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Keith Urban Performs 'Little Bit of Everything' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:20:21 +0000

‘American Idol‘ judge Keith Urban sang his current single ‘Little Bit of Everything’ on the hit reality singing competition on Thursday night (May 16), showing the contestants how it’s done in the big leagues with a polished, tight and energetic performance. The song is a marriage of country-tinged instrumentation with a very radio-friendly pop hook, [...]

Skeet Shooting With A Golf Club! (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:03:40 +0000

Skeet shooting can be pretty challenging, but trying to knock a clay pigeon out of the sky with a golf ball???Check out this promo for the European Tour where golf pros take shots at hitting a clay pigeon in flight! Golfers featured are: Thongchai Jaidee – 4 x European Tour WinnerDavid Horsey – BMW [...]

One-Minute-Long, 17-Song Taylor Swift Mashup Goes Viral

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:00:27 +0000

In the internet age of instant YouTube stardom, aspiring performers are always looking for a new angle to get that breakout viral clip that could help launch them. It looks like guitarists Chad Neidt and Brian O'Sullivan have found one; their newly-uploaded clip -- in which they perform a jaw-dropping double-digit medley of Taylor Swift songs -- has garnered more than 25,000 views since it was uploaded at the beginning of May.

Sean Ericson's Daily Dish – Malaysian Ramly Burger (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:00:25 +0000

If you know me, you know I LOVE to barbeque. Skilled cooking in general really impresses me. Therefore, it will be my mission to bring you a daily video highlighting some pretty cool edibles! Today we travel to a food vendor in Malaysia for a “Ramly Burger”.According to Wikipedia: The Ramly Burger, also known as the Burger [...]

MITM Video of the Day – Kershaw's Tribute Song to George Jones

Danny Merrell — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:51:48 +0000

George Jones left his impression on so many singers, and one of those is certainly Sammy Kershaw. You can hear Jones’ lilting style in many of Kershaw’s songs. So, it seems no surprise that the Louisiana singer has penned a song as a tribute to the Possum. The song is called the ‘The Route That [...]

Keith Urban Teases Upbeat New Single

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:00:02 +0000

Keith Urban premiered a 23-second snippet of some much-anticipated new music -- a brand new single, which will be serviced to country radio on Monday, May 13. It's a short tease, Urban fanatics will find it good enough to tide them over for the time being.

Tim McGraw Explores Dangers of Texting and Driving in Powerful 'Highway Don't Care' Video With Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:49:29 +0000

Tim McGraw‘s ‘Highway Don’t Care’ video is like a mini-movie, which isn’t surprising, since the singer has had plenty of big screen experience as an actor in full-length films. The clip acts as somewhat of a PSA to warn of the dangers of texting and driving. But it’s not that simple.Â The video features McGraw [...]

Watch Lightning Strike at Couple's Beach Wedding

GuySpeed Editors — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:00:52 +0000

Was it a bad omen or a free light show? Whatever the cause, the couple in this video probably started having second thoughts when a big bolt of lightning struck right behind them during their beach side wedding in the Florida Keys. The strike came hard and fast and freaked everyone out. We’re surprised the [...]

Danny Merrell's George Jones Interview Featured on the Gold Mine Show [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:08:03 +0000

I have been hosting and producing the KICKS 105 Gold Mine Show on Saturday mornings for more years than I can remember, but today's show, which was a special tribute to George Jones...well, let's just say I've never put so much emotion into a show as I did today.

'Duck Dynasty' is Bigger Than 'American Idol' Now

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:38:37 +0000

We've gotten heavily invested in A&E's ongoing original series, with a second season of 'Bates Motel' already ordered, 'Longmire' season 2 soon to start and eventually Chloe Sevigny's 'Those Who Kill,' but it's the cable network's reality series 'Duck Dynasty' that really brings home the...well, duck. The ratings for the reality series third season finale drew A&E's highest ratings ever, nearly beating out 'American Idol,' while remaining cable's number 1 series behind 'The Walking Dead.' Read all about 'Duck Dynasty's' massive success inside!

