Tag Archives: TEXAS

Hero of the Week: Mattress Mack

Hero of the Week: Mattress Mack

Mattress Mack turns his furniture store into a much-needed warming center for the Houston community. Have someone who has made a difference in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as our Hero of the Week.MORE

Hero of the Week: Bianca Rivera

Hero of the Week: Bianca Rivera

As her family battled the symptoms of COVID, this teen was the only member of her family who awoke to the smell of fire in their home. Have someone who has made a difference in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as our Hero of the Week.MORE

Hero of the Week: Francois Reihani

Hero of the Week: Francois Reihani

A man opens a café to teach foster kids real world skills to help them once they age out of the foster system. Have someone who has made a difference in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as our Hero of the Week.MORE

Hero of the Week: B.B. McGowan

Hero of the Week: B.B. McGowan

After getting back on his feet, one man pays back the kindness that was extended to him. Have someone who has made a difference in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as our Hero of the Week.MORE

Garth Brooks Announces Third Stop on “Dive Bar Tour”

Garth Brooks Announces Third Stop on “Dive Bar Tour”

After taking his Dive Bar Tour to Chicago (July 15) and Bakersfield (Aug. 15), Garth Brooks announced the third stop on his seven-date tour: Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas, on Sept. 23. Built in the 1870s and known as the oldest continually run dancehall in the state, the 6,000-square-foot Gruene Hall is featured on…MORE

Hero of the Week: Officer Arthur Parker

Hero of the Week: Officer Arthur Parker

A beloved police officer in Plano, Texas, is honored by his community. Have someone who has made a difference in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as our Hero of the Week.MORE

Who’s New: Kaylee Rutland

Who’s New: Kaylee Rutland

Age: 21 Hometown: Flower Mound, Texas Lives: Nashville Single: “Pick Me Up” Twitter: @KayleeRutland Website: kayleerutland.com Influences: Sara Evans, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire INSIDE SCOOP Kaylee Rutland got her musical start in a children’s choir at her local church at the tender age of 8 years old. From that moment, the young singer was hooked.…MORE

Aaron Watson Talks About the “Healthy Chip” on His Shoulder, Making Independent Music & His New Album, “Vaquero”

Aaron Watson Talks About the “Healthy Chip” on His Shoulder, Making Independent Music & His New Album, “Vaquero”

Jim Casey talks with Aaron Watson about working hard, persevering despite being ignored by industry bigwigs, aspiring to be the King of Texas, writing a special song for his daughter, and his new album, Vaquero, which drops on February 24. Show Participants Aaron Watson Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Links & Notes Aaron Watson’s website…MORE