Margo vs. Cargo: Margo Price Has Unpleasant Experience Aboard American Airlines [Watch]

Margo vs. Cargo: Margo Price Has Unpleasant Experience Aboard American Airlines [Watch]

Posted on May 7, 2017

American Airlines may have recently been voted Cargo Airline of the Year for the third year in a row for “the best overall customer experience,” but you can bet singer/songwriter Margo Price will be disputing that claim.

Margo posted a video today (May 7) of American Airlines’ employees removing her guitar from the overhead bin after it had been secured. According to FAA guidelines, a guitar is permitted as carry-on baggage.

Check out what the FAA has to say before you watch Margo’s unpleasant experience.

1. SMALL INSTRUMENTS AS CARRY-ON BAGGAGE — An air carrier providing air transportation shall permit a passenger to carry a violin, guitar, or other musical instrument in the aircraft cabin, without charging the passenger a fee in addition to any standard fee that carrier may require for comparable carry-on baggage, if …

(A) the instrument can be stowed safely in a suitable baggage compartment in the aircraft cabin or under a passenger seat, in accordance with the requirements for carriage of carry-on baggage or cargo established by the administrator; and

(B) there is space for such stowage at the time the passenger boards the aircraft.

Dierks Bentley, Scotty McCreery, Chris Young & More Celebrate Nashville Predators Historic Win With Sweet Tweets

Dierks Bentley, Scotty McCreery, Chris Young & More Celebrate Nashville Predators Historic Win With Sweet Tweets

Posted on May 7, 2017

The Nashville Predators defeated the St. Louis Blues today (May 7) to advance to the NHL’s Western Conference Finals for the first time, where they will take on the winner of the Anaheim Ducks vs. the Edmonton Oilers.

Nashville’s country music community chimed in on Twitter to congratulate the Preds on their historic win.

Check out some of the tweets below.

The Only Funny Thing About Jennifer Nettles Falling Off Stage and Breaking Her Rib? Her Tweets!

The Only Funny Thing About Jennifer Nettles Falling Off Stage and Breaking Her Rib? Her Tweets!

Posted on May 7, 2017

Much like recent accidental stage divers Tim McGraw, Thomas Rhett and Granger Smith, Jennifer Nettles took a nasty tumble off stage on Thursday (May 4) at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom as she was getting ready to perform as part of a Time Inc. presentation.

Jennifer was rushed to a nearby hospital via ambulance where she was diagnosed with a broken rib. Evidently, the fall didn’t hurt the 42-year-old singer’s sense of humor. Jennifer has posted a number of entertaining tweets over the past couple of days.

Check ’em out below . . . and get well soon, J-Nett.

Watch Lady Antebellum Perform the National Anthem Before the Nashville Predators Final Home Playoff Game of Round 2

Watch Lady Antebellum Perform the National Anthem Before the Nashville Predators Final Home Playoff Game of Round 2

Posted on May 7, 2017

The NHL’s Nashville Predators were back in action against the St. Louis Blues for Game 6 of their Round 2 playoff series on Sunday afternoon (May 7).

Like the Preds four previous home playoff games, the performance of the national anthem was a star-studded affair—this time it was Lady Antebellum.

In Round 1 of the playoffs against the Chicago Blackhawks, Carrie Underwood (April 17) and Luke Bryan (April 20) sang the national anthem before Games 3 and 4, respectively.

In Round 2 against the St. Louis Blues, Little Big Town (April 30) and Vince Gill (May 2) had the honors before Games 3 and 4, respectively.

On May 7 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Lady A’s Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood sang the anthem in front of the sellout crowd.

Watch their performance below.

Jimmy’s blog: UT receiver arrested after fight with male roommate

Jimmy’s blog: UT receiver arrested after fight with male roommate

Posted on May 6, 2017

Josh Smith, a rising senior receiver on the Tennessee football team, has been charged with domestic assault of his male roommate, Kennedy Foster.

Smith and Foster, who live in an off-campus house, got into a fight late Friday night at the house. Foster was taken to a hospital by Smith or a member of the Smith family.

Foster, a childhood friend of Josh Smith, is believed to have suffered a broken nose.

After being questioned at the hospital, Smith was charged, arrested and jailed early Saturday morning. He was scheduled to be bonded out early Saturday afternoon.

Knox County has a zero tolerance policy regarding domestic violence.

“We understand (and agree with) the policy of law enforcement to make an arrest in any situation of domestic violence,’’ said Keith Stewart, the Smith’s family attorney. “Following a full investigation, we expect a positive resolution for Josh. We do not believe Josh is guilty of a crime. He has cooperated with law enforcement and he will continue to cooperate fully.’’

