The singer behind hits like “Yours” and “Blue Tacoma” is celebrating his 34th birthday today. In addition to his musical pursuits, this Tennessee native also became a first-time dad in 2020. Can you name him? ANSWER: Russell Dickerson.
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Authorities said that a sixth-grade girl brought a gun to her Idaho middle school on Thursday, shooting and injuring two students and a custodian before being disarmed by a teacher.
Police were called around 9:15 a.m. to Rigby Middle School in the small city of Rigby, about 95 miles southwest of Yellowstone National Park, after students and staffers heard gunfire. The three victims were shot in their limbs and expected to survive. Jefferson County Sheriff Steve Anderson said at a news conference that the girl pulled a handgun from her backpack and fired multiple rounds inside and outside the school before a female teacher disarmed the girl and held her until law enforcement arrived and took her into custody. Authorities say they’re investigating the motive for the attack and where the girl got the gun. “We don’t have a lot of details at this time of ‘why’ — that is being investigated,” Anderson said. “We’re following all leads.”
Both of the students who were shot were being treated at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. They were listed in fair condition and could be released as early as Friday. The adult was treated and released for a bullet wound that went through an extremity.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little said in a statement, “I am praying for the lives and safety of those involved in today’s tragic events. Thank you to our law enforcement agencies and school leaders for their efforts in responding to the incident.”
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On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a controversial new law that Republicans say increases election security; however opponents say it’s just another bill designed to make it harder for millions of voters to participate in the democratic process.
Florida’s Legislature passed the bill last week, and DeSantis signed the bill during a political rally in West Palm Beach. “Florida took action this legislative session to increase transparency and strengthen the security of our elections,” DeSantis said in a statement, adding, “Floridians can rest assured that our state will remain a leader in ballot integrity. Elections should be free and fair and these changes will ensure this continues to be the case in the Sunshine State.”
Under the new law, Florida residents must now produce a driver’s license number, state ID number or part of their Social Security number to receive a mail ballot. It also limits ballot drop boxes to early voting days and hours unless it’s at the supervisor’s office and manned while in use.
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In 2004, Kenny Chesney was riding high with the retrospective “I Go Back,” the latest in his string of hits that would make him a superstar.
Little did he know, another native of East Tennessee, Kelsea Ballerini, was paying attention.
“It’s so crazy” she tells ABC Audio, “like I remember driving around listening to ‘I Go Back’ when that was his single and thinking it was the craziest thing that he was singing a song about Knoxville. And I was living in Knoxville.”
“And I just thought it was so crazy that someone that came from the town that I was living in was doing that, something so big with their life,” she continues.
Now, Kelsea herself is doing big things with her own life, as the chart-topping female vocalist has her own song about where she grew up, “Half of My Hometown,” complete with vocals from none other than Mr. Chesney himself.
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Jon Pardi just released his music video for his current single “Tequila Little Time” from his 2019 album, Heartache Medication.
The music video is set at the Flora-Bama, the iconic Florida bar on the gulf coast and features a mariachi band, dancing, and even one of Jon’s dogs, Cowboy!
Take a look at the video for Tequila Little Time at the link – here.
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After canceling in 2020 for the first time in its 53-year history, organizers of Milwaukee, WI’s Summerfest announced the star-studded lineup of acts slated to perform this year. The 53rd edition of the festival will take place over three consecutive weekends, September 2nd–4th, 9th–11th, and 16th–18th, with music running from noon to midnight each day. Summerfest features over 1,000 performances on 11 stages, along with food, beverages, and activities.
Check out the full lineup in the official Summerfest poster – here.
Summerfest will feature headline sets in the 23,000-capacity American Family Insurance Amphitheater from artists including Chris Stapleton, Jake Owen, Luke Bryan, Brett Eldredge, Chance the Rapper, Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, and Dave Matthews Band, as well as performances from Sheryl Crow, the Zac Brown Band, and Gabby Barrett.
