“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Pat Summitt. I had the privilege of spending time with Pat during my first year at Tennessee, and those are conversations I will cherish forever. When you think of all the great coaches in all sports, Pat Summitt is at the top of that list. “As a…… MORE
Statement from UT Vice Chancellor and AD Dave Hart on the Passing of Pat Summitt
“We are deeply saddened by today’s news of Pat Summitt’s passing. We send our deepest condolences to her son, Tyler, and to her family and friends. “Pat Summitt is synonymous with Tennessee, but she truly is a global icon who transcended sports and spent her entire life making a difference in other peoples’ lives. She was…… MORE
Pat Summitt Passes Away at 64
Lady Vols Head Coach Emeritus Pat Summitt, 64, passed away Tuesday morning from complications of Early Onset Dementia, Alzheimer’s Type. Summitt’s son, Tyler Summitt, released a statement Tuesday morning regarding her passing. “It is with tremendous sadness that I announce the passing of my mother, Patricia Sue Head Summitt. She died peacefully this morning at…… MORE
The Last Bandoleros Talk Tejano, Country and City Slicker Influences
Chuck Wicks sits down with Derek James, Jerry Fuentes and Diego Navaira—three solo artists from San Antonio, Texas and New York that came together to be The Last Bandoleros. Chuck loves their new single, “Where Do You Go,” and invited them to talk a little bit about how their music and their band came to be. The Last Bandoleros…… MORE
Four Varieties Of Nature Valley Granola Bars Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns
General Mills has announced a voluntary national recall of four varieties of Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars and Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars. The FDA said the recall was issued as part of sunflower kernel supplier SunOpta’s ongoing national recall for the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported and the recall was…… MORE
Pam Tillis Prepares Seventies-Inspired New Album
It’s been nearly three years since Pam Tillis put out an album of original in the form of Dos Divas, the colorful 2013 project she recorded with her pal Lorrie Morgan. It’s even farther back — nearly 10 years — since Tillis’ last solo album Rhinestoned appeared in 2007. Tillis, who played a Nashville-area gig at the Franklin Theatre…… MORE
The Mavericks Ready Live Album, Launch Own Record Label
After two albums on the Valory Music Company, part of the Big Machine Label Group, the Mavericks have announced the creation of their own independent label: Mono Mundo Recordings. For the venture’s first release, the band will drop All Night Live, Volume 1, in October. The live record will be distributed by Nashville media company Thirty…… MORE
Jon Pardi Talks New No. 1 Album, Country & Western Music, Driving Bulldozers and More
Jim talks with Jon Pardi about his new No. 1 album, California Sunrise, his fastest rising single, “Head Over Boots,” Country and Western music, his past working history, growing up in northern California and more. Show Participants Jon Pardi Jim Casey, NCD Managing Editor Show Links Country & Western Star Jon Pardi Creates a Modern Throwback With New…… MORE
Police Believe They Found Body Of Missing 8-Year-Old Boy
After 14 days of searching, Stephens County Sheriff’s Office announced they believe they found the body of the missing 8-year-old Duncan boy. At around 9:30 Saturday morning, searchers discovered a body they believe is Damion Davidson. Details on where he was found has not been released. Officials say a positive identification has not yet been made.…… MORE
NEW INFO: Kuhrt Speaks About Onfield Outburst
WFISD Superintendent Michael Kuhrt released new information Friday about the district’s investigation into an incident on an athletic field on June 13th. Kuhrt says a summer organization was using the new turf field at Rider without the proper permission. Witnesses say District Athletic Director Scot Hafley began yelling and cursing at Rider Coach Eric Ward.…… MORE
