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5 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Sam Amico

Country singer Tyler Farr is asking fans to pray for his daughter, Hollis Caroline, who has been hospitalized with pneumonia. Doctors admitted the 4-year-old to Williamson Medical Center in Tennessee over the weekend. Farr first shared the news on Sunday, posting a photo of his daughter sitting up in her hospital bed. With a nasal cannula providing oxygen, she offered a small smile to the camera. "Y'all say some prayers for my lil munch," Farr wrote in the caption.

5 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Sam Amico

Former NFL quarterback Terry Bradshaw didn't hold back after a recent encounter with airport security in Missouri left him frustrated and confused. The 76-year-old Pro Football Hall of Famer and longtime Fox NFL Sunday analyst said he was subjected to a detailed security check while passing through Springfield-Branson National Airport.

5 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Sam Amico

Ray Romano didn't love the name Everybody Loves Raymond. In fact, the star of the show tried to get it changed before the program ever aired. Tom Caltabiano, a writer and producer on the CBS sitcom, said Romano was deeply uncomfortable with the title in the early days. Speaking at the Paley Center's 30th-anniversary exhibit for the series on June 16, Caltabiano told the New York Post that Romano feared the name would come back to haunt him. "Ray in real life is a modest guy," Caltabiano said.

5 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Sam Amico

Elijah Blue Allman has left the California hospital where authorities took him on June 14, following reports of erratic behavior. The 48-year-old son of Cher and the late Gregg Allman was released midweek, according to TMZ, which cited multiple sources. People confirmed the report through several insiders familiar with the situation. Deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to a call involving Allman earlier this month.

1 week ago | wideopencountry.com | Sam Amico

Barbecue is more than a meal in America. It's a passion. From brisket to ribs, sausage to pulled pork, fans love to argue about the best style. Should it come sauced? Dry-rubbed with sauce on the side? The answers vary by region and restaurant, but the obsession is the same. This enthusiasm has led to booming demand. Popular spots often draw early morning lines, with regulars hoping to beat the lunchtime sellouts. But with growth comes competition, and not every restaurant can survive the heat.