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Thomas Rhett’s New Single Will Feature Maren Morris

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Thomas Rhett has joined forces with Maren Morris on his brand-new single, “Craving You.” The single, featuring Maren’s dynamic vocals, will drop this Friday (3/31) as the lead single off Rhett’s forthcoming third studio album. As for his duet partner, Thomas says, “It was so nice to be able to work with Maren whose voice is undeniably powerful and soulful, and just really adds a lot of intensity to the song.”

 

·       Rhett says of the song, “I remember hearing ‘Craving You’ and was immediately blown away by the story behind the longing of this guy who can’t wait to see his girl again. There’s this 80s vibe that’s rocking throughout this track that makes it really euphoric.”

·       TR announced the news on social media Friday (3/24) along with a picture of the single’s cover art.

 

Judge Blocks Iowa Governor’s Deposition in Firing of Agent

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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A judge says Gov. Terry Branstad doesn’t have to testify under oath in a lawsuit filed by a fired Division of Criminal Investigation agent who blames Branstad for destroying his career.

Judge William Kelly, a Branstad appointee, rejected Larry Hedlund’s request to depose Branstad in Hedlund’s wrongful termination lawsuit.

Kelly ruled Friday in favor of the Iowa attorney general’s office, which is representing Branstad and argued the governor was too busy to face a two-hour deposition. Kelly says Hedlund can seek information from Branstad in written questions but requiring the governor to be deposed “would be an incredible burden” while he’s preparing to become U.S. ambassador to China.

Hedlund is suing Branstad and Iowa Department of Public Safety officials. He contends he was defamed and fired for reporting wrongdoing, including a 2013 incident in which he reported Branstad’s speeding SUV.

Carrie Underwood Marks 100 Opry Performances

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Carrie Underwood celebrated her 100th performance on the Grand Ole Opry over the weekend with four sold-out shows. Underwood made her Opry debut on June 10, 2005 and became an official Opry member in 2008. Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame member Connie Smith introduced Underwood on Saturday’s (3/25) first show and presented her fellow Opry member with a commemorative print and a rose bouquet in celebration of 100 Opry appearances. Carrie said, “I grew up dreaming of one day performing here and maybe even becoming a member. That dream comes true over and over each time I take the Opry stage. Here’s to the next 100!”

 

·       Backstage, Underwood marked the 100-show milestone with a specially-decorated cake from Nashville’s IveyCake and 100 pink roses in her dressing room, a surprise gift from the Opry.

 

Trisha Yearwood Earns Another Daytime Emmy Nod

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Trisha Yearwood’s Food Network cooking show, Trisha’s Southern Kitchen, has earned another Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Culinary Program — an award Trisha took home in 2013. The 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be presented on Sunday, April 30 in Pasadena, California. New episodes of Trisha’s Southern Kitchen, which is currently in its ninth season, air on Saturday at 10:30 AM ET.

Keith Urban Reunites With Harry Connick Jr.

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Keith Urban recently reunited with his fellow American Idol judge Harry Connick Jr. on his daytime talk show, Harry. While on the show, the two discussed being the sole males in their respective households and also played a few games. In one game titled Celebrity Swipes, Keith “swiped” right or left depending on his love for a particular topic, and in the other game, the two musicians donned a single jacket and tried to play the same instrument at the same time. The two musicians then treated the audience to an unrehearsed jam session, which can be seen here.

FGL Presents Veteran With An All-Terrain Wheelchair

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During a recent “Dig Your Roots” tour stop, Florida Georgia Line teamed up with the Independence Fund to give retired Army Staff Sergeant Shane Savage an all-terrain wheelchair. The duo’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard were personally on hand to present the wheelchair to Savage, who lost his leg in 2010 while serving in Afghanistan. FGL posted a picture of them with the veteran, saying, “Truly blessed to be able to present a chair to retired Army Staff Sergeant Shane Savage.”

 

·       This marks the second time that FGL has presented an all-terrain wheelchair to a wounded veteran. Earlier this year, the duo presented a wheelchair to retired Army Sergeant Seth Kotouc at a show in Oklahoma City.

·       More information about the Independence Fund can be found at www.independencefund.org.

Driver, Student Injured in Iowa Collision of School Buses

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LONG GROVE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a driver and a student were injured in a collision of two school buses in eastern Iowa’s Scott County.

The accident occurred around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, about two miles northwest of Long Grove. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office says a northbound bus halted at a stop sign and then proceeded into the rural intersection, colliding with a westbound bus.

The driver of the northbound bus, 67-year-old Stanley Ray, was taken to Trinity Bettendorf hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. One child was treated at the scene.

It’s unclear how many children were on the two buses. The Sheriff’s Office says both were carrying children from the North School Community Schools district. The collision is being investigated.

Pet of the Week: Brightmist

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Hi, I’m Brightmist and I’m a 3 and 1/2-month-old black kitten. My siblings and I came to the shelter when we were only 2 weeks old without a mother. The nice shelter staff bottle fed us and kept us warm and happy while we grew up. We are the elf family since we were born in December. We’re named after really cool elves–we even look like elves. Anyway, we have a nice big area to play with each other and have a great time together. We all cuddle up together at naptime to recharge. Now we’re ready to go out into the world and make it a more loving place, so come on out and meet us and take us home. We can work magic on your heart!!!

To adopt me or one of my friends, go to http://www.stephenmemorial.org/adoptable-pets.html

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