Feb 16, 2008 | The Billings Outpost
Millions change hands during MATE's 3 days
“Plus we've added live country-western entertainment on two of those nights.”
Or to put it another way: $20 million in business crammed into 42,000-square feet and spread out over three days. via The Billings Outpost
Rodeo adds concerts following first 2 nights
“The NRA Finals is such a heart-pounding event for the fans”
The Northern Rodeo Association Finals is not new to the MetraPark Arena. Returning for its 33rd year on Feb. via The Billings Outpost
Country music band Little Texas plays inside MetraPark on Thursday night after the first round of the Northern Rodeo Association Finals Rodeo. via Billings Gazette
Charismatic singer/songwriter T. Texas Tyler was a successful figure from the late '40s through the mid-'50s, often credited with helping to popularize the sentimental country "recitation" -- a storytelling ... via 101.5 The River
Randy Kohrs Video Number One on CMT Pure Countdown
LOCRecords wrote: on Nov. 04, 2007: Randy Kohrs, the acoustic bluegrass artist who took the CMT Pure 12-Pack Countdown by storm last week by debuting at number three, has just climbed it to number one this ... via Cybergrass
Foothills Fall Festival provides fun for all
“I am so happy he took his shirt off.”
Issue date: 10/18/07 Section: The Scene Friday, Oct. 12, marked the eighth annual Foothills Fall Festival in Maryville, Tenn. via The East Tennessean
One of the most popular country bands of the early '90s, Little Texas was influenced by modern country outfits like Alabama and Restless Heart, as well as country-rock groups like the Eagles. via K102
October 6: Celebrity Birthdays
“Horatio Hornblower") is 34. Actor Jeremy Sisto ("Law and Order”
Celebrating birthdays today are: Actress Britt Ekland is 65. Impressionist Fred Travalena is 65. via KTHV-TV
Neighborhood gets new look from Habitat for Humanity
“There's a visible, tangible result. A family gets a sound, safe home to raise their family in.”
Residents of Valencia Park are used to the sound of hammers and the inconvenience of construction traffic in their neighborhood. via The Shreveport Times