Keith Urban had a big night at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, taking home three trophies in the fan-voted competition, including Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Album (Ripcord) and Favorite Country Song (“Blue Ain’t Your Color”). Carrie Underwood was named Favorite Female Country Artist, while Little Big Town copped…… MORE
Happy 42 to You, Dierks Bentley!
Frederick Dierks Bentley on November 20, 1975 and this year it’s Birthday for Dierks #42. Successful career including Eight Albums, 25 singles and 15 reached #1 – Prior to his 11 headlining tours and also opened for Kenny Chesney in 2004 & 2006 then Brad Paisley in 2009. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIERKS! my mom made this for…… MORE
Research Found Owning a Dog is Good for Your Health
Research has confirmed that owning a dog is good for your health. New comprehensive study show the results that dog owner has lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death. The study followed 3.4 million people over 12 years and found that people who lived alone and owned a dog were 33 percent less likely to die…… MORE
Trade Jobs Are in Demand More Than Jobs That Require Bachelor Degrees
According to many reports recently what the market needs more is Tradespeople, with estimate in the U.S. there are 30 millions of jobs that pay $55,000 and above and no bachelor degree required, but trade skills are needed. People that skilled in trade are more likely to be employed than their counterparts with academic credentials, READ…… MORE
Country Music Legend Mel Tillis Dead at 85
Mel Tillis, one of country music’s most versatile artists, died this morning (Nov. 19) of respiratory failure at age 85. Mel battled intestinal issues since early 2016 and never fully recovered. Mel won the CMA Entertainer of the Year award in 1976 and was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. Lonnie…… MORE
David Cassidy Dead at 67
He recorded ten albums by The Partridge Family and five solo albums. How big was the show? “I Think I Love You” was the number one single of the year 1970, outselling The Beatles “Let It Be”. Cassidy has spoken in recent interviews about his struggles with alcohol following DUI arrests on three separate occasions between 2010…… MORE
Mel Tillis Dead at 85
Tillis recorded more than 60 albums and scored 35 top ten singles but bigger success came from songwriting for other artists. He wrote the classic, “Ruby (Don’t Take Your Love to Town),” “Detroit City” and “Mental Revenge.” Tillis recorded “Coca Cola Cowboy,” featured in the Clint Eastwood flick “”Every Which Way but Loose.” We are…… MORE
Bankrupt ‘Toys R Us’ Wants $16 Million in Bonuses For Top Execs
Toys “R” Us who has filed for bankruptcy in September wants to pay top executives over $16 Million in bonuses but they must get permission from the bankruptcy court. The court will have to make a decision, but Toys R Us explained that the bonuses are necessary to keep executives at the top level. More Story: …… MORE
Titanic to Return to Theaters For 20th Anniversary
It’s hard to believe but the movie ‘Titanic’ is about to celebrate 20th Anniversary and will be re-released for limited showing in movie theaters across the Country. The movie was released November 1st 1997 and Titanic will only be in theaters for one week. Never let go. For a limited time only relive the magic of #Titanic…… MORE
Lost Waylon Jennings Music Set for Black Friday 2017 Release
Waylon Jennings past away February 2002 and now nearly 15 years after death unreleased music will be released by his son Shooter Jennings. According to Record Store Day, Waylon Jennings had been working on new music before his untimely death and was discovered by his son who found a cassette labeled “New Stuff” Shooter restored the…… 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…