The beginning of July means that 2018 is halfway over, which is the perfect opportunity to reflect on some of the noteworthy achievements from the past six months, including the Top 3 Best-Selling Country Albums released in 2018 . . . so far. There have been a number of outstanding releases in 2018, including Kacey…… MORE
Dan + Shay Notch Another Career First
After doubling up with a dual No. 1 single, “Tequila,” and No. 1 self-titled album last week, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of duo Dan + Shay have doubled up again. For the second week in a row, “Tequila” is the No. 1 song on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart, securing…… MORE
Jason Aldean and Wife Brittany Are Expecting Baby No. 2
Jason Aldean revealed via Instagram that he and wife Brittany are expecting their second child together. Jason posted a photo of their seven-month-old son Memphis donning a “Big Brother” onesie with the caption: “Sup everybody……. guess who is gonna be a BIG brother!” Sup everybody……. guess who is gonna be a BIG brother! #thisdude #aldeanpartyof6…… MORE
Remember When Trendsetter Alan Jackson Invested in a Lower Broadway Bar in 2014?
News came down the pike on July 9 that Luke Bryan will be the next country star to open a venue on Nashville’s Lower Broadway. The eventual opening of Luke’s 32 Bridge Kitchen + Drink will follow a number of established artist-invested venues, including Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, Florida Georgia Line’s FGL House, John Rich’s…… MORE
Josh Abbott and Taylor Parnell Get Married
Josh Abbott, frontman of the Josh Abbott Band, and Taylor Parnell tied the knot in front of 250 family and friends in Brazos Hall in Austin, Texas, on July 8. Groomsmen included two JAB members, Austin Davis and Preston Wait, and the ceremony was officiated by Josh’s brother, Chance. The couple welcomed daughter Emery Farryn…… MORE
Your “Wienerschnitzel 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
Jon Pardi to Release 5th Single From “California Sunrise” Album [Listen]
Reigning CMA New Artist of the Year Jon Pardi will go back to the well again as he gears up to drop the fifth single from his 2016 sophomore album, California Sunrise. Following the release of “Head Over Boots,” “Dirt on My Boots,” “Heartache on the Dance Floor” and “She Ain’t in It,” Jon will…… MORE
What’s the Next Destination on Sam Hunt & Wife’s Travel Schedule?
From Honduras and Hawaii to Israel and Mexico, it’s no secret that jet-setting couple Sam Hunt and wife Hannah Lee love to travel. In fact, the cover art for Sam’s current single, “Downtown’s Dead,” depicts the colonial village of Bernal, Mexico, where Sam and Hanna Lee recently spent some time. As Sam gears up for…… MORE
Luke Bryan Set to Open a New Venue in Downtown Nashville
With a new venue slated to open on Nashville’s Lower Broadway, Luke Bryan will soon be following in the foodie footsteps of Alan Jackson (AJ’s Good Time Bar), Dierks Bentley (Whiskey Row), Florida Georgia Line (FGL House), John Rich (Redneck Riviera), Blake Shelton (Ole Red) and Jason Aldean (Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar). According…… MORE
Miranda Lambert to Play Two Artist-in-Residence Shows at Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
Following in the footsteps of past country music luminaries like Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, Rosanne Cash and more, Miranda Lambert will be the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s 15th artist-in-residence. Miranda will perform two shows in the museum’s CMA Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 19 and Wednesday, Sept. 26. Both shows will begin at…… 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…