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Lainey Wilson has built a reputation as one of country music's biggest stars, but Kaitlin Butts says what impressed her most about touring with Wilson happened completely behind the scenes. Butts recently joined Wilson on the road for an arena tour, and she admits her band wasn't exactly set up for that level of production. They were used to playing smaller clubs and venues where they could use the house equipment. Butts told me during an interview on Taste of Country Nights, "We're a monitor band.

Garth Brooks has revealed two new dates and a new city to kick off the November portion of his ongoing 2026 Blame It All on My Roots Arena Tour. Brooks is set to perform at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7. According to a press release, the Kansas City Chiefs are hosting a home game on Sunday, Nov. 8, so there will be no opportunity for Brooks to add another show on Sunday.

Celebrity sightings are becoming more common in Minnesota as more and more filmmakers set up shop here in the land of 10,000 lakes. Most recently, actor David Arquette, famous for his role in the Scream franchise, was spotted while filming scenes across Southeast Minnesota for an upcoming movie. Another big time celebrity is working on a project in Minnesota and has been spotted exploring the Minnesota Renaissance Festival and dining at one of the highest rated restaurants in the state.

Kayleigh Mathews had all four coaches turn their chairs during her blind audition on The Voice Monday (Oct. 5). The country singer took on a Vince Gill song and impressed the coaches enough to put herself in the enviable position of choosing who she wanted in her corner. Riley Green was among the coaches hoping to work with Mathews, but she had a big decision to make. Mathews' performance earned praise from all four coaches, with Green especially impressed that she took on one of Vince Gill's songs.

Candace Cameron Bure is officially a grandmother again — and this time, her daughter is the one who made her a grandma. Natasha Bure and her husband, Bradley Steven Perry, have welcomed their first baby, a daughter named Winnie Helaine. The 28-year-old shared the news Tuesday (Oct. 6), just weeks after her brother Lev and his wife, Elliott, welcomed their own first child.

Luke Grimes is looking back at his time on Yellowstone and the relationships he built during the show's run. As Kayce Dutton, Grimes spent five seasons working alongside Kevin Costner, who played his father, John Dutton. Their characters were at the center of some of the show's biggest moments. Now, with Yellowstone behind them and Kayce's story continuing in the franchise, Grimes is offering a rare glimpse into where things stand between the two actors today.

Pine Island, MN (KROC-AM News)  - The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce is throwing its support behind the planned data center in Pine Island.

There's a chill in the air, the leaves are turning, and somewhere in Minnesota a guy in a hockey mask is warming up his chainsaw. Yep, it's officially spooky season. Halloween isn't just for kids anymore, either. Americans are expected to spend a record $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, averaging about $115 per person on costumes, candy, and decorations. And with Halloween landing on a Saturday in 2026, the party is going to be bigger than ever.

Miranda Lambert's Crisco album release is exciting for her husband Brendan McLoughlin, and not just because he's a supportive partner. He's also a pretty heavily credited songwriter on the project. McLoughlin co-write five tracks on the album, including "Snakeskin Boots," which is a radio single and a duet between Lambert and Ella Langley.

Dolly Parton's musical is headed to Broadway! The country veteran's life will be portrayed on stage at the St. James Theatre in New York City in 2027. DOLLY: A True Original Musical will tell the incredible rags-to-rhinestones story of Parton's life. Fans will get a front-row seat to see her humble beginnings, from the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to her brave move to Nashville with big dreams in her heart.