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Ray Stevens Drops Price on Spectacular Nashville Estate — See Inside! [Pictures]
Ray Stevens has dropped the price on his jaw-dropping Nashville estate, and pictures show a luxury property that's one of the most stunning country stars' homes of them all. The Country Music Hall of Famer's 6-bedroom, 8-bathroom, 10,179-square-foot mansion in the extremely exclusive Belle Meade area of Music City offers every available luxury amenity, including soaring high ceilings with exposed beams, oversized windows to let in lots of natural light, spacious rooms throughout, a chef's kitchen and more.
The Perfect Patriotic Merch for Country Fans Is Here!
Summertime is here, and that means it's time to bust out all things red, white and blue. 'Tis is the season for sunny days by the water, cooking every meal on the grill and donning your best patriotic gear. Taste of Country has launched an exclusive line of summer merchandise...
Luke Combs Fans Gush Over New Album After His Vulnerable Post
Luke Combs opened up on social media about his new album Fathers & Sons and pondered if fans even want an album that is centered around fatherhood. He was honest regarding his doubts about the project, but his followers were quick to reassure him. "I've been putting out music for...
Billy Ray Cyrus Files for Restraining Order Against Estranged Wife Firerose
Billy Ray Cyrus has filed for a temporary restraining order against his estranged wife, Firerose, amid their divorce. People reports that Cyrus filed an emergency motion in a Tennessee court on Thursday (June 13), asking for a temporary restraining order to prevent Firerose from any unauthorized use of his credit cards or financial accounts.
Blanco Brown Admits Pros and Cons of Viral Hit, ‘The Git Up’ (Exclusive Interview)
It was May of 2019, long before the country would be shut down due to the pandemic. America was overtaken by a new country song that came with a dance, called "The Git Up," by Blanco Brown. Blanco Brown Admits the Pros and Cons of His Viral Hit, "The Git...
Zach Top Recalls Sipping Tequila With George Strait [Interview]
Zach Top's memorable first interaction with George Strait came in stages. It started with a handshake, and it ended with tequila. The "Sounds Like the Radio" singer broke down this memorable experience during a recent visit with Taste of Country Nights. Zach Top's Cold Beer and Country Music album dropped...
Bail Reduced for Men Charged in Rochester Cell Phone Store Robbery & Stabbing
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Bail was reduced this week for the two men charged in a robbery and stabbing at a Rochester cell phone store. Conditional bail for each man was set at $50,000 following their arraignment on the charges in Olmsted County Court on May 29. Rochester Police responded...
Minnesota Man Sentenced for Role With Isis
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota man learned his fate this week after being convicted for providing material support to ISIS. A news release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota says the St. Louis Park man spent four years serving the foreign terrorist organization until he was captured by Syrian Democratic Forces in 2019.
MINNESOTA: Giant Gym In The U.S. Now Offering Free Memberships
The struggle to get kids off the couch and away from Fortnite and Minecraft is real. I'm a mom in Minnesota with two boys at home and hear the words, "fire!", "let's go", and all the latest slang I don't understand. It is so confusing!. I'm also well aware that...
Watch The Amazing Blue Angels This Weekend in La Crosse, Wisconsin
They are loud! They are extremely fast. And they are flying high in the sky just for you this weekend. If you are looking for something fun to do, the Blue Angels are getting ready to put on an amazing show for all enthusiasts in the Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota area. Everything you need to know about the air show where the Blue Angels are performing is below.
‘Deadliest Catch’ Star Nick Mavar Dies
Nick Mavar — a popular deckhand for Sig Hansen's F/V Northwestern on Deadliest Catch — died after a medical emergency on Thursday (June 13). Mavar was featured in nearly 100 episodes of the Discovery Channel show, suffering multiple injuries and at one point suing the boat's owners after a medical emergency was caught on camera.
It’s Official! The 10 Best Places To Retire In Minnesota
Everyone looks forward to retirement when you can finally leave the workforce behind to enjoy the fruits of your many years of labor. In the United States, the traditional retirement age is 65, which hopefully provides many years of relaxation. Of course, before that can happen, many retirement-related decisions need to be made.
Carrie Underwood Stuns on Songwriters Hall of Fame Red Carpet [Pictures]
Carrie Underwood was among the stars on hand to honor country songwriter Hillary Lindsey and more during the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday (June 13). Keith Urban and Jason Isbell were two more country artists who participated, with Isbell providing one of the night's most unexpected moments.
New Food Vendors at 2024’s Thursdays Downtown in Rochester, MN
The first Thursdays Downtown of 2024 was just yesterday and it was packed! Everyone was super excited to be back outside in downtown Rochester, Minnesota enjoying our local food, drinks, vendors, and live music. I was there with some friends in the evening. My husband and I always look forward...
Forgotten 2000s Country Songs
Several of these forgotten 2000s country songs are needed today more than ever. It was a less divisive time in country music and even though we bickered about what is and isn't "real country" the assaults were less personal. Politics didn't get in the way of enjoying good country music until late in the decade but even that song — No. 35 on our list — hits different 15 years later.
Enchanting Dolphin-Shaped Houseplant Will Make Waves in Your Living Room
These days, I pretty much assume every eye-catching image on the internet is AI-generated. So, when I saw photos of a dolphin-shaped houseplant, I thought, "Nice try, robots!" But guess what? Color me surprised because there are actually houseplants shaped like everyone's favorite fun-loving (most of the time) ocean-dweller. Meet...
Netflix to Stop Working for Some; Minnesotans Should Check TVs
According to a survey by Variety, the average American household shells out $61 a month for four streaming services. That seems surprisingly low to me—maybe I'm just signed up for too many!. Netflix is the undisputed king of streaming with 260.28 million subscribers around the world. However, many of...
Is the Latest Willie Nelson Chart Record Unbeatable?
Records were made to be broken, but this one from Willie Nelson may never be touched. Nelson's latest record The Border, was released in early June and debuted at No. 50 on the Top Country Albums chart. With that debut, it becomes the 114th time that Nelson has had an album debut on the charts, extending his own record, according to Billboard.
From Hogwarts to Panem: New Minnesota Museum Celebrates Iconic Films
Fans of films like 'Harry Potter', 'The Hunger Games', and 'Jurassic Park' will have to make plans to check out a new film museum that opens this weekend in Minnesota. The new experience will feature over 500 props and costumes that were all used in the production of films like 'Harry Potter & The Sorcerers Stone', 'Beauty & The Beast', 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory', 'Transformers', and TV shows like, 'Vikings', 'Penny Dreadful', and 'True Blood', and those are just a small sample of the dozens of movies and TV shows that will be featured.
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