Known for its food, drinks and decor, Applebee’s, an American staple, is not doing so well. Applebee’s Is Shutting Doors Across AmericaIf you have ever stopped into an Applebee’s, you know that each and every time, you’re going to get a consistent American meal at a competitive price. The chain that is known for its burgers, ribs, wings and dollar margaritas has had a tough time keeping the doors open at some of their locations across America lately. Why Is Applebee’s Closing Locations?In 2023 alone, Applebee’s closed 46 locations due to underperformance. They have more on their radar to shutt...
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CBS has canceled Blue Bloods after 14 seasons on the air, but in a new interview, series star Tom Selleck says he’s still hoping the network will “come to their senses” and keep the beloved drama on the air. Blue Bloods follows the professional and family dramas of the Reagans, a multi-generational family of police officers and public servants in New York. The show has been a ratings hit and fan favorite for nearly 15 years. How Does Tom Selleck Feel About Blue Bloods‘ Cancellation?“We’re the third-highest scripted show in all of broadcast,” Selleck points out to CBS News. “We’re winning the n...
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Lainey Wilson officially shared the name of her new bar and when the new establishment on Nashville’s Broadway Street is expected to open its doors. Staying true to herself, the bar name is a nod to her famous fashion: Bell Bottoms Up Bar. “I’m so excited to announce my Bell Bottoms Up Bar, which will open later this summer in the heart of country music city,” the singer writes on X. As for when Bell Bottoms Up Bar will open, the singer says “later this summer.” “I can’t wait for all my Wild Horses to get to experience my home away from home,” she shared in the post. The singer’s bar is in par...
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The Barnstable Brown Party ahead of the Kentucky Derby proved to be a fun night as Kid Rock, Travis Tritt and Doug E. Fresh jumped on stage to perform Rock’s 2007 hit, “All Summer Long.” The trio had the crowd bobbing along as several attendees filmed the once-in-a-lifetime collaboration. The defining moment comes when Rock quiets the band and lets Fresh beatbox a portion of the track — much to the delight of the audience. “Travis Tritt, Kid Rock, and Doug E Fresh … no, I don’t have that on the bingo card,” a fan writes on social media. “Woooo! Keep on being you bub!” one chimes in. “So much F...
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Lainey Wilson is adding bar owner to her already impressive career resume. According to the Nashville Business Journal, Wilson will join Miranda Lambert as the only two women to own bars on Nashville’s bar-lined Broadway Street. The “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” singer is teaming up with TC Restaurant Group. The group owns many celebrity-branded bars, such as Luke’s 32 Bridge Food + Drink, Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar and Miranda Lambert’s Casa Rosa. Wilson’s new venture will happen at the cost of the space’s current bar closing. FGL House, located on 120 Third Ave S., was a partnershi...
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Wendy’s expects to close down over 100 restaurants nationwide in 2024. Why Is Wendy’s Shutting Down Locations All Across America?The past four years or so have been somewhat devastating to the restaurant business. Lagging business, increased operating costs and other issues — some stemming from the pandemic — are mostly to blame. The woes are even affecting the second-largest fast-food chain in America, Wendy’s. Wendy’s has been quietly closing locations this year due to those factors. In its Q1 earnings call, Wendy’s showed that it has already closed 27 locations. Wendy’s also expects to open...
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George Strait returned to the stage with new music and a little heartbreak on Saturday (May 4). The legend’s show in Indianapolis, Ind., was his first since three men important to his live show died this spring. Strait has just 10 stadium shows on his 2024 tour calendar. Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town will open.The set list (see below) for this first show resembles the one he used to end 2023.Strait’s last studio album was Honky Tonk Time Machine, released in 2019.Related: 16 Country Stars Who Haven’t Released Music In Over Five Years George Strait, New Music In 2024:The Texan didn’t just...
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The temperature rises as summer approaches, and many Americans wonder if this summer will be as brutally hot as 2023, a year climatologists noted asthe hottest on record. How do we keep ourselves and our families safe during the next heat wave? Meteorologists and doctors have teamed up to expand Heat Risk to the public–a new tool that helps us do just that. What is ‘Heat Risk?’The National Weather Service partnered with two other government organizations, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to create a forecasting tool to meas...
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Not sure what to give your mom on Mother’s Day coming up? We got you!! No, don’t try to think back on the past few weeks when she might have mentioned something small and subtle. If she’s like most moms, she probably doesn’t outright name things that she would love for the holiday. You can always ask or you can check out the list below of some good ideas for every country music-loving mom. Just remember to double check shipping estimates to make sure your gift arrives on time! America’s favorite mom, Donna Kelce, mother of the football stars, Jason and Travis Kelce, shared her picks for Mother...
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There are good marriage proposals. There are unfortunate ones that end with a no. Then, there are the ones that fall into their own category. According to WKRN-TV, police say that a man walked into a convenience store in Tennessee on April 29 to purchase some small items. He apparently became enamored with the clerk behind the counter and wanted to do something about it. He went back home and thought of a plan. The next day, police say the suspect, Dustin Burgett, showed back up to the store armed with a ring, a proposal and a gun. Subscribe to Taste of Country on Youtube According to Lawrence...
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