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Blake Shelton Recalls How A Song He Rejected Turned Into A No. 1 Hit For Toby Keith

Blake Shelton Recalls How A Song He Rejected Turned Into A No. 1 Hit For Toby Keith

During an interview with Katie Neal, Blake Shelton revealed how a song he originally discarded eventually became Toby Keith’s No. 1 hit, “I Wanna Talk About Me.” Shelton said he would go in the studio singing “really terrible, inappropriate, stupid rap songs” just to shock his producer, Bobby Braddock. “I did it so much that…

Brad Paisley Announces 2025 ‘Truck Still Works World Tour’

Brad Paisley Announces 2025 ‘Truck Still Works World Tour’

On Monday (March 3), Brad Paisley announced the dates and details of his 2025 Truck Still Works World Tour. The 20-date tour kicks off on May 21 in Idaho Falls, and crosses the country before concluding on August 8 in Arcadia, WI, with the run including Paisley’s first-ever shows at iconic venues like Colorado’s Red…

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s Husband, Dead At 82

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s Husband, Dead At 82

Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, has passed away at the age of 82, following nearly 60 years of marriage. A statement on Dolly’s Instagram on Monday night (March 3) announced Dean’s sad passing, though a cause of death has not been disclosed. “Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at…

Kelsea Ballerini Reflects On Her First-Ever Arena Tour At Halfway Point

Kelsea Ballerini Reflects On Her First-Ever Arena Tour At Halfway Point

Midway through her first-ever arena tour, Kelsea Ballerini took to Instagram to express gratitude to her fans for their enthusiastic support while reflecting on her live journey so far. The country star is touring in support of her 2024 album, Patterns, which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Ballerini’s 30-city Live on…

Chris Stapleton Says He Won’t Do A “Shoey” While On Tour In Australia

Chris Stapleton Says He Won’t Do A “Shoey” While On Tour In Australia

During his first-ever tour of Australia, 10-time Grammy winner Chris Stapleton has declined to participate in the country’s tradition of doing a “shoey” – drinking beer from a shoe – despite its popularity at major performances. While appreciative of his Australian fans, Stapleton remains focused on his music and has questioned the possible penalties for…

Kacey Musgraves Debuts New Song Written About Her Dog During Nashville Concert

Kacey Musgraves Debuts New Song Written About Her Dog During Nashville Concert

At the debut of Nashville’s newest music venue, The Pinnacle, on Thursday night (February 27), Kacey Musgraves premiered a song she wrote about her dog. The song is playfully titled, “My B*tch,” and the country superstar wrote it about her beloved Australian cattle dog, who Musgraves revealed “is so spicy, I named her Pepper.” In…

Kip Moore Releases New Album ‘Solitary Tracks,’ After Signing With New Label

Kip Moore Releases New Album ‘Solitary Tracks,’ After Signing With New Label

Country artist Kip Moore just released his sixth studio album, Solitary Tracks, on Friday (February 28). Moore’s breakthrough debut single, “Something ‘Bout a Truck,” topped Billboard’s Country Airplay chart over a decade ago, which he followed with four more Top 5 hits, but the singer parted ways with his longtime label, MCA Nashville, in 2024.…

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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading

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…