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The record-breaking song has sold more and 6 million units.

Skip Ewing performs his new song "Me & God and a Fishing Pole" for the Taste of Country audience.

A task force in Lawrence County, Missouri is in the process of rescuing more than 100 animals from "heartbreaking conditions".

Throughout their 20-year career, the Lady A band mates have always been by each other's sides.

Starbucks has suddenly closed the doors of several Missouri locations that the company said were underperforming.

A researcher in Missouri picked up a strange spike in radiation levels near where Bigfoot activity had been reported.

'I'm young. I feel healthy. And the treatments, I will just say, have come so far even in the past five years that life expectancy far exceeds what it used to be,' Kelley said in a hopeful message to his fans.

Rumor has it Riley Green dated at least two country singers. Is it true?

Kenny Chesney rents an entire stadium for a full week before every tour starts. He needs the real space to test everything and fix problems early.

A bicyclist crossing Illinois on Route 66 shared a video of what happened when an Illinois State trooper stopped him and did a good deed.

Taylor's record-breaking night at the VMAs came with a heartfelt dedication to Dolly and some beautiful words about the country legend's legacy.

So many actors from the 'Yellowstone' franchise are involved with this, it's a wonder Taylor Sheridan didn't write it himself.

After arriving 10 weeks early and spending 5 weeks and 5 days in the NICU, Bond Leo is finally home with his parents — and his grandmother is overjoyed.

Ella Langley and Tucker Wetmore are country music's newest singing couple. What can they learn from these 11 famous relationshps?

Someone in Illinois will soon forfeit a quarter million dollar lottery prize if they don't come forward to claim it.

Cody Johnson's tour runs like a well-oiled machine, but it's the way he treats his people that really sets it apart from the rest.

You'll have 29 chances to see Riley Green on tour in 2027.

There are still numerous great concerts scheduled to happen in Illinois before the end of this year.

The country music world is watching Ella Langley dominate like few artists ever have. Her record-breaking run shows no signs of slowing down.

Kacey Musgraves gave Dolly Parton a heartfelt moment at the VMAs, with Dolly herself appearing before Musgraves took over the song.

The USGS has confirmed two earthquakes happened along the New Madrid Fault early Sunday morning including one directly under Interstate 55 in Missouri.

A TikTok influencer wanted to rack up likes to get Ella Langley to go out with him — and she quickly + hilariously shut the whole thing down.

Tucker Wetmore is a hitmaker who's been steadily making a name for himself at country radio since 2024.

During a conversation on 'CBS Mornings,' Kenny Chesney said his heart is open when it comes to finding a new relationship in the future.

The rising country singer has some pointed thoughts about Nashville, country radio and the stars dominating the genre right now.

They were definitely NOT choosin' Texas!

Carrie Underwood might be ready for her rock and roll era!

The country singer and reality TV star are going their separate ways after two years together, with the breakup coming shortly after they discussed the possibility of marriage.

The 'American Idol' judge loves a full schedule, but getting back to work in a big way could mean Mike Fisher has more to juggle at home with their two sons.

Reba still wonders what Dolly wanted to tell her during one final phone call, but she has faith she'll eventually get the answer.

Due to remnants from a category 5 hurricane, Missouri is expected to see very large rainfall amounts in the middle of next week.

Dolly Parton famously grew up in poverty in rural Tennessee as one of 12 brothers and sisters.

Jolene is based on a real person, and she really did make a pass at Parton's man.