Houston soccer fans can celebrate the world’s most popular sport when Super Soccer Sunday Fest takes over Midtown Park on Sunday, June 14. Hosted by Midtown Houston and sponsored by 97.9 The Box, 93Q Country, and The Hadi Law Firm, the free event promises a full day of soccer, entertainment, food, and family friendly activities […]
The Ultimate 2026 Country Summer Playlist If country music has a season, it’s summer. Not the polished, air-conditioned kind, the real thing. The kind with red dirt roads baking under a white-hot sky, ice-cold cans of something sweating in your hand, and a tailgate dropped somewhere between a cornfield and a creek. There’s a reason […]
15 Throwback Summer Country Songs! Roll the windows down and turn the volume up, summer’s here, and there’s no better way to soak it in than with a soundtrack full of country throwbacks. Whether you’re headed to the lake, cruising backroads, or just chasing that nostalgic vibe, these 15 songs will take you straight into […]
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The Perfect Country Wedding Playlist: 25 Songs for Your Big Day There’s something about country music that was practically made for weddings. Maybe it’s the way those steel guitars shimmer like sunlight on a dance floor, or how the lyrics seem to reach right into the chest and squeeze. Country songs have always understood love […]
Tilman Fertitta is making one of the biggest power moves in the casino and hospitality world after announcing plans to acquire Caesars Entertainment in a deal valued at approximately $17.6 billion. The proposed acquisition would dramatically reshape the gaming industry by combining two major hospitality giants under one umbrella. RELATED: Houston’s Best Burgers to Try […]
National Hamburger Day is officially here, and restaurants across the country are celebrating with free burgers, buy one get one specials and major discounts. If you have been craving a burger and fries combo, May 28 might be the perfect excuse to treat yourself while saving a little money at the same time. LOCAL: R&B […]
Riley Green and Lara Spencer Team Up to Host ‘CMA Fest’ This Summer Get ready to celebrate the ultimate intersection of music, culture, and community! The Country Music Association and ABC have officially announced that CMA Fest presented by SoFi will light up your screens on Thursday, June 25 at 8/7c on ABC, before streaming […]
Darius Rucker Honored with Veterans Voice Award at 2026 AMAs At the 2026 American Music Awards, Darius Rucker was celebrated for empowering voices within the military community, taking home the prestigious Veterans Voice Award. Presented by USAA’s Honor Through Action, the accolade recognizes his unwavering advocacy and charitable support for veterans, service members, and their […]
2026 AMAs Country Winners: Celebrating the Top Voices Country music had a strong showing at the 2026 American Music Awards, with several of the genre’s biggest stars taking home honors across artist, song, and album categories. From breakout talent to established chart-toppers, this year’s country winners reflected both rising momentum and fan-favorite staying power with […]
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Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre recently stopped by The Keisha Nicole Show on 97.9 The Box ahead of his upcoming Pitre Foundation “Field and Fun Day,” a free community event designed to give kids a fun and active experience this weekend. The event is open to children ages 6 through 12 and will feature football […]