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Up-and-coming country artist Joe Hott & The Short Mountain Boys to perform at Ohnward Fine…

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Striding confidently onto the 2017 Nashville music scene, Joe Hott is poised to become the next new “must see/must hear” artist in Music City. A unique …

Kentucky weather updates: 23 killed, others injured in storms

At least 23 people reportedly died in a tornado in Laurel County, Kentucky. Get the latest updates on storms in Kentucky. More than 20 people have died and others were injured in storms that struck Kentucky overnight. Heavy damage from unconfirmed …

JJ’s Country Music Minute: George Strait Retiring? CMA Dates Announced, Post Malone’s Stanley Tumbler and More

6 Reasons Carrie Underwood Should Return For American Idol Season 24 (She's Made Improvements)

Carrie Underwood has brought more attention to American Idol than it has in recent years, no doubt due to her star power. As one of the most famous contestants from American Idol, Carrie's return to the show as a judge was heralded as a full-circle …

Johnny Rodriguez, pioneering Mexican American country music star, dies at 73

Johnny Rodriguez, a trailblazer in country music and the first major Mexican American artist in the genre, died on Friday at the age of 73. His daughter, Aubry Rodriguez, confirmed the news on social media, though no cause of death was disclosed. Rodriguez …

Enya’s Reclusive Life: 'Sail Away' Singer Lives in Castle With Her Cats

In a world where some stars can’t order an oat flat white without sharing it on Instagram, Enya — who turned 64 on May 17 — is an anomaly. The  singer, best known for ubiquitous hits from the 80s and 90s like “Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)” and “Only Time,” has …

Singer Mitchell Tenpenny and Wife Meghan Patrick Share Key to Happy Marriage

Country stars Mitchell Tenpenny and wife Meghan Patrick share that one of their secrets to “keeping the spark alive” has involved a little healthy competition and a long-running rivalry, they revealed in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly. Tenpenny, 35, …

Amazon Just Cancelled The #2 Show In Its Top 10 List

The BondsmanAmazon If you are occasionally baffled about why streaming services cancel seemingly successful shows, here’s another example for you. Amazon Prime Video has just cancelled The Bondsman, the Kevin Bacon supernatural comedy that has him playing …

Welcome to Alabama: Laura Smith recounts a career in tourism

Welcome to Alabama: Laura Smith recounts a career in tourism Published 11:50 am Saturday, May 17, 2025 VALLEY — Laura Smith talked about tourism in Alabama at Wednesday’s noon hour meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Valley. It’s a subject she’s well versed in …

'9-1-1: Nashville' Will Continue '9-1-1: Lone Star's Legacy in One Major Way

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your Collider account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. A role behind the scenes of 9-1-1: Nashville has officially been …

Remember Monday's Eurovision entry makes history as milestone UK performance

The UK's Eurovision entry is set to make history. Remember Monday will be taking to the stage to sing their hearts out for a chance to take home the title of Eurovision 2025 winners, but there is something extra special about this entry. The trio are …

Celebrated Nashville Hitmaker Tony Haselden Dead at 79

Tony Haselden, who shot to fame as a member of the rock group LeRoux in the 1970s before becoming an acclaimed country songwriter and producer in Nashville, has died. Townsquare Media station 97.3 The Dawg reports that Haselden died on Friday night (May 16 …

Chinese pianist Lang Lang, country music star, and pop hitmaker to join Calgary Phil in varied 70th season

Other artists who will make guest appearances in the 2025/2026 season include violinist Gil Shaham, former Barenaked Ladies vocalist Steven Page and singer, actress and former University of Calgary professor Vivek Shraya. The orchestra will perform The …

Kevin Bacon Horror Comedy Series ‘The Bondsman’ Cancelled at Prime Video

Just over a month after premiering on Prime Video with one and only season, Blumhouse’s horror-comedy series “The Bondsman” starring Kevin Bacon has already been cancelled. The eight episode first season failed to catch on with audiences, which is sadly …

The dark business model of Nigeria’s ‘BM boys’

A young man appears on the TikTok video, all swagger and gold chains, flashing a wad of $100 bills. Another boasts about how “BM got me a new car” and claims to have made $5,000 in just a few hours. But these aren’t your regular influencers chasing brand …

How Kalen DeBoer, Hugh Freeze, Nick Saban and more scored in Regions Tradition golf pro-am

Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer’s group came in second among the celebrity groups during Wednesday’s pro-am before the Regions Tradition in Birmingham. DeBoer and his group, which included PGA Tour Champions player Ernie Els, came in at -16, but …

Birds not of a feather nesting together

It’s that time of year here in our neck of Pennsylvania when it’s prime nesting season for our feathered friends. Case in point: Our home in Northbrook is now surrounded by nesting birds. These include a family of robins nesting atop a rain gutter, phoebes …

CMA Awards To Return To Nashville's Bridgestone Arena

The Country Music Association and ABC have announced the 59th Annual CMA Awards will return to Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on November 19th, airing live on ABC beginning at 8/7c. The CMA said details on the show's host and ticket on-sale will …

The livestreamed killing of an influencer could be femicide – a misunderstood crisis | Arwa Mahdawi

Justice for Valeria Márquez Valeria Márquez was killed in one of the most horrifically public ways possible. On Tuesday evening, the 23-year-old Mexican social media influencer, who had built up a large following with videos about beauty and makeup, was …

Houzeo Launches Enhanced Homebuyer Platform Across North Dakota

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Mississippi Homebuyers Can Now Access Houzeo's Cutting-Edge Homebuyer Tools

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Houzeo Rolls Out New Buyer Platform for Rhode Island Homebuyers

Home buyers across the Ocean State can now find their dream home on Houzeo, schedule a tour, and submit offers. PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s #1 home selling website and app, is now launching …

Thousands of Small Businesses Face Potential Tax Refund Loss Under New U.S. Congressional Tax Bill

Tax Advocacy Group Prepares to Engage U.S. Congress on Behalf of Small & Mid Sized Companies (SME's) WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial provision in the U.S. Congressional "Big …

Houzeo Enters Indiana with Cutting-Edge Homebuyer Platform

Home buyers across the Hoosier State can now find their dream home on Houzeo, schedule a tour, and submit offers. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s #1 home selling website and app, is now launching its …

Protection Tax Outlines Compliance-Based Review Process

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Greywolfe CEO Ron Earley to Headline Oxford Keynote on the Future of AI and E-Commerce

How Machine Learning Is Reshaping Operational Strategy and Financial Freedom for the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs OXFORD, United Kingdom, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ron Earley, Founder and CEO of Greywolfe Investing, will deliver a featured …

Dillard’s, Inc. Announces $0.25 Cash Dividend

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dillard’s, Inc. (DDS-NYSE) (the “Company” or “Dillard’s”) announced that the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the Class A and Class B Common Stock of the Company. The …

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NEW YORK, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. We …

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