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Jason Aldean Makes a Post Malone Comparison + He Might Be Right! [Exclusive]
Jason Aldean got a chance to know Post Malone after the 2024 ACM Awards, but he's been wanting to record with him for years. The "Let Your Boys Be Country" singer says he thinks Post Malone has an intangible needed to find success crossing genres. Talking to Taste of Country Nights' Evan Paul, Aldean reflected on a wild ACM afterparty before going deep on what's needed to hop from pop or hip-hop to country.
Top-Secret Flavor of White Mystery Airheads Revealed + It’s Genius
The top-secret flavor of the white mystery Airhead has been revealed, and it's actually pretty genius. For most of us, we can remember a childhood full of good times and candy. One of the '90s candy staples in America were Airheads. Everyone has their favorite color / flavor of Airheads,...
Love Cookies ‘N Cream & Cheesecake? Blue Bell Has Your New Flavor
Blue Bell Ice Cream has just released its newest flavor. It's called Cookies ‘n Cream Cheesecake Ice Cream. This latest creation from the Little Creamery in Brenham, Texas is a rich, cheesecake ice cream blended with chocolate cookie-crusted cheesecake pieces and chocolate crème-filled cookies. It's available at your grocers as of today (July 11)
Chain Stores Loved in Texas Now Out of Business
Living in Texas in the 90s was a dream come true for most people during that time. You had all your favorite shows on television, you could go to the mall, buy new clothes or visit one of the many retail stores around town. It was a great time to be alive but as life goes on, things have changed, and we don’t do the same things now that we did years ago.
Post Malone + Luke Combs Tease New Catchy Collaboration About a Lost Love [Listen]
Post Malone didn't just dip his toes into country music, he did a cannonball. With his smash-hit song "I Had Some Help" with Morgan Wallen, as well as a new track he and Blake Shelton just released, Malone is working with all of country music's heavy hitters. Well, thanks to...
Amazing Camping Dome Rental Available for Adventures in Texas
Texas can be whatever you want it to be. If you’re looking for a beach vacation with a stop into Buc-ee's you can make that happen. If you want to visit a bigger city for shopping, restaurants, and professional sports, you can do that too. But if you’re wanting to relax and get away from the stress of work and emails and meetings, you can find that in Texas, and that might be the most fun in my opinion.
Philadelphia Wedding Band Drops Their Lawsuit Against Jelly Roll
The Philadelphia-based wedding and party band Jellyroll has formally dropped their trademark lawsuit against Jelly Roll, the country superstar. According to a July 9 court document obtained by People, Jellyroll frontman Kurt Titchenell said his group was withdrawing their lawsuit filing. Originally, they filed paperwork asking Jelly to stop using his stage name on the grounds that it was too similar to a band name they'd been using for decades.
The Top 10 Rules Every Texan Needs to Remember When Traveling North
We Texans are proud folks, and why wouldn't we be? We've got everything we need right here. We've got sports and ranches, and we are the state where the No. 2 soda brand was invented. SPORTS:. We are home to the biggest brand in the NFL, your Dallas Cowboys, the...
Georgia-Pacific to Help with Beryl Relief Event in Corrigan
Many areas in East Texas are still without power due to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl. Georgia-Pacific is partnering with Convoy of Hope to offer some relief to those affected by the storm. Convoy of Hope, a worldwide faith-based organization, partners with churches, civic organizations, and government agencies...
28 Texas Children Went Missing This June
Not only do we have children who are missing in Texas, we also have missing children who are found in Texas from other states. According to WRTV on July 9, 2024, a standoff occurrred in Pearsall, Texas. This small town positioned Southwest of San Antonio was at the center of the police action that involved three children from Indianapolis and their noncustodial parents.
Felony Arrests In Angelina County June 30 – July 6
This week the felony arrests in Angelina County include arrests made over the July 4th holiday. There are currently 265 inmates inside the Angelina County Jail in Texas. All of the people featured in the photos below are pretrial felons. They are listed with their name, age, and a description of their crimes.
Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Sequel Pulled From August Release
Fans eagerly waiting for the sequel to Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga will not be happy to hear the film's release has been delayed. Deadline reports Chapter 2 will not be hitting theaters on Aug. 16 as it was originally scheduled. In fact, it may not be hitting theaters...
This New Trick Shows Soaring Increase In Price Of Groceries
Grocery prices are insane. Anyone who has bought any food over the past few years knows that prices have sky rocketed. Back in May experts pegged the increase since 2020 at more than 25 percent. But many across social media have found a little trick that is telling a much...
East Texas Scores Big Winners on Texas Lottery Scratch Off Games
Over the past week, the biggest news in East Texas has been about Beryl. The tropical storm turned hurricane has been giving forecasters fits about where it might be headed. East Texas ended up drawing the short straw and bore the brunt of the storm with massive power outages that continue across much of the region. There was some good news for East Texas over the past week.
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
It may be "five o'clock somewhere," but that doesn't mean that it is happy hour everywhere. The concept of "happy hour," a period after typical work hours when discounts are offered to bar and restaurant patrons, is a bit of an American institution. You had a hard day of work and you now deserve a cold one and a plate of nachos.
Tim McGraw Mourning Loss of Family Patriarch: ‘An Incredible Man”
Tim McGraw is grieving over the loss of his beloved uncle Henry "Hank" Thomas McGraw. In a lengthy post shared on social media, the country singer explained in depth the impact his uncle had on him and the legacy he leaves behind. "This weekend we lost the patriarch of the...
Toby Keith Jumps 165 Percent in Streams – Here’s Why
Toby Keith's music saw a big bump in streams for the Fourth of July holiday, according to a new report from Billboard. In total, songs from his catalog amassed 10.7 million streams and 3,600 digital song sales on Independence Day — a jump of 165 percent and 251 percent, respectively. That made him one of the biggest July 4th gainers across all genres, including proudly patriotic staples such as Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." and other holiday-appropriate songs like Katy Perry's "Firework" and Miley Cyrus' "Party in the U.S.A."
Bobby Bones Sells Spectacular $6.9 Million Nashville Estate — See Inside! [Pictures]
Bobby Bones has sold his massive Nashville-area estate, and the buyer got a sweet deal on the stunning luxury property. The radio personality and musician first listed his 6-bedroom, 10-bathroom, 14,804-square-foot mansion in a very exclusive part of Music City for $9,250,000 in September of 2023, but dropped the price several times after the property did not attract a buyer.
Jason Aldean Reveals What He’d Love to Undo in Country Music [Exclusive]
Jason Aldean has been a staple in country music for nearly two decades, producing hit after hit and amassing a huge fanbase. Aldean's words hold weight with not only his fans, but his critics as well. What Would Jason Aldean Change About Country Music?. In speaking with the "Let Your...
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