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Cajun Heartland State Fair Live Webstream

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:08:33 +0000

The 25th annual Cajun Heartland State Fair runs through June 2, and you can check out the new live webstream to catch all the fun!

Remember When George Strait Went to Prison?

Billy Dukes — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:02:32 +0000

It was the wildest show behind bars, and George Strait was in the thick of it for one year in the early '80s. He wasn't the only one. Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall … they all did time behind the walls of the Huntsville Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Hunter Hayes Up For Billboard Music Award Sunday

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:40:27 +0000

Good luck to Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes, who is nominated for Best Country Artist at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards!

Carrie Underwood Upstages Faith Hill – It's Not The First Time [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 08 May 2013 08:57:00 +0000

I like Faith Hill, we actually have a history together that goes back our roots in Mississippi. Carrie Underwood I just know from American Idol and her shows at the Cajundome. What's really odd is the star crossed connection that these two lovely ladies of song have had through the years.

Trisha Yearwood Nominated for a Daytime Emmy

Stephanie Crist — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:00:17 +0000

Trisha Yearwood has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for her Food Network show 'Trisha's Southern Cooking'! You go, Girl!

Today In Country Music History: The First Grammys Awarded

Ian Auzenne — Sat, 04 May 2013 18:19:09 +0000

The Grammy Awards are the pinnacle of success for musicians, songwriters, and producers. On this date in 1959, the first Grammy Awards ceremony was held. Unlike today's awards programs, only a handful awards were given. In fact, only 28 awards were presented (compar

Fastest Squirrel In The World Makes Baseball Game Interesting [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:51:24 +0000

Is this what it takes to get people to pay ridiculous prices to see a boring game? Meet Squirrel Man and watch him blaze across the outfield at amazing speeds!

What Music Video Is This Picture From?

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:49:08 +0000

This video is a touching document of the softer side of one of Nashville’s most dedicated family men. The superstar took a shot at co-writing the song for this tender-yet-tough video, which features some gentler shots of the singer interspersed with plenty of genuine cowboy action. This is one instance where country music, real life [...]

Your Top 5 Favorite Songs By The Possum Himself, George Jones [VIDEO]

Terryn Wirtz — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:00:30 +0000

George Jones may have left us, but his memory will live on forever through his music. Here are your top 5 favorite songs from this legend.

Saints Select WR Kenny Stills In 5th Round, Check Him Out Posing In A Dress

Scott Prather — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:25:49 +0000

Ricky Williams posed in a dress after being drafted by the Saints. Kenny Stills posed in a dress before being drafted by the Saints. If Stills can play as well as Williams did (minus the social anxiety and desire for herbs), the Saints will have themselves a good player.

Saints Draft Georgia Defensive Tackle John Jenkins After Trade With Miami

Scott Prather — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:01:43 +0000

Massive defensive tackle John Jenkins drafted by the New Orleans Saints after a wild...

Check Out Pictures Of Some Of Your Favorite Country Artists With George Jones

Terryn Wirtz — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:48:57 +0000

Check out a few photos of some of your favorite country music artists with the legendary George Jones. He will be greatly missed and we would love to keep his memory alive. May he rest in peace.

Country Music Reacts To The Death Of George Jones

973 The Dawg — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:05:36 +0000

After being in the hospital for over a week, country music has lost a legend in George Jones. Artists and fans have been lighting up Twitter with messages of condolences and mourning, as well as inspiration. If you’d like to send a message to his wife Nancy, you can email thelegend@georgejones.com. Here’s what the country [...]

'Duck Dynasty' is Bigger Than 'American Idol' Now

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:45:37 +0000

The only network series that managed to outperform the Louisiana-based Robertson family series were that of 'American Idol' and 'Survivor'. Duck Dynasty RULES!

Hunter Hayes and Stevie Wonder perform on 'DWTS"

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:34:32 +0000

Hunter Hayes performed with Stevie Wonder on this week's 'Dancing with the Stars' and we've got the video, in case you missed it!

Second Suspect In Boston Marathon Bombing Arrested

Brandon Comeaux — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:45:01 +0000

19-year-old Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev has been taken into custody.

Special Grammy Edition of DTA Tonight!

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:13:08 +0000

Our recent Grammy winners, The Band Courtbouillon, will perform at a special Grammy edition of Downtown Alive! tonight at Parc International.

Janelle Arthur Eliminated From 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:33:43 +0000

After a strong run that saw her land in the Top 5Â this season, country singer Janelle Arthur was eliminated from ‘American Idol‘ on Thursday night (April 18), after unsuccessfully singing for her life. This was Arthur’s third time on the show; she made it to Hollywood week two years ago, and all the way [...]

Hornets Forward Ryan Anderson Discusses Food, Homeland, Louisiana, And Pelicans [Audio]

Scott Prather — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:03:33 +0000

New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson visited with Scott on the Great S.C.O.T.T. show on Monday. The two discuss a number of topics, including why Anderson loves the future of his team.

2013 MTV Movie Awards Winners

Nick Romano — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:02:33 +0000

The 2013 MTV Movie Awards winners, though by no means as hyped as, say, the 2013 Oscars, are a fun affair nonetheless. Most of the awards, with exceptions to the "specialty" categories, are voted on by the fans, which means many of the titles that got snubbed during awards season now have another chance for the recognition many believe they deserve.