The Academy of Country Music hosted the 12th annual ACM Honors ceremony on Aug. 22 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to recognize the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 53rd ACM Awards. Hosted by Lauren Alaina and Jon Pardi, the ceremony paid tribute to a number of artists for their specific achievements, including Alan…… MORE
63 of Our Favorite Red Carpet Photos From the ACM Honors, Including Dierks, Darius, Dustin, Kelsea, Kip, Cam & More
Before the 12th annual ACM Honors ceremony kicked off in Nashville on Aug. 22, many country stars walked the red carpet outside the historic Ryman Auditorium. The evening was dedicated to the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 53rd ACM Awards. The ACM Honors paid tribute to a number of artists for their specific…… MORE
Big Bang Theory ending After this Season
CBS announced that ‘Big Bang Theory‘ will end May 2019 after season 12. The show debuted in 2007 and season 12 will be the final season after 279 episodes. In a joint statement, Warner Bros. Television, CBS and Chuck Lorre Productions said, “We are forever grateful to our fans for their support of The Big Bang…… MORE
Loretta Lynn Announces Sept. 28 Release Date of New Album, “Wouldn’t It Be Great” [Listen to Title Track]
More than 15 months after suffering a stroke in May 2017, Loretta Lynn has announced plans to release her new studio album, Wouldn’t It Be Great, on Sept. 28. The album was originally slated to drop in August 2017, but Loretta’s recovery rightfully took priority. “This new record means so much to me, but this…… MORE
Ray Stevens, Jeannie Seely, Brenda Lee & Ben Folds Inducted Into Music City Walk of Fame [Photo Gallery]
The Music City Walk of Fame inducted four new members—Ben Folds, Brenda Lee, Jeannie Seely and Ray Stevens—during a ceremony on Aug. 21. The Music City Walk of Fame—created in 2006—is a tribute to artists of all genres who have contributed to the world through song and made a significant contribution to the music industry…… MORE
Watch Lindsay Ell Perform “Criminal” With Kristian Bush at Rooftop Concert
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) held its fifth of six Rooftop on the Row concerts on Aug. 21 in Nashville. Abby Anderson kicked off the night’s festivities atop the BMI building, before Lindsay Ell headlined the event with special guest Kristian Bush of Sugarland. Lindsay treated the concertgoers to a number of tunes from her 2017…… MORE
Gretchen Wilson Arrested at Connecticut Airport for Minor Disturbance
“Redneck Woman” singer Gretchen Wilson was arrested for “breach of peace” at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, on Aug. 21. TMZ reports that the on-flight disturbance was the result of Gretchen trying to use an occupied bathroom—words and threatening hand gestures were exchanged in the aftermath. Gretchen was subsequently arrested and charged with…… MORE
Dustin Lynch Invited to Join the Grand Ole Opry
More than six years after making his Grand Ole Opry debut on March 2, 2012, Dustin Lynch was invited to join the esteemed organization during last night’s (Aug. 21) Opry showcase. Dustin received the surprise invite from Trace Adkins, who was celebrating his 15th anniversary as an Opry member. “Being a member of the Grand…… MORE
Coffee Pumpkin Wars: Dunkin’ Donuts vs. Starbucks
Starbucks announced they will start offering Pumpkin Spice Lattes beginning August 28th . . . Dunkin’ Donuts said they will bring their pumpkin spice coffee and fall menu item on August 27th. Are they beating Starbucks to the pumpkin punch!? Posted by Today Show on Monday, August 20, 2018 Are you ready for pumpkin spice everything??…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Performs a Tribute to Aretha Franklin
Miranda expressed sadness for the loss of Aretha Franklin and posted on Instagram calling her “The greatest of all time.” She gave a tribute performing Franklin’s “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man.” Lambert briefly addressed the crowd before she started her tribute: “We lost one of the greatest singers in the world yesterday,” she said, going on…… 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…