On Tuesday, Wichita Falls City Council passed a motion to amend to the shelter-in-place order they approved on Friday. Councilors unanimously approved changes that state plant sales can continue, real estate agents can accept new listings and work virtually and golf courses can remain open with strict social distancing guidelines, all with the sole goal…… MORE
CMA Fest 2020 Has Been Canceled
Nashville’s 2020 CMA Fest on June 4–7 has been canceled. It will not be rescheduled. The Country Music Association issued the following statement on March 31: After careful deliberation, and in following the latest guidance from national, state and local authorities, we are sad to announce that CMA Fest will not take place in 2020.…… MORE
Sara Evans to Drop New Album and New Book in the Coming Months
Sara Evans will be keeping busy over the next few months with the release of a new album, Copy That, and the release of a new book, Born to Fly. Copy That, which will drop on May 15, is a 13-song collection that features Sara covering country and pop songs that have inspired her career,…… MORE
Volunteer With Meals On Wheels Tests Positive For COVID-19
THE Kitchen – Meals on Wheels was notified by the Wichita County Health Department that one of their volunteers tested positive for the coronavirus. The patient delivered meals prior to the testing. THE Kitchen has contacted each person on the delivery route to provide more information. More information about this Covid-19 case can be found…… MORE
Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson Reveals COVID-19 Diagnosis
Asleep at the Wheel frontman Ray Benson, 69, revealed via Facebook on March 31 that he has been diagnosed with COVID-19. “Well folks, the bad news I’ve contracted the corona virus!!” said Ray. “Been feeling tired for about 10 days! Went to be tested on the 21st! No tests so went home! Went back yesterday…… MORE
Luke Bryan Scores 24th No. 1 Single With “What She Wants Tonight”
Luke Bryan scored the 24th No. 1 single of his career as “What She Wants Tonight” ascended to the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and the Mediabase chart this week. Co-penned by Luke, Ross Copperman, Hillary Lindsey and Jon Nite—and produced by Jeff and Jody Stevens—“What She Wants Tonight” is the second…… MORE
Nashville Singer/Songwriter Kalie Shorr Reveals COVID-19 Diagnosis
Nashville singer/songwriter Kalie Shorr revealed via Twitter on March 30 that she has been diagnosed with COVID-19. “Despite being quarantined (except for a handful of trips for groceries) for three weeks, I managed to contract COVID 19,” said Kalie in her initial tweet. “I’m feeling significantly better, but it’s proof how dangerous and contagious this…… MORE
March 31: Live-Stream Show Calendar With Mitchell Tenpenny, Tenille Townes, Craig Campbell, Chris Lane & More
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite stars perform live and chat via social medial. March 31 (updated throughout the day) Stephanie Quayle: 10 a.m. CT – Facebook Sam…… MORE
Kenny Rogers Tops Billboard Country Albums Chart for First Time in 34 Years
Kenny Rogers may be gone, but the country music icon is definitely not forgotten. One week after Kenny’s death on March 20, his 2018 album, The Best of Kenny Rogers: Through the Years, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The 20-song offering moved 31,000 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Music,…… MORE
First Day Of Online Learning For WFISD
In her five years of teaching for the Wichita Falls ISD, the first day of school after spring break looks a little different for Cheri West. She met with her first-graders over Google Hangout, as the school district begins its new online learning program: School@Home. Read more about WFISD’s distance learning program here.… MORE
