Two big events this weekend, Dogs are welcome! EASTER BEGG HUNT in Arlington SATURDAY March 24th 10:30am to 12noon Location: 703 North West Green Oaks Blvd Arlington RULES: Dogs must remain leashed! Dog’s nose MUST touch an egg, then you can pick it up. Here’s Another SATURDAY March 24th Exposition Plaza in Deep Ellum 11:00am to 2:30pm …… MORE
Found a 25-minute Cell Phone Confession to the Bombings
In the “confession” left for police he described the six bombs and gave specific details. The Austin bomber left a 25-minute cellphone recording for police, he spoke about problems in his personal life, and described the six bombs he built and there was a seventh which he used inside his vehicle. Early Wednesday morning SWAT…… MORE
Alamo Drafthouse Opens in Lake Highlands, More Locations Soon
In 2013 Alamo Drafthouse opened it’s first location in Richardson, followed by the Cedars in 2016, now newly opened Lake Highlands. In April another new location opens in Las Colinas (inside the Toyota Music Factory) and then June the Denton location is scheduled to open in Rayzor Ranch, near the intersection of 380 and Interstate 35E. Lake…… MORE
Blake Shelton to Open Third Ole Red Venue in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Blake Shelton and Ryman Hospitality Properties announced plans to open a new Ole Red venue in Gatlinburg, Tenn. With a planned opening in spring 2019, Ole Red Gatlinburg will be a $9 million, multi-level, 16,000-square-foot entertainment venue with a two-story bar and restaurant, retail area, performance space, dance floor and exterior terrace. “Gatlinburg is one…… MORE
CMA Fest Reveals Lineup, Including Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, Luke Bryan & Many More
The Country Music Association revealed the artist lineup for this year’s CMA Fest, which takes place in downtown Nashville on June 7–10. Nissan Stadium Stage Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Charles Esten and Friends, Florida Georgia Line, Dustin Lynch, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce,…… MORE
Listen to Keith Urban’s New Haggard-Inspired Tune, “Coming Home”
With the release of new song, “Coming Home,” Keith Urban has given fans the second sampling of music from his upcoming album, Graffiti U. The new tune, which features vocals from Julia Michaels, utilizes a riff from one of country music’s most iconic songs, “Mama Tried” by Merle Haggard. “Coming Home” was co-penned by Keith,…… MORE
Watch Blake Shelton & Jimmy Fallon Visit a Psychic and Go Head to Head in a Game of “Name That Song”
Blake Shelton was a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 20. In addition to performing his current single, “I Lived It,” and playing Jimmy in a game of “Name That Song,” the onscreen frenemies visited medium Madame Fahrusha to have their palms and tarot cards read. Madame Fahrusha revealed some interesting…… MORE
Will Jason Aldean Be the Next Country Star to Open a Bar on Nashville’s Lower Broadway?
Jason Aldean may be turning his tastes to the restaurant biz on Nashville’s Lower Broadway. Nashville Business Journal is reporting that metro filings reveal a concept named Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar is underway at 305-311 Broadway. According to a press release from TC Restaurant Group, which recently paid $32 million for the building…… MORE
Watch Chris Janson’s “Dreams Come True” With Grand Ole Opry Induction
After approximately 200 performances inside the Grand Ole Opry’s hallowed circle, Chris Jason was formally inducted into the Opry on March 20 by Garth Brooks. Garth welcomed Chris to the Opry by saying, “Chris, it is my honor to welcome you to the family. This will be—no matter how many times you look back on…… MORE
Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler” Earns Historic Honor
The Library of Congress added 25 titles to the National Recording Registry, including Kenny Rogers’ 1978 hit, “The Gambler,” which was penned by Don Schlitz. “The song was not written about gambling, it was written with a very personal look at life,” said Kenny, according to the Library of Congress. “To say I’m proud is…… 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…