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Newsletter Bonus Code – May 21, 2013

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:54:32 +0000

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Oklahoma's Country Stars Send Messages to Those Hit by Moore Tornado

Billy Dukes — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:11 +0000

Monday's (May 20) devastating tornado in Moore, Okla. touched the hearts of country music's biggest stars, and more than a few were left worrying about friends and family they knew in the area. The state is home to some of the biggest names in country music -- Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Vince Gill and Blake Shelton are just a few who have roots there, with one superstar having grown up in Moore.

Toby Keith Reacts to 'Devastating' Tornado in Hometown of Moore, Oklahoma

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:05:02 +0000

Country superstar Toby Keith called in to Anderson Cooper’s talk show on CNN Monday night (May 20) to talk about the deadly tornado that struck his hometown of Moore, Okla. earlier in the day. The storm tore through the community and wreaked havoc, striking two elementary schools and leaving behind a death toll of at [...]

Oklahoma Tornado Aftermath in Pictures

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:51:01 +0000

A massive tornado touched down in Moore, Oklahoma yesterday afternoon (May 20), just south of Oklahoma City, killing dozens. At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore.

Preliminary reports clasify the tornado as an EF4 with wind speeds

Moore Tornado Survivor Finds Missing Dog During Live TV Interview [VIDEO]

Drew — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:04:56 +0000

An elderly woman in Moore was being interviewed following the terrible tornado yesterday. She was talking in the interview about how she couldn't find her dog. While the cameras were rolling, they saw something moving and ended up finding the dog. Check out the video, and try your best not to shed a few happy tears when they are united.

Horrific Oklahoma Tornado Captured in Several Raw Videos

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:21:38 +0000

The country continues to pray for and help the people devastated by the massive tornado that touched down in Oklahoma on Monday, killing dozens.

Carrie Underwood Pranks Hunter Hayes at His Last Blown Away Tour Show

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:47:21 +0000

Hot young country newcomer Hunter Hayes got the opportunity of a lifetime when he opened up for superstar Carrie Underwood on her Blown Away Tour this year. He wrapped up his dates with Underwood at a performance in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on Saturday night (May 18) -- but she wasn't going to let him get away without a proper sendoff, pulling an onstage prank that really got his goat.

4 Creative and Unusual Garden Furniture Ideas You Can Do Yourself

Carl Pettit — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:30:38 +0000

Sure, you could take the easy route and head on over to Ikea or your local lawn-and-garden shop and pick up a few pieces of outdoor furniture for your backyard. But if you really want to impress your friends and indulge your creative flair, you might want to consider some of these more unusual options:

Kenny Chesney Talks Concert Security in the Wake of the Boston Marathon Attacks

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:00:46 +0000

With the brutal attacks at the Boston Marathon this week so fresh in everyone’s mind, it’s inevitable that people are thinking more in terms of personal safety than usual — and country music superstar Kenny Chesney is no exception. The singer is scheduled to perform in concert at Boston’s Gillette Stadium in August, and he [...]

Officials Release Photos of Suspects in Boston Marathon Bombings

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:30:27 +0000

After days of combing through huge amounts of photographic and video evidence of Monday’s bombings at the Boston Marathon, authorities have two clear video images of suspects. The Boston Globe, citing an unnamed official who has been briefed on the case, is reporting that the images are of two men carrying black bags, one at [...]

Mother's Day Ideas for Moms in Wichita Falls

Bethany Lee — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:32:31 +0000

Mother’s Day is May 12. Start thinking ahead so you can make it the best day ever!

Lee Brice, 'Parking Lot Party' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:00:23 +0000

Songs like Lee Brice‘s new single ‘Parking Lot Party’ are easy to dismiss. It doesn’t pack near as much punch as ‘I Drive Your Truck,’ but that’s far from his intent. The South Carolina-raised singer is looking to add to the tailgate soundtrack, and at this he’s successful.Â ‘Parking Lot Party’ is a song best [...]

Brad Paisley Relives Young Romance in 'Beat This Summer' Video

Megan Pacella — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:45:47 +0000

Summertime is just a few short weeks away, but if you’re jonesing for salt, sand and summer love, Brad Paisley‘s ‘Beat This Summer’ video has got you covered. In the music video for his latest tune, Paisley reminds fans just how fun a summer romance can be. And the best part about his new clip [...]

9-Year-Old Girl Walks Miles to Get Help After Car Accident

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:58:32 +0000

A courageous 9-year-old girl climbed out of the wreckage then walked for miles to try to find help after the car she and her father were in fell 200 feet down an embankment very early Sunday morning. She is currently recovering in a hospital outside Los Angeles. Her father did not survive the crash.

Darius Rucker Lives the Dream, Dreams the Life in 'Wagon Wheel' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:40:09 +0000

Darius Rucker takes us back to a different, simpler time in his video for ‘Wagon Wheel.’ He lives the dream and dreams the life, and has a pretty impressive list of guest stars joining him for the fun. Strapping on his trusty guitar and playing on train tracks, passing the time while hitching rides from [...]

And Then There Was the Joe Montana Photobomb

Bethany Lee — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:22:11 +0000

The Wichita Falls Nighthawks were back in town playing the Dallas Trojans, and thousands came out for football action and the chance to meet Joe Montana.

Joe Montana Speaks in Wichita Falls + Nighthawks Remain Undefeated [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO, PICTURES]

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:49:38 +0000

The Wichita Falls Nighthawks brought NFL legend Joe Montana to Wichita Falls on Sunday. Click through to watch Montana's speech and see pictures from the game.

Russian Maniac Blows Up Snowmen, Because Those Guys Had It Coming

GuySpeed Editors — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:00:47 +0000

The Cold War may be over, but one burly man in Russia has started his own violent icy rebellion … against snowmen. The awesome new music video from “hip pop” music makers Scott and Brendo features a laughing, lovable cigar-chomping Russian dude blowing up snowmen in the middle of nowhere. And he makes it look [...]

Taylor Swift Brings 7-Year-Old Sick Fan Onstage at Charlotte Show

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 03:37:38 +0000

Taylor Swift is all about her fans, but she went above and beyond to make one especially deserving fan's dream come true. At the Charlotte, N.C. stop of her Red Tour on Friday night (March 22), the singer brought a sick 7-year-old girl named Emma Routh onstage with her. It meant so much to her that Emma's family cannot stop gushing about what a heartwarming gesture the country superstar made on her behalf.

Researchers Say 'Liking' Lady Antebellum Is a Sign of Low IQ

Christina Vinson — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:17:42 +0000

What do Lady Antebellum, Harley Davidson motorcycles, the beauty store Sephora and the Facebook page ‘I Love Being a Mom’ all have in common? Well, researchers at the University of Cambridge are claiming that ‘liking’ those things on Facebook may be a sign of a low IQ. According to radio.com, researchers at the university in [...]