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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.
OKST RB Gordon Won’t Be Suspended for Opener vs. South Dakota St
Big 12 media day was held on Tuesday from Las Vegas, and a lot of fans were anxious to hear from the favorite teams and players ahead of what will be an exciting 2024 season. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are very highly thought of entering the season but are dealing with a bit of off the field issues at this stage.
Beloved South Dakota Restaurant Claim To Fame With This Single Menu Item
When it comes to nosh, the Rushmore State checks all the boxes. Just think of all the types of restaurants in South Dakota - there isn't a category we miss out on. From fine dining to family. Fast food to the buffet. Casual to take-n-bake. One restaurant in the state...
Uh Oh: Paul Allen Suggests JJ McCarthy Could Be Vikings QB3
Minnesota Vikings fans have rationally approached training camp and the season to follow with the expectation that rookie QB JJ McCarthy might not start right out of the gate. Now, even being the primary backup for the team might be in question. Paul Allen, the longtime voice of the Vikings...
Not Again! 911 Systems Down Across South Dakota-What Happened?
If you got a Public Safety alert on your phone Tuesday night (July 9th) in Sioux Falls, you were probably just as confused as me. But multiple reports are confirming 911 systems across South Dakota were down again for the second time this year. As you can imagine, the alert...
Iowa-Based Grocery Store Will Start Accepting PayPal, Venmo
If you shop at Hy-Vee, you'll have a new way to pay. According to a press release from Hy-Vee, the grocery store will start accepting new forms of payment in their Aisles Online system. Starting today (Monday), customers who shop Hy-Vee online will have the option to pay for their...
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.
Come Hungry: More than 100 New Foods at Iowa, Minnesota Fairs
You may say you're going for the rides, the exhibits, and the concerts, but let's get real for a second - the food is the real draw when you head to the fair each summer. With that in mind, the Iowa State Fair and Minnesota State Fairs have announced what's new on their menus for 2024, and once again all of the rules about food have been broken.
Comedian, Podcaster Theo Von Is Coming to Sioux Falls
Comedian and podcaster Theo Von is bringing his Return of the Rat tour to Sioux Falls in 2024. The show is Thursday, October 10 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. Theodor Capitani von Kurnatowski III was born in Covington, Louisiana in 1980. He got his start in show business at...
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...
Area Near HGTV Homes Heavily Damaged By Hurricane Beryl
The effects of Hurricane Beryl making landfall in Texas are being felt in an area once featured on a popular HGTV TV show. Millions were left without power after Hurricane Beryl slammed parts of Texas on Monday. Photos from the area show heavy flooding along the coastline, including Surfside, Texas.
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)...
Shaboozey Sets a Billboard First
Records were made to be broken and country music got to see another first this week as Shaboozey has hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts with his smash hit "A Bar Song (Tipsy)." That is on the heels of the song going to the top spot on...
Rival Sioux Falls Baseball Team Calls Up Iowa Politician to Roster
Some things in sports are unpredictable, and some are downright goofy. The Sioux City Explorers currently own a record of 24-27 on the season and were recently in need of some help on the mound. It's not unusual for a team to inquire about former players' availability; but when one...
Summer Pests: How To Deal With Earwigs In South Dakota
In January when it's 10 below in South Dakota, I really appreciate our warm summer days. However, those warm summer days make me appreciate the cold South Dakota winter even more. Why? Bugs. Especially one of the grossest bugs ever, earwigs. We called them 'pinchers' growing up. Forficula auricular is...
Remember When Post Malone Turned His Utah Mansion Into a Doomsday Bunker?
If the world should end during Post Malone's lifetime, he knows exactly where he will be — right at home in Utah. When the rapper purchased a gorgeous home in Cottonwood Heights in 2018, he went to work turning it into doomsday bunker. And while he has yet to reveal specific details about his end-of-the-world amenities, he says the home is "gonna be fun until the world ends, but when the world ends, it's gonna be functional."
Two South Dakota Cities Among Least Stressed In the U.S.
Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or psychological strain. Stress is your body's response to anything that requires attention or action. - Very Well Mind. Chronic stress can lead to a long list of problems like heart disease, weight gain, hair loss, headaches,...
Oak Ridge Boys Singer Joe Bonsall Dead at 76
Joe Bonsall, a tenor singer and longtime member of the Oak Ridge Boys, died on Tuesday (July 9) of complications from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS.) He was 76 years old. His death was announced in a statement from the band's publicity team. Bonsall announced his retirement from touring back in January due to the progression of his illness.
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....
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