, this award celebrates a songwriter whose work has "made a significant contribution...
Why Kelsea Ballerini Picked Noah Kahan for ‘Cowboys Cry Too’ [Listen]
Kelsea Ballerini recalls the day she wrote her new single "Cowboys Cry Too." She also remembers listening to her duet partner nervously share his lyrics. "He opens his mouth and sings this whole verse and I just was like, 'Oh my gosh,'" Ballerini says of Noah Kahan, an artist she has long admired. Turns out the feelings were mutual.
See Your Favorite Country Stars Rockin’ Their Sunglasses!
What is it about sunglasses that instantly make someone cooler? Is it the mystery of their eyes being concealed? Or maybe it's just another layer of their style expression that makes sunglasses the perfect accessory. Perhaps shielding your eyes from harmful UV rays is what give someone true swagger. National...
Jelly Roll Adds New Dates + Opening Acts to His 2024 Tour
Jelly Roll's 2024 tour hasn't even kicked off yet, but it's already getting even bigger. On Wednesday (June 26), he unfurled another round of dates for the Beautifully Broken Tour, already set to be the singer's biggest headlining arena trek. Ernest, Shaboozey and singer-songwriter Allie Colleen — who also just...
Jason Aldean Remembers How Big & Rich Helped Launch His Career
Next year, Jason Aldean will celebrate 20 years since he debuted with "Hicktown." He may owe Big & Rich a phone call or a thank you gift. The pair were instrumental to helping Aldean — then a struggling songwriter — launch. "Those were my boys back in the day," he says of Big Kenny Alphin and John Rich.
What it Means if You See a McDonald’s With Turquoise Arches Instead of Yellow
The McDonald's logo remains one of the most recognizable not only among fast food restaurants, but all brand names. The chain's trademark "golden arches" lets fast food-seekers know what they're going to get. But what happens if those arches are no longer golden?. Where Is There a McDonald's With Turquoise...
BE ALERT: Scam Called “Brushing” Could Increase In Texas Soon
A certain type of scam is emerging once again across the nation, and it may soon make its way to Texas. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Per CBS News, here's the how the scam works. A business looks for a person address online, and when they find it, they send products to said address. In addition, after the item is transported, the company writes a false good review with the person's name.
Billy Bob’s Texas is Rocking Fort Worth with Top Live Music in 2024!
While most would like to believe that "Billy Bob's" in Fort Worth is solely a major country music honky-tonk venue, think again, my friend! Billy Bob's brings in both the old and the new every year, catering to rockers of all ages. This year is no different. Look who is...
Texas Hit Hardest With New Hooters Restaurant Closures In America
From an economic, growth, and employment perspective, Texas is pretty much the best a state can possibly imagine to do at the moment in the entire United States, but even the Lone Star State has not been able to keep well established and powerfully branded legacy restaurants afloat through the worst inflation we have experienced in 40 years.
LISTEN: Post Malone’s Next Country Collab is With Chris Stapleton
Post Malone is continuing his tour of country music and his newest collaboration is with one of the genre's biggest names — Chris Stapleton. The rapper turned country crooner took to social media to share a clip of the song, but stopped short of providing any real details about the song.
Can You Drink And Drive While On A Boat In Texas?
Let's be real for a moment Texas: driving a car drunk in the state is never a good idea. When one decides to do so in the Lone Star State, they are putting many at risk. The driver could cause an accident and only harm themselves, or potentially harm many others. Safe to say, one should avoid doing so.
Protecting Your Furry Friends: How To Ensure Pet Safety On Independence Day
The Fourth of July is upon us as millions of Americans will celebrate with parties, fireworks displays, and other shindigs that might get a little loud. Hey, it's expected, it's a celebration! But, some are not too keen on the commotion, especially many pets. My wife and I have dogs...
Willie Nelson Fans Are Worried Sick After Another Canceled Concert
Willie Nelson is missing another Outlaw Music Festival Tour date as he recovers from an unspecified illness. The 91-year-old has canceled his Wednesday night (June 26) appearance in Virginia Beach, Va. The show will still proceed with Bob Dylan, Alison Krauss and Robert Plant. The Outlaw Music Festival Tour opened...
Join the Fun: West Texas Fourth of July Events With Fireworks!
Are you looking for Fourth of July fun? Any one of these Independence Day celebrations in Texas should do. The best part is that most of these fireworks extravaganzas are FREE to attend. However, if you want the works (more than just fireworks, so to say) - all the food, music, and festivities - you may have to pay admission or buy a ticket.
Ugh, Deer Flies! I Just Discovered a Stupidly Easy Way to Outsmart Them
If your neighborhood is anything like mine, there's a specific two-week period in the summer when the temperature is steamy, the breeze is non-existent, and it happens. This happened precisely two days ago, just after a pretty bad thunderstorm. I walked out, inhaled the gloopy air, and a deer fly landed on me and bit HARD. It was waiting for me.
47 Years Ago Today: Elvis Presley Plays Final Concert — See the Setlist
When Elvis Presley took the stage in Indianapolis on June 26, 1977, nobody knew it would prove to be the final concert performance of his career. The King of Rock and Roll ran through a set of his biggest hits that night, ending with one of his best-known songs, "Can't Help Falling in Love."
Is It Illegal To Spread A Loved One’s Ashes Anywhere In Texas?
I think we can all agree that losing a loved one hurts. It's an emotionally challenging time, and honoring our loved one's memory in a meaningful way is important to many of us. In Texas, one popular way people memorialize their loved ones is by spreading their ashes in a special place.
Best Country Concerts to Take Your Kids to
Country music is bigger than ever, and that might be because it's for the whole family. If you are a parent (or really cool aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc.) and thinking about taking a child in your life to their first concert, you may have some questions. Mainly, what's the best country concert to take kids to?
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