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Harrison country artist punches ticket to Sunfest

Harrison's Todd Richard was the contest winner for a spot on the island country festival After earning the most votes, a local country artist is heading to Vancouver Island this summer.  Harrison Hot Springs' Todd Richard will be gracing the stage …

4 Songs with the Most Iconic Intros in Country Music

Country music is packed to the brim with great songs that contain memorable and meaningful lyrics. There are also plenty of songs that contain unforgettable instrumental breaks. However, not all country songs have instantly recognizable or memorable intros …

Take a summer day trip! Here's 5 East Tennessee gems to explore

With the weather getting warmer and nature fully in bloom once more, it's the perfect time of the year to get out and explore. Whether you're looking for stunning mountain views, a museum, or a vibrant food and drink scene, East Tennessee has …

UK Eurovision act Remember Monday: ‘We’re each other’s therapists and protectors’

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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' tour causes surge in hotel prices

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" tour is causing hotel prices to surge in tour cities. A study found hotel prices increasing by up to 178% in cities like Chicago. The tour has sparked increased interest in accommodations, with over 82,000 Google …

BYD Exeter moves to bigger showroom after two successful years

BYD South West's flagship showroom, BYD Exeter, has moved to a larger and more central location - nearly two years after first opening its doors. Now located at Hennock Road Central, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8NP, the new showroom showcases the latest …

Buy One Get One Free Chris Stapleton Tickets Buffalo, New York

There is a massive show coming to Western New York this summer and now is the time to take advantage of a special ticket offer! George Strait, Chris Stapleton and Parker McCollum will hit the stage inside of Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on June 14th! …

Riize to perform at Austin City Limits Music Festival in October

Published: 07 May. 2025, 15:48 Boy band Riize [SM ENTERTAINMENT]   Boy band Riize will become the first K-pop idol group to perform at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in the United States.   Riize will perform at the festival, which will be held over …

Hokusai's Mount Fuji, Where Tea Fields Meet the Sky

Sunlight spills across the tea fields, illuminating the fresh green shoots that glisten with morning dew. The melodic call of a Japanese bush warbler drifts through the air. At the far end of the neatly ordered rows, the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji …

Kentucky Derby dream to come true for late country music legend on Saturday

Toby Keith died just more than a year ago following a battle with stomach cancer, but the beloved country music icon is still making an impact. And maybe he will be looking down on Churchill Downs Saturday because, if he is, he will get to see one of his …

Edinburgh pupils' mobile phones locked in pouches as bosses take inspiration from Bob Dylan

Pupils at two schools in Edinburgh will have their mobile phones locked in magnetic pouches in a bid to curb distractions in class. The pilot, thought to be a first in Scotland, has been introduced with bosses hoping it will also improve the mood of pupils …

Country singer gets emotional talking about late husband of almost 60 years: ‘I’ll always love him’

Dolly Parton will never forget her late husband, Carl Dean. During a TODAY show appearance on Friday, the “9 to 5″ singer spoke about her life since Dean’s passing in March. "I get very emotional when people bring it up,” she said as she began tearing …

Lots to Say: NFL Player Questions and a Rude Idol!

Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel discuss the questions that fans want to know from NFL players.  Matt addresses being nervous and how using sports psychology helped solve his issues. How much does it hurt to get hit by a charging LB? What gets eaten at halftime …

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour showcases country music with commentary

New Director of Athens Master Chorale Brings Fresh Voices and Concepts

This weekend the Athens Master Chorale will perform its annual spring concert, with a wide array of choral classics as well as contemporary and folk music.  Since its inception in 1989, the 50-plus member volunteer chorus has served as a professional- …

Country Music Star Has Internet Buzzing With Several New Songs: LISTEN

PublishedMay 2, 2025 1:29 PM EDT•UpdatedMay 2, 2025 1:29 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Hardy has the internet jamming out after releasing his new EP "Country!" The popular country music singer is known for blending traditional country, …

Something For The Something – Keeley Forsyth's cultural picks

Keeley Forsyth is a composer, singer and actor from Oldham in the north-west of England. Her debut album Debris (2020) was hailed by The Sunday Times as 'one of the most remarkable [albums] in years'. It was followed by the highly-acclaimed Limbs ( …

Shelby’s BR-549

Bob Engle and Miss Lulu Roman Shelbina Democrat May, 1974 By Dr. Jim Foster   “The publisher of the Shelbina Democrat will give a name or two, off the record. The Ford dealer prefers doing business here to other places where he has been big in motor cars- …

4 Underappreciated 70s Country Artists That Deserve Revisiting

The 1970s were a heady time for music, and especially country music. Some exceptional talents came along during that decade. Sadly, many of them have been relegated to the margins and forgotten about. We want to change that and give them their rightful due …

