The NHL’s Nashville Predators were back in action against the Anaheim Ducks for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night (May 16).
Like the Preds five previous home playoff games, the performance of the national anthem was a star-studded affair—this time it was Keith Urban who had the honor.
Tonight, Keith got the call to perform the anthem before the Preds’ first home playoff game in Round 3. Watch Keith sing the anthem in front of the sellout crowd.
Miranda Lambert and her pet pooches will be taking part in the first-ever MuttNation March through downtown Nashville on Thursday, June 8, during CMA Fest week. The almost-one-mile march, which aims to raise awareness and funds for shelter pet adoption, will start at Nissan Stadium, continue across the Nashville pedestrian bridge and end in downtown Nashville.
“Humble and kind—that’s the kind of person you always want to try to be, and that’s the person I’ve always tried to be,” said Tim to NCD in 2016. “I certainly haven’t always succeeded at it at times. That’s what I love about that song—it’s probably one of my favorite songs that I’ve ever recorded, and I think, as a father, that’s what you want to tell your kids and that’s what you want your kids to live by. It’s certainly something you heard as a kid growing up that you were sort of taught, and as you get older, you can get something out of that song, too.”
It looks like both adults and children are still getting something out of the song.
Third, fourth, fifth and sixth graders at an elementary school in Lanesboro, Minn., recently performed the song for a fellow classmate at an assembly for friends and family. Accompanied only by a piano, the school kids perform a touching rendition of the tune.
Tennessee Athletics has announced three of four dates, cities and venues for a revamped, Big Orange Caravan summer fan appreciation tour that will have a look and feel similar to the traditional caravan but with some new, fan-friendly elements.
A collaborative effort between athletics and the Tennessee Alumni Association, this summer’s Big Orange Caravan events will feature meet-and-greets with area VFL greats and a Q&A hosted by “The Voice of the Vols,” Bob Kesling, featuring Head Football Coach Butch Jones, Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics John Currie and appearances by other Tennessee head and assistant coaches as well as members of the UT Spirit Squads.
The tour begins Saturday, June 3, at the First Tennessee Pavilion in Chattanooga (12:30-2:30 p.m. ET). The action then hits Memphis on Sunday, June 11, at the Expo Center at Agricenter International/West Pavilion (6-8 p.m. CT).
The Nashville stop coincides with the 51st annual UT All-Sports Picnic at The Barn at Sycamore Farms on Monday, July 10 (6-8 p.m. CT). Pricing and registration information for that event are forthcoming.
A Tri-Cities event is in the planning stages, and details will be forthcoming when a date and venue is finalized and secured.
“I’m excited to hit the road, travel across the state of Tennessee with many of our coaches and connect with our fans to thank them for the role they play in the success of Tennessee Athletics and our university as a whole,” Currie said. “We’ve revamped our traditional caravan format and have reshaped it to reflect the type of event that will allow us to give our fans a personal, fun experience and provide a greater opportunity for engagement. We also feel it’s important to utilize these events as a way to celebrate and support UT students from each of these communities.”
Family-friendly activities at each Big Orange Caravan event include music, a prize wheel, Smokey the mascot, a photo booth with a Neyland Stadium backdrop, cornhole, a social media station, free popcorn, face painting and more.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from local vendors/food trucks.
Admission to all Big Orange Caravan events will be $5 per person in advance or $10 at the door. Children 12 and under receive complimentary admission. Proceeds from admission will go to local UTAA chapters and/or their respective scholarship funds (these donations are non-refundable).
UT rising sophomore Kelsey Evans is a recipient of a scholarship awarded by the Memphis UT Knoxville Alumni Chapter.
“Receiving a scholarship shows that Volunteers care about my future and want to help me fulfill my dreams,” Evans said. “I will definitely work hard and cherish every moment on campus.”
Online registration will close three days prior to each event. Walk-up registrations will be accepted at $10 per person (credit card or check only). Space is limited. Pre-registered guests will be entered to win prizes from Tennessee Athletics.
Representatives from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be present at each event to celebrate new incoming Vols and share information with families who have students with an interest in attending UT. The incoming freshman class at UT Knoxville is among the best and brightest in school history.
“We are thrilled to participate in Big Orange Caravan and look forward to celebrating confirmed students and speaking with future Vols about the incredible opportunities awaiting them in Big Orange Country,” Associate Provost for Enrollment Management Kari Alldredge said. “There has never been a better time to be a Tennessee Volunteer, when you consider the strength of our academic programs and the total student experience. This is another way to learn about UT and get to know the Volunteer Family.”
