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News Anchor Curses in Debut Broadcast [NSFW]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:46:46 +0000

A.J. Clemente’s first day at his new job couldn’t have gone any worse. The new weekend news anchor for KFYR, the NBCÂ affiliate in Bismarck, North Dakota, managed to kick off his on-air career with a live mic gaffe consisting of two of the seven dirty words which George Carlin famously explained you can never say [...]

Why I Won't Discuss the Boston Marathon Tragedy

Behka — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:15 +0000

Kids, I think we all are a little taken aback by what happened yesterday afternoon in Boston. I heard about it a little after it happened Monday afternoon, and I wrestled with myself about it all afternoon. But I made a decision.I was given a phone number for a girl named Megan who was the [...]

Why I Won't Discuss the Boston Marathon Tragedy

Behka — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:05:04 +0000

'Kabooyow! Lady' Is Your New Favorite Viral Video Star

Emerald Catron — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:27:21 +0000

Sadly, we don’t have more opportunities to scream “Kabooyow! Kabooyow!” in our everyday life. But we *want* to say it all the time now, thanks to Michelle Clark and this news interview she did. Maybe we’ll start making excuses to say “kabooyow!” to make sure it catches on. Push an button on the elevator, scream [...]

Biggest News Story of the Week? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:00:04 +0000

Three country legends provided poignant headlines this week. George Strait made a stunning announcement on Wednesday, while Reba McEntire revealed on Thursday that she too is giving up a major part of her career up for good. Meanwhile, Loretta Lynn was honored for 50 years of service at the Grand Ole Opry, and the stars came out to celebrate.

TV, Web, Newspaper, Radio: How Do You Get Your News?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:00:38 +0000

The Internet may have revolutionized the way many of us get the news, but according to a Harris Poll of 2,307 adults, a majority of Americans still prefer an older technology when it comes to their preferred method of news accumulation.

Most Exciting Country News Story of the Week? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:00:45 +0000

A new feud began to let stew and a song that helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for cancer research — those are two of the most-read headlines this week in country music. Which story did you talk about most this week?Â Taylor Swift sold over 200K downloads of ‘Ronan,’ a song she debuted [...]

Most Exciting Country News Story This Week? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:00:22 +0000

The most popular country news story on Taste of Country this week had to do with Kellie Pickler's hair -- or lack thereof -- and big heart. The singer shaved her beautiful blonde locks to support a close friend who's battling breast cancer. Was that the biggest story for you? What event from the last seven days did you find most exciting?

Most Exciting Country News Story of the Week? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:30:02 +0000

It was an exciting week of country news, with some stories that left you feeling sympathetic (Randy Travis, LeAnn Rimes) and more that filled the air with excitement. Taylor Swift‘s new video and Toby Keith‘s new album are just two of the many excuses one had this week for shouting joy while co-workers drummed away quietly at their keyboards.

Taylor Swift to Share 'Some Really Cool News' During Live YouTube Web Chat

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:00:24 +0000

Taylor Swift is asking fans to ‘Speak Now’ on August 13, with the singer taking to her official YouTube channel to talk directly with her legion of loyal followers in real-time for the unique fan interaction. And, she’s got some news to share. “Hey, it’s Taylor. So, I really want to talk to you about [...]