The ongoing debate about today’s country music not being “real country” continued this week when Aaron Lewis—lead singer of the rock group Staind and now country singer—stepped onto a Colorado stage and told the audience the inspiration behind his latest country single,”That Ain’t Country.” “I’d like to thank Sam Hunt–oh, I know, he’s so pretty…… MORE
11 Must-See Acts at This Year’s Americana Music Festival
The 17th annual Americana Music Festival invades Nashville for six days and nights next week (Sept. 20–25). With more than 200 acts hitting 14 stages around town, Music City becomes Roots Music City for the week. While it’s impossible to see every show (you’d need the ability to time-warp), NCD has you covered with the…… MORE
Listen to 30 Country Stars Join Forces to Sing “Forever Country” in Honor of 50th CMA Awards
The CMA Awards are pulling out all of the stops for their 50th anniversary on Nov. 2. In a momentous move, 30 of country music’s biggest stars—both past and present—have come together to record a new song and video, “Forever Country,” for the CMA’s golden anniversary. The star-studded mashup features a fresh take on three…… MORE
Listen to 30 Country Stars Join Forces to Sing “Forever Country” in Honor of 50th CMA Awards
The CMA Awards are pulling out all of the stops for their 50th anniversary on Nov. 2. In a momentous move, 30 of country music’s biggest stars—both past and present—have come together to record a new song and video, “Forever Country,” for the CMA’s golden anniversary. The star-studded mashup features a fresh take on three…… MORE
Watch Ellen DeGeneres Give Carrie Underwood a Shocking Anniversary Gift
Later this afternoon (Sep. 16) Carrie Underwood will make her 10th appearance on the talk show Ellen. If you think that sounds like grounds for a heartfelt anniversary gift from hostess Ellen DeGeneres, you’d be dead wrong. Instead, Ellen sets up Carrie with a little small talk before she gets a shocking surprise . . .…… MORE
YOUR “INTERNATIONAL DOT DAY” WOLF FAN FAVORITE 5 COUNTDOWN
Here’s tonight’s WOLF FAN FAVORITE FIVE, the five most popular songs in North Texas, as chosen by YOU. Brought to you by Southern Junction in Rockwall. #995wfff Vote for your favorite song at 995thewolf.com/vote, or call in your vote, along with your requests or dedications to 888-787-1995, e-mail at [email protected], or post ’em on Facebook or Twitter (@995thewolfdfw @BillBowen995).…… MORE
Garth Brooks Teams With Target to Release 10-Disc Boxed Set, Including New Album
Since coming out of retirement in 2014, Garth Brooks has defeated the machines with his No. 1 album, Man Against Machine, and now he’s set his sights on becoming the ultimate badass, which if you’ve seen him in concert lately, you already know he is. OK, enough Garth gushing. Today, Garth announced he is collaborating…… MORE
Watch Kelsea Ballerini Interview Icon Dolly Parton in New Cracker Barrel Video
A couple of east Tennessee gals—Kelsea Ballerini and Dolly Parton—got together for a rockin’ interview in the newest installment of Cracker Barrel’s Front Porch series. After Kelsea picked the brain of her “strong woman” icon, the two played a little game of Real or Fake . . . as relating to country song titles. Check…… MORE
Who’s the highest paid TV actress?
Modern Family’s Sofia Vergara is the highest-paid actress in television for the fifth year in a row, clocking in at nearly $43 million in the past year. That’s the most that any TV actor, male or female has ever made. How did she do it? Click on the link and find out! http://www.forbes.com/sites/maddieberg/2016/09/14/how-a-business-first-mentality-earned-sofia-vergara-43-million-this-year/#feb0ff32b8b7… MORE
Kenny Chesney Releases Hot New Video for “Setting the World on Fire”
Kenny Chesney has debuted the new video for “Setting the World on Fire”—a duet with pop star P!nk—today (Sept. 15), but neither Kenny nor P!nk are present in the video other than passing billboards of their images. While the video would have been more powerful with the superstar couple in the leading roles, it features…… MORE
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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…