Emmy-winning actor Powers Boothe, who starred in Tombstone, Deadwood and Nashville, passed away yesterday (May 14) in his sleep. From 2012–2014, Powers played Rayna Jaymes’ father, Lamar Wyatt, on Nashville. Nashville co-star Charles Esten remembered Powers in an Instagram video and post that featured a short clip of Powers singing “Honky-Tonk Man” on the Ryman…… MORE
Chris Stapleton’s “From A Room” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Top Country Albums Chart, No. 2 on All-Genre Billboard 200 Chart
Chris Stapleton’s new album, From A Room, is coming in hot. Chris’ sophomore solo album, which dropped on May 5, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. According to Nielsen, From A Room sold 202,000 copies in pure album sales and more than…… MORE
Maggie Rose Talks CMT’s Next Women of Country Tour, New EP, “Dreams > Dollars,” and Performs New Single, “Body On Fire”
Jim Casey talks with Maggie Rose about her early affinity for singing as a child, the high bar for being a musical artist in Nashville, sharing a van with trio Post Monroe while on CMT’s Next Women of Country Tour, appreciating her peer Lauren Alaina’s voice and perseverance, her new EP, Dreams > Dollars, and she…… MORE
Watch Darius Rucker Hit the Streets of Austin as a Busker on “Undercover Boss”
Darius Rucker entered stealth mode for a special episode of CBS’ Undercover Boss on May 12. The country star traveled to Austin, Texas, on an undercover journey to discover the next great musical act. During part of his time incognito, Darius assumed the identity of Jackie Middleton, a busker who hits the streets to make…… MORE
The Guys From A Thousand Horses Are Ready to Show Band’s Evolution on Sophomore Album, “Bridges”
Southern rock has always been about horsepower, and the pedal is down in 2017 as the guys from A Thousand Horses get set to release their sophomore album, Bridges, on June 2. The new album comes almost two years to the date they dropped 2015’s Southernality, which featured the troupe’s breakout No. 1 hit, “Smoke.”…… MORE
Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Cam & More Rock the Key West Songwriters Festival [Photo Gallery]
With more than 200 performers over five days, the 22nd annual Key West Songwriters Festival once again paired a star-studded lineup with sunny Florida weather from May 10–14. This year’s lineup included notable singer-songwriters Robert Earl Keen, Liz Rose, Jack Ingram, Lauren Alaina, William Michael Morgan, Michael Ray, Dean Dillon and many more, as well…… MORE
Watch Kane Brown Cross Paths With Lauren Alaina in New “What Ifs” Video
Former middle school classmates Kane Brown, 23, and Lauren Alaina, 22, may have taken different paths to their respective stardom, but their paths have crossed again more than a decade later. Kane’s current single, “What Ifs,” features vocals from Lauren. The tune, which was penned by Kane, Matthew McGinn and Jordan Schmidt, is the third…… MORE
Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers Weds Abby Law
Wedding season is upon us. Sam Hunt got things started in April when he married Hannah Lee Fowler, and now Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers and Abby Law have followed suit. Dan and Abby, who got engaged in November 2016, tied the knot in Nashville on Saturday, May 13. The couple’s dogs, Chief, Joy and…… MORE
The Joker – Free Fly Coaster Opens At Six Flags on Saturday
OPENS SATURDAY May 20th New Ride- Six Flags over Texas and it’s no joke – Twists, Turns and Drops of ‘THE JOKER’ FREE-FLY COASTER = means no track above or below – Hellooooo – You ride up to 120 feet at a 90 degree angle then go into a free spin. THRILL-SEEKERS Here you go!! Riders…… MORE
Your “Military Spouse Day & International Nurses 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. Brought to you by Southern Junction in Rockwall. #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 at [email protected], or post ’em on Facebook or Twitter (@995thewolfdfw @BillBowen995). And…… 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…