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Chris Young Doesn't Feel Pressure When It Comes to Fourth Album

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:11:09 +0000

With a string of No. 1 singles – ‘Tomorrow’ and ‘You’ from 2011′s ‘Neon,’ and ‘Gettin’ You Home,’ ‘The Man I Want to Be’ and ‘Voices,’ from 2009′s ‘The Man I Want to Be’– there are expectations surrounding Chris Young‘s upcoming fourth album. But as for pressure? Pft. He’s feeling none of that. “Feeling like I [...]

Remember When George Strait Went to Prison?

Billy Dukes — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:02:32 +0000

It was the wildest show behind bars, and George Strait was in the thick of it for one year in the early '80s. He wasn't the only one. Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall … they all did time behind the walls of the Huntsville Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Dierks Bentley Says Third Baby Was 'Kinda Planned, Kinda Unplanned'

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:21:10 +0000

Dierks Bentley, with decidedly shorter hair, spoke to a Jacksonville radio station during an appreciation event for the military and revealed how his wife Cassidy let him know that their third bundle of joy was on the way. The pregnancy, according to Bentley, was sort of a surprise, but not really.

Would Keith Urban Return to 'American Idol'?

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:42:11 +0000

Most average people hate their jobs, toiling away to earn a wage and to make ends meet. It is a rare and precious few who get to do what they love for a living, and Keith Urban is one of those fortunate folks when it comes to being a judge on the embattled 'American Idol.' The singer and guitarist wants to return to his seat for Season 13 in 2014 and with good reason.

Deer Goes Crazy After Crashing Into a Bus

Leslie Morgan — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:00:44 +0000

I have had my fair share of run ins with deer. Living in the country, it's just a way of life. You must, during the early morning hours and evening/night hours, constantly be on alert and have your eyes scanning the sides of the road.

Once, on a trip back to Indiana from Tennessee, a deer came inches away from slamming through the passenger side window of my car, injuring my son. Luckily, the deer hit the front of the windshield and rolled off the hood of the car. But in the case of this bus, it came right through the window and went crazy!!

Trick Shot Videos That Would Make LeBron and Tiger Jealous

Jon Prell — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:00:03 +0000

Trick shot videos can be pretty amazing depending on how elaborate they are, which in some cases might even make you question their authenticity. The first Video is one of the most incredible basketball shots you will ever see featuring a guy falling from a 100-goot platform and dropping the ball through the hoop. The second video might be the greates trick golf shot ever and definitely a one-in-a-million shot.

Quadruplets Laughing at Their Dad Will Make Your Weekend

Jon Prell — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:00:43 +0000

This video may not have any real social significance and it’s certainly not the most news worthy story of the day. However, with everything going on in the world today and on the nightly newscasts, sometimes we just need something to remind us that life is good and humanity can be a beautiful thing. The [...]

Carrie Underwood Not Ready for Kids Yet

Christina Vinson — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:55:22 +0000

Now 30, Carrie Underwood has a thriving career, a bursting bank account and an incredibly supportive hockey playing husband — and she’s content to bask in the joy of her almost three-year marriage… without kids. For now, anyway. “I don’t feel old enough to have kids,” the singer — who was recently named the new ‘Sunday [...]

Henderson Schools on Lockdown While Police Search for Escaped Inmate

Johnny Kincaid — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:37:49 +0000

Two schools in Henderson County, Jefferson Elementary and Riverview preschool are on lockdown while police search for a missing inmate. According to police Nicholas Christian was working at the jail garden and walked off. He was last seen along the riverfront in Henderson. He is a white male, around 5’7″ and 170 lbs, with brown hair. Police say he was [...]

Behold, the Greatest Bird Hunter of All Time

Jon Prell — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:45:38 +0000

Every so often you see a video that makes you say, "no way he just did that." Have you ever heard of noodling? Noodling is basically fishing with your bare hands and believe it or not, but some people are very skilled at this. In fact, I think there is some kind of reality show about noodling. What do you call quail hunting with your bare hands?

The State Where People Swear the Most – F@!#ing Ohio!

