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Norfolk Tides And HRT Offer Free Rides To & From Harbor Park This Season

Norfolk Tides And HRT Offer Free Rides To & From Harbor Park This Season

If you’re heading to a Norfolk Tides game this season, you can get a free ride on Hampton Roads Transit’s Tide! Harbor Park attendees can save on time, gas, and parking fees while avoiding the crowds and congestion coming and leaving the park.  The complimentary rides are available two hours prior to first pitch and…

Sam Hunt Announces New EP, “Locked Up”

Sam Hunt Announces New EP, “Locked Up”

Sam Hunt announces his Locked Up EP coming out April 5th. My new EP, Locked Up, is out April 5th. Listen to the title track, watch the video, and pre-order now.https://t.co/INFwRUWNAx pic.twitter.com/cQHvKHRF6l — Sam Hunt (@SamHuntMusic) March 25, 2024 The four-song project includes Hunt’s latest, the “Locked Up” title track released on Friday, his current Top 10 hit…

Keith Urban Joins NBC’s The Voice as Mega Mentor This Season

Keith Urban Joins NBC’s The Voice as Mega Mentor This Season

Keith Urban is joining NBC’s The Voice as this season’s Mega Mentor. Beginning with next Monday’s (April 8th) episode, Keith will mentor the remaining artists who have made it through the battle rounds and get ready for the knockout rounds. Coaches Reba McEntire, John Legend, Chance the Rapper and Dan + Shay will choose the inner from their team to advance to…

Kane Brown Shares Rehearsal Stage With 2-Year-Old Daughter

Kane Brown Shares Rehearsal Stage With 2-Year-Old Daughter

Kane Brown posted a heartwarming video on Instagram showing his 2-year-old daughter, Kodi Jane walking on stage while he’s singing.  It happened during rehearsals for his upcoming tour. In the video, you see the two walking hand in hand as the music plays and Kane sings along. Kane’s tour kicks off in Charlottesville, Virginia this Thursday, March 28.

Norfolk Animal Care Center at Critical Capacity, Seeks Foster Homes for Dogs

Norfolk Animal Care Center at Critical Capacity, Seeks Foster Homes for Dogs

Norfolk Animal Care Center (NACC) is facing a critical situation: all dog kennels are full, and the shelter shared a plea on social media for the community’s support. Among the dogs in need is Mira, a recent owner surrender who deserves a second chance at a loving home. Despite being deeply loved by her parent,…

New Music Monday: Listen to New Music from Sam Hunt, Megan Moroney, and More

New Music Monday: Listen to New Music from Sam Hunt, Megan Moroney, and More

Happy Monday! As we dive into a new week, let’s kickstart it with some fresh music from Brothers Osborne, Zac Brown Band, Sam Hunt and more! Listen and let us know what you want to hear on 97.3 The Eagle! 1.  “Break Mine“ by Brothers Osborne. 2.  “Tie Up“ by Zac Brown Band. 3.  “Country Gold“ by Anne Wilson and Jordan Davis. 4.  “Locked Up“ by Sam Hunt. 5.  “If…

Va Beach Cherry Blossom Festival Events Rescheduled Due to Weather Forecast

Va Beach Cherry Blossom Festival Events Rescheduled Due to Weather Forecast

The Cherry Blossom Festival events scheduled for Saturday and Sunday have been canceled due to the forecast. The festival will continue as planned from March 25-30 at Red Wing Park. Last week, Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation announced that they anticipated a full peak bloom for the festival this weekend. Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation,…

Meet Cannon and Lil Miss: Two Playful Puppies in Need of a Loving Home

Meet Cannon and Lil Miss: Two Playful Puppies in Need of a Loving Home

Furry Friday from Pitbull Tobacco & More Meet our Pet of the Week, Cannon! I met Cannon and his sister Lil Miss at Suffolk Humane Society this week. They are black and white American bulldog mixes bursting with puppy energy at just 5 months old. Cannon and Lil Miss are the last of their litter…

Blake Shelton’s Ole Red Will Be Home To The Voice For Three Days

Blake Shelton’s Ole Red Will Be Home To The Voice For Three Days

NBC’s The Voice is taking over Blake Shelton‘s Ole Red in Nashville on March 20-22. The show will include performances from prior contestants including Morgan Myles, Alexandra Kay, Huntley, Jake Hoot, and Lana Scott.  The Dan + Shay Double Chair Takeover is celebrating the show’s 25th season. CHECK IT OUT

Keith Urban Surprises Travelers at Nashville Airport with Live Performance

Keith Urban Surprises Travelers at Nashville Airport with Live Performance

Keith Urban surprised travelers over the weekend at the Nashville airport with a live performance. The country superstar stepped onto the BNA Live stage to play a few songs for the crowd on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Yes, there is a stage at the airport; it is Nashville, after all). During the 30-minute appearance, Keith…

Meet Jack Mercer: Our Furry Friday Pet of the Week at Portsmouth Humane Society!

Meet Jack Mercer: Our Furry Friday Pet of the Week at Portsmouth Humane Society!

