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Seaside Saloon: Country Music-Themed Bar Opening In Wildwood Seaside Saloon: Country Music-Themed Bar Opening In Wildwood
Seaside Saloon: Country Music-Themed Bar Opening In Wildwood If you're heading to the beach in Wildwood this summer, you might want to pack some cowboy boots along with your sandals. A country music-themed bar called Wildwood's Honky Tonk Saloon will open on Friday, May 10. The bar in the Boardwalk Mall announced its grand opening weekend plans in a Facebook post on Monday, Apr. 29. Nashville recording artist Brian McConnell will perform at the saloon at 7 p.m. on the opening night. Country musician Sam Stinson will play two sets at 1 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. The saloon's followers said they're excited to finally visit the bar once it opens. …
Country Star Colt Ford In ICU After Suffering Heart Attack: Reports Country Star Colt Ford In ICU After Suffering Heart Attack: Reports
Country Star Colt Ford In ICU After Suffering Heart Attack: Reports Country-rap star Colt Ford is in a hospital after suffering a heart attack after a performance in Arizona, casting doubt on his summer performances across the northeast. PEOPLE magazine reported that Ford had a heart attack last week after performing at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row venue in Gilbert, AZ. He was taken to the ICU at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa. In a statement to PEOPLE, a spokesperson for the 54-year-old musician said he's slowly on the road to recovery. "Ford remains in the ICU, with his condition steadily improving in a positive direction," read a statement from Fo…
Meet Singer Jessie James Decker In North Jersey Meet Singer Jessie James Decker In North Jersey
Meet Singer Jessie James Decker In North Jersey Jessie James Decker has gone from making country hits to whipping up culinary delicacies.  Decker, a country singer and reality TV star, is hosting a book signing for her new cookbook "Just Eat: More Than 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes That Taste Just Like Home," on Monday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at Bookends in Ridgewood. Decker is married to former football star Eric Decker and has four children. The two chronicled their marriage on the E! reality show "Eric and Jesse: Game On." The cookbook features over 100 recipes from Decker, specializing in comfort food, including Louisiana beignets, E…
‘Kind Soul:’ Lifelong Ocean County Resident John ‘Tony’ Delesandro Dies Unexpectedly, 26 ‘Kind Soul:’ Lifelong Ocean County Resident John ‘Tony’ Delesandro Dies Unexpectedly, 26
‘Kind Soul:’ Lifelong Ocean County Resident John ‘Tony’ Delesandro Dies Unexpectedly, 26 Ocean County is in mourning for lifelong resident John "Tony" Delesandro IV, who died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 3. Born in Lakewood, Tony graduated from Manchester High School in 2015 before earning several maintenance certificates from Ocean County Vocational Technical School, his obituary says. He was known for his love of fishing and the outdoors, often spending his free time on the dock at Spinnakers Cove Marina or other popular boating areas. Tony embraced his spur-of-the-moment nature and loved to take adventures, typically with his family. He was also a big fan of NASCAR, the Si…
Zedd, Chris Young, Third Eye Blind Slated To Take Big E Stage This September Zedd, Chris Young, Third Eye Blind Slated To Take Big E Stage This September
Zedd, Chris Young, Third Eye Blind Slated To Take Big E Stage This September This year's Big E concert series is shaping up to be one for the books, featuring chart-topping performers from around the globe.  The Big E revealed several major acts who will be performing on The Big E Arena when the fair officially opens on September 15. They include German DJ Zedd, country music star Chris Young and pop punk band Third Eye Blind.  Zedd, known for hits like "Clarity," "The Middle," and "Stay," will be performing on September 29 while Third Eye Blind, known for their iconic anthem "Semi-Charmed Life," is booked for the 30. Chris Young, who's racked up multiple…
Maryland Native Maggie Sajak To Join Famous Father On Wheel Of Fortune Stage Maryland Native Maggie Sajak To Join Famous Father On Wheel Of Fortune Stage
Maryland Native Maggie Sajak To Join Famous Father On Wheel Of Fortune Stage It’s going to be a family affair for Maryland native Maggie Sajak, who is set to fill in for famous father Pat Sajak as a temporary co-host on Wheel of Fortune. Maggie Sajak will take the stage on Wednesday, temporarily taking over for her father and longtime co-host Vanna White, who will take their turn as contestants during a special episode of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.” We already knew @TheVannaWhite was more than just a pretty left face! 🤪 Watch her tables turn during Ultimate Host Night on #CelebrityWheelOfFortune Wednesday at 9/8c on ABC, and stream on Hulu. pic.twitter.com/lP…
Virginia Teen Stuns On 'The Voice' Virginia Teen Stuns On 'The Voice'
Virginia Teen Stuns On 'The Voice' A 17-year-old Loudon County girl is on her way to stardom after stunning judges on NBC's "The Voice." Mary Kate Connor took the stage on the popular singing show with a rendition of "Stars" by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, getting judges Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson to immediately turn around for her. "You just nailed it, like dead on, like a younger Brandi Carlile," stated judge Kelly Clarkson. "Your voice is very soft and angelic but also it's funny when you say North Carolina...," Blake Shelton said, before Mary Kate interrupts him. "It's Virginia." Mary Kate Connor perfor…
Who Did Loudon County's Mary Kate Connor Pick As Her Coach On The Voice? Who Did Loudon County's Mary Kate Connor Pick As Her Coach On The Voice?
