I come from a unique family situation in that, growing up, I always had a HUGE extended family because my parents were divorced and both had remarried. I had a step mom and step dad who had large families of their own. This made for some very interesting Thanksgiving Day antics. I went from…… MORE
Listen to Thomas Rhett Flip the Script With New Single, “Marry Me”
Coming off back-to-back-to-back No. 1 singles, Thomas Rhett has shipped a new tune to country radio, “Marry Me.” Unlike previous single, “Unforgettable,” TR’s new ditty is non-autobiographical. The twisting tune, which was co-penned by TR, Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley and Shane McAnally, is the third single from TR’s 2017 album, Life Changes. “‘Marry Me’ is…… MORE
Listen to Miranda Lambert’s New Collaboration With Green Day on “Ordinary World”
Miranda Lambert teamed with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Green Day to sing “Ordinary World” on the group’s new album, Greatest Hits: God’s Favorite Band, which dropped on Nov. 17. The tune originally appeared on Green Day’s 2016 album, Revolution Radio. Miranda has traded vocals with Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong in…… MORE
Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood and Little Big Town Take Home American Music Awards
Keith Urban had a big night at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, taking home three trophies in the fan-voted competition, including Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Album (Ripcord) and Favorite Country Song (“Blue Ain’t Your Color”). Carrie Underwood was named Favorite Female Country Artist, while Little Big Town copped…… MORE
Country Music Legend Mel Tillis Dead at 85
Mel Tillis, one of country music’s most versatile artists, died this morning (Nov. 19) of respiratory failure at age 85. Mel battled intestinal issues since early 2016 and never fully recovered. Mel won the CMA Entertainer of the Year award in 1976 and was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. Lonnie…… MORE
What Was The One Thanksgiving Item You Hated As A Kid?
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Sugarland Reunites and Announces Plans for a New Album
Sugarland is back. After taking a break from the duo in 2012 to pursue solo projects and raise families, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush announced today (Nov. 17) that new music is coming. “We’ve been writing and in the studio together and have some new music coming your way,” said Jennifer, in part, during a…… MORE
What is ok for your pet to eat?
The other night I was in the kitchen cooking spaghetti and making a fresh salad when my BFF (best furry friend) Boogie wanted a mushroom. I started to hand him a bite and stopped myself. “Is it ok for him to eat? Will it make him sick? Can this really hurt him?” So…… MORE
Listen to “Tryin’ to Untangle My Mind” From Chris Stapleton’s New Album, “From A Room: Vol 2”
Following the release of From A Room: Volume 1 in May 2017, Chris Stapleton announced that Volume 2 will be released on Dec. 1. Taking its name from Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A—where it was recorded in 2016 with producer Dave Cobb—Volume 2 will feature nine songs. Seven of the nine songs were co-penned by…… MORE
Modesto Ranked In The Top 100 Places To Live In The United States According To U.S. News & World Report
At one time Modesto was the auto theft capital of the United States so seeing that it is considered by a major news magazine as one of the top 100 places to live in the United States (and top 100 places to retire) was a pleasant surprise. In 1970’s parlance… Modesto, you’ve come a long…… MORE
