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We're happy to see them get the recognition they deserve.

The country music family is growing!

Taylor's new project will center around his beloved Texas.

Missouri aquarium, Wonders of Wildlife, is up for Best Aquarium in the U.S. again. Vote now to help this Springfield attraction reclaim the top spot.

Country Thunder Florida is moving 20 miles north.

Not everyone is happy with the changes.

A woman who's a suspect in a Kansas City, Missouri murder case is now on the FBI's top 10 most wanted list and there's a $1 million dollar reward for information leading to her capture.

Parts of Illinois are under a threat for large to giant hail from severe thunderstorms Tuesday.

Who doesn't love Dolly Parton?

The actor says she started thinking seriously about it after her mother died.

We're just weeks away from learning who the next American Idol is.

There are 10 Illinois places that have lost more population in the past few years than any other in the state revealed by recent data.

The audience wanted 'More, more, more!'

The country music icon's next TV role takes a darker turn, putting him in a position of power with more going on beneath the surface.

The actor shared his own cover of Ella Langley’s “Be Her,” turning the song into a surprisingly personal moment with his wife, Kyra Sedgwick.

Jesse James is either a hero or outlaw depending on how you view his history, but he also might have been one of Missouri's most accomplished writers.

Missouri is considering making it more difficult for non-residents to hunt in the state with new regulation changes.

Looking for the best mini golf? Missouri’s Branson and Ridgedale offer top-ranked courses with fun themes and relaxing, family-friendly play.

There's new data that reveals that 10 places in Illinois that would be best suited to survive the imminent zombie apocalypse.

Route 66 road trip guide featuring iconic Illinois restaurants, must-visit stops, and historic highway dining destinations.

The only thing more surprising than who's on this list of country songs that have reached one billion Spotify streams, is who isn't.

The band has got us waiting all day for Sunday night baseball.

New data reveals there are 10 cities in Illinois that are struggling the most.

Thomas Rhett talks parenthood and why he and his wife Lauren don't plan to have more children after the birth of their son Brave this year.

Yep, he's playing to small crowds and dang proud of it. Here's why.

Head to one of two eligible Hy-Vee locations (Broadway & Harrison), find the Dr. Pepper Creamy Coconut display, scan the QR code and enter for a chance to win a Three-Night Stay at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park and $500 in Gas Cards.

A new $77K grant in Illinois aims to help veterans become truck drivers to help them support their families.

Missouri has 10 safe havens that are ideal places to survive the imminent zombie apocalypse.

'Next thing ya know someone is making it look like an act of disrespect...not my intent at all,' Dunn wrote.

There are 10 places in Missouri that have seen the largest population loss since their peak years.

'Tonight, what I lack in mobility I'm gonna make up in passion,' Eric Church joked with the crowd as he explained the story behind his broken foot.

Sadie Robertson Huff is grateful for God and her knowledge of CPR after her infant daughter, Kit, suffered a terrifying choking incident at home.