Who Did Loudon County's Mary Kate Connor Pick As Her Coach On The Voice? A 17-year-old Loudon County girl is on her way to becoming a superstar after performing on NBC's "The Voice". Mary Kate Connor took the stage on the popular singing show with a beautiful rendition of "Stars" by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, getting judges Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson to immediately turn around for her. "You just nailed it, like dead on, like a younger Brandi Carlile," stated judge Kelly Clarkson. To watch the audition, click here. The Loudon County teen had both superstar musicians fighting for her to be a part of their team, ultimately going with country music sta…
These Celebs Are Rooting For The Phillies In The World Series These Celebs Are Rooting For The Phillies In The World Series
These Celebs Are Rooting For The Phillies In The World Series The Philadelphia Phillies are 2-1 heading into game four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, Nov. 2 — and fans attending the game may encounter some famous faces in the crowd.  Country music star Tim McGraw attended game three in Philly on Tuesday, Nov. 1, as 6ABC reported. The "I Like It, I Love It," singer wore a number 45 jersey in honor of his late father Tug McGraw, who pitched for the Phils from 1974 to 1984.  Tug McGraw also famously closed out the final game of the 1980 World Series with a strikeout, earning Philadelphia its first world championship in 77 y…
WATCH: Worcester Singer Leaves 'The Voice' Judges Spinning In Their Seats WATCH: Worcester Singer Leaves 'The Voice' Judges Spinning In Their Seats
Watch: Worcester Singer Leaves 'The Voice' Judges Spinning In Their Seats A 34-year-old Worcester woman recently appeared on NBC's popular singing competition "The Voice" and wowed the judges, but she finished the night having to make one of the biggest choices of her career.  Cara Brindisi sang Taylor Swift's "All Too Well" during a blind audition on Monday's episode, Sept. 26, and got a lot of love from judges Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, who both chose to represent her. She also had first-year judge Camila Cabello dancing in her seat to the performance.  Cara Brindisi performs Taylor Swift on "The Voice." Her version was good enough to get two of the j…
Lifelong Cape May Resident, Beloved Aunt Dies Unexpectedly, 38 Lifelong Cape May Resident, Beloved Aunt Dies Unexpectedly, 38
Lifelong Cape May Resident, Beloved Aunt Dies Unexpectedly, 38 Lifelong Jersey Shore resident and beloved aunt Tina Marie Salvesen died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 23. She was 38. Born at the Cape May Court House, Salvesen graduated from the Cape May County Special Services School District, her obituary says. She had worked at EasterSeals New Jersey since March 2021, according to her social media page. Salvesen loved knitting, crocheting, and doing other arts and crafts, her memorial says. She also had a passion for country music, watching wrestling on TV, and being an aunt to her loving nephew, David Tristan Collins. In addition to her nephew, …
Hatboro Horsham High School Grad, Nicole Brockwell Dies, 35 Hatboro Horsham High School Grad, Nicole Brockwell Dies, 35
Hatboro Horsham High School Grad, Nicole Brockwell Dies, 35 Nicole Alicia Brockwell (Yeagley) of Warrington (Bucks County), died on Feb. 17, 2021. She was 35-years-old. Born in Hatboro (Montgomery County), Brockwell worked as an insurance underwriter, her obituary says. Brockwell's obituary remembers her as "a spunky spitfire who had the determination to match." She loved country music and knew the songs from every Disney movie by heart, the obit says. Brockwell was a graduate of Hatboro Horsham High School and Western Governor's University, the obit says. She is preceded in death by her Grandmother Helen Rodriguez; Grandfather Ronald Yeagle…
Staind Frontman Is Selling His Western Mass Home For $3.5 Million Staind Frontman Is Selling His Western Mass Home For $3.5 Million
Staind Frontman Is Selling His Western Mass Home For $3.5 Million Staind frontman and longtime Pioneer Valley resident Aaron Lewis has put his rural mansion up for sale. Lewis, a Longmeadow native, says he’s moving to Nashville, Tennessee, to be closer to the country music scene, according to the New Haven Register. He purchased the home in 2001. The mansion is a 14,240 square-foot rustic wonderland set on 12 acres in Worthington. The sale price is $3.5 million. Among the interesting features on the four-bedroom, five-full-bathroom home is a huge vault with a 4-inch thick bank vault door, an indoor pool, an outdoor fishing pond, and a barn with a th…
American Musical Icon John Prine Critical With Coronavirus American Musical Icon John Prine Critical With Coronavirus
