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The Highwomen’s Debut Album Hits No. 1 On Billboard Top Country Albums Chart

The Highwomen — the supergroup consisting of Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby—have reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart with the release of their self-titled debut album. The new album also reached...Read More

George Strait Releases New Single “The Weight Of The Badge”

George Strait’s new single, “The Weight of the Badge,” will be released to country radio on Sept. 30. “The Weight of the Badge” is featured on George’s 2019 album, Honky Tonk Time Machine. “The Weight of the Badge”...Read More

Justin Moore Previews New Single, “Why We Drink”

Justin Moore is hoping to earn his 9th No. 1 hit with the release of his new single, “Why We Drink.” The new tune will be released to country radio on September 30. Co-written by Moore along...Read More

Jason Aldean Announces “We Back Tour” With Support From Morgan Wallen, Riley Green And Others

Jason Aldean announced he will hit the road in 2020 for his headlining We Back Tour, featuring support from Morgan Wallen, Riley Green and Dee Jay Silver. The 20-date trek will kick-off on Jan. 20 in Columbia, S.C., taking...Read More

Sports News

Washington Wizards Isaiah Thomas Undergoes Surgery To Repair Thumb Ligament

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas underwent thumb surgery and is expected to miss six to eight weeks. The team says Thomas ruptured the radial collateral ligament in his left thumb during routine workouts Monday and had surgery...Read More

LA Dodgers Outfielder Alex Verdugo To Miss NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that rookie outfielder Alex Verdugo will miss the NLDS with a sore back, an injury he suffered while rehabbing from an oblique injury that sidelined him in early August. The...Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates Closer Felipe Vazquez Arrested Over Alleged Child Solicitation Charges

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Felipe Vazquez was arrested and is facing charges related to his alleged sexual involvement with a child. Police in Lee County, Fla., said on Tuesday that Vazquez, 28, is facing multiple charges including...Read More

New York Giants Bench Eli Manning; Elevate Daniel Jones To Starting QB

Three weeks into the season, the New York Giants announced on Tuesday that 38-year-old QB Eli Manning will be benched in favor of rookie Daniel Jones. Coach Pat Shurmur said in a statement, “Eli and I spoke...Read More

Breaking News

Pennsylvania State Sen. Michael Folmer Charged With Possession of Child Pornography

Pennsylvania State Sen. Mike Folmer has stepped down following his arrest on charges of possession of child pornography. Folmer submitted his letter of resignation on Wednesday to Republican colleagues in Harrisburg. According to leadership in the state...Read More

President Trump Names Hostage Negotiator Robert O’Brien New National Security Adviser

President Donald Trump on Wednesday named hostage negotiatior, Robert O’Brien, as the new national security advisor. “I have worked long & hard with Robert. He will do a great job!” Trump tweeted. Last week, Trump abruptly fired...Read More

Oklahoma Teenager Accused Of Threatening Mass School Shooting

A teenage girl from Oklahoma was arrested after threatening to enter her former high school and “shoot 400 people for fun.” 18-year-old Alexis Wilson made the threats Sunday while working at a pizza shop in McAlester, Oklahoma....Read More

Journalist And Political Commentator Cokie Roberts Passes Away At Age 75

Veteran journalist and political commentator Cokie Roberts died Tuesday at age 75. ABC News President James Goldston said in a statement: “Our dear friend and colleague Cokie Roberts passed away this morning in Washington, surrounded by her...Read More