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Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman Donate $500,000 to Help Fight Wildfires in Australia

Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman Donate $500,000 to Help Fight Wildfires in Australia

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are donating $500,000 to help fight the devastating bushfires in Australia. “Our family’s support, thoughts, and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires all over Australia,” said Keith via Twitter. “We are donating $500,000 to the Rural Fire Services who are all doing and giving so much right now.”…MORE

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

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

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…MORE

[UPDATE] Reba, Kenny Rogers and Alison Krauss Join Dolly Parton for “Smoky Mountains Rise” Telethon To Benefit Victims of East Tennessee Wildfires; More Performers Added

[UPDATE] Reba, Kenny Rogers and Alison Krauss Join Dolly Parton for “Smoky Mountains Rise” Telethon To Benefit Victims of East Tennessee Wildfires; More Performers Added

In response to the wildfires that have devastated the East Tennessee Smoky Mountains area, Dolly Parton has created a telethon, Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund to help the victims of the fires. The benefit will be a three-hour telecast—airing Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 8pm E.T. on GAC—designed to raise money…MORE

Zac Brown Band Headlines Gatlinburg’s “Mountain Tough” Benefit Festival to Raise Money for Those Affected by East Tennessee Wildfires

Zac Brown Band Headlines Gatlinburg’s “Mountain Tough” Benefit Festival to Raise Money for Those Affected by East Tennessee Wildfires

After Dolly Parton set up a telethon—Smoky Mountains Rise—to help those affected by the wildfires that devastated her hometown in East Tennessee, Zac Brown Band is stepping up to the plate by headlining the Mountain Tough Benefit set for Saturday, Dec. 17, in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The day-long outdoor festival, presented by Ole Smoky Moonshine, Yee…MORE

Dolly Parton to Donate $1,000 a Month to Victims of Wildfires in East Tennessee

Dolly Parton to Donate $1,000 a Month to Victims of Wildfires in East Tennessee

Dolly Parton announced on her Facebook page last night (Nov. 30) that she will be helping out the victims of the wildfires that have been blazing across Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tenn., near her hometown. While the wildfires have come close to Dollywood Theme Park, no structural damage has occurred as of today (Dec. 1).…MORE

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Our Thoughts on NBC’s Opry 100

Our Thoughts on NBC’s Opry 100

The Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Anniversary celebration on NBC Wednesday night (3-19) was a cavalcade of country music stars singing classic country songs. The show began with Reba McEntire singing Loretta Lynn’s “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” followed by a duet with Trisha Yearwood on “The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia.” Ketch Secor, Jamey…

Spring Break Ideas for the Kiddos…

Spring Break Ideas for the Kiddos…

If your kids are anything like ours, they’re already bored. Thanks to Gretchen at BoiseDev – here are some fun things to do with your Spring Breakers this week: ·         🎳Cheap Bowling: Emerald Lanes in Boise charges $4.75 per person per game or $30 per lane per hour Monday through Thursday.…

Top Things We’re Looking Forward to This Weekend in Kissin’ Country!

Top Things We’re Looking Forward to This Weekend in Kissin’ Country!

Spring is almost here, and this weekend in Kissin’ Country is packed with awesome events for the whole family! We’ve teamed up with our friend Becca at BoiseWithKids.com to highlight some of the best activities happening around town. From sweet treats to festive celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Pi Day Deals – Friday,…