University of Tennessee officials were made aware of the incident Saturday morning but there has been no comment on possible disciplinary action against Smith.

Smith, a product of Knoxville Christian Academy, has played in 39 career games for the Vols, starting 19. He has 58 career catches for 721 yards and five touchdowns.

 

Sponsored by Big Kahuna Wings: The wings that changed it all 

 

 

 

Loretta Lynn Suffers Stroke, Remains Under Medical Care

Loretta Lynn Suffers Stroke, Remains Under Medical Care

Posted on May 5, 2017

According to a Friday afternoon (May 5) message on Loretta Lynn’s website, the Country Music Hall of Fame member suffered a stroke on May 4 at her Tennessee home.

The post stated:

American country music legend Loretta Lynn was admitted into a hospital in Nashville last night after she suffered a stroke at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.

She is currently under medical care and is responsive and expected to make a full recovery.

Loretta, who just celebrated her 85th birthday, has been advised by her doctors to stay off the road while she is recuperating. Regrettably, upcoming scheduled shows will be postponed.

Loretta’s sister, Crystal Gayle, posted a message on Twitter, thanking fans for their prayers and support.

Loretta is scheduled to release a new album, Wouldn’t It Be Great, on Aug. 18. All of the tunes on the new 10-song offering were penned or co-penned by Loretta. Like the album’s predecessor, the Grammy-nominated Full Circle (March 2016), Wouldn’t It Be Great was mainly recorded at the Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tenn., with producers Patsy Lynn Russell and John Carter Cash. The album features new songs “Ruby’s Stool,” “Ain’t No Time to Go” and “I’m Dying for Someone to Live For” alongside newly recorded renditions of past compositions such as “God Makes No Mistakes,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and “Don’t Come Home A’ Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind).”

“I think you try to do better with every record you put out,” Loretta said in a press release in April. “It’s just everyday living—and everybody wants to know, ‘Well, what is it about your songs that people like?’ I think you’ve got to tell your stories. I just think it hits everybody, you know, the songs.”

NCD will keep you apprised of any updates.

 

photo courtesy PBS

Josh Abbott and Girlfriend Welcome Baby Daughter to the Family

Josh Abbott and Girlfriend Welcome Baby Daughter to the Family

Posted on May 5, 2017

Josh Abbott Band’s Josh Abbott and his girlfriend, Taylor Parnell, welcomed a baby daughter into the world this morning (May 5). Emery Farryn Abbott, who weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz., was born in Austin, Texas, at 1 a.m.

“The name Emery Farryn means ‘Brave Adventure,’” said Josh. “We wanted to do something similar . . . to how my brother named his daughter Eisley Dawn, which means ‘Cheerful Beginnings.’ The word ‘brave’ is a word I used to describe Taylor in a song I wrote for her, ‘I’m Your Only Flaw,’ on the new album coming out this year.”

Congrats to the happy couple.

Rocky Top Traditions: Vols 1st Post-Season & Pat Summitt’s Firsts

Rocky Top Traditions: Vols 1st Post-Season & Pat Summitt’s Firsts

Posted on May 5, 2017
Rocky Top Traditions / Credit: WNML

We have a really neat new feature exclusively here at SportsRadioWNML.com! It’s called Rocky Top Traditions. It’s presented by People’s Home Equity.

This week’s Rocky Top Traditions (1 & 2) bring you back to the Vols first post-season and then Pat Summitt’s firsts. Listen to those in this post below.

A VOL for Life. Why does University of Tennessee sports mean so much to so many? For some it’s cherished memories of afternoons in Neyland Stadium beating Bama or Florida. For others it’s being huddled around a radio with family pulling for our beloved teams. Through the years we tell our friends and family about these games, people and victories. We’re proud to be Tennessee Vols!

Sports Radio WNML, the flagship station of the Vol Network, and John Wilkerson are proud to bring these moments to life in a new series called “Rocky Top Traditions.” John is a Knoxville native, the co-host of Tennessee’s longest running sports show and the voice of Tennessee baseball. His knowledge of the history of all Tennessee sports is unmatched, and he has the rare ability to bring a story to life.

Check back soon for the next two exclusive presentations of Rocky Top Traditions presented by People’s Home Equity!

Dolly Parton Surprises Familes With Extra $5,000 in Wildfire Relief Funds

Dolly Parton Surprises Familes With Extra $5,000 in Wildfire Relief Funds

Posted on May 5, 2017

Queen of Country and Doer of Good . . . that’s Dolly Parton in a nutshell.

