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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.
Missouri’s Most Epic Wedding Venue Can Suddenly Be Yours
When I say that one of Missouri's most sought after wedding venues is available, I don't mean that it's necessarily available for your upcoming wedding date. It is suddenly available if you'd like to be the new owner though. You might not recognize the address of 15933 Highway W in...
Missouri Surges to Near Top of Most Redneck American States List
When some people hear the word "redneck", they get offended, but I don't. As a matter of fact, if I were Missouri (and some say I am), I would wear this new ranking among the most redneck states in America as a badge of honor because that's what I believe it is.
Juveniles Detained In Columbia After Shots Fired Investigation
Saturday evening, just before 7:00 PM CDT, Columbia Police responded to reports of shots fired in the 2600 block of Trimble Road. Late Sunday afternoon, Columbia Police detained two juveniles concerning this case. At 6:55 PM CDT on Saturday, July 6, 2024, Columbia Police responded to a report of shots...
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.
Joe Bonsall’s Legacy in the Oak Ridge Boys Is WAY Bigger Than Just Music [Opinion]
When I read the news that Oak Ridge Boys singer Joe Bonsall had died on Thursday (July 9), my first thought was sadness at the loss of someone everyone in country music will remember as one of the genuinely bright lights in the business. My second thought was, 'Wow ......
Illinois City Named #2 in the Nation to Live Work and Play
Right now it's so hard to think about spending money in a big city, but one city in Illinois is getting national recognition for being a place to live, work, and play. We love visiting Chicago. It's one of my family's favorite places to visit and a new survey puts the Windy City in a good light. Chicago is ranked second by Resonance's list of the best cities in America.
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...
Illinois State Police Reveal Sudden Crackdown on Highway Crimes
Illinois highways at night can be a dangerous place, but state police in the Land of Lincoln are doing something about it and have revealed a sudden crackdown on interstate crimes that has had incredible results. On the surface, a recent announcement by the Illinois State Police seems like a...
Lee’s Summit Driver Dies in Jackson County Rollover
A Lee's Summit man was killed in a one-vehicle accident that occurred early Monday morning in Jackson County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that 42-year-old Lee A. Logsdon of Lee's Summit, was the driver of a northbound 2007 Mercury Milan that was on the northbound I-470 ramp to NE Chapel Woods Road around 12:15 a.m., when the driver failed to negotiate the curve and the Mercury overturned, and Logsdon who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected.
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.
‘Wings Over Whiteman’ Returns After Five-year Absence
For the first time in five years, Whiteman Air Force Base will host Wings Over Whiteman. The last such event was in 2019. Covid 19 hit in 2020 and wreaked havoc with several annual events, WOW was just one of them. Tyipcally, Whiteman hosts an air show every other year....
Illinois Country Music Fans FREAK OUT Over Surprise Keith Urban Concert
Illinois' country music fans were in for a rare treat yesterday when news broke that a major star was set to perform a surprise pop-up show at a cozy Chicago bar. Carol's Pub, located at 4659 North Clark Street, is typically closed on Mondays, but it made an exception. That's...
Pettis County Sheriff’s Report for July 9th, 2024
This article is compiled from reports issued by the Pettis County Sheriff's Office. On the morning of July 3rd, Pettis County Deputies met with Treva Stohr. Stohr stated she was the victim of identity theft. The identity theft occurred between the afternoon of July 2nd and the morning of July 3rd in the 19000 block of Arnett Road.
Sedalia Police Reports for July 9th, 2024
This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department crime reports. Saturday morning, Officers were dispatched to the area of West 16th Street and South Vermont Avenue to assist with a traffic stop. During the course of the investigation, it was determined the driver was intoxicated. The driver was arrested and transported to the SPD, where he provided a breath sample that showed his BAC to be at or above 0.08. Robert Leroy Little, 87, of Sedalia, was arrested on a charge of Driving While Intoxicated (Drugs, Persistent Offender). Little was transported to the Pettis County Jail to be booked and released.
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)...
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."
IRS Issues Stern Warning to Illinois Residents about Tax Credits
There are few organizations in the world more feared than the Internal Revenue Service. They're like the strict parent that you don't want to tick off. That's why many in Illinois are now concerned about stern warnings being issued to residents of the state about illegitimate tax credits being claimed.
Major Changes Coming to Illinois & Missouri Sam’s Clubs
I love Sam's Club. The deals you get on bulk items like food, everyday items like laundry detergent, and heck, I've even bought clothes out there. So when I heard of the changes coming to Plus Card Memberships I was a little disappointed. We hit up Sam's Club every week...
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