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‘Everlasting Love’ Songwriter Buzz Cason Dies
Buzz Cason's biggest hit was "Everlasting Love" but the singer, songwriter and "Father of Nashville Rock" notched hits for several rock and country stars during a 60-year career. The 84-year-old died on Sunday (June 16). James E. "Buzz" Cason was founder of Nashville's first rock band the Casuals before perusing...
Southeast Wyoming Prepares For Cold Front And Strong Winds
Southeast Wyoming residents can expect a cold front and strong winds to blast the region starting Monday night. That combination could plunge overnight temperatures in some areas to the 30s range at higher elevations and bring winds of 65 miles per hour to the region. The agency posted the following...
Walmart Admits Failure and Shuts Down All Health Centers
Walmart has been a staple in both the grocery and household items sector of retail for decades. In 2019, they tried to expand into the healthcare business, but they have now backed down. Walmart recently announced it will close all of its Walmart Health clinics across the country, a quite...
Famous TV Shows With Only One Surviving Cast Member
The funny thing about classic TV shows is that, due to syndication, you might have enjoyed them long after they originally aired. Many of us felt a connection to shows like The Brady Bunch, I Dream of Jeannie, The Love Boat, and so many more, even though they were already off the air.
Jelly Roll Explains Why Prison Was Easier for Him Than Being a Celebrity
Jelly Roll is one of the biggest breakout stars in country music over the past two years, after spending much of his youth and early adulthood in jail and prison. But in a surprising new interview, the "Halfway to Hell" singer admits that in some ways, he found prison easier to deal with than his newfound celebrity status.
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.
Fourth of July Sale! All Taste of Country Merch Is 15% Off
Fourth of July is all about the red, white and blue — and 15 percent off! That's right, everything at the Taste of Country Store is 15 percent off all Fourth of July weekend. Stock up on all of your favorites — now through Sunday, July 8 — for those sunny days relaxing by the water, grilling and donning your best patriotic gear.
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...
We Asked If Dylan Scott Was Superstitious + His Answer Surprised Us (Exclusive)
Taste of Country Mornings with Wood and Nicole recently sat down with country music superstar Dylan Scott, and he revealed that he's got some interesting habits, including one he does every morning. It all started when Wood from Taste of Country Mornings asked if the "My Girl" singer was superstitious.
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...
‘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.
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.
That Time Jelly Roll Tried to Run From the Cops + They Took Pity on Him
Jelly Roll makes no secret of his criminal past, but that doesn't mean he was actually good at it. In a new interview with Howard Stern, the rapper turned country superstar shared a hilarious story about running from the police when he was 15 years old, ruefully admitting that he wasn't a particularly skillful criminal.
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.
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.
Albany County Sheriff: Don’t Be Alarmed By Low-Flying Helicopter
The Albany County Sheriff's Office is telling people about a low-flying helicopter they may see near the Wyoming-Colorado border area over the next few days is not cause for concern. That's according to a post on the agency's Facebook page. The Helicopter Will Be Part Of A Mineral Survey. The...
Woman Who Didn’t Know She Was Pregnant Gives Birth in Taco Bell Bathroom
There are rare cases where a woman doesn't know she is pregnant until the actual birth of the baby. Recently it happened at a Golden Corral all-you-can-eat buffet in Arkansas, but now, it has happened again. Woman Who Didn't Know She Was Pregnant Gives Birth in a Taco Bell Bathroom.
Netflix Saves Day After Joey Chesnut Banned From Hot Dog Contest
Netflix has swooped in to save the day the for hot dog-eating superstar Joey Chesnut. Fans were outraged to learn Chesnut was banned from competing in Nathan's annual Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, but thanks to the streaming giant they'll be able to see the champion compete in a legendary showdown.
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