CMT announced its 2019 Artists of the Year: Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett. The artists will be honored on Oct. 16 at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center in a televised special, CMT Artists of the Year. In addition to paying tribute to the honorees with live performances from other…… MORE
Garth Brooks Dishes How His “Dive Bar” Duet With Blake Shelton Came Together: “I Called Him Up”
Garth Brooks and Blake Shelton have a Top 20 hit on their hands with their new duet, “Dive Bar,” which is currently No. 19 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after 13 weeks. Penned by Garth, Mitch Rossell and Bryan Kennedy, “Dive Bar” will be featured on Garth’s upcoming album, FUN. If you were wondering how…… MORE
Charley Pride to Be Honored With Inaugural “Crossroads of American Music Award”
After more than 50 years as a recording artist, Mississippi native Charley Pride can add another feather to the cap of his Hall of Fame career as he will be the recipient of the inaugural Grammy Museum Mississippi’s Crossroads of American Music Award. The award honors an artist who has made significant musical contributions “influenced…… MORE
Dog the Bounty Hunter Hospitalized For Heart Condition
He had a “heart emergency” over the weekend… MORE
Watch Lauren Alaina Dance the Cha-Cha to “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” on “Dancing With the Stars” Debut
Lauren Alaina made her debut on Dancing With the Stars on Sept. 16 as she danced the cha-cha to Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” with partner Gleb Savchenko. The dancing tandem scored 19 out of 30 points from judges Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli, with Carrie Ann remarking that…… MORE
Your “Play Doh 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. #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 to [email protected], or get them to me on Facebook or Twitter (@995thewolfdfw @BillBowen995). And be sure to tune in weeknights at 9 when we count ’em down. — Bill Bowen …… MORE
The Highwomen’s Self-Titled Debut Album Hits No. 1 on Billboard Top Country Albums Chart
The Highwomen—Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby—reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart with the release of their self-titled debut album. The new album, which also reached No. 10 on the Billboard all-genre Top 200 chart, moved 34,000 equivalent units, according to Nielsen Music. The Highwomen were joined by…… MORE
Craig Morgan to Release “The Father, My Son & the Holy Ghost” to Country Radio as Official Single on Oct. 7
Craig Morgan shared his first new music in more than three years with the release of “The Father, My Son and the Holy Ghost” in August. The new tune, which Craig penned and produced, honors his late son, Jerry Greer, who passed away after a boating accident in July 2016 at the age of 19.…… MORE
Listen to George Strait’s Heavy New Single, “The Weight of the Badge”
George Strait will ship a new single, “The Weight of the Badge,” to country radio on Sept. 30. Penned by George, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon, “The Weight of the Badge” is featured on George’s 2019 album, Honky Tonk Time Machine. The new tune finds George paying homage to law officers as he croons, “He…… MORE
Taylor Swift to Mentor Contestants on Season 17 of “The Voice”
Taylor Swift will serve as a mentor during Season 17 of The Voice, which debuts on Sept. 23 on NBC with coaches Blake Shelton, John Legend, Kelly Clarkson and Gwen Stefani. As a mentor, Taylor will help the contestants on each team prepare for the Knockout Rounds, which pit teammates against each other in a…… 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…