Steve Nedved
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Feb 27
How Charles Kelley’s version of “Here Tonight” convinced Brett Young it belonged on “Ticket to L.A.”
ABC/Image Group LA Brett Young can trace his latest hit, “Here Tonight,” all the way back to the You Look Good Tour he was on a couple years ago with Lady Antebellum. “We were about halfway into the Lady A tour, summer of 2017, and I brought two writers out on the road for the weekend,” Brett …
Feb 26
Records show thousands of allegations of sexual abuse of migrant children in US custody
davelogan/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Federal officials have documented thousands of allegations of sexual abuse and sexual misconduct against migrant children in U.S. custody over the past several years, according to documents presented at a House committee hearing Tuesday. The reports of alleged abuse in Department of Health and Human Services records were made public by Democratic Rep. …
Feb 26
Demand for Garth Brooks’ “Legacy” vinyl set crashes planned pre-order, now rescheduled for Thursday
ABC RadioFan interest in Garth Brooks’ Legacy vinyl collection was so strong on Tuesday night, it crashed his Talk Shop Live site before the much-anticipated pre-sale could begin. Now, orders for the five-album, seven disc set will start Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. As an added bonus, fans will be able to watch Garth’s first rehearsal for his upcoming stadium …
Feb 26
Valencia Love, ‘friend’ who posted R. Kelly’s bail, says singer used his own money
Scott Olson/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — The mystery woman who posted R. Kelly’s bond, freeing the R&B star from jail on multiple charges of sexually assaulting young girls, has identified herself as a “good friend” of the singer. Valencia Love, 47, of Romeoville, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, posted the $100,000 cash bond on Monday that facilitated …
Feb 26
Strip trials focus on cover crop termination dates
Strip trials conducted across Missouri are shedding light on ideal timing for cover crop termination. John Lory at the University of Missouri tells Brownfield trials show slight yield differences when soybeans are planted “into the green”. “I think we’re helping farmers better understand the levers that make a difference on how to be successful consistently …
Feb 26
Fungicide-resistant frogeye leaf spot found in South Dakota soybeans
photo courtesy of Iowa State University A common soybean disease has shown resistance to fungicides in South Dakota. Plant pathologists with South Dakota State University and the University of Kentucky have confirmed the pathogen that causes frogeye leaf spot is resistant to QoI fungicides like Headline and Quadris. Febina Mathew with SDSU says this type …
Feb 26
Hog futures bounce
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were higher on strength in wholesale values during the session, optimistic cash trade, and position squaring ahead of Thursday’s report. Feeder cattle were supported by the day’s lower move in corn. April live cattle closed $.70 higher at $129.92 and June live cattle closed $.45 higher at …
Feb 26
Coming soon: International DJs take their “Best Shot” at remixing Jimmie Allen’s breakthrough hit
ABC/Image Group LAYou’re probably very familiar with “Best Shot,” Jimmie Allen’s multi-week, gold-certified, debut number one hit. But later this week, you’ll get to hear some new versions of the Delaware native’s career-defining song. “In 3 days I’m releasing remixes of ‘Best Shot,’” Jimmie shared on Twitter on Tuesday. “A few different DJs from different countries took my …
Feb 26
Fans are “Head over Boots” for Jon Pardi’s platinum-selling “California Sunrise”
Capitol NashvilleFive singles in, Jon Pardi’s nearly three-year-old album, California Sunrise, has been certified platinum. The record, which came out in June of 2016, boasts his current top fifteen hit, “Night Shift,” his previous release “She Ain’t In It,” and three number ones: “Head over Boots,” “Dirt on My Boots,” and “Heartache on the Dance Floor.” California …
Feb 26
Florida zookeeper taken to hospital after rhinoceros strikes her with horn
AOosthuizen/iStock(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — A zookeeper in Florida was struck by a rhinoceros during “routine rhino training” and taken to a hospital for evaluation, according to the zoo. The incident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jacksonville Zoo Executive Director Tony Vecchio said during a news conference Tuesday. “We are still investigating the situation,” he said. …