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The song was a response to the Sept. 11 attacks, but that's only half the story.

Hardy moved to Nashville with one goal — write songs for the artists he admired. Turns out, Blake Shelton was at the top of that list.

A new study claims Missouri's favorite ice cream flavor is odd and the state allegedly lacks enthusiasm for it, too.

There's a new fastest-growing town in Missouri and it's not even close to St. Louis or Kansas City.

Fans are already speculating about what might happen next.

A veteran in Missouri saw 3 lights moving in unison traveling across the night sky at an estimated 200 mph recently.

Clint had a medical emergency earlier this week.

Luke Combs just shut down any Hollywood rumors pretty quickly — and his reason says a lot about where his head is at right now.

Child care costs continue to strain Missouri families as a new study ranks the state's affordability compared to the rest of the country.

What is the likelihood of a major New Madrid Fault quake in your lifetime? See the real percentages according to the USGS seismologists.

In 2026, country music is Ella Langley's world.

A new survey shows that many vacationers are replacing Florida with Branson, Missouri as their destination of choice.

Almost 11 months in, and Rainey is already pulling herself up. Her dad, though, is still figuring out how to hold it all together.

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Adam Sanders' Grand Ole Opry debut was the latest chapter in a journey that began long before reality TV, building on years of songwriting success and hard work.

The Missourian who owns the most land has more acres of it than Yellowstone National Park.

Illinois has seen a huge jump in the number of missing children over just the past month.

Jelly Roll has built a massive country music career over the last few years, in one of the most unexpected success stories Nashville has ever seen.

The US Marshals just captured a St. Louis County woman who was wanted for charges of involuntary manslaughter and had been allegedly hiding for more than 5 years.

There are good reasons for him to pull the plug.

Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood could give their kids almost anything — but the one thing they're most focused on passing down costs nothing at all.

The couple got married in a quickie wedding back in 2016.

There are new pics of a rollercoaster called "Dragon Run" being constructed at Oasis Lake of the Ozarks.

Affordable Missouri summer trips for families featuring float trips, theme parks, and last-minute vacation ideas.

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has imposed new restrictions on animals being brought into the state due to the spread of a serious parasitic bug.

The Season 1 finale of Dutton Ranch finds Beth and Rip fighting for their lives, again.

The couple have said they still plan to have a baby together — but what will custody look like?

Imagine the surprise of a country star facing border patrol after a big show. It’s a wild ride, and the story gets even wilder.

Still no reason to be alarmed, but there's been another Midwestern earthquake in an odd place with the most recent happening just east of Farmington, Missouri.

5 places in Illinois have gained a reputation for being friendly and hospitable to travelers.

As her career continues to take off, the 'Idol' champ is hitting the road in a new tour bus designed with her family in mind.

The USGS has confirmed an earthquake just west of Poplar Bluff, Missouri late Monday night.

Sad news if you were hoping for more leopard during Season 1 of 'Dutton Ranch.'