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Date:Saturday, June 3
Event Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m. ET
Venue: First Tennessee Pavilion | 1826 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37408
$5 per person / Complimentary admissions for children 12 and under. All proceeds benefit the Chattanooga UT Knoxville Alumni Chapter’s Scholarship Fund.
Davis Allen Cripe, a 16 year old high school student from South Carolina, collapsed in his classroom on April 26 and was pronounced dead an hour later. He died from a caffeine-induced cardiac event after consuming a latte, Diet Mountain Dew, and energy drink within a two-hour period. Now his parents want to warn other families and teens about the dangers of consuming too much caffeine. MORE
Randy Rogers and his wife, Chelsea, welcomed a baby daughter yesterday (May 15). Rainey Ryan Rogers was born at 4:23 p.m. CT. in Austin, Texas, and weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz.
Randy and Chelsea in Hawaii. Photo courtesy HBPR
Rainey Ryan joins big sisters Isabel (7) and River (3).
“Little girl is healthy, and Mom and Dad are both so happy,” says Randy. “Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.”
Have times gotten so tough for Darryl Worley that he’s resorted to stealing cupcakes? Well, not exactly.
Darryl was one of the many suspects interrogated as part of a CSI-like program at his daughter’s Friendship Christian School in Lebanon, Tenn., (about 30 miles east of Nashville). Fifth and sixth graders at the school were tasked with solving the mystery of the stolen cupcakes by studying evidence and questioning suspects.
After all was said and done, the “Have You Forgotten?” singer was arrested with the help of the Lebanon PD.
And Darryl would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren’t for those meddling kids.
Take a look at the video recap by Nashville’s WTVF News Channel 5.
Brantley Gilbert and his wife, Amber, are expecting their first child in November.
“We’ve had such a hard time keeping a secret,” said Brantley in a press release. “But the doctors wanted us to wait past the first trimester. So here we are.”
Brantley and Amber, who have known each other since childhood, were married in June 2015. Amber was Brantley’s inspiration behind songs “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” and “More Than Miles.”
Brantley will be kicking off the summer leg of his The Devil Don’t Sleep Tour in Tampa on June 2, before hitting dates in Charlotte, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, St. Louis and more.
As Lady Antebellum gears up for the June 9 release of their upcoming sixth studio album, Heart Break, the trio is busy breaking a sweat—this time in a new video for the album’s lead single, “You Look Good.”
Directed by Shane Drake and Roger Pistole, the new video features Lady A turning up the heat in a Puerto Rican club as patrons get their grooves on.
“You Look Good,” which was written by busbee, Ryan Hurd and Hillary Lindsey, is currently No. 15 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after 17 weeks.
“I’ve had more artists and just friends and fans, all these people who haven’t texted me about a song in a long time, saying, ‘Oh my gosh, I just heard “You Look Good,” that just blew me away,’” said Lady A’s Charles Kelley to Nash Country Daily. “It’s just a great feeling, it’s gratifying. You want your peers to dig what you’re doing. I don’t know, I haven’t felt that in a long time.”
Speaking of breaking a sweat, Lady A will kick off their new 65-plus-date You Look Good World Tour on May 26 in Bakersfield, Calif., with stops in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Nashville, among others. The tour will also hit Europe and South Africa. Kelsea Ballerini and Brett Young will serve as the tour’s opening acts.
Watch Lady Antebellum’s new video for “You Look Good.”
KNOXVILLE — Tennessee Women’s Basketball Day Camp dates have been set for June 5-7, and complete information now is available on UTSports.com.
Lady Vol Day Camp will be held for youngsters aged 6-12 and will run June 5-7. Both morning (8 a.m. to noon) and afternoon (1 to 5 p.m.) sessions are offered. The cost is $175.00 per session. Please note that if the camper is attending both sessions of day camp, lunch is not provided.
The camp deposit is $75.00 (balance due prior to camp online with credit card, or at registration with cashier’s check, money order or cash). Registration for the morning session takes place from 7:30 to 8 a.m. ET on June 5 at Thompson-Boling Arena, while registration for the afternoon session is later that day from noon to 1 p.m.
Each camper will receive basic skills and fundamental instruction from skilled coaches, Lady Vol players and Tennessee Head Coach Holly Warlick.
Miranda wants you and your pups to join the fun.
