One LSU baseball fan had a home run slip right through their glove and off the forehead, and it was all caught on video. During LSU’s 9-0 win over Nichols State, Tommy White turned on a 90 MPH fastball and sent it flying into the stands, but that isn’t the story. It’s what happened when the ball landed. That is where Cory enters into this story. Cory is a LSU fans and just happened to be wearing a glove on the top row of the bleachers at Alex Box Stadium. But despite Cory being ready, he whiffed on the catch. This rocket of a home run — clocked in at 109 MPH off White’s bat — was completely mi...
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Subscribe to Taste of Country on Youtube Farmer Wants a Wife is winning over the hearts of America with a second round of famers looking for love. After the success of Season 2 — which wraps in May — many are wondering if a third season will be announced soon. Meanwhile, we’re pondering the idea of a “Celebrity Edition” of the show, featuring some of the most rugged, outdoorsy, eligible bachelors in country music. The genre is the musical embodiment of country life. From farming to hunting, fishing to working livestock, country music is a celebration of wrap-around porches, wide open spaces an...
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It really doesn’t matter where you grew up, chances are you have been to a Denny’s once or twice in your lifetime. Denny’s, America’s diner, is shutting doors across America. That appears to be what is happening, slowly but surely, to one of America’s famed breakfast/late-night eateries, Denny’s. Known for their outrageous menu combos like the Grand Slam, Moons Over My Hammy and the Lumberjack Slam, Denny’s seemed to gain most of their popularity in the ’80s and ’90s. According to Eatthis.com, the Denny’s chain got a little bit smaller in 2023, closing 57 locations because of inflation-related...
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Kelly Clarkson rose to fame when she was the first-ever winner of American Idol back in 2002. Clarkson was born April 24, 1982, and grew up in Burelson, Texas (a suburb of Fort Worth). When she was in seventh grade, achoir teacher first recognized her powerful voice, and after high school she moved to Los Angeles to try and make it in Hollywood. After failing to break into show business, she returned to Texas and in 2002 became a contestant on the first season of American Idol. The rest is history. The evening that she won, she instantly became a household name in America and all across the gl...
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The former star of HGTV’s Flip It to Win It has just been sentenced to four years in prison due to multiple fraud schemes related to the show. Charles “Todd” Hill, a.k.a. Mr. Flip It, was sent to jail on April 16, according to Entertainment Tonight. On the show, Hill was supposed to buy run-down homes to renovate and flip, but instead, he used money meant for construction on the homes for his own personal benefit. READ MORE: Over-The-Top Real Estate Show ‘Zillow Gone Wild’ Coming to HGTV In addition, Hill was also convicted of running a Ponzi scheme and other scams outside of the show. Due to ...
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Subscribe to Taste of Country on Youtube Taylor Swift was just 19 years old when she embarked on her first headlining tour in 2009, but she was already capable of playing a complete set of hits that everyone in the audience would know. Swift toured as an opening act for Rascal Flatts and other major country artists after she released her self-titled debut album in 2006. By the release of her second album, Fearless, in November 2008, the rising young star had already soared to headliner status, propelled by hits including “Tim McGraw,” “Teardrops on My Guitar,” “Our Song,” “Picture to Burn” and...
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Bunnie Xo, wife to Jelly Roll, revealed that her famous hubby left social media because of bullying over his weight. This clapback racked up 3 million views and counting with over 18,000 comments coming to the outspoken wifey’s defense. The Dumb Blonde Podcast host said, “it makes me want to cry.” She continued, “My husband doesn’t show it to you guys, but I’m gonna have a very vulnerable moment here. It hurts him,” she said referring to the hate about her famous hubby’s weight. “The internet can say whatever they want to about you, and they say you’re a celebrity, you’re supposed to be able t...
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The summer cookout is one of the best reasons for the season. The smell of the grill, the laughter, some good music and the good food all combine to make it the ultimate vibe of summer. But what should YOU bring to the cookout in order to stand out? Here are the seven best side dishes of the cookout. 7. Baked BeansGood luck finding a cookout without baked beans — it’s almost impossible. But do baked beans ever stand out? Sometimes you can dress up the baked beans with some bacon pieces and some brown sugar, but it’s not exactly easy making the baked beans the talk of the table. Chances are you...
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Police have provided a significant update on their investigation into Christian singer Mandisa’s death. The Season 5 American Idolfinalist died on Thursday (April 18). She was 47 years old. Mandisa Hundley lived in Antioch, Tenn., when she performed on American Idol.She was formerly a member of the Fisk Jubilee Singers.An American Idol tribute to Mandisa is planned for Sunday (April 29).While no cause of death has been announced, Franklin PD now say there is nothing that indicates foul play or that a crime occurred. Related: 10 Secrets American Idol Doesn’t Want You to Know “The Franklin Polic...
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Spring is a time for renewal and rebirth. After a long winter, it’s always a relief to see some color appear from the seemingly endless drabness, even in warmer climates. Spring is also a time in many areas of the country when cardinals seem to be everywhere, bringing with them their familiar (and quite complicated!) song. The red flash is even more vibrant in areas where there may still be snow cover. What does it mean when you spot a cardinal?There are many iterations of the cardinal story, but most seem to relate in some way to the passing of loved ones. It’s commonly thought a cardinal sig...
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