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Hudson three-sport star Haher reflects on wonderful career for Hawks

Maddie Haher is a three-sport athlete at Hudson High, competing in soccer, basketball and track and field for the Hawks Haher has committed to Stonehill College to continue her track career She excels academically, ranking eighth in her class with a 4.4 …

Eric Church's 'Evangeline vs. The Machine' celebrates creative spirit

Eric Church's eighth studio album, "Evangeline vs. The Machine," blends country, bluegrass, folk, gospel, R&B, and soul influences. "Evangeline vs. The Machine" incorporates a diverse sonic palette, including orchestral …

Country Legend Alan Jackson Announces Retirement From Touring Amid Health Issues

Country music star Alan Jackson recently confirmed his retirement from touring at a concert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after years of living with a degenerative nerve condition. At his concert in Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum on Saturday, May 17, Jackson told the …

Kid Rock praises Trump for slaying cancel culture and wokeness

Kid Rock told Fox News Digital he doesn't think cancel culture will go away forever, but he won't be participating in it. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kid Rock has dubbed President Donald Trump the "dragon slayer" for …

Crawford County Fair announces country concert lineup

Country music sensation Tyler Braden will be the headliner at the Crawford County Fair’s country music night concert on Aug. 18. Fair officials have announced the evening will feature performances from two opening acts — Kashus Culpepper and Brenna Bone, …

"Genuine thrill" — American Idol's Ryan Seacrest reacts to Slater performing with Carrie Underwood and Cody Johnson

During the American Idol finale, which was released on May 18, 2025, country singer Cody Johnson made a surprise appearance. This caught both the viewers and semi-finalist Slater Nalley off guard. As all the previous Top 14 contestants performed one by one …

‘American Idol’ finale: Who won season 23? Plus Slater Nalley returns for one more performance

LOS ANGELES — “American Idol” crowned a season 23 winner live Sunday night on Channel 2. The top three came down to John Foster, Breanna Nix and Jamal Roberts. At the end of the night, Ryan Seacrest announced Roberts from Meridian, Mississippi as the …

Hungarian conductor leads NZSO in Bartok violin concerto

News from NZSO Sensational Hungarian conductor Gábor Káli leads the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for the first time in Wellington, featuring a folk-inspired masterpiece by his country’s legendary composer Béla Bartók. Joining the accomplished maestro and …

Sam Amidon Visits Vanished Spaces

Sam Amidon is a folk musician whose albums test the limits of his job title; they feature fiddle tunes and clawhammer banjo as well as synthesizers and improvisations with such musicians as the late drummer Milford Graves. Amidon lives in London but the …

James Hatley

James Hatley was born on April 25, 1940, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Dorthy Mary Selders. Jim grew up in Roswell, New Mexico where his grandmother basically raised him; Jim was a very adventurous kid. He joined the Army at age 16 and spent two years in …

JJ’s Country Music Minute: Jelly’s Big Announcement, Riley Green’s Mustache, New Cole Swindell and More

Interview: Breland shares his excitement for new music and European tour

Bornin 1995 in Burlington Township, New Jersey, Daniel Gerard Breland, known mononymously as BRELAND, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer celebrated for his innovative fusion of country, hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and soul music. Raised …

From gambling to garbage, coal country mines for the next big thing

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol, Va., is one of several recent projects aimed at revitalizing Virginia coal country that are backed by former coal industry executives. Parker Michels-Boyce for The New York Times When Clyde Stacy bought the …

New Release: "The Next Me" – A Song By Simon Orton

An emerging voice in Australia’s country music scene, Simon Orton is a storyteller at heart. From the dusty back-roads of Queensland to the hearts of country music lovers, he’s becoming known for his honest, soulful sound. A guitarist, poet, and singer- …

Music Stars Join With The NZSO In Wellington And Christchurch

Monday, 19 May 2025, 8:28 pm Press Release: NZSO Gábor Káli| Supplied: the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Sensational Hungarian conductor Gábor Káli leads the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for the first time in Wellington and Christchurch, featuring a …

The guide to finding a perfect date night location: Where to look first

Finding a location for a date is hard enough as it is, and Stillwater doesn’t scream perfection on the topic. But, good news. There are still some great options to do with your significant other while in Stillwater this summer, so let’s break it down. …

McKnight Center announces 2025-26 season lineup

The McKnight Center for Performing Arts will continue to bring high-profile artists and performers to its stage for another season.  Students and community members alike will be able fill the 1,098-seat venue to catch a variety of performances during the …

Temple cuisine designated national intangible cultural heritage

Published: 19 May. 2025, 16:47 An example of temple cuisine [CULTURAL CORPS OF KOREAN BUDDHISM]   Temple cuisine, a culinary tradition rooted in Buddhism’s respect for life and developed through each temple’s unique fermentation and vegetarian practices, …

Guest Column: Not my first rodeo

Recently, my wife and I took one of our semi-grown daughters and her friend to the American Rodeo Championship Weekend at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. But we weren’t there to see the adult, full-contact petting zoo that is a championship rodeo. …

Toy Storage Nation Offers Exclusive One-Day Educational Bonanza at RV & Boat Storage Workshop, July 18, in Anaheim, CA

