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DUTTON RULES: 'Yellowstone': The Status of Every Spin-Off, Prequel + Sequel

2 days ago | tasteofcountry.com | Billy Dukes

There are more rumored Yellowstone prequels, sequels and spin-offs than actual shows in this franchise. Some are real, others are possible and at least one was never going to happen. This week, the Dutton Rules podcast team did some myth-busting around shows like 1923, 1944, 2024 and the Madison. The takeaway is that fans should remain patient and not get too emotionally invested in any possible spin-off.
'Tiger King' Star Joe Exotic Marries Fellow Inmate in Prison

2 days ago | tasteofcountry.com | Billy Dukes

Joe Exotic has married fellow inmate Jorge Flores Maldonado in prison. The 62-year-old reality star — who is currently serving a 21-year prison sentence after being found guilty of a murder-for-hire plot against rival Carole Baskin — has found love behind bars with Jorge Marquez and confirmed on Tuesday (April 22) that they have tied the knot. "Never been more proud of someone. Meet my husband Jorge Flores Maldonado," Exotic writes on X.
Are Easter Eggs Too Expensive Now? Nearly 50 Percent Might Skip Dyeing Eggs This Year

1 week ago | tasteofcountry.com | Stephen Lenz

Even the poor Easter Bunny's going broke!Nearly half of all Americans who celebrate the Easter holiday are expected to skip dyeing real eggs this year due to the ridiculously high price of eggs at the grocery store right now.
No Antidote If You Accidentally Touch Dangerous Plant Popping Up Everywhere

1 week ago | tasteofcountry.com | Stephen Lenz

It's the most dangerous plant out there, and depending on your own health, age, and the plant's life, it can be deadly if you're exposed to it. I have the symptoms listed at the bottom of this quick read. Now, this dangerous plant for people and animals is actually quite pretty, sitting beautifully among wildflowers and vegetation along our roadways, in fields, along rivers and lakes, and in our backyards. You probably see it daily, and it's easy to mistake it for a wildflower or blooming bush.
McDonald's Drops Ultimate Hint About Snack Wrap's Return Date

1 week ago | tasteofcountry.com | Carena Liptak

McDonald's is teasing the exact date of when their nostalgic Snack Wrap will be back, and fans are freaking out. The golden arch chain is taking a page out of Taylor Swift's book — you know how she leaves Easter eggs about upcoming music releases? McD's just dropped one of their own for the chicken Snack Wrap, which we knew was coming, but had no idea when.
PIC: George Strait Rolls Up to Dairy Queen Drive-Thru Window, Leaves Worker With a Smile + Selfie

1 week ago | tasteofcountry.com | Amanda Hensel

George Strait's go-to fast food order? A hearty Dairy Queen burger, according to one lucky DQ worker who served him over the weekend. Becky Gonzalez was on duty at the DQ in Cotulla, Texas (south of San Antonio) on Saturday afternoon (April 12) when a familiar face pulled up to retrieve his order. It was roughly 12:40PM, and Strait was there for lunch — he ordered a Hungr-Buster, per MySA in San Antonio.
Garth Brooks Songwriter Larry Bastian Dies

1 week ago | tasteofcountry.com | Carena Liptak |Sterling Whitaker

A man who helped write two of Garth Brooks' most well-known songs has died. In fact, songwriter Larry Bastian is responsible for an iconic country music hook. The story goes that Brooks and songwriter Pat Alger were writing a ballad meant to show gratitude for God's wisdom. They had a sketch of what they wanted to say, but a chance meeting with Bastian brought it home. "He looked at me and said, 'Oh, that's simple.
Thomas Rhett Leaves Show in a Wheelchair After Falling on Stage

1 week ago | tasteofcountry.com | Sterling Whitaker

If you see Thomas Rhett on crutches, this is why. The country singer took a nasty fall at a recent performance that resulted in a broke ankle. Rhett was asked by Christian artist Forrest Frank to be a surprise guest at his Child of God tour stop at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. on Sunday (April 13). The two sang their song "Nothing Else" together. As seen in a video shared to social media, Rhett didn't even make it to the stage before he fell.
WATCH: Kelsea Ballerini Falls Off the Stage in Toronto — Second Video Shows What Went Wrong

1 week ago | tasteofcountry.com | Sterling Whitaker

Kelsea Ballerini fell off the stage at a show in Toronto, but honestly, how can you blame her? The stage was moving!It happened at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday (April 13), and there are so many camera angles you'd think it was an NFL game or something. Ballerini was singing a cover of Garth Brooks' "Friends in Low Places," her next-to-last song before the encore (per Setlist.fm). The timing of the fall is remarkable — her butt hits the ground just as the final chorus begins.
JUST IN: Kellie Pickler's Ex In-Laws Fire Another Shot in Battle Over Late Husband's Estate

1 week ago | tasteofcountry.com | Sterling Whitaker

Kellie Pickler's former in-laws have issued yet another subpoena in their ongoing legal battle with the singer over her late husband's estate. In Touch reports that Pickler's former mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sharon and Reed Jacobs, have subpoenaed Harpeth Memorial Gardens Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Nashville, asking for information related to their son's cremation. According to documents In Touch obtained, the Jacobs asked the facility to produce documents for review on March 26.