By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
| March 4, 2024
We’ve all heard it said: ‘I’ll listen to anything but country music.’ A statement that completely disregards a culture and alienates it as well. Country music doesn't deserve that. Give it a chance.
In September 2023, over 150 million Americans...
By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
| September 21, 2023
The last week of September is almost here, so check out what the end of the month has to offer.
“The Creator”
Anyone who’s been to the theaters recently has seen the trailer for the upcoming sci-fi film called “The Creator.” It’s set...
About once in a generation, an artist comes along and completely turns a genre upside down. In the case of country music, that artist is Willie Nelson, who turned 90 years old on April 29.
Though Nelson’s seminal LP, “Red Headed Stranger,” was...
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest from the rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury (all times local)9:40 p.m.Tyson Fury is a heavyweight champion once again, dominating Deontay Wilder in their title rematch before Wilder’s corner threw in the towel...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump on Monday cited the influence of “Achy Breaky Heart” singer Billy Ray Cyrus as she asked spouses of the nation's governors to address cyberassault in their states.“I know the many issues associated with online safety...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a milestone win that instantly expanded the Oscars' horizons, Bong Joon Ho's masterfully devious class satire “Parasite” became the first non-English language film to win best picture in the 92-year history of the Academy Awards.“Parasite”...
NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Billie Eilish, who gave voice to young people struggling with depression on a do-it-yourself album she made at home with her older brother, is atop the music world.The 18-year-old made history at the Grammy Awards Sunday. Not...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The edgy, avant-pop album that siblings Billie Eilish and Finneas created in a small bedroom made a big splash at the 2020 Grammy Awards, winning 11 honors for the musical family.“When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” —...
Darius Rucker delivers everything country music could have wanted with his most recent album “When Was the Last Time,” released Friday.His first single for the album,“If I Told You,” released July 5, 2016, set high expectations. The song features...
For many country music fans in DeKalb, Valentine’s Day was special. On Thursday night, opener Thomas Rhett and award-winning artists Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert hit the Convocation Center stage and excited many loyal fans with their sold-out...
Tis the season of giving at the 42nd annual Country Music Show Toy Drive Sunday.From 1:30 to 5:00 p.m., the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, will hold a toy drive for the Salvation Army, 830 Grove St. The Salvation Army distributes the toys to children...
NIU is about to be hit with a powerful Texas tornado of country music. Miranda Lambert, in her first-ever headlining tour, will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Convocation Center. Lambert will be joined by special guests Eric Church and Josh...