American Musical Icon John Prine Critical With Coronavirus One of America’s most beloved singer-songwriters, John Prine, remained hospitalized in critical but stable condition with the coronavirus after being intubated over the weekend, his wife said Monday. As news spread among musicians and fans through the weekend, fellow American music icon Joan Baez posted a a version of Prine’s “Hello In There” that she’d recorded in her kitchen (see below). “John, this song that I’ve sung of yours has been one of the most requested songs in my repertoire for over 40 years,” Baez said. “So let me sing it to you and send along my best wishes and prayers.” …
Details Emerge On Suspect Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of LIU QB Who Was 49ers Player's Brother Details Emerge On Suspect Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of LIU QB Who Was 49ers Player's Brother
Details Emerge On Suspect Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of LIU QB Who Was 49ers Player's Brother The suspect apprehended in the fatal stabbing of Clay Beathard, the starting quarterback on the Long Island University football team, is a convicted felon with a violent past. Police now say they have charged 23-year-old Michael Mosley with two counts of criminal homicide and one count of attempted criminal homicide Beathard, 22, and 21-year-old Paul Trapeni III were stabbed Saturday, Dec. 21 at 2:50 a.m. in Nashville, Tennessee during a fight involving several persons outside the Dogwood Bar & Grill at 1907 Division Street, in midtown, according to Metro Nashville Police.&nbs…
Suspect Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of LIU Quarterback Who Was 49ers Player's Brother Suspect Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of LIU Quarterback Who Was 49ers Player's Brother
Suspect Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of LIU Quarterback Who Was 49ers Player's Brother Click here for an updated story: Details Emerge On Suspect Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of LIU QB Who Was 49ers Player's Brother Police have charged a suspect in the fatal stabbing of Clay Beathard, the starting quarterback on the Long Island University football team, brother of an NFL player and grandson of a former NFL general manager. Beathard, 22, and 21-year-old Paul Trapeni III were stabbed Saturday, Dec. 21 at 2:50 a.m. in Nashville, Tennessee during a fight involving several persons outside the Dogwood Bar & Grill at 1907 Division Street, in midtown, according to Metro Nashvil…
Star-Studded Lineup Will Soon Be Unveiled For Woodstock 50th Anniversary Concert Star-Studded Lineup Will Soon Be Unveiled For Woodstock 50th Anniversary Concert
Star-Studded Lineup Will Soon Be Unveiled For Woodstock 50th Anniversary Concert The wait is almost over for the lineup of performers who will perform at the official Woodstock 50th anniversary celebration in Watkins Glen. Co-founder Michael Lang, who worked with the first Woodstock, said this week that organizers are putting the finishing touches on the lineup, but feel they owe it to fans to have everything in order before making any announcements. Rumors have been circulating of everyone from Jay-Z and the Black Keys to the Imagine Dragons as being part of the lineup. Organizers will say that more than 80 artists are expected to perform at Woodstock 50, Th…
Country Singer Arrested At Bradley Airport After Causing Disturbance, Fighting With Police Country Singer Arrested At Bradley Airport After Causing Disturbance, Fighting With Police
Country Singer Arrested At Bradley Airport After Causing Disturbance, Fighting With Police Country star Gretchen Wilson is facing breach of peace charges after being arrested for causing a disturbance on a flight and then fighting with Connecticut State Police. The incident took place 7:18 p.m. Tuesday at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks when state police were called to the airport for a minor disturbance on an incoming flight, state police said. While being interviewed by police on the jetway, Wilson, 45, of Tennessee, "became belligerent towards the troopers," and caused a disturbance, the police report said. She was charged with breach of the peace and…
Mount Kisco Branding Expert Shares Property Brothers Secrets Mount Kisco Branding Expert Shares Property Brothers Secrets
Mount Kisco Branding Expert Shares Property Brothers Secrets Branding and Public Relations expert Stacey Cohen is passionate about helping people and businesses package themselves and tell their story in compelling ways. Which is why she was excited to interview Jonathan and Drew Scott aka The Property Brothers in late December 2017. Her HuffPost blog post gets the scoop on how they grew their $100 million business empire as well as what it was like growing up as a twin.  The Mount Kisco mom of two and founder of White Plains-based Co-Communications even got a little dirt from Drew on his experience as a finalist on "Dancing With The Stars.&quo…