The Country Music Hall of Fame formally inducted three new members on Oct. 21: Ricky Skaggs (modern era), Dottie West (veteran era, decreased) and Johnny Gimble (musician, deceased). A number of Hall of Fame members and other country artists were in attendance for the celebration, including Randy Travis, Charlie Daniels, Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, Emmylou…… MORE
Lauren Alaina’s Step-Dad Passes Away After Cancer Battle
Lauren Alaina’s step-dad, Sam Ramker, passed away on Oct. 21, after battling Stage IV cancer since March. Lauren shared the news via Instagram, stating: “My stepdad, Sam, went to heaven at one o’clock this morning. He was the purest example of how to love and live life fully. His last few hours were some of…… MORE
CMA Awards Announce First Round of Performers, Including Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney & More
The Country Music Association announced its first round of performers for the 52nd annual CMA Awards: Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban. Hosted for the 11th consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, the CMA Awards will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville…… MORE
WFFD Hiring First Responders
The Wichita Falls Fire department is hoping to grow its ranks in the next few months following a decline in applicant numbers over the years. Wichita Falls assistant Fire Chief Donald Hughes has been with the department since he was 19-years-old. He has watched the number of applicants go from about 400 every year to…… MORE
Cody Johnson Talks Small-Town Texas Roots, Success as an Indie Artist, New Single, Upcoming Major-Label Debut Album & More
Jim Casey talks with Cody Johnson about: growing up in the small town of Sebastopol, Texas learning the drums from his father at a young age the advantage of having a background in drums being surrounded by gospel music from his family members early musical influences, from Elvis to Billy Joe Shaver gaining respect from…… MORE
Lauren Alaina Cancels More Shows Due to “Family Medical Emergency”
Due to a “family medical emergency,” Lauren Alaina will not perform on Oct. 19 in Sugar Land, Texas, or Oct. 20 in New Braunfels, Texas, as part of Cole Swindell and Dustin Lynch’s Reason to Drink Another Tour. Lauren’s step-dad, Sam Ramker, has been battling Stage IV cancer since March. Lauren and her teamed shared…… MORE
Who’s New: Nora Collins
Born: Brookfield, Wis. Lives: Nashville Age: 24 Single: “Plain Jane” EP: Strings (Nov. 2) Twitter: @Nora_Collins Instagram: @Nora_Collins Facebook: @NoraCollinsOfficial How did you get started playing music? I have always loved to sing. It all started in the church choir. The director saw something in me and suggested to my parents that we look into…… MORE
Soccer Team Considering Move To Wichita Falls
For the last six months Spectra Venue Management has been working to try and bring a soccer team to Wichita Falls. They are optimistic a deal will get done soon and that a new team could start as soon as April of 2019. Owner of the FC Amarillo soccer team and head of the league…… MORE
Wichita Falls Mayoral Candidate’s Campaign Signs Vandalized
A couple of campaign signs in Wichita Falls have been vandalized and now two opponents in that race, Mayor Stephen Santellana and Lowry Crane, are speaking out. According to Texas law it is illegal to steal, deface or destroy any campaign yard sign on private property. Read the candidates’ comments and find out more about…… MORE
Watch Carrie Underwood, Runaway June, and Maddie & Tae Perform Power Medley
Carrie Underwood will launch her Cry Pretty Tour 360 in May 2019, but she got the party started early at the CMT Artists of the Year Awards on Oct. 17 as she teamed with future tourmates Runaway June and Maddie & Tae to perform a medley of iconic songs, including: Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your…… MORE
