Congratulations to Opry legend Little Jimmy Dickens, who was recently recognized by environmental nonprofit Conservation America for his groundbreaking efforts in the field of humor recycling. Dickens, who first joined the Opry in 1948, has been poking fun at his own short stature and advancing age longer than many of the Opry's recent additions have been alive. "It's an honor to be here. In fact, it's an honor to be anywhere," said Dickens after shuffling onstage at the Conservation America … [Read more...]

A new band out of New Braunfels, Texas, is proud of their home state and they are not ashamed to let the world know. The DeWayne Tillis Band's debut digital single "Texas in My Veins" is an anthem to the Lone Star State that lets us all in on what's going down in the little-known, rarely mentioned home of such things as "Shiner," "Ray Wylie" and "bluebonnets." The song, a catchy assimilation of country and rock that sounds vaguely like Steve Earle fronting Lynyrd Skynyrd, is a mash note to … [Read more...]

In a press conference held outside its Rhode Island headquarters on Monday, multinational toymaker Hasbro announced a recall of recent "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery, which it characterized as a "failed animatronic experiment" released into the world too early in its development cycle. "We would like to apologize to our fans and stockholders for our error in judgment in pushing Project SCMC17, known colloquially and to viewers of FOX's 'American Idol' as Scotty McCreery, out to market … [Read more...]

Several well-known country singers have expressed a sense of befuddlement about their course of action after the recent killing of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. "Normally, I'd have three or four situation-appropriate patriotic singles I could rush to radio –- and I do, don't get me wrong –- but we get into a conundrum here based on the party affiliation of the current President," said one noted hitmaker who wished to remain anonymous. "I've got one in the can called 'We Got Our Man' … [Read more...]

During singer John Rich's run on NBC's Celebrity Apprentice, several Nashville area friends of John Rich have begun voicing their concerns as to his well-being. His mental state, morality and general health have been called into question due to his "potentially reputation-ruining" appearance on the popular show. "I'm really worried about him," said his pint-sized buddy Two-Foot Fred. "He's just not himself since he got on that show…. where's the Cowboy Stevie Wonder we all know and uh, … [Read more...]