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Country News: Carrie Underwood Broke Her Wrist
Carrie Underwood is on the injured reserve list and will out of action for a while. Underwood took a hard fall on the steps outside her Nashville home and broke her wrist. The Tennessean reports that she was treated at a nearby hospital. She did have to stay overnight but has since been released. She did miss the Country Raising benefit concert on Sunday night and her recovery will take some time.
Its a Good Season for Fresh Turkey’s in Maine
It’s going to be a good Thanksgiving season for anyone looking for a fresh Maine turkey. The Maine turkey industry is doing very well this year.
Country News: Shania Twain Records a Christmas Song
Just in time for the Holiday season Shania Twain and pop star Nick Jonas recorded a Christmas song together. The song, ‘Say All You Want for Christmas,’ will be available today (Nov. 10). According to theboot.com Shania has never released full Christmas album but it has been on top of her wish list for years.
Country News: CMA Award Winners
The big winners at the CMA Award show according to cmaworld.com
Entertainer of the Year: Garth Brooks
Country News: CMA’s Tonight With Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley Hosting
The 51st annual CMA Award Show is tonight on ABC at 8 p.m. If you can’t watch the show you can hear it here on B98.5. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are hosting the show for the 10th year and country stars looking forward to the show are sending the couple well-wishes for the show. On theboot.com people like Garth, Reba, Kelsea Ballerini, Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest and more are sending their con
Six to be Inducted to Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame
The Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame announced six inductees for the class of 2018.
Gas Prices Up in Maine
Gas prices in Maine are rising according to the latest survey at pressherald.com from GasBuddy of more than 1,200 gas station in the state.
Country News: Blake Shelton’s Home Hit by a Truck
On the same day Blake Shelton released his latest album, Texoma Shore, someone drove a truck into his house in Oklahoma. The album was done at the studio at his lake house where someone drove their truck through the front of the home. According to tasteofcountry.com the attack wasn’t aimed at Shelton, he wasn't at the residence at the time, but the truck was sticking out of the front of his house.
Keep an Eye and Nose Out For Stink Bugs and Help Maine
Are you ready to help the state of Maine and become a ‘stink bug’ detective? Instead of the FBI you would be working for the 'SBI.' (The Stick Bug of Investigation)
Country Music News: CMA’s Are Coming
This year marks the first time Brett Young received a CMA nomination. It’s for New Artist of the Year and he admits on theboot.com he’s a little nervous and excited at the same time. He’s up against Lauren Alaina, Jon Pardi, Old Dominion and Luke Combs. The 2017 CMA Awards are scheduled to air on ABC on Nov. 8, at 8PM ET; the ceremony will take place live at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Brad Pai
Country News: CMA Awards Show Presenters Named
The CMA Awards on November 8th will be hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood and now the ‘presenters’ for the show have been announced. According to theboot.com some of the people that will help hand out trophies are: Lauren Alaina, Brett Young (both New Artist of the Year Award Nominees), Trisha Yearwood, Dustin Lynch and Luke Combs. There are a lot more too including non-country stars like
B98.5 Free-Bee Lunch Winners for November 2
Congratulations to the B98.5 lunch winner for Thursday (Nov. 2). Motivational Services on Middle Street in Augusta won our free-bee pizza from Damons Quick Stop on Civic Center Dr, in Augusta.
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Country News: Merle Haggard Museum to Open in Nashville
A museum dedicated to the late great Merle Haggard is set to open in Nashville. An opening date hasn’t been released yet but the museum will feature costumes from Haggards performances, instruments and other personal items. According to theboot.com there will be a restaurant too called Merle’s Meat + Three Saloon.
Maine State Museum Hosts WW1 Exhibit
This Saturday at the Maine State Museum in Augusta it’s the kick off of the 100th anniversary of Mainers Involvement in World War 1.
Country News: Frey’s Mansion For Sale and Johnny Cash on Vinyl
The late Glenn Frey’s Los Angeles mansion is for sale. Frey, a member of the Eagles, and his wife bought the six-bedroom, nine-bath home in 2002 and according to theboot.com can be yours for $15 million. It’s a 9,000 square feet Spanish style villa on three-quarters of an acre. Frey died in January of 2016, due to complications from ongoing intestinal issues.
82 Year Old Sets Record Hiking Appalachian Trail
Another record has been broken on the Appalachian Trail. It was accomplished by 82 year old Dale Sanders, aka Grey Beard.