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Rascal Flatts Announce 2013 Live and Loud Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:30:51 +0000

Having just wrapped their Changed Tour earlier this month, country trio Rascal Flatts are wasting no time and letting no grass grow under their cowboy boots. The threesome is itching to get back out there on that wide open road and do what they do best and that's continue to perform for their fans. The band just announced their summer tour -- the Live & Loud Tour.

Taylor Swift Brings Out Surprise Guest Nelly in St. Louis

Megan Pacella — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:00:48 +0000

Taylor Swift and Nelly don't seem like a likely combination, but that hasn't stopped the country music crossover star from rubbing elbows with the St. Louis native on several occasions. During a Red Tour stopover in Nelly's hometown this week, Swift shocked her audience when she brought the rap star on stage.

What's a Billiken, and How'd It Find Its Way to St. Louis?

Danny Groner — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:37:45 +0000

St. Louis University is seeded fourth in this year's NCAA Tournament, and they're a sentimental favorite for a lot of hoops fans this year. In December, their coach, Rick Majerus, died of heart failure at the age of 64. The team dedicated their season to the memory of their coach.

But an additional reason to root for St. Louis is their mascot: the Billiken. What exactly is a Billiken anyway?

Who Would Win a Missouri Division 1 Basketball Tournament? [POLL]

Doug — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:15:24 +0000

March always is the best time of year for college basketball. While there is much attention devoted to the NCAA Basketball Tournament, there is also the National Invitation Tournament and the College Basketball Invitational. There are plenty of tournaments to go around in the post season.

One of the things I would like to see is a little in-state rivalry popup between the Missouri NCAA Division 1 teams. Can you even name the teams that fall in this category? Go ahead, I'll give you a second. I have to admit, I had to look it up to make sure I got them all.

Jason Aldean Ticket Presale: Get Your Tickets Early to the Columbia Show

Sam Schleicher — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:00:51 +0000

If you're planning on seeing Jason Aldean at Mizzou Area in Columbia on his 2013 Night Train Tour with Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett, today is the day to get those tickets. Live Nation is offering you the chance to get your tickets early to the April 26 concert with an exclusive presale on Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Brad Paisley Announces Beat This Summer Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:58:30 +0000

We can't think of a better way to beat the summer heat than with some live country music, doled out by Brad Paisley. The singer, who is gearing up for the April 9 release of 'Wheelhouse,' has announced the first leg of his Beat This Summer Tour.

Tim McGraw Announces Dates for Two Lanes of Freedom 2013 Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:10:03 +0000

Truck yeah! Country music superstar Tim McGraw will release a new album titled ‘Two Lanes of Freedom‘ on Feb. 5, and in support, he’ll hit the road on a 30-date tour. Presented by Pennzoil, the tour kicks off on May 2 in Birmingham, Ala. and runs through July 27, when it wraps up in Virginia [...]

St. Louis' Gateway Arch Voted the Least Impressive U.S. Landmark

Bruce — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:50:48 +0000

According to a new survey conducted by 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair, the least impressive U. S. landmark is the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. The rest of the bottom five are the Alamo, Mount Rushmore, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. There seems to be a flaw in the survey.

What Are the Most Dangerous Cities in America?

Mike Adams — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 21:00:27 +0000

Last week, the FBI announced that violent crime dropped four percent in 2011, compared to a 5.5 percent drop in 2010.

However, according to a 24/7 Wall St. review of 2011 FBI crime statistics, violent crime is on the rise in places that already have the highest rates for it in the country — both murder and burglary have gone up.

Meet + See Lady Antebellum in St. Louis

Sam Schleicher — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:00:23 +0000

Wanna meet Lady Antebellum in St. Louis? We’re sending one lucky winner to St. Louis on to meet and see Lady Antebellum in concert on Friday, June 29! Here’s what the winner will get: 2 tickets to see Lady Antebellum in St. Louis, Missouri on Friday, June 29, 2012 Meet & greet with Lady Antebellum [...]