Summerfest has traditionally run from late June to early July over 11 days, but this year organizers have pushed it back to the fall as the nationwide COVID-19 vaccine roll-out continues and the nation attempts to reach herd immunity. The festival said it is committed to providing a safe environment for its fans, vendors, sponsors, and staff, and festival officials are working closely with local civic officials and health professionals to implement health and safety procedures and protocols.
For a full list of ticketing options for Summerfest 2021, head here, and for more details, visit the Summerfest website or follow them @summerfest on Instagram and Twitter.
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After canceling in 2020 for the first time in its 53-year history, organizers of Milwaukee, WI’s Summerfest announced the star-studded lineup of acts slated to perform this year.
The 53rd edition of the festival will take place over three consecutive weekends: September 2nd–4th, 9th–11th, and 16th–18th, with music running from noon to midnight each day. Summerfest features over 1,000 performances on 11 stages, along with food, beverages, and activities.
Check out the full lineup in the official Summerfest poster – here.
Summerfest will feature headline sets in the 23,000-capacity American Family Insurance Amphitheater from artists including Miley Cyrus, Chance the Rapper, 311, Run the Jewels, G-Eazy, Nelly, T-Pain, 24kGoldn, Ludacris, Flo Rida, the Jonas Brothers, and Dave Matthews Band, as well as performances from Sheryl Crow, the Zac Brown Band, Gabby Barrett, Chris Stapleton, Luke Bryan, and Brett Eldredge,
Summerfest has traditionally run from late June to early July over 11 days, but this year organizers have pushed it back to the fall as the nationwide COVID-19 vaccine roll-out continues and the nation attempts to reach herd immunity. The festival said it is committed to providing a safe environment for its fans, vendors, sponsors, and staff, and festival officials are working closely with local civic officials and health professionals to implement health and safety procedures and protocols.
For a full list of ticketing options for Summerfest 2021, head here, and for more details, visit the Summerfest website or follow them @summerfest on Instagram and Twitter.
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DJ Khaled has unveiled another video from his new album Khaled Khaled, his Migos and H.E.R. collaboration “We Going Crazy.”
Earlier in the week, Khaled premiered videos for “Every Chance I Get” with Lil Baby and Lil Durk, as well as “Thankful” featuring Lil Wayne and Jeremih. Last week, he dropped his JAY-Z and Nas collab “Sorry Not Sorry.”
Take a look at the visual for “We Going Crazy” – here.
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Mickey Guyton has been named as one of the guests on the new original Disney+ series Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts, hosted and executive produced by Good Morning America and ABC News co-host Robin Roberts.
The four-part series will feature roundtable-style conversation with famous women across the entertainment industry.
In addition to Mickey, other guests slated to appear include comedian Tig Notaro, actor Jamie Lee Curtis, singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge and many more. The show promises intimate, candid conversations on a range of topics, including the women's experiences of overcoming health and emotional issues as well as pivotal moments in their lives.
Basketball superstar LeBron James and his media conglomerate, the SpringHill Company, are also executive producers on the series. Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts launches July 30, but fans can watch a teaser clip of the show now.
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Tickets for Garth Brooks' recently-announced Salt Lake City stadium show went on sale Thursday morning at 10AM MT, and just under half an hour later, 50,000 seats at the event had been claimed.
Announced in late April, the show takes place on July 17 at the city's Rice-Eccles Stadium, which has an audience capacity of approximately 51,444, according to the University of Utah Athletics' official website.
As of early Thursday afternoon, fans hoping to attend the show were still able to join a queue to access tickets. However, with 50,000 tickets already spoken for, the show is likely nearly sold out.
One week before he heads to Salt Lake City, Garth has also got a Las Vegas stadium show on the books. During a recent installment of his Facebook Live series, Inside Studio G, the singer gushed about how excited he is to get back to performing live in front of fans.
“I'm just so ready to play!” he exclaimed. “I'm just ready to get out there and scream and yell and run around like a stupid kid and just have fun.”
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