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Iowa Ade, Pig Lebowski, And More New Iowa State Fair Drinks
We love the delicious, artery-clogging fair food, but we can't forget about the bevys to wash it down. When you think of fair food, you think of anything on a stick or a million things that are deep-fried. But at the Iowa State Fair, to go along with your Candied Bacon Gnocchi or your Shoot Tequila Funnel Cake, you need something to drink.
Country Music Out of Context: Kenny Chesney, Ashanti and Ja Rule
Out of context, Kenny Chesney seems like a strange addition to this picture of hip-hop stars Ja Rule and Ashanti. The two collaborated often in the early 2000s and maybe even (probably?) dated (she says probably not). "Mesmerize" and "Always on Time" are two examples of Ja Rule and Ashanti's chemistry. So what in the heck is a country singer doing in their space?
Lauren Alaina’s Father J.J. Suddeth Dies
Lauren Alaina's father has died. The singer shares with fans that J.J. Suddeth died on Tuesday night (July 23). "I really don't have the words yet," she adds. The 29-year-old revealed the news at 10:30AM CT on Wednesday. No details about Suddeth's death were made available, and it's not clear if he was battling any kind of illness at the time. She's been open about his struggles in the past.
Country Artists Who Are Unrecognizable Without Their Signature Look
If you want to stand out in a crowd, you gotta have your own sense of style. In the world of country music, sometimes having that signature look is just as important as the words you sing. Now, for country music as a whole, there is a built-in look. Throw...
Lainey Wilson’s Boyfriend Has Some Competition — From a Four-Year-Old
Look out, Devlin "Duck" Hodges: It sounds like there's another suitor interested in winning Lainey Wilson's heart. In a recent episode of Today With Hoda & Jenna, show host Jenna Bush Hager revealed that her four-year-old-son, Henry "Hal" Harold, just might have developed his own "romance" after meeting the country star.
10 Wacky Events You Need to See at the 2024 Dubuque County Fair
The 71st annual Dubuque County Fair kicks off today, Tuesday, July 22nd and runs through Sunday July 28th, 2024. It plans to offer killer entertainment like Theory of a Deadman, Skillet, Alexandra Kay, Tractor Pulls, and stock car races. Additionally, the fair offers a mix of quirky and unique events. Here are some of the wackier activities you can enjoy at this year's 71st Annual Dubuque County Fair.
Iowa State Fair Contest Named One of the Weirdest in the Midwest
Midwest Living recently published a list of the "Wackiest, Wildest State Fair Contests," and one of the contests to make the list is a favorite at the Iowa State Fair: Husband Calling! The article reads:. "The 40-plus-year-old contest started because wives used to call their husbands in for dinner from...
PETA Pushes Iowa State Fair to Drop Animal Exhibits
A popular tradition at the Iowa State Fair had to be canceled this year for a startling reason. The bird flu is throwing a wrench in the plans for event organizers. Officials for the Iowa State Fair announced that due to the recent outbreaks of avian influenza, they have decided to cancel the milking parlor and "I Milked a Cow" experiences for this fair season.
Where to Find the Juiciest, Most Delectable Steak in Iowa
With the exception of vegetarians, who doesn't love a thick, juicy steak? It's one of the most satisfying meals I can think of. A date-night at a lovely, low-lit steakhouse is one of the signature pleasures of eating out. You wait all day, maybe eat a light snack, and then feast on a steak, maybe a baked potato side, some shrimp, crab legs, and wash it down with an old fashioned. What could be better?
1 of Missouri’s Wildest Water Slides Has Freaky LED Night Lights
If you're the kind of person who loves water slides and is also easily distracted by pretty lights, I have found a Missouri option for you. It's one of the wildest water slides that takes on a different appearance at night with freaky LED night lights. This Branson, Missouri place...
Try More Than 50 Foods on a Stick at the 2024 Iowa State Fair
One of the many draws of the Iowa State Fair is the FOOD. We already know about all of this year's new fair foods, but what about all of the foods on a stick? Here are the foods that you can enjoy on a stick at the 2024 fair (August 8th through 18th), plus where you can find them:
Why American 7-Eleven Stores Are Being Revamped to Japanese Style
Americans love 7-Eleven stores, but did you know they're not American-owned?. Though it was founded in Texas in the 1927, 7-Eleven is now a Japanese-owned business. And 7-Elevens look so different in Japan and thrive so much. When you go into a 7-Eleven in America, you see Slurpees and that...
No Surprise: Wisconsin Is Named The Most Beer-Loving State
There truly is nothing better than coming home after a long day of work on a hot summer day and cracking open a cold beer. I don't care if you like Busch Light or Coors Light, or even seltzer. But a cold alcoholic beverage after dealing with your trash coworkers and managers for 8 hours during the day just really hits the spot.
What Is Miranda Lambert’s ‘Alimony’ About? Here Are the Lyrics
Miranda Lambert's always had a flair for revenge songs. She made her name with scorchers like "Kerosene" and "Gunpowder and Lead," and as she's aged, that vengeful streak never went away — it just got a little more subtle. In her new single "Dammit Randy," for example, Lambert takes...
20 Country Songs You Won’t Believe Turn 20 in 2024
The most amazing thing about this list of country songs turning 20 in 2024 is that you can still hear all 20 on the radio today!. Hits for Shania Twain, Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban dominate, but you'll also find John Michael Montgomery's final hit, Gretchen Wilson's first and a superstar collaboration that's sad these days, as two-fifths of the artists involved have died in the last 12 months.
Parker McCollum Shared His Baby’s Name, and It’s SO Texas!
Parker McCollum and his wife Hallie Ray Light are currently expecting their first child — a baby boy — and ahead of the birth, the singer is serving up some details on the name they've picked out. In an interview with the Spencer Graves Show, McCollum revealed that...
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