Jason Michael Carroll, 'Close Enough'– Song Review
Jason Michael Carroll pulls back the production to reveal a new sensitivity in his single 'Close Enough.' The singer has a unique way of taking a phrase and turning, twisting and shaping it to mean...
View ArticleMorgan Frazier, 'Hey Bully'– Song Review
Morgan Frazier's new single 'Hey Bully' is a neat and tidy soundtrack for an anti-bullying PSA. The singer shares a story she seems intimately familiar with, but the scattered lyrics don't quite latch...
View ArticleAlbum Spotlight: Charlie Worsham, 'Rubberband'– ToC Critic's Pick
Charlie Worsham's debut album is about as splashy as a summer drought -- but that's not his style. The Mississippi-born instrumentalist puts his schooling to work on 'Rubberband,' an album that will...
View ArticleBrothers Osborne, 'Let's Go There'– Song Review
The most important thing a new artist can do is quickly distinguish themselves, and Brothers Osborne do that on their debut single 'Let's Go There.' While not a great lyric, their vocal sound and the...
View ArticleHunter Hayes (Feat. Jason Mraz), 'Everybody's Got Somebody But Me'– Song Review
Hunter Hayes' duet with Jason Mraz is his fifth single release from his self-titled debut album and its repackaging. But 'Everybody's Got Somebody But Me' still manages to show something new to those...
View ArticleAsh Bowers, 'Shake It Off'– Song Review
Ash Bowers is the perfect voice for his new single 'Shake It Off.' The Tennessee native sings with true grit. His working class upbringing comes through on this song about "shaking off" troubles...
View ArticleAlbum Spotlight: Tyler Farr, 'Redneck Crazy'
Tyler Farr's first three singles are a fair representation of his debut album 'Redneck Crazy.' There's a little pain, a little heart and a little cray-cray. The singer relies on his unique voice, but...
View ArticleGrab the Tissues — Heartwarming Video Shows How Fantastic Mothers Really Are...
It's never a bad time to show your mom how much she means to you. Continue reading…
View ArticleChris Weaver is 'Star Quality'–'Standing In Line' CD Review
Chris Weaver isn't your typical singer/songwriter. Weaver has a unique, fresh sound that fringes on country, but has a whole lot of soul, rock and blues infused into each energy-filled song. When you...
View ArticleFood Staples of Abilene
Abilene is not only known for having a church on every corner, we're also known for having just as many restaurants. We have all types of food here in this area, but a few staples that you must try...
View Article'Maleficent' Reviewed By Dave's 14-Year Old Son Nathan
My 14-year old son Nathan has clearly taken up my love for movies. He will take advantage of any opportunity to go to the theater, and then give his opinion of the film he watched to anyone who will...
View Article'Godzilla' Reviewed By Dave's 14-Year Old Son Nathan and His Friend John
My 14-year old son Nathan has become quite the movie buff, and loves going to the theater to watch pretty much any film that's out there. His most recent cinematic venture was to see the early summer...
View ArticleSplash Kingdom Waterpark Offers Summer Fun Close to Abilene – Dave's Review
When it comes to waterparks in Texas, there are a lot to choose from. Schlitterbahn, NRH2O, and Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags are the places that come to mind. But the newest one, Splash Kingdom...
View ArticleBest Cheap Restaurants In Abilene That Will Save You Money
Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner, finding an inexpensive place in Abilene to eat is not hard at all. In fact, we have a list of places in the Key City to get a nice meal, but not break your...
View ArticleLake Superior State University Releases 2015′s Banished Words List
Lake Superior State –- the smallest public university in Michigan -- has released its annual list of banished words. The list’s proper name is the List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English for...
View ArticlePizza Delivery Guy Harassed by Used Car Dealership Employees, Public Responds...
We are not sure why this used car dealership in Massachusetts decided to give this pizza delivery guy a hard time, but it really backfired on it. Continue reading…
View Article2015 CRS New Faces Show Demonstrates the Changing Tide of Country Music
This is not your father's country music — and that's a good thing. Continue reading…
View ArticleStars of 'Nashville' Hit New York: Charles Esten, Clare Bowen + More Perform...
Country is alive and well in the big city. Actors from ABC’s hit show Nashville showed off their singing chops as they took the stage at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York on May 5....
View ArticleReba McEntire, Kelly Clarkson + More Help Garth Brooks Celebrate Seven Diamonds
Monday night's (Oct. 24) Garth Brooks concert in Nashville promised special guests, and the world's only seven diamond album-certified singer didn't disappoint. In fact, even Brooks was surprised by a...
View ArticleMartina McBride Wraps Band Against Cancer Tour in Nashville
While any night at the Grand Ole Opry is special, Wednesday (Oct. 26) was a particularly special show, as the Band Against Cancer: The Sarah Cannon Tour made its final stop at the historic venue....
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