February 7, 2012, 7:02 am
Lawmakers in nine states — Idaho, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri,New Jersey and South Carolina— are advancing legislation to scale back their own pensions by closing loopholes and lucrative retirement plans that have let thousands of former lawmakers earn more in retirement than while in office. Legislators in three states — Idaho, Iowa and South Carolina [...] Read More
February 6, 2012, 8:38 pm
Nearly 20 minors were cited this weekend for underage drinking in Rock Hill. A police report says the 18 teens, all under the age of 20, were at a party on Ebenezer Avenue around 1 a.m. Sunday when officers responded to reports of loud music. The report says officers standing outside the residence could plainly [...] Read More
February 6, 2012, 1:10 pm
According to NBCDFW.com, Randy Travis was arrested Monday morning in Sanger on a charge of suspicion of public intoxication. Randy was spotted in front of the First Baptist Church in Sanger with an open bottle of wine, police said. “A report of a suspicious vehicle was called in to Sanger police. Police go to investigate and find him [...] Read More
February 6, 2012, 12:40 pm
On his last record, 2010’s Up On The Ridge, Dierks Bentley went Appalachian while pursuing his love for bluegrass, amidst earthy tones and Americana-influenced songs. Though the album was critically acclaimed and garnered Country Album of the Year nominations from both the Grammys and CMA, the singles didn’t achieve quite the same success at radio [...] Read More
February 6, 2012, 12:29 pm
Billy Ray Cyrus is planning to release his memoir, reports Music Row. Hillbilly Heart will be available in hardback and ebook editions in the spring of 2013 through Amazon Publishing. Billy Ray will open up about his career, his family, and being a parent to superstar daughter Miley Cyrus. “This is my chance to set [...] Read More
February 6, 2012, 12:15 pm
Rodney Atkins will headline the post-race concert following the 13th Annual St. Jude Country Music Marathon and ½ Marathon in Nashville on April 28. The music-themed road race attracts more than 30,000 runners and walkers and 6,000 junior races through ING KiDS ROCK Nashville and puts them on a course that is lined by many [...] Read More
February 3, 2012, 11:06 pm
Top 20 Country Countdown welcomed Dierks Bentley to the set this week to talk about his new album, Home, out February 7th with host Nan Kelley. Dierks also shared the stories behind writing and recording some of his favorite tracks from his new album. If you missed the Friday night premiere, check the schedulefor re-airs [...] Read More
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