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Source: Michael Buckner / Getty Thirty years after redefining what an arena show could look like, Garth Brooks is bringing that moment full circle. The “Blame It All On My Roots Tour” opens with back-to-back nights in Indianapolis this August, marking the return of the legendary Drum Pod that powered his groundbreaking 1996 World Tour, the same run that spawned the record-shattering Double Live album.

Source: Erika Goldring / Getty Few artists have shaped modern country music quite like Garth Brooks. With a career built on stadium-sized choruses, storytelling that hits close to home, and a live show unlike anything else in the genre, Brooks became the best-selling solo artist in U.S. history for a reason. From heartbreak ballads to full-throttle anthems, his catalog spans three decades of hits that still fill dance floors and karaoke nights across Indiana and beyond.

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Source: John Shearer / Getty Country music has never been shy about love songs, but some of its biggest stars are living out their own real-life love stories offstage. From chance meetings at hotel bars to childhood sweethearts who found their way back to each other years later, these Nashville power couples have built relationships that outlast the spotlight, the touring schedules, and the tabloid speculation that comes with fame.

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Register below and Join Annie + Cole along with our friends from Jack Daniels at a TBD Central Indianapolis location for a private concert with Alexandra Kay on August 6th. 25 Hank FM winners and their guests will get to meet the artist and hear an acoustic set. Plus drinks/swag from Jack Daniels! If you’re 21 and up, sign up below for you and a guest to win your way into another Annie + Cole Up Close Concert from Jack Daniels and 97.1 Hank FM!

INDIANAPOLIS — An IndyCar video game is coming to consoles and PC next year. On Friday, IndyCar announced that INDYCAR Racing The Game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox consoles, and PC via Steam in early 2027. The game is being developed by iRacing Studios. It’s the first time in nearly two decades that there will be a standalone IndyCar video game.

Source: Maksym Belchenko / Getty There’s something special about summertime in Indiana. Long days, warm nights, and a slower pace make it the perfect season to hit the road and explore everything the region has to offer. While Indianapolis itself is full of festivals, food, and fun, sometimes the best way to recharge is by getting away—even just for a day or two. Luckily, living in Indy means you’re within driving distance of some of the Midwest’s most underrated destinations.

Vinatieri played 24 seasons, winning 4 Super Bowls, and holds numerous NFL kicking records. He was a 3-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler, and is the only kicker to make 1,000 points for 2 teams. Vinatieri will be the 21st honoree in the Colts Ring of Honor, joining other franchise legends. Source: Diamond Images / Getty INDIANAPOLIS – Former Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri will be inducted into the Colts Ring of Honor at Lucas Oil Stadium during the Oct. 18 home game vs.