Kid Steals Car to Avoid Church

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:53:48 +0000

And here we thought falling asleep in church was bad. Most of us have visited God’s house at least once in our lives, and we could most likely unanimously agree it was utterly boring and even somewhat terrifying.Â Unfortunately, we didn’t have the gall to do anything about our aforementioned boredom the way this kid did. [...]

Major Police Operation Underway in Boston Suburb [UPDATED]

Townsquare Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:30:29 +0000

6:55 AM ET: The AP is reporting that the suspects are from Chechnya, and have lived in the US for at least one year. The surviving Boston bomb suspect has been identified as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, of Cambridge, Ma. NBC News is reporting that both suspects are brothers. Sources say that the men may have military experience, according to law enforcement officials.

6:30 AM ET: CNN is reporting that officials are worried that the suspect who remains at large could have explosives on his body. An official tells the network that the suspect killed overnight had explosives on his body. As a result, city officials have suspended all public transportation for the time being. Those in Watertown and the surrounding neighborhoods are being urged to shelter in place until further notice. Many colleges have cancelled classes for the day. Businesses are being told not to open.

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley Cover Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used to Know'

Christina Vinson — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:39 +0000

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley are having a whole lot of fun on the Locked and Reloaded Tour -- which they referred to as an adult jungle gym -- even branching out with a cover of Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used to Know.'

Brad Paisley Relives Young Romance in 'Beat This Summer' Video

Megan Pacella — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:00:47 +0000

Summertime is just a few short weeks away, but if you're jonesing for salt, sand and summer love, Brad Paisley's 'Beat This Summer' video has got you covered. In the music video for his latest tune, Paisley reminds fans just how fun a summer romance can be.

The Redneck Qualifies To Walk This Day in Country Music – April 12th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:04:11 +0000

2008 – Gretchen Wilson takes her final exam at a high school in Wilson County, Tennessee. She passes the test, qualifying to receive her GED. 2010 – Hank Williams is honored with a special citation for “craftsmanship as a songwriter” as the Pulitzer Prize winners are announced. 2000 – Bill Anderson and Jon Randall [...]

7-Year-Old Jack Hoffman Scores TD In Nebraska Spring Football Game

Joe Student — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:25:51 +0000

On the field and online, Jack Hoffman was impossible to stop on Saturday. Hoffman, a 7-year-old brain cancer patient from Atkinson, Neb., scampered 69 yards for a touchdown during the University of Nebraska’s spring scrimmage in Lincoln. Hoffman expertly followed his blockers, who held the defense at bay while he jogged past them with a [...]

Man Gives His Dog a Tattoo, Stands By His Decision

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:58:47 +0000

Ernesto Rodriguez is in the doghouse in many people’s eyes. The Stokes County, North Carolina man has raised eyebrows for giving his dog a tattoo. Rodriguez put the tat on his four-month-old pit bull, named Duchess. He says that his other dog, Duke, has a tattoo, as well. Rodriguez, who owns a tattoo parlor, placed [...]

Octomom Guest-Stars in Cledus T. Judd 'Pontoon' Spoof Video, 'Honeymoon'

Christina Vinson — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:30:01 +0000

Octomom is going country! But she isn’t strutting the stage in cowgirl boots or signing a record label deal. She actually makes her country debut as a guest star in parody country singer Cledus T. Judd’s most recent music video, ‘Honeymoon,’ which spoofs Little Big Town’s ‘Pontoon’ hit. Judd — who is probably glad Octomom [...]

Kellie Pickler's Jazz Earns Standing Ovation From 'Dancing With the Stars' Judge

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:00:19 +0000

Kellie Pickler and Wynonna Judd danced to keep dancing on Monday night (March 25) during the second episode of the new season of 'Dancing With the Stars.' Tuesday's results show could send one of the two country singers home, but if the judges' critiques and scores are an indication of what America is thinking, neither should be too worried.

Firemen Rescue Man From Burning House [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:25:17 +0000

Television doesn’t do it justice. I have been told that by friends who are firefighters. The only way to understand is to be there. Well, here we go…Get ready as this firefighter’s helmet-cam takes us right into the fire to save a man trapped inside a burning house!