Meet Jack Mercer, Furry Friday Pet of the Week from Pitbull Tobacco & More, at Portsmouth Humane Society. He is a delightful puppy, and though we can’t pinpoint his exact breed, we can guarantee he’s a perfect blend of cuteness and boundless energy. He’s the last of his litter, patiently waiting for that special someone…

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Star in New Docuseries Chronicling the Creation of ‘Friends in Low Places’ Nashville Bar

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Star in New Docuseries Chronicling the Creation of ‘Friends in Low Places’ Nashville Bar

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood‘s new docuseries, Friends In Low Places, will follow their journey of opening a honky tonk of the same name on Amazon Prime Video beginning March 7. According to a press release, the docuseries “follows the married couple as they “set out to build the ultimate oasis, a honky-tonk in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee.” “Paying tribute to…

Adopt Hot Coco: Albino Bunny with a $1 Adoption Fee and Supplies Included!

Adopt Hot Coco: Albino Bunny with a $1 Adoption Fee and Supplies Included!

February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month. Our Furry Friday Pet of the Week is Hot Coco, an albino bunny at the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center. Hot Coco’s adoption fee is only $1, and he comes with supplies, including a crate, exercise pen, and hay! Rabbits are social creatures and need exercise…

Norfolk Animal Care Center Seeks Foster Heroes for Homeless Dogs

Norfolk Animal Care Center Seeks Foster Heroes for Homeless Dogs

Norfolk Animal Care Center is in search of compassionate foster heroes! 🌟 Some fur babies need a break from the shelter life – too young, injured, or just yearning for a different environment. Foster families play a crucial role in providing these animals with extra attention and a nurturing home environment, ultimately enhancing their readiness…

Post Malone Teases Collaboration with Luke Combs [LISTEN]

Post Malone Teases Collaboration with Luke Combs [LISTEN]

If you loved the Luke Combs/Tracy Chapman duet, hold onto your boots because Luke is teaming up next with Post Malone! Posty recently shared a brief clip of himself jamming out to a track featuring Luke. There aren’t many details. Post just captioned it with a beer emoji, tagged Luke, and Luke responded with a…

Virginia Peninsula Food Bank’s Shelves Are Low- Donate These 8 Most-Needed Items

Virginia Peninsula Food Bank’s Shelves Are Low- Donate These 8 Most-Needed Items

In a region where 1 in 10 Virginians grapples with the harsh realities of hunger, the Virginia Peninsula Food Bank extends a helping hand to families navigating the challenges of food and nutrition insecurity. Here are the top 8 items currently on their most-needed list: Canned protein Canned veggies Canned Fruits Pop-top soups Sauce Pasta/Rice…

Morgan Wallen Takes Nashville Nightlife to New Heights with a Six-Story Bar

Morgan Wallen Takes Nashville Nightlife to New Heights with a Six-Story Bar

Morgan Wallen is the latest country artist set to open his own bar in Nashville but he is taking his project to new heights—literally!  Wallen’s bar will be a towering SIX-story marvel spanning an impressive 30,000 square feet. Named “This Bar and Tennessee Kitchen” after his hit song “This Bar” from a few years ago,…

Parker McCollum and Wife Hallie Ray Reveal Baby’s Gender

Parker McCollum and Wife Hallie Ray Reveal Baby’s Gender

Parker McCollum and his wife Hallie Ray Light revealed the gender of their first child on socials this week. The slow-mo video shows the couple walking and holding a baby pair of cowboy boots between them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hallie Ray Light McCollum (@hallieraylight) Hallie Ray wrote in the…

Miranda Lambert Highlights Adoptable Pets at The Puppy Bowl

Miranda Lambert Highlights Adoptable Pets at The Puppy Bowl

The big game took place on Sunday, February 11th…the Puppy Bowl! While the other big game had Reba McEntire in attendance, Miranda Lambert participated in the 20th annual Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet yesterday. The annual game serves as an adoption drive for pets around the country and Miranda appeared on behalf of her organization,…

Norfolk Animal Care Center’s Mobile Pet Pantry Delivers Support to Local Residents

Norfolk Animal Care Center’s Mobile Pet Pantry Delivers Support to Local Residents

Norfolk Animal Care Center’s (NACC) Waggin’ Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry program brings pet food and supplies to families in need. The Friends of the Norfolk Animal Care Center (aka ‘FNACC’) initiated the Pet Pantry in July 2011, which is physically located at the Norfolk Animal Care Center shelter and available to community members seven days…

Country Music’s Best Super Bowl Performances [WATCH]

Country Music’s Best Super Bowl Performances [WATCH]

Super Bowl LVII is this Sunday and Reba is set to sing the National Anthem in a ‘full-circle moment.’ Do you remember some of the biggest country stars in the Super Bowl over the years? As we look forward to this upcoming performance, let’s take a stroll down memory lane and recall some of the…

