Steve Nedved
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Apr 11
Blake Shelton Becomes "Friends" with the Angry Birds
Sony Pictures EntertainmentIf you need a little pick me up, all you need to do is watch the video for Blake Shelton’s new song from The Angry Birds Movie. The three-minute clip finds the star of The Voice in the studio performing the first single from the soundtrack, as his fine feathered friends from the …
Apr 11
Country Star Trivia
Comstock/ThinkstockMerle Haggard swept the CMA Awards in 1970, winning Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Album and Single of the Year, on the strength of this signature song. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Okie from Muskogee,” which was also the title track of his CMA-winning record. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved. Powered by WPeMatico
Apr 11
Three charged following GEAR UP probe
PLATTE, S.D. (AP) — Attorney General Marty Jackley says three people have been charged in an investigation into a college readiness program that began after the deaths of a family of five at their home in Platte. Jackley filed criminal complaints against 58 year old Daniel Guericke of White Lake, 43 year old Stephanie Hubers …
Apr 11
Cole Swindell Offers Fans a Friday Preview of the "You Should Be Here" Album
Warner Music NashvilleCole Swindell’s sophomore album, You Should Be Here, won’t be out until May 6, but if you pre-order it, you can get a sneak peek almost a month sooner. In addition to an instant download of the chart-topping title song, fans will also get a new tune every Friday, starting today, until the full …
Apr 11
Two Mitchell businesses fail alcohol compliance check
Fourteen of sixteen Mitchell businesses that sell alcohol passed a recent compliance check conducted by the South Central Alcohol Task Force. Freedom Valu Center, County Fair Food & Fuel, Cubby’s West, M&H, Kwik Phil, Walgreens, All-Star Convenience Store, Graham’s Mobile, I90 Travel Plaza, Thunderbird Lodge, Highland Travel Plaza, Rob’s Short Stop, Shopko, and Thirsty’s refused …
Apr 11
Connie Smith and Marty Stuart to Lead Private Saturday Service for Merle Haggard
Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesThe Poet of the Common Man, legendary country singer Merle Haggard, will be remembered Saturday in Palo Cedro, California, in a private memorial service led by Marty Stuart and Connie Smith. “Merle had preplanned his own service,” Stuart told The Tennessean. “He requested that Connie sing ‘Precious Memories,’ that me and Connie sing …
Apr 11
Vandalism, stolen cars and vehicle burglaries keeping Police busy
Mitchell Police have a full plate of vandalism, stolen cars and vehicle burglaries and are asking for your help in finding who’s responsible. Vandalisms Sometime from Friday, March 4, 2016, at midnight until Monday, March 7, 2016 at 9:39 a.m., approx. $5,000 worth of property was vandalized at, and near Kiwanis Woodlot Park, located close …
Apr 11
Nashville Notes
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Kacey Musgraves performed “High Time” from her album Pageant Material Wednesday night on The Late Late Show with James Corden. You can check out her late-night gig on YouTube. Brandy Clark sang the first single from her forthcoming sophomore album, Big Day in a Small Town, Wednesday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. You can see her performance of “Girl Next Door” online now. …
Apr 11
Keith Urban Adds Carrie Underwood and Pitbull to "Ripcord," Explains Why It Was a Long Time Coming
Capitol NashvilleIf it feels like Keith Urban’s new album Ripcord has been a long time coming — well, even the Australian superstar has to admit you’re right, taking time to explain exactly how he ended up three singles in by the time the record’s release date was revealed. “This whole album’s had a really nice organic flow to …
Apr 11
A former legislator is running for the State Senate in District 20
It looks like there’s a race shaping up for the District 20 State Senate seat. Democrat Quinten Burg of Wessington Springs is on the ballot. The Secretary of State’s website indicates Burg filed today (Wednesday). Republican Representative Josh Klumb of Mount Vernon announced his intentions to run for the seat in January. Incumbent Republican Senator …