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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Pack on Some Serious PDA at 2024 US Open [Pictures]
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce stole attention at the US Open over the weekend, and they weren't shy to flaunt their PDA for cameras. The global pop star and Super Bowl-winning Chiefs tight end showed up for Sunday's (Sept. 8) US Open men's final alongside Kelce's teammate Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany.
Why Was Beyoncé Shut Out at the 2024 CMA Awards?
When the Country Music Association dropped its annual CMA Awards list of nominees on Monday morning (Sept. 9), it brought with it the usual cast of snubs, surprises and shockers. But this year, one particular omission looms large. Where the heck is Beyoncé?!. The pop megastar finally dropped her...
Waffle House President and CEO Walt Ehmer Dead at 58
Walt Ehmer, the president and Chief Executive Officer of the Waffle House chain of restaurants, has died. He was 58. The Atlanta Police Foundation, which Ehmer was a member of, first announced the news in a post on Saturday, Sept. 7. "Walt was a dedicated leader, tireless advocate for public...
U.S. Navy, Coast Guard Save Mother, Child, Cat and Tortoise Stranded at Sea
A ship captain, a 47-year-old woman, her 7-year-old daughter, their cat and their pet tortoise were on a sailboat outside of Hawaii, enjoying a nice float on the ocean ... until things went wrong. The group encountered some rough weather, which found them stranded. At this point, they were nearly...
2024 CMA Awards Nominations: Biggest Snubs + Surprises, Ranked
This list of snubs and surprises for the 2024 CMA Awards includes two artists who've anchored the show for nearly 20 years. Fans have a right to be angry!. You'll also find one of country music's biggest contemporary hitmakers and an out-of-genre star who deserved so much more. None of...
Miranda Lambert’s Pick for CMA Entertainer of the Year Might Surprise You [Exclusive Interview]
Nominations are out for the 2024 CMA Awards, and competition for one of the most coveted prizes of the night — Entertainer of the Year — is especially fierce. Lainey Wilson won CMA EOTY in 2023, and it was well-deserved given her massive year. She's up for it again in 2024, the lone woman in a category that also includes Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen.
2024 CMA Awards Nominees Revealed — Full List
The Country Music Association doubled down on its commitment to traditional-leaning, and blazingly popular, country music in its nominees list for the 2024 CMA Awards. The most feted artist headed into Country Music's Biggest Night is Morgan Wallen, who leads the way with seven nominations. But none of his nods are for a solo song.
Carrie Underwood Rocks Out in ‘Sunday Night Football’ Opener [Watch]
Carrie Underwood is back for year for another year of Sunday Night Football!. The country singer busts out the electric guitar for this 2024 performance. The video opens with the "Hate My Heart" singer arriving at the stadium with her band to rev up the crowd before the game. Underwood...
Beware: The Texas Toe Biter is Back to Inflict Pain in the State
There are lots of different animals and insects to watch out for while outside in Texas. Most are harmless but there are some that have a very protective or aggressive nature to them. Snakes and spiders are always top of mind when it comes to dangerous animals in Texas. There are also some insects to watch out for like ticks and mosquitoes that can spread disease when bitten. There is one insect that exists in Texas that is very scary looking and has a painful bite called the Texas Toe Biter. Is it dangerous? Is it deadly? Let's find out.
Jason Aldean’s Son Memphis Was Unimpressed by His Sold-Out Show [Watch]
Jason Aldean might be selling out amphitheaters across the country on his 2024 Highway Desperado Tour, but to his young children Memphis and Navy, that's nothing special. The singer's family -- also including his wife Brittany -- frequently join him on the road, and they've seen enough shows to not get too excited about all the bright lights and cheering fans. In fact, during Aldean's most recent concert, Memphis wasn't paying attention to the music at all -- even though he was sitting sidestage.
Could Rascal Flatts Finally Be Planning Their Reunion?
Could Rascal Flatts finally be putting that long-awaited farewell tour on the books?. Some fans certainly think so, after a couple of eye-catching changes to the trio's social media. It's not exactly clear what's brewing -- it could be a tour, a full-blown reunion or even just a one-off project -- but it certainly seems likely that the group is working on something.
Kendrick Lamar to Headline 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar has been tapped to perform as the headliner of the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in New Orleans in February. K-Dot to Be Headlining Performer at 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Kendrick Lamar will perform as the headliner of the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX...
Does Driving Tailgate Down In Texas Save Money On Gas?
We've all heard this one before. It's something that I dabbled with in my early 20s. I was doing a lot of driving through Dallas, TX, and across the state, and someone told me that putting my tailgate down would increase my gas mileage. So I tried it out. But...
Producer Mark Moffatt, Who Championed a Young Keith Urban, Dead at 74
Mark Moffatt, a mainstay Nashville producer and guitarist, died on Friday (Sept. 6) after a year-plus-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 74 years old. According to a statement from his team, Moffatt contributed more tracks to the Australian Performing Right Assocation (APRA)'s Top 30 Songs of All Time list than any other one producer.
‘American Idol’ Champ Laine Hardy is Getting Married, Expecting a Baby
Surprise! American Idol champ Laine Hardy is starting a family. The singer announced on Saturday (Sept. 7) that he's engaged to Jordan Gautreau, a cheerleader for the New Orleans Saints and former NBA dancer for the New Orleans Pelicans. But that's not all: The couple are currently expecting their first...
Country Music’s Most In-Shape, Fittest Stars [Pictures]
It is a wonder how country stars stay in shape on the road, much less how they stay so ripped. Heck, it's hard for most people to stay in shape off the road. Here are the workout secrets of the fittest stars in country music. We can't make a list...
Can Police in Texas Legally Search Your Car Without a Warrant?
It's a question you may have wondered about at some point in your life: Can our Longview and Tyler, Texas Police Officers legally search your vehicle without a warrant in Texas?. Thankfully, I've never had this experience myself. But I know some dear people who have, at some point, found...
The Only 2 Times it’s Legal to Cross the Double Yellow Line in Texas
I've got a news flash for a few Texas drivers out there, those lines on the roads are more than just paint, there is a meaning to them that must be followed or else you will be fined. It's disturbing how many times I've heard that from a driver. I know that it's frustrating when you can't seem to pass someone on a two lane road because they're not driving by your five-miles-over-the-speed-limit exception so you're just going to have to grin and bear it until you can pass them. So when it is legal to cross the double yellow lines on Texas roads? Let's go into the legalities of it below.
See Inside Country Stars’ Most Breathtaking Waterfront Homes — No. 2 Is Incredible! [Pictures]
Some of the biggest stars in country music sure know how to kick back and take it easy in their off hours. Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Alan Jackson, Shania Twain and more have owned stunning waterfront properties, where they can get away from all of their cares. Bryan and Aldean...
Altoids Sours Making a Comeback After 14 Years: Here’s Where to Find Them
The older we get, the more we seem to want to attach ourselves to our childhood and the nostalgia that those memories bring us. In this day and age, where things move so fast, your favorite food or drink from your childhood could very well be discontinued, and you have no way of getting it unless you want it expired from Ebay.
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