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Lainey Wilson Can’t Believe It! Watch as She Learns of People’s Artist of 2024 Nomination
Lainey Wilson has had quite the run over the last year. As the reigning ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year, she's dominated charts and awards shows. On Wednesday (Aug. 14), the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards nominees were revealed, on the same morning Wilson was due to stop by the Taste of Country Nights studio. So, Evan Paul got to tell Wilson that she's up for yet another Artist of the Year prize.
Kathie Lee Gifford Shares a Miraculous Health Update
Kathie Lee Gifford says that after a recent injury, she experienced a healing process that was nothing short of miraculous. The 70-year-old TV personality and singer-songwriter appeared on Today earlier this week to give an update on a recent hospital stay. According to People, Gifford was hospitalized for a fractured...
The Best Place to Live in Every State
What do you look for in an ideal town? Proximity to trails, lakes, and beaches? How about top-ranked schools for your children? Would you like a professional or college sports team nearby, or do you prefer museums and art walks? According to March 2024 data on domestic migration patterns from the U.S. Census Bureau, an increasing number of U.S. counties—62%—saw population growth in 2023. Americans are opting to move for a variety of reasons, from changes in marital status to dynamic housing and employment opportunities.
Illinois, Wisconsin Towns Named Hottest Real Estate Markets For July 2024
Overall the real estate market sucks but it's going comparatively well for a few Midwest markets. For July, Realtor.com highlighted the hottest real estate markets in America and one Wisconsin town topped the list for the first time. An Illinois town also found itself on the list. If there's any...
Dolly Parton Is Launching Her Own Beauty Line This Month
Dolly Parton is expanding her entrepreneurial empire yet again with a line most people would have expected her to do a long time ago: Makeup!. The country singer who is widely known for her glamorous looks no matter the occasion, is helping the world let their beauty shine with her own line of products, Dolly Beauty, arriving on Aug. 22.
School District Cancels All Future Field Trips For Odd Reason, Parents Are Furious
Who doesn't remember the most fun and exciting part of school growing up: the field trips. It didn't matter if you were going to see the inner workings of a sewage plant or a museum, you knew you were going to leave school property, and that was epic. But, one...
Social Security Number Stolen? Here’s What To Do Next
Nearly every American's Social Security number may have been stolen and publicly posted on the internet according to reports this week. The incident happened months ago, but experts are just now understanding the scope of the potential damage. According to the Los Angeles Times, a hacking group reportedly stole "personal...
A Single-Wide Trailer With An Indoor Pool + Diving Board Just Hit the Market [Pics]
When you think trailer home, it's almost guaranteed that your next thought isn't indoor pool. One might even say that would not even be possible. Behold: It does exist, and it's for sale. According to CBS News, soaring mortgage rates and rising home prices have made the dream of owning...
Post Malone’s Album Isn’t Out Yet, But Already Hit a Big Sales Milestone
Fans still have two more days to wait until Post Malone's country album, F-1 Trillion, drops on Friday (Aug. 16). But apparently, quite a few of them like what they've heard so far. According to social media news organization Chart Data, the album had sold more than 500,000 total units...
7 Country Stars Who Are Also Licensed Pilots
When it comes to country music, our favorite artists are known for their captivating lyrics, toe-tapping melodies or one-of-a-kind styles. In some cases, they're equally know for what they do outside of music, be it their philanthropic efforts or business ventures. And then there's this elite class of pilots. A...
This Gruesome Wisconsin Mass Murder Involved A World Renowned Architect
Frank Lloyd Wright is easily the most recognizable name in American architectural history, but little does anyone know about the tragedy that would change the rest of his life. Wright became entangled in a public scandal in 1909, after having news come out of an affair between him and the...
Miranda Lambert Enjoys the … Ahem, Art in Italy [Pictures]
Miranda Lambert and her husband Brendan McLoughlin recently went on another international vacation — this time, their destination was Italy. Stunning sunsets, fine food and wine, art and architecture were all highlights of the trip, according to a recap Lambert shared on social media after the fact. The couple availed themselves of all the local culture, including pizza dinners, a carousel ride and even a scenic boat ride.
Beyoncé, Zach Bryan + More Lead 2024 People’s Choice Country Nominations
The most-recognized acts at the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards are those bringing a fresh perspective to country music. The awards show, now in its second year, dropped its nominees list on Wednesday (Aug. 14). The most nominated acts this year are Zach Bryan, Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves and Shaboozey — all relative newcomers to the genre, or artists whose work was historically included genre boundary-pushing or experimentation.
Iowa Among Top States With Highest Increase Of Unemployment
The numbers keep coming in and things are looking bleak. There have been highly publicized job cuts from John Deere. Plus, other under-the-radar cuts from companies "reducing in force" across Iowa and the country causing unemployment claims to continue to rise. READ MORE: HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE LOST JOBS AT...
Iowa State Fair Sets Multiple Attendance Records Opening Weekend
The weather gods blessed Iowans and the Iowa State Fair during the second weekend in August. A record number of attendees enjoyed a day at the fair!. Once in a while, an amazing day of weather collides with an outdoor event that propels the attendance numbers to new heights! What I'm trying to say here is...it's way better to enjoy a day at the Iowa Fair when it's sunny and 78 as opposed to sunny and 95! When incredible weather collides with one of Iowa's favorite events, we have a little bit of a Big Bang theory.
Butter Believe It: The Surprising Fate of the Iowa State Fair Butter Cow
It's not officially summer in the Hawkeye State without a visit to the Iowa State Fair. This year's fair kicked off on August 8th and will run until August 18th. There are so many things that people have come to expect from the Iowa State Fair over the years. You'll...
Wisconsin Couple’s Kwik Trip Inspired Engagement Photos Go Viral
A couple from Milton, Wisconsin took their love for Kwik Trip to a whole new level, and now the entire state is applauding them for it. My family has a cabin in Wisconsin, and every time we are up there we run to Kwik Trip more times than I care to admit. Sure, sometimes we need to get gas, but our frequent visits are all about two things; the food and the beer cooler.
Will Illinois See A Harsh Winter? Here’s 3 Warning Signs To Watch For
If the one thing you dread most about living in Illinois is a cold, snowy winter, there are a few natural signs you can look for now to prepare yourself for what's ahead. Many Illinoisans dread it, some Illinoisans welcome it, but the simple fact is; the end of summer is almost here and the promise of crisp autumn air and pumpkin spice overload is on the way.
Two Eastern Iowa Schools To Test Stricter Phone Policies For Kids
Even typing up this article about two pilot programs to cut down on cellphone distractions in two Iowa schools, I'm probably going to stop, open my phone, and scroll on social media for no reason but out of habit. Wow, it's been 10 minutes and I'm only this far. I...
Two Of The Best Community Colleges In America Are In Iowa
A couple of Iowa community colleges have found themselves at the top of a list of the best community colleges in America. Two years ago, one of these colleges was one spot away from being the best but has taken a little stumble since. We would consider them being towards the top since they are in the top 40 out of more than 650 community colleges.
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