Amy Austin

Carrie Underwood has come a long way since winning 'American Idol.' But aren't we glad country music has her? Her voice is so pure, strong and unbelievable, just like her. They say good things happen to good people -- that describes Carrie.

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Don't miss this year's UT Tyler Suddenlink Patriot Million Dollar Hole-In-One event. The event is every day this week on the campus of UT Tyler. For just $1 per shot, you could qualify for that million bucks. The million dollar play-off is Sunday, May 19 at Hollytree Country Club in Tyler. And this year the event has added a 'Music Series' to the schedule.

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Don't miss your chance to see one of country music's biggest superstar, Taylor Swift. Taylor's "RED" tour will make a stop at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, May 25. The concert is sold out, but KNUE and America's Car Mart have your chance to be there!

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Here is an update on a story I posted back in September. If you remember, the cheerleaders at Kountze High School, had been using bible verses on their banners for their football games. Well it became a problem for some, and the school asked them to stop using the bible verses until a decision could be made.

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Toddlers and cheetahs, two things not usually used in the same sentence (much less the same room), but for a family who lives in Africa, it's just the norm.

This Sunday is Mother's Day, and it got me thinking about some of my favorite memories of my mother. First of all, I had the most perfect childhood. I always knew I was loved, protected and safe.

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WOW! When it comes to bringing family entertainment rich in tradition to East Texans, the folks that put on the "Tops in Texas" Rodeo wins the prize! They sure know what their doing, cause this years event is celebrating 51 years of top-notch rodeo action and family entertainment.

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This week's KNUE "Artist Spotlight" is Thomas Rhett. Thomas is the son of a 1990s country star Rhett Atkins. For those of us who were around in the early '90s, we remember "Don't Get Me Started" and "That Ain't My Truck."

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George Jones had scheduled his final Nashville concert for Nov. 22, and now since his passing, the show will go on as a tribute to Jones. The show will have, of course, a dream lineup and will be at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.

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When I read the post we just posted on KNUE, about the three young East Texas men who lost their lives a car accident, I thought, "Do I really spend enough time with my loved ones?" Wow, I wasn't really expecting to have such a serious thought on a Monday!

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Mountain Dew has apologized and pulled their recent, online only ad, because of backlash from viewers who consider the ad to be offensive. Some viewers even consider the ad, "the most racist commercial -- ever."

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Many friends, admirers, First Lady Laura Bush, country artists and thousands of fans say goodbye to "The Possum," George Jones. It is only fitting the funeral services are being held in the Grand Ole Opry.

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