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Jelly Roll says his mother was the one who first introduced him to country music.

Nicole Kidman is breaking her silence about her divorce from Keith Urban, calling the past year “rough” while saying their family remains her top priority.

See the 10 most recent mountain lion sightings in Illinois including 1 animal struck by a train.

Nope, they weren't beefin'! Musgraves and Lambert have a duet coming.

Jordan Davis will perform a postgame concert at Busch Stadium May 29 after the Cardinals vs Cubs game. Fans with tickets can stay for the show or upgrade to a VIP field pass.

Russell Dickerson reveals why breakup songs just don't do it for him.

Jelly Roll put another notch in his country music legacy with his official induction into the Grand Ole Opry.

Bucees has made headlines recently, but not for the reasons fans would hope. A surprising rating has customers raising eyebrows.

Target's latest move is making waves in the cereal aisle — some iconic brands may be disappearing. Let’s break down what this means for your breakfast table.

Illinois' most friendly place for 2026 is a village of just 589 people.

The best Italian deli in Missouri is located on The Hill in St. Louis because duh.

The strongest winds from Tuesday's storms that were not part of a tornado reached category 1 hurricane strength in Missouri.

From a pie inspired by a soda flavor to something called a "Cheesy G Sider," here is everything coming to Taco Bell's menu announced so far for 2026.

A storm chaser reportedly found a record 5-inch hail stone in Kankakee County, Illinois.

Missouri gas prices are spiking upward, but not as drastic as most other states.

A new ranking finds no Missouri cities among America’s happiest. Cities in Kansas and Nebraska made the list instead.

He was a pioneer and a legend in the world of Texas country and rock.

'The Madison' begins on March 14 on Paramount+, but new pictures from Ep. 1 offer clues about what happens.

'If I had a record deal sitting in front of my face and my son in the other hand, I'd choose my son anytime over anything,' Christian Brown says.

Including three racial slurs, one anti-gay musing and one political statement that by comparison feels minor league to the transgressions around it.

Love is in the air for Priscilla Block, but her heart’s still set on her music career before any wedding bells ring.

It's an easy way to create a little magic for your little ones (and you!)

Luke Combs is asking fans to help him track down a rare one-of-one card of himself that he signed years ago.

The automotive giant has issued another major recall.

The 'Intelligence for Your Life' host is still fighting cancer 10 years after doctors gave him 18 months to live — and he credits his wife with helping save his life.

Two Illinois gas stations have been named must-stops along historic Route 66.

A Missouri woman was sentenced to 225 months in prison for her part in a murder-for-hire plot of her fiancé. The shooters that were hired remain at-large.

Historic Hannibal, Missouri is earning national attention after being named one of the most beautiful river towns in America for 2026.

What in the world happened to the actor who played Elsa Dutton? We finally found her.

The National Weather Service in St. Louis has increased the expected wind speeds of tornadoes that could impact northeastern Missouri and west-central Illinois Tuesday.

'This is approaching comic book levels of cartoon villianry,' another lawmaker said in response to the proposed amendment.

Thomas Rhett announced headlining tour dates that begin in July and end in October.

The up-tempo country love song underwent a complete metamorphosis.