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Memorial Day Services in Billings

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:50:28 +0000

Sure this weekend is Memorial Day. A three day weekend. For many it’s the unofficial start of summer, and it means BBQing becomes the norm. On Monday it’s also time to take a moment and remember those that have passed. In particular those that have served our Country. Fighting for our freedom. We’ve put together [...]

What Super Hero Movie Are You Going to See?[POLL]

Tammie Toren — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:02:52 +0000

This is definately the year of Super Hero Movies. I’ve seen The Avengers and Ghost Rider. The Avengers is possibly one of the best comic book movies I’ve ever seen. Then, this Friday night, the Batman is back with The Dark Knight Rises! I can’t wait! What comic book movie are you spending your money on [...]

Shania Twain Extends 'Shania: Still the One' Las Vegas Show With Spring Dates

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:00:35 +0000

If you aren’t able to make it to a winter show of Shania Twain‘s upcoming ‘Shania: Still the One’ Las Vegas stage show extravaganza, you’re in luck! The music superstar has extended her Sin City residency, giving fans 14 more dates in spring 2013.

15 Tips To Help You Keep Cool This Summer

Jami Bond — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:00:19 +0000

We’re heading into summer and with it comes hot temperatures! In fact we are talking 90’s here in Billings beginning as soon as Friday and staying in the 90’s through at least next Tuesday! Don’t sweat it! You don’t have to run the air conditioner all day to stay cool! Here’s 15 tips on how to beat the heat all summer long from MedicineNet.com.

10 Amazing Family Summer Camping Sites to Help You Love the Great Outdoors Even More

Carl Pettit — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:00:03 +0000

When the weather is good, and the sun is out, it’s time to start thinking about taking the family out into the American wilderness. For those of you who really want to explore the outdoors, here are some of the best campsites around, spread across the country. Yosemite National Park Campground, California Yosemite Park is [...]

Monster Trucks Roar into Billings This Weekend

Jami Bond — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:13:36 +0000

It’s gonna be loud as the Monster Truck Summer Nationals roll into Billings this weekend! Lots of mayhem and destruction will be outside at the Grandstands at MetraPark for one night only! The 2012 National Champion Bigfoot will be on hand plus, Ghost Ryder, El, Loco, Hombre, Outtah Control, Monkey N Round will be racing [...]

Jason Aldean Will 'Take a Little Ride' This Summer With Release of New Single

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:30:55 +0000

After months and months of anticipation, new Jason Aldean music is finally on its way. While on the red carpet at the 2012 CMT Music Awards, Aldean told Taste of Country and a handful of other reporters that his first new single from the next record will be at radio as soon as a month from now.

10 Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Order to Have the Best Summer Vacation Ever

Kathy Landin — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:41:30 +0000

At last, summer vacation time is here. If you haven’t started planning, it’s not too late. There’s a lot of summer ahead of us, and you can still find time to get out of town with your family before school starts back up again. Just make sure you you don’t fall into a few common traps and you’ll have the best vacation ever.

10 Creative Ideas for Keeping Your Kids Busy This Summer

Kathy Landin — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:50:24 +0000

Even though you love your kids dearly and want to spend time with them, the months that kids are out of school can be the longest of the year for any parent. The key to a peaceful summer household is keeping the kids busy and entertained. There are a lot of options for keeping kids [...]

Never Leave Your Dog in the Car

Tammie Toren — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:04:33 +0000

Never ever leave your dog in the car in the summer. Here's what will happen.

1. Hyperthermia sets in when their body temperature is over 103 degrees.

2. Their body starts to direct all blood to their internal organs, except their brain, they will pant and sweat from their paws, in order to help them get back to normal

10 Strange Ice Cream Flavors For Summer

Carl Pettit — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:54:37 +0000

When the weather gets warmer, and you head out into the sun, you’re bound to eat a whole lot of ice cream. Of course, you could choose from the traditional flavors, like vanilla, chocolate, pistachio and rocky road. But why not try something a little different?

Are You Planning to Go on Vacation This Summer? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:53:40 +0000

High gas prices and a soft economy have many in the travel industry fearing that Americans are going to ditch the traditional summer vacation this year. But is that really the case? A Harris Interactive poll of 2,199 US adults suggests these worries may be overblown. According to the survey, 87% of Americans are planning to [...]

Rascal Flatts Reveal Summer 2012 Tour Dates

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:15 +0000

With Rascal Flatts‘ new album ‘Changed‘ coming out on April 3, they’ve been teasing their summer tour for a while now, keeping fans guessing about the details as they drop descriptors like “spectacular” and “fresh.” The wait is finally over, as the trio announced that they will be traveling the country on American Band Tour beginning June 15 at Hartford, Conn.’s Comcast Theatre.

Gregg Allman Calls Off Remainder of Summer Tour Due to Respiratory Infection

Chris M. Junior — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:30:43 +0000

Gregg Allman will have to lay low for a while before he can get back on the road to support his ‘Low Country Blues’ album.

The upper respiratory infection that resulted in Allman canceling four June shows in Europe hasn’t cleared up. So that means he’s pulling the plug on the rest of his North American concerts that were scheduled from late August to mid-September.

Zac Brown And Jimmy Buffett Together [VIDEO]

Cat Country — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:16:15 +0000

Fresh off his performance on the ACM Awards show with James Taylor, Zac Brown released this video “Knee Deep” with Jimmy Buffett. What a perfect song for the spring and summer! Grabbed this for Cat Country listeners as soon as I saw it. What do you think? Tell me in the comments if you think [...]