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11 Country Songs That Address Depression/Mental Health
Currently in America, we are facing a mental health crisis. It's estimated that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. With that in mind, country music is a great way to not only address mental health, but to paint vivid images in the mind about mental health, due to it's uncanny ability to tell stories within its lyrics.
Two 35 Mile Bike Rides Through New York In July
Heads up bike enthusiasts there are some cool events coming up this summer that you can enjoy. Bike Hudson Valley has a great list of events broken out by month and there are two this month that you may want to sign up for before it is too late. With...
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.
Annual Upstate New York Event Taking a Break in 2024
This time of year we are putting all types of events on our calendars. We are busy filling in all the fun for our Summer and often circling dates for Fall fun. Unfortunately, as many folks had suspected one Hudson Valley event will not return in 2024. The Official announcement...
Brookfield Police Seeking Help From The Public to Identify These Men
The Brookfield Police Department is asking for the public's assistance to identify these three men they say are part of an ongoing criminal investigation. On Friday, July 5th the Brookfield Police made the plea to the local community on their official Facebook page saying:. "The Brookfield Police Department is seeking...
Hot Dog Lovers of Connecticut: Go to Litchfield This Weekend
How do you like your hot dogs? Covered in mustard and relish? Chili? Bacon and Pulled Pork? Some of the best hot dogs in Connecticut will be cooked up in Litchfield over the next few days. National Hot Dog Day 2024 is Wednesday, July 17, and the biggest and best...
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 ......
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...
Port Chester, New York Police Officer Killed in Crash
A 23-year-old off-duty Port Chester police officer died Sunday afternoon after a motorcycle crash in Orange County, New York. The 4th of July holiday weekend ended tragically Sunday afternoon in Orange County, NY after a motorcycle crash claimed the life of 23-year-old Christopher Bernal according to the New York State Police.
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...
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."
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....
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...
Mark Chesnutt Shares a Health Update After Emergency Heart Surgery
Mark Chesnutt is on the mend after undergoing emergency quadruple bypass surgery last month. The singer checked in on social media over the weekend, giving fans a brief health update and admitting he's itching to get back out on the road. Chesnutt posted a clip filmed at one of his shows, which shows the crowd roaring in excitement during his set.
Carly Pearce Has Not One, But Two New Loves in Her Life [Exclusive]
Carly Pearce's career seems to be on a one-way rocket ship to outer space. She has had mass success in the past few years, and has made many new fans and some money along the way. Carly Pearce Has Not One, but Two New Loves in Her Life. Pearce was...
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