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Rascal Flatts Explore the Dangers of Alcoholism in 'Changed' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:00:52 +0000

Rascal Flatts recruited ‘Nashville’ star Charles Esten to appear in their new video for the contemplative ballad ‘Changed,’ which explores the dangers of alcoholism on the family unit. In the clip, the Flatts perform alongside hanging lightbulbs and plot footage featuring Gary LeVox as a bartender at the local watering hole, complete with a towel [...]

Maker's Mark Stops Watering Down Their Bourbon, Vacation Day Requests Skyrocket

Mike Adams — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:32:18 +0000

In an attempt to not be tortured and burned at the stake by their customer base, executives at Maker’s Mark have announced that the distillery no longer plans to cut their world famous bourbon with water. Over the weekend, Maker’s Mark chief operating officer Rob Samuels said that the company does not intend to follow [...]

"Love Gone Wrong" Story Submission: Drink, Date, Drunk

KIX 105 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:00:22 +0000

Get ready for another listener’s story of “Love Gone Wrong.” Lots of people enjoy a drink or two on a date. It help’s people relax and can make you a lot less nervous about meeting someone new. However, as we see in this dating disaster, drinks on a first date can be a double-edged sword… [...]

Randy Travis Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Problems

Billy Dukes — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:00:39 +0000

Randy Travis has pledged sobriety, and his lawyer says the singer is staying true to his word — with a little help. Larry Friedman tells TMZ that Travis is now recording new music and going through treatment for his alcohol addiction. In fact, 2013 is going to be a big year for the hitmaker. Friedman shares [...]

Law Enforcement Launches DUI Holiday Campaign Across Missouri

Sam Schleicher — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:58:20 +0000

During this busy holiday season, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is reminding motorists to designate a driver or call a cab and avoid driving impaired. According to the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement is on the lookout for impaired drivers, with targeted enforcement efforts Dec

Randy Travis Gives Up Drinking

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:40:04 +0000

After a series of embarrassing public incidents involving alcohol, country star Randy Travis has given up drinking. His lawyer, Larry Friedman, tells TMZ that the troubled singer has “eliminated alcohol from his daily life.” The 53-year-old singer of such classics as ‘Forever and Ever, Amen’ and ‘On the Other Hand’ has a decades-long history of [...]

Taylor Swift: 'I Don't Drink Much Alcohol'

Jessica Nicholson — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:00:01 +0000

Taylor Swift was a precocious and talented teen on the verge of superstardom when she made her debut her first single 'Tim McGraw' back in 2006. Now of legal drinking age at 22, her fans and the music industry have watched this singer-songwriter grow from sugary-sweet love songs such as 'Love Story' and 'Sparks Fly' to more adult material like 'Mine,' 'Better Than Revenge' and her second single from 'Red,' 'Begin Again.'

Americans Choose Beer As Their Favorite Alcoholic Beverage

Shauna Wright — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:27:18 +0000

Next time you’re out with friends, look around the table. Chances are good you’ll see more beer bottles than wine glasses or martinis, and that’s not a coincidence — a new survey discovered beer is America’s favorite alcoholic beverage.

How Much Are Americans Spending on Alcohol?

Mike Adams — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:00:32 +0000

There are many reasons why the idea behind prohibition not only failed miserably in this country, but has been long since buried deep in the American archives alongside slavery and the powdered wig. Americans love booze — so much that no matter what type of economic ugliness has transpired over the course of the last [...]