George Strait will be keeping busy in 2020 with a handful of tour dates, including a newly announced stadium performance with Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town. George will be performing at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug. 22 with LBT and Stapleton, followed by two new dates in Las Vegas with…… MORE
2020 Grammy Awards: Everything a Country Music Fan Needs to Know About the Show
From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2020 Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26. The Notes Date: Jan. 26 Location: Staples Center in L.A. Time: 8 p.m ET Channel: CBS Live Stream: CBS All Access Host: Alicia Keys Non-Televised Awards: Grammy.com at 3:30…… MORE
Nashville Singer/Songwriter David Olney Dies Onstage During Florida Festival
Singer/songwriter David Olney, 71, died onstage during the 30-A Songwriters Festival in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., on Jan. 18. David collapsed onstage after an “apparent heart attack” during a showcase alongside Amy Rigby and Scott Miller. Amy shared details of the tragedy via Facebook, saying: “David Olney, a beautiful man, a legend, a songwriting poet…… MORE
Lady Antebellum Honored With “Angels Among Us Award” by St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Following in the esteemed footsteps of Randy Owen, Jake Owen, Brad Paisley, John Rich, Darius Rucker and more, Lady Antebellum was honored with the 2020 Angels Among Us Award by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Lady A was recognized at the 31st annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids on Jan. 18 in Memphis. The…… MORE
Gene Watson Invited to Join the Grand Ole Opry
During his set on the Grand Ole Opry on Jan. 17, Gene Watson was surprised by Vince Gill with an invitation to join the esteemed club. “He’s one of the greatest country singers that’s walked the earth,” said Vince during Gene’s introduction. After Gene performed “Sometimes I Get Lucky and Forget” and “Nothing Sure Looked…… MORE
New Court Date Set for Sam Hunt’s DUI Case
Sam Hunt is scheduled to appear in a Nashville court on March 17 at 9 a.m. to face misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and having an open container. The new case details were released after Sam’s initially scheduled court date on Jan. 17. Sam was arrested in Nashville on Nov. 21. According to…… MORE
WFISD Student Hero Honored After Saving Family From House Fire
Aurora Peigne was honored today as a hero. In her fuzzy leopard vest in front of all her fellow third graders, Crockett Elementary’s principal brought students back to the night of January fourth. Read about Aurora’s heroic efforts here.… MORE
Drought Conditions In Texoma
Rain is always a welcome sight to Texomans. Dr. Jonathan Price is the head of Midwestern State’s Geosciences department and he knows a thing or two about signs of drought. “We can zoom in on the state of Texas and see that there are some concerned areas from the panhandle as we’re coming into the…… MORE
Special Olympics Coaches Training In Wichita Falls
The North West Texas Area Special Olympics basketball certified coaches and volunteers on Thursday at the Bridge in Wichita Falls. Many of the coaches and volunteers got involved through family connections but they said that once you get involved you never want to stop. Read more about the coaches training by clicking here.… MORE
Wichita County To Have New Memorial Plaza
The Wichita County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Alumni Association announced final plans for a memorial. The plaza is about ten years in the making with a price tag of more than $250,000 dollars. Read more about the fundraising efforts and who will be honored in the new memorial here.… MORE
