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Aaron Watson's new album comes as he's become famous for his sharp takes on country music. During this interview he opens up about all of it.

It actually wasn't an easy sell at first.

Authorities in Missouri looking for the person that shot and killed a bald eagle in Caruthersville.

Alcohol, drugs and infidelity played a role in country music's most volatile marriages, but one of them really takes the cake.

The New Madrid Fault decided it would shake an unusual place. Tremor confirmed by the USGS in the Birch Tree Conservation Area.

It began with "The Gambler," Kenny Rogers most well-known hit, but that may not even be Don Schlitz's best song.

Ella Langley says one special thing really helps her focus her energy before a live show.

What is the longest highway in Illinois? There are technically two answers to that question.

Imagine meeting your idol and feeling like a kid again—Zach Top shares that unforgettable moment with George Strait.

He leaves behind one of the biggest legacies in country music history.

Missouri is in the middle of an area that could see explosive storm development and possibly powerful tornadoes Friday.

Did John Sansone and Ella Langley really date? He gave us a straight answer!

Fans who purchased tickets early are feeling cheated after Kid Rock's festival dramatically slashed prices on general admission entry for all dates.

Garage sales in Missouri and Illinois are full of hidden treasures. From vinyl records to valuable finds, here’s what to look for to score big deals.

Morgan Wallen's never straightforwardly said that he's sober, but we're not too surprised to hear his dad use the word 'sobriety' to describe his situation.

Union Pacific has confirmed that the legendary Big Boy locomotive will make multiple Missouri stops.

A northeast Missouri truck stop was voted the 33rd best in America by over 1 million truckers.

Missouri’s Silver Dollar City may lose its top ranking. Theme park voting, fan support, and 2026 competition intensify ahead of deadline.

Dylan Scott's new song, 'Slow Down,' will hit home for many.

We could have been singing along to 'Buck Bentley' songs all these years.

Illinois State Police say they have already recovered more than 300 stolen vehicles in 2026 so far.

The video documents travels all over the country and the world.

Is country music ready for an alt-country Entertainer of the Year?

Darius Rucker is stepping into a new arena, trading musical notes for wrestling tees — and it’s more exciting than you might think.

See the 10 best vacation destinations that Illinois has to offer.

A man claims he heard a hellacious scream deep in the Illinois woods that chills him to this day.

One day after a Missouri fugitive was put on the FBI's top 10 most wanted list, she has been captured.

These 25 songs are the best of Chris Stapleton's repertoire as an artist.

Country music has its themes of drinking and carousing sometimes, but the genre is also rooted deeply in the Christian faith.

Illinois tulip festival at Richardson Farm features 1 million tulips, daffodils, spring flowers, family outing, photo spots

Costco is testing an 8-second checkout system using automated pay stations that could speed up shopping and reduce lines.

Season 2 may be coming sooner than we think!

A minor earthquake happened just south of Cape Girardeau, Missouri early Wednesday morning confirmed by the USGS.