When wildfires devastated Sevier County in East Tennessee in November 2016, Dolly was quick to act. In an effort to raise funds for the families affected, Dolly held a telethon—Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund—on December 13. The telethon raised millions of dollars for Dolly’s My People Fund, which began distributing checks in the amount of $1,000 each month to 884 families whose primary residences were completely destroyed due to the fires.

But that’s not all. Thanks to fundraising efforts, Dolly was able to provide each family with an extra $5,000 this month, which brings the total assistance to $10,000.

“The My People Fund has been a great success,” said Dolly. “I want to thank my team, the Dollywood Foundation, my friends in the music business and the thousands of people from all over the country who opened both their pocketbooks and their hearts to help us.

“Over the last five months, we’ve given nearly 900 families $5,000 to help them recover. Yesterday, we had our last distribution and I went over to The LeConte Center to say thanks to all the volunteers and to help give out a few checks myself. We matched what they’ve received already with another $5,000 check. I know $10,000 can’t solve everything, but I do hope the money will help them to dream again.”

In addition to providing initial monetary support to displaced families through the monthly check distribution, the remaining funds from the My People Fund will continue to help the people of Sevier County. At least $3 million will be contributed to the Mountain Tough Recovery Team, which will serve the continuing needs of residents during the critical rebuilding period ahead. This program will begin helping families on June 1.

“We’re still receiving money, so we aren’t finished yet,” Dolly added. “Recovery will take some time, so a new organization—called Mountain Tough—has been created to help our people get back on their feet for the next three years. We’re giving at least $3 million to help this new organization begin the next chapter of our journey.”

Check out the photo gallery below that features Dolly and some of the families that received assistance.

 

Photos courtesy of Webster PR

Mixologist Chris Janson’s New Single Wants You to Sit Back, Relax and “Fix a Drink” [Listen]

Mixologist Chris Janson’s New Single Wants You to Sit Back, Relax and “Fix a Drink” [Listen]

Posted on May 5, 2017

Chris Janson may not drink alcoholic beverages anymore, but that hasn’t stopped country music’s most energetic performer from mixing libation-riddled verses into his songs. Case in point, take a look at Chris’ three previous singles and his affinity for lacing his lyrics with alcoholic-related references.

  1. “But Me a Boat”
    It could buy me a Yeti 110 iced down with some silver bullets
    To float down on the water with a beer
  2. “Power of Positive Drinkin’”
    Beer one tastes just like a beer
    Beer two, a little bit better than one
    Beer three, beer four
    Yeah, that was pretty damn good so hand me one more
    Beer five and I’m comin’ alive
    Beer six, man that went down quick
    Seven, eight, nine, I’m feelin’ fine
    And by number ten life’s good again, hey
    Yeah, that’s the power of positive drinkin’
  3. “Holdin’ Her”
    I’ve woke up in places I couldn’t remember
    Who’s lying next to me or even how I got there
    And it’s hard to believe that’s how I used to roll
    One Tuesday night in an underground pool hall
    That’s where I saw her for the first time
    Right around last call

Chris’ new single, “Fix a Drink,” keeps the party flowing. Whether your preference is a cold Mountain Dew or a Jack and Coke, it makes no nevermind. Sit back, relax and pour—or mix—yourself a tasty beverage.

“I wanted to be a part of something with my co-writers that made people feel good,” says Chris to Nash Country Daily. “Everyone knows that I’m not an alcohol drinker anymore, but what a lot of people don’t know is I love the whole mixology subculture. You grow a big Civil War beard and you learn how to mix a cool drink. If I could grow a beard like that, believe me, I’d be a mixologist, 100 percent. I can fix a drink, and my drink of choice is a cold can of Mountain Dew, but I can fix all kinds of drinks. I’ve done it for years. And then when the song idea for ‘Fix a Drink’ came together, it felt like a no-brainer. It just works. You can be drinking a Hi-C or a Jack and Coke and it doesn’t matter. It’s a fun, feel-good song for the summer.”

The new tune, which Chris co-wrote with Chris DuBois and Ashley Gorley, is the lead single from his upcoming album, which he plans to release this summer. “Fix a Drink” will hit country radio on May 22, but it’s available on iTunes right now.

“The album is going to be out no later than August,” says Chris. “I’m excited about it because I really had time to write this record.”

Listen to Chris’ “Fix a Drink” below.

 

Country News

Weather

  • Forecast
  • Currents
  • Planner