The price of ranches in America has increased by 112% over the last 10 years.
An economist for Realtor.com thinks it’s because of Taylor Sheridan’s shows like “Yellowstone”. That show has also had a great impact on western retail too and I’ve seen a lot of people that come into a western store to get hat shaped like Rip’s…or Kayce’s.
He said the shows “introduced ranch culture to a much broader audience, drawing in viewers who fell for the sweeping landscapes and rugged lifestyle long before they ever considered owning a piece of it themselves.”
For comparison, the median price of traditional homes only increased by 66% in the last 10 years. So, there is that.
Willie Nelson is not one to back down from a good fight.
Now he’s fighting against data centers being built. He posted an open letter urging Americans to fight against the construction of data centers in their community, including his hometown of Abbott, Texas.
He said, “the last thing we need is a loud, water thieving, light polluting, data center anywhere near our town. Whoever controls food and water, controls the masses.
Let’s not allow our own demise or give up control over necessary resources in the U.S. and especially in Abbott.”
Trace Adkins is now able to make light of being shot by his second wife Julie Curtis back in 1994.
He joked on Theo Von’s podcast that the shooting took things a little far and was totally uncalled for. They were arguing about his drinking and she shot him under his left arm. The bullet went through both lungs and his heart before exiting out his right arm.
He said, “I just remember getting off the floor, taking a few steps and then going back down. That’s all I remember.”
Trace had to be airlifted to the hospital for emergency surgery. Doctors said the only reason he survived is because he was shot at point blank velocity, so the bullet didn’t have time to mushroom.
He’s forgiven Julie. And he said, “I’ve just always felt like I don’t think she meant to do it. I just don’t think she thought it was gonna hurt me. She thought I was indestructible.”
They divorced later that year, and Trace didn’t press charges.
Lainey Wilson’s song “Phone, Keys, Wallet” has some dance moves to it.
So, Lainey has been teaching her better half, Devlin “Duck” Hoges, how to do that dance. And there are multiple videos of her being patient with him in teaching him. And as a husband myself here…I’ll admit…we can be slow learners sometimes.
I’m proud of “Duck” though, because he’s been practicing y’all. It ain’t great…but it’s definitely better than the first time. Of course Lainey looks slightly unimpressed by his moves. Which is how wives usually look at their husbands.
Dolly Parton will receive the Poet’s Award next month at the Academy of Country Music Honors. She won’t be able to attend in person though, so she’s accepting the award with a special video message.
The ceremony is set for August 19th at The Pinnacle in Nashville with hosts Carly Pearce and Parker McCollum. Details on how to watch it from home haven’t been announced as of yet though.
In sadder Dolly news, her older brother Coy “Denver” Parton passed away at 82. He’s one of her 11 siblings. She has five sisters and one brother who are still alive.
Megan Moroneyabruptly ended her show in Denver, Colorado last night at Ball Arena due to an unspecified illness. She was only three songs in, when she addressed the crowd that she couldn’t give them the show they deserve.
Shortly afterwards, Ball Arena released a statement confirming the cancellation of her show. It read…
“Megan is unable to continue her performance this evening due to illness, and we must end the show at this time. Please allow event staff to direct you to the nearest exit, and we will follow up with more information as soon as we’re able. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.”
Megan also posted on her Instagram Story hours after to apologize again and announce the rescheduled date of August 27th.
She said, “that was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make and I’m so sorry to cancel the show tonight.
I never ever will give you guys a show that is not 100% and by song 3 I knew that I was not capable of giving that to you tonight. I’m typing this as I’m quite literally bawling my eyes out in my dressing room and it hurts me so much to disappoint you all.
I will be back August 27, and all tickets purchased for tonight’s show will be honored for the new date. If you can’t make the rescheduled date, refunds are available at the point of purchase.
I’ve never had to do this and I’m truly so sorry.”
Some wives are simply bad ass and this man’s better half is exactly that.
Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line was on a camping trip with his family when he somehow got a barbed fishhook stuck in the back of his head. His wife was able to remove it with pliers and the support of their three kids.
Tyler shared a video of the ordeal with the caption that reads, “breakfast had to wait.” I personally would’ve had to be airlifted out of there to have that hook surgically removed. That’s just me though.
Luke Combssurprised 67,000 fans in Edinburgh by bringing three famous Scotsmen on stage during his show.
He brought out Scottish soccer god (slash) Aston Villa captain John McGinn…and “Outlander” actors Sam Heughan and Richard Rankin.
And then they did what Luke might be best known for… shotgunning. Of course, the Scots couldn’t keep up with Luke, who finished his beer first. But it was a cool moment, and the crowd went wild.
That’s a random assortment of people, and sounds like the start of a bad joke. “A country music star, a soccer legend, and two actors from “Outlander” walk into a bar”…and they shotgunned a beer together. What did you think the punchline was? We’re family friendly here asshole.
Of course this is also the pov of trying to outrun some farm equipment and you fail miserably. Now if you do happen to decide to show off how fast you are…make sure your timing is correct. And make sure you can actually run fast.
You know you have a problem when you’re whipping up a margarita at six in the morning…in a stranger’s home that you just broke into.
A 30-year-old man in Florida named Geoffrey Bartimus has been arrested after breaking into a woman’s home last Thursday at around 6:30 A.M.
The woman woke up to her dogs barking. She grabbed a firearm, and walked downstairs. That’s when she saw Geoffrey. He was literally in her kitchen…enjoying himself some kind of makeshift margarita.
He apologized, and ran out…jumping over her back fence. He lives down the street, but it’s unclear why he broke in, other than he was looking to party.
Geoffrey even brought a six-pack of beer with him, and helped himself to the woman’s vodka and tequila. He also left a cut lime in her kitchen. I mean he could’ve cleaned up after himself.
When the police caught up with him at his home, he claimed he had been sleeping all morning…after eating breakfast and drinking a few beers. He denied being at his neighbor’s home.
He was charged with burglary, petty theft, and resisting an officer.
