Yearly Archives: 2016

Man Pleads Guilty and Sentenced to 17 Years in Armed Robbery of Scotty McCreery

Man Pleads Guilty and Sentenced to 17 Years in Armed Robbery of Scotty McCreery

Mikkail Jamal Shaw, 21, one of the men who robbed Scotty McCreery and his roommates at gunpoint in 2014, pleaded guilty to the charges on June 27. Today (June 28), Shaw was sentenced to at least 17 years in prison for three counts of second-degree kidnapping, three counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon, one…MORE

Memorable videos of Pat Summitt

Memorable videos of Pat Summitt

Here are some of the memorable videos of Pat Summitt throughout her career and life including a championship game win in its entirety.  MORE

Tennessee Mourns Loss Of An Icon

Tennessee Mourns Loss Of An Icon

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pat Summitt, legendary Lady Vol basketball coach, mentor and mother-figure to her players; a revered ambassador for her university and state; a trailblazer for women; and a role model for people all over the world passed away Tuesday, June 28, in Knoxville at the age of 64. Born Patricia Sue Head on June…MORE

Statement from Butch Jones on the Passing of Pat Summitt

Statement from Butch Jones on the Passing of Pat Summitt

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Pat Summitt. I had the privilege of spending time with Pat during my first year at Tennessee, and those are conversations I will cherish forever. When you think of all the great coaches in all sports, Pat Summitt is at the top of that list. “As a…MORE

Statement from UT Vice Chancellor and AD Dave Hart on the Passing of Pat Summitt

“We are deeply saddened by today’s news of Pat Summitt’s passing.  We send our deepest condolences to her son, Tyler, and to her family and friends. “Pat Summitt is synonymous with Tennessee, but she truly is a global icon who transcended sports and spent her entire life making a difference in other peoples’ lives. She was…MORE

Pat Summitt Passes Away at 64

Pat Summitt Passes Away at 64

Lady Vols Head Coach Emeritus Pat Summitt, 64, passed away Tuesday morning from complications of Early Onset Dementia, Alzheimer’s Type. Summitt’s son, Tyler Summitt, released a statement Tuesday morning regarding her passing. “It is with tremendous sadness that I announce the passing of my mother, Patricia Sue Head Summitt. She died peacefully this morning at…MORE

The Last Bandoleros Talk Tejano, Country and City Slicker Influences

The Last Bandoleros Talk Tejano, Country and City Slicker Influences

Chuck Wicks sits down with Derek James, Jerry Fuentes and Diego Navaira—three solo artists from San Antonio, Texas and New York that came together to be The Last Bandoleros. Chuck loves their new single, “Where Do You Go,” and invited them to talk a little bit about how their music and their band came to be. The Last Bandoleros…MORE

Jon Pardi Talks New No. 1 Album, Country & Western Music, Driving Bulldozers and More

Jon Pardi Talks New No. 1 Album, Country & Western Music, Driving Bulldozers and More

Jim talks with Jon Pardi about his new No. 1 album, California Sunrise, his fastest rising single, “Head Over Boots,” Country and Western music, his past working history, growing up in northern California and more. Show Participants Jon Pardi Jim Casey, NCD Managing Editor Show Links Country & Western Star Jon Pardi Creates a Modern Throwback With New…MORE