Yearly Archives: 2018

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Country star trivia

Comstock/ThinkstockIn June of 1963, “Ring of Fire” debuted on the country singles charts.  It eventually became a #1 hit for this artist, who eventually married the woman who co-wrote it.  Can you name him? ANSWER: Johnny Cash. Copyright © 2018,

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Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockDarius Rucker brought his annual Darius and Friends benefit concert to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Monday night and his golf tournament to the city the following day. This year’s concert, auction and golf tournament raised $404,000 for St.

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Country star trivia

Comstock/Thinkstock Fifteen years ago this week, Kenny Chesney headlined his very first stadium show. Can you recall where he played?  ANSWER: The East Tennessee native entertained nearly 62,000 fans at Neyland Stadium, the home of the University of Tennessee

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Country star trivia

Comstock/Thinkstock Four years ago this week, Faith Hill made a surprise appearance during the first night of CMA Fest to perform with husband Tim McGraw. Which song did they do? ANSWER: “Meanwhile Back at Mama’s.”  Copyright © 2018, ABC Radio.

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Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Brett Eldredge‘s follow-up to “The Long Way” will be the track “Love Someone,” from his self-titled third studio album.  Kellie Pickler will star in Hallmark Channel’s Christmas at Graceland, which starts shooting July 9 in Memphis. The

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Scoreboard Roundup — 6/4/18

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from yesterday’s sports events: AMERICAN LEAGUEN-Y Yankees   7  Detroit       4Detroit       4  N-Y Yankees   2L-A Angels    9  Kansas City   6 NATIONAL LEAGUESan Diego      11  Atlanta   4San Francisco  10  Arizona   3 NATIONAL

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Workforce development board meets Wednesday

The Northwest Arkansas Workforce Development Board will meet Wednesday morning at 11:00. Members of the board are appointed by the chief elected officials from the nine-county Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District. The board has 19 members according

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Country star trivia

Comstock/ThinkstockWhen it officially kicks off on Thursday, CMA Fest will take over practically all of downtown Nashville. But when it first began, it was known simply as Fan Fair, and was originally held at Music City’s Municipal

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Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Maddie & Tae‘s Maddie Marlow revealed she’s engaged to longtime boyfriend Jonah Font this weekend on social media.  Founding Confederate Railroad member Wayne Secrest passed away recently after a long illness, the band announced on Facebook. The group hit #2 in 1992 with “Queen of

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2015 Yukon XL 4×4 Denali

LOADED!!! Very Clean, 1 Owner, Leather, 4WD, 3rd Row Seating, Automatic Running Boards, Bose Audio, Heated and Cooled Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Navigation, Back-up Camera, Power Sunroof, Power Lift Gate, Dual DVD Players, Trailer Braking System, Hands

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Scoreboard Roundup — 6/3/18

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from yesterday’s sports events: INTERLEAGUEChi White Sox   6  Milwaukee   1 AMERICAN LEAGUEToronto      8  Detroit       4Minnesota    7  Cleveland     5Oakland      5  Kansas City   1L-A Angels   3  Texas         1Seattle      2  Tampa Bay     1Boston      

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Country star trivia

Comstock/Thinkstock Willie Nelson has won the CMA Vocal Duo of the Year trophy three times, but always with a different partner. Can you name his three collaborators? ANSWER: Waylon Jennings (1976), Merle Haggard (1983), and Julio Iglesias (1984).  Copyright © 2018, ABC Radio. All

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Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Watch for Michael Ray on both Good Morning America and The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Monday. GMA starts at 7 a.m. on ABC. Check your local listings to see when Ellen’s syndicated show airs in your area. Lauren Alaina, Ashley McBryde and Trace Adkins are

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Local banker among 40 Under 40

Local banker Scott Copeland has been selected for Arkansas Business’ 40 Under 40 for 2018. The publication presents its 40 Under 40 list annually to recognize intriguing business and political leaders under 40 years old. Specifically, Arkansas

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Lockeroom continues to roll

    The Mountain Home Lockerom American Legion baseball team continued to roll Sunday afternoon at home by outscoring Harrison 25-0 in a double header. The Lockeroom won the first game 15-0 and took the second game 10-0.