Jon Bon Jovi To Open A Honky-Tonk in Nashville This Year

Jon Bon Jovi To Open A Honky-Tonk in Nashville This Year

Jon Bon Jovi is gearing up to open his own Nashville Honky-Tonk. Rolling Stone reports that JBJ’s Nashville is scheduled to open up this spring in the city’s Lower Broadway entertainment district. He said in a statement, “We’re looking forward to having a place in Nashville that we call home. We have had wonderful times in Nashville…

Zach Bryan Releases “Nine Ball” Music Video Starring Matthew McConaughey [WATCH]

Zach Bryan Releases “Nine Ball” Music Video Starring Matthew McConaughey [WATCH]

What a week for Zach Bryan! First, he snags a Grammy, and now, his latest music video features none other than Matthew McConaughey! The video accompanies his song “Nine Ball” from last year’s “Boys of Faith” E.P. In this cinematic masterpiece, the Oscar-winner takes on the role of a dad struggling with a gambling problem,…

Luke Bryan Announces “Mind of  Country Boy” Tour

Luke Bryan Announces “Mind of Country Boy” Tour

Five-time Entertainer of the Year and American Idol celebrity judge Luke Bryan will kick off his 2024 “Mind Of A Country Boy Tour” in Canada in Calgary’s Scotiabank Saddledome on April 17th with Chayce Beckham and Tenille Arts joining. The tour will run through mid-September. Tickets are on sale February 9th at www.LukeBryan.com. Luke will also feature multiple…

Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton Win Big at 2024 Grammy Awards

Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton Win Big at 2024 Grammy Awards

It was a big night Sunday for Lainey Wilson, who not only attended her first Grammy Awards but also took home her first trophy for Best Country Album (Bell Bottom Country). Chris Stapleton took home two of the golden gramophones — one for Best Country Song with co-writer Dan Wilson and the other for Best Country Solo Performance, both for “White Horse.” Chris’ co-writer, Dan Wilson, accepted…

Declare Your Love on the Peninsula SPCA Marquee this Valentine’s Day!

Declare Your Love on the Peninsula SPCA Marquee this Valentine’s Day!

Love is in the air, and what better way to express your affection than with a grand gesture visible to over 54,000 cars passing by the Peninsula SPCA daily? This Valentine’s Day, seize the opportunity to add a heartfelt message to your sweetheart on the SPCA’s Marquee. For just $25, your romantic message will grace…

Luke Combs Unveils Name of His Upcoming Nashville Bar

Luke Combs Unveils Name of His Upcoming Nashville Bar

Luke Combs is set to open his very own bar in Nashville later this year and he took to Instagram this week to reveal the name of the venue. Partnering with the renowned Opry Entertainment Group, Luke Combs has chosen to pay homage to his first-ever #1 hit, “Hurricane,” by naming his new venture “Category…

Meet King, A Laid-Back Charmer at Chesapeake Humane Society Stealing Hearts!

Meet King, A Laid-Back Charmer at Chesapeake Humane Society Stealing Hearts!

Furry Friday is brought to you by Pitbull Tobacco and More Meet our Furry Friday Pet of the Week, King! This 6-year-old cattle mix, currently at Chesapeake Humane Society, is stealing hearts left and right. King found his way to the shelter through their crisis boarding program after being surrendered by his previous owner. Despite…

Dustin Lynch Gets Sweet Revenge with Hilarious Roast of Luke Bryan [WATCH]

Dustin Lynch Gets Sweet Revenge with Hilarious Roast of Luke Bryan [WATCH]

Dustin Lynch just unleashed the ultimate payback on Luke Bryan! In case you missed the backstory, last year’s Crash My Playa event saw Luke’s not-so-stellar introduction of his buddy, Dustin Lynch. The result? A major cringe moment. During the intro, Luke said, “No one has taken more drugs, more IVs, and no one has passed…

Reese Witherspoon Sparks TikTok Depate: Is it OK to Eat Snow?

Reese Witherspoon Sparks TikTok Depate: Is it OK to Eat Snow?

Is it OK to eat snow? Reese Witherspoon has sparked a major debate on TikTok after posting a video in which she shares her recipe for a sweet, icy treat using freshly-fallen snow in her yard. In the clip, she scoops up some snow in a cup and drizzles chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, and cold-brew…

Nominees for the Worst Movies of 2023 Revealed

Nominees for the Worst Movies of 2023 Revealed

The nominations for the Razzie Awards are in, and Expend4bles, Meg 2 and Shazam! Fury of the Gods are among the “worst” movies. Expend4bles got the most nods with seven. The Razzies called the Sylvester Stallone – Jason Statham action sequel “another installment of a franchise that’s fading faster than Razzie ‘winner’ Donald Trump’s mental acuity.” Other nominees include Russell Crowe, Vin Diesel, Megan Fox, Fast X, The Pope’s…

Kane Brown Gives Rides to People Stuck in Nashville Snow

Kane Brown Gives Rides to People Stuck in Nashville Snow

Kane Brown recently went from chart-topping artist to the unofficial Uber driver of Nashville, and it’s the heartwarming story we all need right now. His wife, Katelyn, recently revealed how Kane went above and beyond to assist those affected by the recent snowstorm in the city. In Katelyn’s Instagram story, she shared, “Kane went to…

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