Vince Gill, a country music musician, has released over 20 albums and received a slew of honors, including more Grammys than any other male country performer. Gill first came to fame in 1979 while playing in the country rock band Pure Prairie League; in 2007, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Now, forty years later, Gill is still in great demand as a musician; he most recently shared the Grand Ole Opry stage with Little Big Town. But as he was performing, a fascinating thing happened. Gill was confronted with a conundrum as a fervent Christian,…
Author: Kelly Whitewood
In a touching eulogy, Blake Shelton paid respect to Joe Bonsall, a friend of his from 1973 until 2024 when he was a member of The Oak Ridge Boys. Posting a photo of the two of them singing, Blake took to Instagram Stories to share his sadness over the news of Joe Bonsall’s passing. He went on to say, “I’ve never seen Joe without a smile on his face and bursting with energy.” Of all the people I’ve ever met, he enjoyed singing the most. The degenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) took Joe Bonsall’s life. It wasn’t until January…
My ex-husband rarely visits our five-year-old kid, Luke, so I’ve been raising him alone for what seems like an eternity. Jake and I began dating four months ago. The idea of a teacher who genuinely cares about his students appealed to him. I introduced him to Luke, and the two of them hit it off immediately. For a recent get-together, Jake extended an invitation to his parents’ beachside home. We set out because it seemed ideal. As soon as you step foot in Jake’s parents’ charming, traditional seaside cottage, you’ll feel right at home. The sound of seagulls squawking and…
My ex-husband rarely visits our five-year-old kid, Luke, so I’ve been raising him alone for what seems like an eternity. Jake and I began dating four months ago. The idea of a teacher who genuinely cares about his students appealed to him. I introduced him to Luke, and the two of them hit it off immediately. For a recent get-together, Jake extended an invitation to his parents’ beachside home. We set out because it seemed ideal. As soon as you step foot in Jake’s parents’ charming, traditional seaside cottage, you’ll feel right at home. The sound of seagulls squawking and…
The charming Wisconsin town of Kewaskum is home to a Dairy Queen that has lately become an internet sensation. The rationale behind it? The restaurant’s dedication to “political incorrectness” is boldly stated on a placard placed conspicuously in the front window. The sign is an energetic medley of seasonal wishes, including “God Bless America,” “Happy Easter,” and “Merry Christmas.” Many in the neighborhood hold these traditions in high regard, and the restaurant is doing its best to preserve them. The sign serves as a reminder to veterans to enjoy complimentary sundaes and express gratitude for their service, while also spreading…
Estelle Caro Eggleston was the birthplace of Stella Stevens in Yazoo City, Mississippi, on October 1, 1938. She showed an early interest in the performing arts despite being raised in a humble environment. She grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where she went to high school and went on to study journalism and drama at Memphis State University. Making It Big in Hollywood It was more of a lucky break that launched Stella’s Hollywood career. She signed with 20th Century Fox after being found in a college production. With her breakthrough performance in 1959’s “Say One for Me,” she was named…
Sarah Palin became well-known when she was selected to be John McCain’s running mate in his 2008 presidential campaign. Unfortunately, they were defeated by Barack Obama. She was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, in 1964, but her family relocated to Wasilla, Alaska, when she was a baby. There, she was a high school basketball superstar. She was exceptional in both leadership and athletics; it was at a basketball game that she met her future husband, Todd Palin. Their 1988 elopement, which included witnesses from a neighboring pioneers’ home, demonstrated their daring and impulsive personalities. They had five children together, and Palin’s…
I was really looking forward to this milestone—our 10th wedding anniversary. John, my husband, never failed to amaze me, but he really went above and beyond this time. He presented me with two plane tickets to the Dominican Republic out of the blue and gave me twenty minutes to gather my belongings. Our mad sprint to the airport left me with hardly any time to absorb all the excitement. For the last several months, John had been quite busy with his job. He was so absorbed in his new endeavor that we barely had any quality time together during the…
Robin Williams was a phenomenal actor with wild comic talents. Kids loved him for his roles in family-oriented films such as “Aladdin,” “Jumanji,” “Happy Feet,” and “Night at the Museum.” Tragically, Robin died by suicide on August 11, 2014, at his home in Tiburon, California. Born on July 21, 1951, he would have turned 73 on July 21, 2024. He left behind three children—Zelda, 34, Zachary, 41, and Cody, 32. The movie star had been married three times and was single at the time of his death. Robin and his first wife, Valerie Velardi, married in 1978 and parted ways…
Sometimes life leads us down paths we never knew we’d take. Frank Fritz, a beloved television staple, was suffering quite a lot in his personal life. Diann Bankson was Frank Fritz’s longtime lover. Their messy breakup led to his alcohol dependence, joblessness, and even a health scare. Although they have parted ways for good, their time together left indelible marks on both of them. Frank Fritz, the host of “American Pickers,” met Diann Bankson when he was 25. The couple dated on and off, and in 2017 got engaged. A year later in 2018, they bought an Iowa farmhouse and…