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Miranda Lambert to Aid Animal Rescue Efforts in Moore, Oklahoma

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:00:26 +0000

Miranda Lambert's soft spot for animals is well known in country music circles. The singer has her own animal rescue organization, and she's agreed to pitch in to help take care of the many animals displaced by the devastating tornado which hit Moore, Oklahoma on Monday (May 20).

Jason Aldean Calls on Fans to Help Decide His Next Single

Christina Vinson — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:03:14 +0000

Jason Aldean has decided to ‘take a little ride’ on the wild side and let his fans help decide the next single from his hit record ‘Night Train.’ With ten No. 1 songs under his belt, he’s hoping those who know best will be able to choose his next hit. “Decisions Decisions!!!! Tryin to decide [...]

Couple Arrested After Stabbing Each Other Over 'American Idol' Finale

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:00:33 +0000

If you think you're Kree Harrison or Candice Glover's most passionate fan, think again. A couple in Pennsylvania were arrested and charged with aggravated assault after an argument over the 'American Idol' season finale led to a fight that ended with them stabbing each other.

Kmart Offers Some 'Big Gas' Savings in Funny New Ad

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:01:32 +0000

We don’t know who is behind the sudden trend of laugh-out-loud Kmart ads, but we say keep ‘em coming! Just last month we gave you the famed ‘Ship Your Pants‘ Kmart commercial that created both headlines and guffaws around the country. Now the discount chain is back with a hysterical ad about the gas savings [...]

View the Full 2013 Missouri State Fair Concert Lineup and Ticket Prices

KIX 105 — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:00:41 +0000

Four concerts were announced by Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe, completing the series of eight concerts for this year’s State Fair, to be held Aug. 8-18 in Sedalia. Added to the line-up will be the concerts Foreigner and Starship featuring Mickey Thomas Aug. 9, Chubby Checker Aug. 13, Lee Brice and Tyler Farr Aug.15, and rockers Three Days Grace and Hinder Aug. 17. Tickets will be available June 17 through Ticketmaster.com.

Homeless Girl Overcomes Odds to Be Named High School Valedictorian

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:10:03 +0000

Homework was never easy for Chelesa Fearce — mostly because she didn’t have a home to do it in. Chelesa was recently named valedictorian at Charles Drew High School in Clayton County, Georgia, even though she was homeless for most of her high school career and was forced to spend some nights sleeping in her [...]

Cardinal Loans Locations Collecting Items for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Ken Dillon — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:10:51 +0000

Cardinal Loans has teamed up with the First Baptist Church of Moore to collect items to help our Neighbors in Oklahoma. They will be collecting donations until May 31, then sending donations directly to Moore. Cardinal Loans is accepting donations for the following items: Water Diapers/Baby Wipes Non-Perishable Food Items Laundry Detergent Board Games, Cards [...]

Toby Keith Heads Home to Oklahoma, Surveys Damage From Deadly Tornado

Christina Vinson — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:46 +0000

Toby Keith only recently got back into the United States after his latest USO tour, and was actually in Moore, Oklahoma right before the deadly tornado struck on Monday (May 20), but left for Nashville to record new music just hours before it touched down. When he heard about the wreckage and devastation the storm caused, he returned to his hometown the next day, ready to help and assess the damage.

George Strait, Keith Urban + More Added as 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers

Christina Vinson — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:39 +0000

The 2013 CMT Music Awards will be a big night in country music, boasting a terrific lineup of fan-favorite acts, including the King himself. Recently added to the mix are George Strait, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum, making this evening a truly entertaining country music party.

Ronnie Dunn Shares New Song, 'Peace Love and Country Music'

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:55:12 +0000

Ronnie Dunn has taken to sampling new songs in progress for his fans, and from the sound of it, his latest one is a potential hit in the making. The former Brooks and Dunn singer shared a new song titled ‘Peace Love and Country Music’ via Souncloud recently, and from the glowing comments he’s been [...]