Immersive experience designed to accelerate success for developers, owners and investors PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Toy Storage Nation invites entrepreneurs to embark on a successful future in the RV and boat …

New Listing Alert: Todd Troendle of Partner Real Estate Lists Upgraded End-Unit Townhome in Prime West Covina Location

WEST COVINA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Todd Troendle (DRE# 02097909), a residential specialist at Partner Real Estate, has brought to market a turnkey townhome at 3658 Ivory Ln, located on the quiet cul-de-sac near the …

Integrated Equity Management Promotes Charles Stewart, CFP® to Equity Owner and Partner

BLOOMINGTON, MN, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Integrated Equity Management (IEM), a boutique wealth management firm with offices in Minnesota and Florida, is pleased to announce that Charles Stewart, CFP®, has been promoted …

Extel Publishes 2025 Asia (ex-Japan/ANZ) Executive Team Rankings

All-Star status - four companies in Mainland China and two companies in the Rest of Asia achieve first place in six categories in their sectors. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Extel, formerly …

Mardy Gould Named Managing Partner of EHP, Aiming to Transform Employee Benefits and Workplace Standards

JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Under the visionary leadership of Managing Partner Mardy Gould, EHP, The Employer’s Choice, has rapidly emerged as a premier provider of innovative employee benefits solutions. Since its …

Barry Raber Launches New Website To Help Entrepreneurs

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Barry Raber, a successful three-time entrepreneur, is proud to announce the launch of his latest venture, Real Simple Business. The fully developed website (realsimplebusiness.org) …

American College of Tax Counsel Elects New Fellows

ROCHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a meeting held on May 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C., the Board of Regents of the American College of Tax Counsel (the “College”) elected the following seven new Fellows into its …

Business Book keeping Services Help Utah Companies Maintain Financial Accuracy

Find out how Business Book keeping Services provide financial clarity and empower strategic business decisions. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the costings and errors rising, hectic thinking decisions had to be …

Virtual Bookkeeping Services Enhancing Financial Management for Montana Businesses

Montana businesses boost efficiency and compliance with expert virtual bookkeeping services from IBN Technologies. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital financial solutions are being used more and more by Montana…

Virtual Bookkeeping Services Transform Financial Operations for Washington Businesses

Streamline your finances with IBN Technologies' expert virtual bookkeeping services—boost efficiency, cut costs and ensure compliance for Washington businesses. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Washington's …

Time for AI-Powered Autonomous Finance Platforms -- Emagia and Adaptive SAG Partner to Revolutionize GBS Operations

Emagia AI-based Autonomous Finance Platform and ADAPTIVE’s process optimization expertise open new frontiers for organizations to automate most O2C activities. ŁóDź, POLAND AND SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

FRANDZEL NAMED 'TOP LAW FIRM' BY LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C. announced today that it has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal in its “Top Law Firms List” for 2025 in a special section. …

Virtual Bookkeeping Services Advancing Financial Management for Colorado Businesses

Virtual bookkeeping services help Colorado businesses streamline finances, cut costs, and boost operational efficiency. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The increasing reliance on digital solutions in Colorado’s …

Revolutionizing Customer Experience: TechSommet’s ‘AI in Contact Center’ Virtual Summit Returns on May 21, 2025

SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artificial Intelligence is no longer an experimental edge case in customer support—it’s rapidly becoming the operating system of the modern contact center. What was once seen as a …

Time for AI-Powered Autonomous Finance Platforms -- Emagia and Adaptive SAG Partner to Revolutionize GBS Operations

Emagia's AI-powered Autonomous Finance Platform combined with ADAPTIVE’s digital transformation expertise helps organizations to automate most O2C activities. ŁóDź, POLAND AND SANTA CLARA, CA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

Metals Edge Surpasses 300,000 Precious Metals Transactions as Trusted Partner to Over 17,000 Clients Nationwide

Nearly Two Decades of Service Solidify Metals Edge as a Premier Resource for High-Net-Worth Investors Seeking Portfolio Diversification and Wealth Protection PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a …

Virtual Bookkeeping Services Revolutionizing Nevada Business Financial Operations

IBN Technologies provides secure, cost-effective virtual bookkeeping services in Nevada to boost business growth. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To increase productivity, cut expenses, and stay in compliance, Nevada …

Colorado SMBs Utilize Outsourced Bookkeeping Services to Overcome Financial Obstacles and Accelerate Development

Colorado SMBs adopt outsourced bookkeeping services to improve financial accuracy, reduce costs, and focus on growth. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Small and medium-sized businesses in Colorado are learning the …

Heron Bay Capital Management Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary with over $600 Million in Assets Under Management

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Heron Bay Capital Management, an independent registered investment advisor, today announced it has reached its five-year anniversary milestone with over $600 million in …

Mardy Gould Launches Nationwide Initiative Promoting Compliant and Cost-Effective Employee Wellness Programs

Mardy Gould leads EHP’s national initiative, providing employers essential resources to implement IRS, ERISA, and TCPA compliant wellness programs. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EHP Inc. and Managing …