Jon Prell — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:59 +0000

S*#T! There goes another title that Indiana and Kentucky lose out on. According to a new survey, people swear more in Ohio than any other state in the Union, followed by Maryland and New Jersey...well there's a f@!#ing surprise - what no New York? By contrast, the state with the fewest people who swear and the most goody two-shoes is Washington.

Who Would the WKDQ Crew Be Cast in Classic TV?

Ashley Sollars — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:52:59 +0000

Today, we were talking about who we would be if cast in classic TV shows. We decided Jon is a mixture between Frank, Aunt Bee and Mr. Howell. Leslie is a little Granny, Pinkie and Scooby Doo. See what else we came up with below! GILLIGAN’S ISLAND Jon – Thurston Howell III Lisa – Eunice [...]

The New Pepsi Next Commercials Are Funny in a Smoking Hot Kind of Way

Leslie Morgan — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:10 +0000

About 3 weeks ago, Pepsi released the commercials for the new Pepsi Next. The commercials are a series of videos that star Latin heartthrob William Levy. Remember him on Dancing With the Stars? He didn't win but I enjoyed his ChaCha VERY much! ;-) Almost as much as I enjoy these commercials. Why? Because when you mix hot AND funny...OMG...I need a moment! You will too.

Florida Georgia Line 'Cruise' Video Featuring Nelly, Four-Wheel Drive Trucks, Fast Cars and Hot Girls Everywhere

Leslie Morgan — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:53:01 +0000

For a while now, guys (including my husband) are saying to their wives/girlfriends, “You like Florida Georgia Line? Think they’re HOT? Whatever!” Ok, guys, FGL has taken their now crossover hit “Cruise” and made a video that YOU are gonna LOVE. It has everything a guy would want. Ok, maybe you don’t want Nelly, but [...]

The NTSB Wants to Lower the Blood Alcohol Level for Drunk Driving

Jon Prell — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:28 +0000

The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that states lower the blood alcohol level for drunk driving to .05% from .08%. The NTSB believes at least 1,000 lives could be saved each year if this plan were to be adopted. It would be up to the individual states to pass such legislation. Currently, all 50 states have .08 as the standard by which a driver is considered impaired and subject to arrest.

Kree Harrison Sings a New Song Titled 'All Cried Out' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:56:58 +0000

Country powerhouse Kree Harrison sang a new song titled ‘All Cried Out’ on ‘American Idol‘ Wednesday night (May 15), giving fans a preview of the song she will release as her debut single if she wins the show’s twelfth season. The song is a slower country ballad that takes full advantage of Harrison’s smoky lower [...]

Brad Paisley Keeps His Promise, Honors Deceased Fan in Very Special Way

Christina Vinson — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:00:57 +0000

Brad Paisley made a promise last autumn to Lee Feldman, an Ephrata, Penn. resident who was stricken with pancreatic cancer. That promise was to use Feldman's gift of a prized custom-made guitar on Paisley's new album, 'Wheelhouse,' and to not let the guitar lay unused and forgotten.

'We Are Evansville' Wants and Needs Your Photos

Bobby G. — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:53:25 +0000

In case you aren’t familiar with We Are Evansville, let me briefly educate you. It’s a grass-roots movement started by some University of Southern Indiana students that encourages folks to show their pride in Evansville. And right now, they’re asking all of us to help by submitting photos. Photos of what? Well, just about anything [...]

Wealthy Parents Are Paying Handicapped Tour Guides to Bypass Long Lines at Disney Parks – Really?

Jon Prell — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:30:43 +0000

Theme park ride lines like the ones at any Disney park can be excruciatingly long and frustrating, on that we all agree, right? Well, what if you could shell out some cash and go right to the front of the line? According to the New York Post, that is exactly what is happening, except this story has a little twist. The cash is being paid to handicapped tour guides, who pose as family members to get them straight to the front of the line in a matter of a couple of minutes.

Academy of Country Music Honors George Jones With Heartfelt Tribute Video

Megan Pacella — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:36 +0000

In honor of George Jones‘ illustrious country music career, the Academy of Country Music put together a short reel of the Possum’s best moments at the ACM Awards. The clip honors Jones’ ACM wins and most memorable performances from the 1970s and 1980s. Perhaps the most touching moment of the two-minute collection comes when Jones [...]