NexLearn-DriveSafe Online Florida BDI Course Now Accepted Statewide in all Florida Courts

Online Florida Basic Driver Improvement Course Helps Drivers Dismiss Traffic Tickets WICHITA, KS, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With traffic violations on the rise and insurance premiums climbing across Florida, drivers now …

Compass Counsel Launches in Napa County, Offering Compassionate and Experienced DUI Defense

Compass Counsel opens in Napa to deliver strategic, compassionate DUI defense led by a former prosecutor, Nina Jehle. NAPA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Compass Counsel, PC, a boutique criminal defense firm, is proud to …

FLEOA Briefs Congressional Bipartisan Working Group on Urgent Recruitment & Retention Issues in Federal Law Enforcement

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yesterday, President Mat Silverman represented the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) at a meeting of the Bipartisan Working Group to address critical issues …

What to Do After a Car Accident: Miller & Jacobs of Fort Lauderdale Share Insights in HelloNation Magazine

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a city known for its bustling roadways and dense traffic, understanding what steps to take immediately after a car accident can significantly affect the outcome of a legal …

Weber Legal Nurse Consulting Observes National Women’s Health Month; Urges Women to Prioritize Their Health

Weber Legal Nurse Consulting CEO observes women’s health month by sharing preventive measures for women with a genetic link to ovarian cancer, a link she has. PALMDALE, CA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Weber Legal Nurse …

Exit Planning Institute Announces Summit Highlights & 2026 Location and Special Pricing

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over 900 advisors from the exit planning industry attended the 2025 Exit Planning Summit, hosted by Cleveland-based Exit Planning Institute® (EPI). This year’s annual Exit Planning …

AGB Leads National Call to Reaffirm and Uphold Independence of Higher Education

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is spearheading a national initiative to uphold the independence of higher education. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to …

States Push Back Against REAL ID as National Opposition Grows

Today, in Minnesota and Michigan, new bills highlight rising bipartisan resistance to the federal ID mandate. ST. PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A growing number of state legislators across the country are pushing …

DiscoverMyBusiness Highlights the Growing Importance of Google Reviews for Legal Professionals

New report explores how Google reviews impact law firms' credibility, client trust, and local SEO visibility. NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DiscoverMyBusiness, a trusted name in performance-driven digital marketing …

Experts say Albania’s elections will reshape politics in the Western Balkans

New report by New Lines Institute gives insight into Albania’s democratic fragility, corruption reform efforts, and impact on stability in the Western Balkans. WASHINGTON D.C. , DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Lines …

FL, GA, and MO Legislatures Pass Reasonable Childhood Independence Bills, Adding Protection for Kids and Parents Rights

Florida, Georgia, and Missouri Join Growing National Movement to Protect Kids’ Right to Reasonable Independence Without Criminalizing Parents NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- April is a good time for children to get …

Thomas Forsyth Legal Team Highlights How Demand Letters Shape Case Value

Over the years, The Law Offices of Thomas F. Forsyth has incorporated carefully crafted demand letters as a central element of its legal process. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Law Offices of Thomas F. …

Savant Showcases Agentic AI Tax Automation at 2025 ACT Annual Tax Technology Conference

Savant Demonstrates How Agentic AI Accelerates Compliance and Modernizes Common to Complex Tax Workflows at ACT TaxTech Annual Conference in Nashville SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Savant Labs, the agentic AI …

SHK Law Offers Guidance on Suing Amazon Over Defective Products Amidst CPSC Dispute

SHK Law's Jeremy Robinson Provides Expert Guide for Injured Consumers LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amazon's ongoing lawsuit against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has sparked …

WST INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Investors with ...

NEW YORK, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (“West” or …

AVDX STOCKHOLDER NOTICE: Kaskela Law LLC Announces Investigation of AvidXchange Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVDX) Proposed ...

PHILADELPHIA, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating the fairness of the recently announced proposed buyout of AvidXchange Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVDX) (“AvidXchange”) shareholders. Click here for additional …

Napco (NSSC) Navigates Distributor Inventory Shifts Amidst Ongoing Investor Lawsuit– Hagens Berman

SAN FRANCISCO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Security systems manufacturer Napco Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC), already facing a securities class action lawsuit stemming from earlier disclosures about its distribution network, reported …

The Gross Law Firm Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of June 17, 2025 in NET Power, Inc. Lawsuit – NPWR

NEW YORK, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of NET Power, Inc. (NYSE: NPWR). Shareholders who purchased shares of NPWR during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding …

The Gross Law Firm Reminds Zenas BioPharma, Inc. Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff ...

NEW YORK, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Zenas BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZBIO). Shareholders who purchased shares of ZBIO during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm …

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Pending: Contact The Gross Law Firm Before May ...

NEW YORK, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE: SEI). Shareholders who purchased shares of SEI during the class period listed are encouraged to contact …