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Post Malone Thought Blake Shelton’s ‘Austin’ Was About Him
Did Blake Shelton write "Austin" about Post Malone? No, but that's what Posty always believed, thanks to his mother. "Austin" — actually written by David Kent and Kirsti Manna — was Shelton's debut single, from his self-titled 2001 debut album. But Post Malone — birth name Austin Richard Post — says that his mother, who loved country music, told a young Austin Malone that the song was written about him, and he believed it.
Sedalia Police Reports for August 1, 2024
This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department crime reports. Late Monday night, a truck was stopped near West 16th Street and South State Fair Boulevard for speeding. The vehicle was travelling at 53 MPH in a 35 zone. The driver was found to be intoxicated. Joshua Ryan Nelson, 35, of Sedalia, was arrested for Speeding (16-19 MPH Over) and Driving While Intoxicated. Nelson was transported to the Sedalia Police Department for processing, and then released with municipal citations.
Johnson County Sheriff’s Reports for August 1, 2024
This article is compiled from reports issued by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. On the morning of July 20th, Deputies were dispatched in reference to harassing phone calls in rural Kingsville. Corbin Emmanuels was receiving unwanted phone calls due to their phone number being linked to an escort website. Deputies...
Pregnant Gypsy-Rose Celebrates First Birthday After Jail Release [Watch]
It's been a whirlwind 8 months since Gypsy-Rose was released from prison. She got divorced and has since re-kindled her relationship with her ex-fiance. Now, she's expecting her first child. As the world watches her story continue to unfold, Rose recently celebrated her first birthday since getting out from behind...
Check Out The Awesome New Food Truck At Our Stations!
We've got a new neighbor in our parking lot here at Townsquare Media Sedalia that you'll want to check out. BLD N GO, a new food truck, debuted last Thursday, offering various burritos and bowls that you can completely customize. The concept is pretty simple. For $12, you can build...
Top 40 Country Songs for August 2024 [Power Rankings]
There was little doubt as to which country song is No. 1 in August 2024. The top hit is No. 1 on sales, streaming and airplay charts to start the month. Fans and critics are also in love with this catchy debut. The rest of the genre was competing for No. 2 on ToC's list of Top 40 country songs.
Jelly Roll Stops His Show to Find a Chair for a Cancer Survivor [Watch]
Jelly Roll has seen all kinds of fans in the crowd at his shows, but during a recent performance at the Tailgate N' Tallboys festival in Midland, Mich., he saw something that shocked even him. From the stage, Jelly caught a glimpse of a fan in the front rows who...
Stoutland Woman Killed in Camden County Rollover
A woman was killed after her vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree and overturned Monday night in Camden County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that 33-year-old Clourisa A. Standley of Stoutland, Mo., was the driver of a northbound 2018 Kia Sportage that was on Willow Creek Road, north of Burns Drive (east of Camdenton) around 10:45 p.m.
NAACP, SBW & BRHC to Recognize Emerson
The Pettis County NAACP, Sedalia Business Women (SBW) and Bothwell Regional Health Center will honor local community activist Lauretta Emerson for her contributions to Sedalia and Pettis County at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 in the Bothwell Hospital lobby. The event is open to the public. SBW past president Dianne...
Warrensburg FD Performs Daring Rescue 100 Feet In The Air
The Warrensburg Fire Department responded to a mutual aid request from the Higginsville Fire Protection District on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, after a worker on Higginsville's water tower got stuck on the tower after a safety equipment malfunction. A worker was working on the Higginsville water tower while wearing a...
REPORT: Carrie Underwood Joining ‘American Idol’
Carrie Underwood is close to becoming a judge on American Idol next season. She would replace Katy Perry who stepped away from her chair at the end of last season. Carrie Underwood won Season 4 of American Idol in 2005. Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie have been judges since...
There’s a Secret ‘Pong’ Game in Your Instagram DMs (and It’s Super Addictive)
I like to think I'm pretty tech-savvy. I was using the space bar on my iPhone as a mousepad long before it became a viral "hidden" feature, and I was shaking my phone to "undo" before it was cool (only accidentally throwing it across the room once—so far). That's...
Post Malone Drops Full Tracklist for ‘F-1 Trillion’
Post Malone's official tracklist for his country project proves that, even though a leaked songs list spoiled several of the surprises earlier this week, he still had a couple of shockers up his sleeve. The rapper-turned-country-star unfurled the F-1 Trillion tracklist on a full-page spread of The Tennessean's Wednesday (July...
The Best Places to Live in America
What exactly makes a place an ideal hometown? The answer has changed throughout the decades. In the middle of the 20th century, the suburbs were born. Post-World War II, white Americans were entranced by the idea of owning their own newly affordable homes with plots of green lawn space, especially as cities experienced severe housing shortages. Rapidly, the suburbs grew to be home for the majority of citizens.
Remember When a NASCAR Pace Car Was Stolen?
Talladega Superspeedway is known for big crashes, high speeds and wild crowds. But did you know that it was also the scene of one of NASCAR's wildest stories?. Back in 1986, Talladega was packed with more than 105,000 fans ready to watch racers such as Dale Earnhardt, Michael Waltrip and Richard Petty battle on the 2.66 mile-long track as they chased down points in the Winston Cup Series.
This Invasive Plant Is a Homeowner’s Worst Nightmare (and It Might be in Your Yard Now)
A plant that is so common along roadsides, especially near bridges, that you probably don't even notice it anymore, is actually one of the world's most invasive plant species. Japanese knotweed is not only widespread but also responsible for significant property damage, causing major headaches for homeowners. How Bad Can...
Carrie Underwood Is Dealing With a Bully
Someone is doing Carrie Underwood wrong. Actually, some "thing" is doing Carrie Underwood dirty. Or, should we say some pet? It's a bit complicated, but on Instagram, the singer reveals the culprit. When she's not on stage, Underwood enjoys a farmer's life at home, often sharing pictures of her produce...
Did Megan Moroney and Morgan Wallen Date? She Finally Spills!
Back in late 2022, when fans got to know Megan Moroney as the singer behind the viral hit "Tennessee Orange," there was one burning question on their minds: Was it a love song about Morgan Wallen?. There were certainly a few points that led credence to the theory. "Tennessee Orange"...
Bunnie Xo Shuts Down Comments That She’s Unfit for IVF
Jelly Roll's wife, Bunnie Xo, has a few choice words for social media users who think she's a poor candidate for in vitro fertilization (IVF). The country star's wife hopped on YouTube on Wednesday (July 31) to share an update on her recent health scare, where medical scans revealed that she might have an aneurysm.
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