Think Sturgill Simpson is a lock to win Best Country Album at the 59th Grammy Awards on Feb. 12? Think again. Sturgill picked up two nominations at this year’s Grammys: Album of the Year and Best Country Album for A Sailor’s Guide to Earth. Sturgill is the only country artist to earn a nomination in…… MORE
Python Removed From Woman’s Earlobe
Emergency room doctors see a lot of strange things, but even the ER staff must have been surprised when a patient arrived with a pet snake stuck in her distended earlobe. She and her snake are inseparable… literally! To read more about removing the snake from her ear, click here.… MORE
Phil Vassar Gives His Take on 5 Songs From New Album, “American Soul”
Phil Vassar’s last album, Traveling Circus, was released in 2009—the day his label shut its doors, giving it no chance at radio. “I’m not bitter or nothing,” he jokes. Since that time, Phil has been touring, writing and recording all in preparation for the release of his current album, American Soul. When asked if the…… MORE
Panda Express Is Coming To Wichita Falls
Panda Express, an international restaurant chain that describes itself as a “fast, casual Chinese restaurant” recently filed for a building permit in Wichita Falls. The plan is to open the new restaurant near Lawrence Road and Maplewood. Currently, Wichita Falls residents have to travel to Lawton or Decatur to dine at Panda Express. Panda Express’ first…… MORE
After Cancelling 2 Shows Due to Illness, Willie Nelson Returns to the Stage in Las Vegas . . . and Sells Some Pot
After cancelling shows on Jan. 28 and 29 due to illness, Willie Nelson returned to the stage last night (Feb. 1) at the Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas for Willie Nelson & Family: Vegas on My Mind. Before the show, Willie stopped at Exile Boutique to promote his new line of cannabis, Willie Nelson Reserve.…… MORE
Keith Urban Kicks Off 10th Anniversary of Musicians on Call With Surprise Performance
With a surprise performance for patients at The Children’s Hospital at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Keith Urban kicked off the 10th anniversary of Musicians on Call, a nonprofit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in hospitals across the country. In addition to visiting with patients, families and…… MORE
Listen to Easton Corbin’s New Single, “A Girl Like You”
After his 2015 album About to Get Real, Easton Corbin is throwing his hat back in the ring with the release of his new single, “A Girl Like You.” The new tune, written by Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure and Rhett Akins, is the first release from Easton’s upcoming fourth studio album. “Got lots of bars…… MORE
Little Big Town and Sturgill Simpson Added to the Grammy Performance Lineup
The Recording Academy just upped its country cred with the announcement that Little Big Town and Sturgill Simpson will perform at the 59th Grammy Awards on Feb. 12. Two-time Grammy winners Little Big Town and Sturgill, who is nominated for Album of the Year and Best Country Album for A Sailor’s Guide to Earth, join…… MORE
Luke Bryan Reveals His Super Bowl National Anthem Prep, Including Keeping a Paper Bag in His Back Pocket for “Hyperventilation or Vomiting”
Hijinks ensued this morning (Feb. 2) as Luke Bryan spoke with NASH morning show Ty, Kelly & Chuck about singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in Houston on Sunday, Feb. 5. When the hosts asked how he was preparing for the big moment, Luke deadpanned, “Well, you keep a paper bag in your…… MORE
Garth Brooks Joins All-Star Lineup for Randy Travis Tribute Concert
Even Randy Travis has friends in low places. Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks has added his name to the luminous list of country stars who are taking part in Randy’s tribute concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Feb. 8. Garth joins the stellar lineup for the concert—titled 1 Night. 1 Place. 1…… MORE
