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Ernest Says He’s Taking a One-Month Hiatus From Music
Ernest is taking a short break from touring to focus on his family. The country singer shared the news in a social media post, explaining that while he loves performing for fans every night, the road has "taken its toll" on both him and his toddler son, Ryman. "I'm going...
Customers Livid After Costco Makes Change to Their Famed Rotisserie Chicken
In a world full of uncertainty, sometimes having your comfort things can help ease the pressures of life. If one of those comfort things for you is driving to your local Costco and finishing off a successful Costco run by grabbing and bringing home one of their famed rotisserie chickens, hold on to your britches.
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.
Alpine Firefighter Arrested for Arson
A volunteer firefighter in Alpine, TX was arrested recently on charges of arson that, surprisingly, have been happening for quite a few weeks. A recent wildfire that sparked concern was in late April when a fire was left to burn 33 acres along U.S. 90 before the fire department was able to contain it. This odd occurrence was deemed non-accidental, triggering an investigation into the event and those events to follow.
Aerial Footage of Multiple Vehicles Submerged in Houston Flooding
A video out of Houston in the wake of Hurricane Beryl demonstrates why they say, “Turn around, don’t drown.”. Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda before dawn yesterday morning (July 8), bringing heavy rains, tornadoes, and flooding along with it. At least eight people in Texas and Louisiana lost their lives in the hurricane, according to Axios.
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 Tuesday (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 ......
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...
Here Are The Stores Dropping Halloween Decorations In July
Now that the Fourth of July has passed, people can now start focusing on the next mega American holiday: Halloween. Several stores across the country have already started putting this year's spooky season collections on store shelves. Every year, it looks like decorations for holidays keep getting put out earlier...
The Most Extreme Temperatures in Oklahoma History
This probably won't come as a shock, but Oklahoma has a pretty extreme relationship with the weather. First off, the elephant in the room, the Sooner State may not produce the most tornadoes in the world, but we do have the biggest. Not only the most powerful tornado in history but quite literally the biggest.
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)...
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."
You’ll Be Shocked When You See Lake Lawtonka Brawl Video
During the Fourth of July weekend, one of Oklahoma's big towns, Lawton, celebrated our freedom... freedom to behave however we please, apparently. A video of a large brawl happening at Lake Lawtonka has surfaced and it looks like some general rules of a fight in Oklahoma were broken, but we'll leave it up to you for the final judgement.
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.
Ahead of 2024 Olympics, Meet Oklahoma’s Greatest Olympian
Aside from oil and gas, one of Oklahoma's greatest exports has been great athletes since attaining statehood in 1907. When you talk about sports history in the Sooner State's grand scheme, many names come up. Gold Medalist Shannon Miller, famed Yankee Mickey Mantle, SWOK's own Darrell Royal, and even Lawton's...
5 Things You Should Love About Living in Oklahoma
It's not a secret that Oklahoma is struggling in some ways. Yes, we're a flyover state, so our list of fun things gets pretty short pretty quickly. As far as education goes, our kids in public schools aren't doing so well. And now, after fall of 2024, we will only have 10 days to get new vehicles registered (even in private sales).
Oklahoma Athletes Have More Gold Medals Than Half the Country
Since the Olympic Games started in 1896, Oklahoma has had hundreds of athletes on Team USA. Those Okie athletes have produced 10 gold medals for Team USA. And with several Oklahomans back on the team this year, hopefully the Sooner State can add more gold medals to its trophy count.
Here’s the First Lyric of Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ Explained
It's one thing to get a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 song after you have put a few out that didn't quite get there. But, if you're country newcomer, Shaboozey, getting to that top spot on your first major song released must be an incredible feeling. Now that the song...
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