KX News: Underwood

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Not many people get to sing during a Baseball Hall of Fame induction. But John Fogerty did yesterday. He says he's "truly honored" to have his song "Centerfield" inducted into the Hall. Fogerty played a rendition of it on his baseball-bat-shaped guit

Hill, McGrawled flood benefit raises $2.2M

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:45:00 GMT

The Nashville Rising benefit concert led by Faith Hill and Tim McGraw has raised over $2.2 million for flood victims in middle Tennessee. The total came from sold-out ticket sales, donations and sponsorships. It will be distributed through the C

Pesticide Collection

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:23:00 GMT

Farms and ranches are pretty high-tech places these days. But amid all the modern equipment and practices, there may lurk some old-time dangers. Dangers such as old chemicals. That's where a state ag department program can make a big difference. Proj

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Carrie Underwood is now Carrie Fisher in her private life. Not to be confused with Princess Leia, even though she may have felt like a princess when she married hockey player Mike Fisher on Saturday. The wedding was at the Reynolds Plantation resort

Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:01:00 GMT

The White House hopes a top legislative priority will soon cross the finish line. When the Senate returns to work tomorrow, one of the first orders of business will be for Democrats to try to get 60 votes to push through the financial overhaul b

Carrie Underwood marries hockey player Mike Fisher

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:31:00 GMT

Grammy-winning country singer Carrie Underwood has married Ottawa Senators hockey player Mike Fisher at a resort in Georgia. "Yes, Mike and Carrie are married," Underwood's publicist Jessie Schmidt said in an e-mail to The Associated Press early

Governors' hopes...Haiti's money woes...Carrie Underwood weds...

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:07:00 GMT

Some of the cash-strapped governors at their summer gathering in Boston say the federal government should be doing more to help them with their money troubles even if it adds to the national debt. Congress failed to finish work on a $35 billion bill

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:04:00 GMT

This is a bad time for musicians to take their music on the road. The industry trade magazine and website Pollstar says gross revenue for the top 100 tours in North America in the first six months of 2010 is down nearly $200 million from last year. T

Minnesota man killed by train

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:26:00 GMT

Warren County authorities say a Minnesota man is dead after being struck by a train. Scott James Sween of Rochester, Minn. was hit and killed by a train late Monday in the western Illinois community of Monmouth. Warren County Coroner Bill U

2 dead, 2 injured after western Minnesota crash

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:52:00 GMT

Two people died and two were injured after a one-vehicle rollover in western Minnesota. According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Department, 21-year-old Scott Kugler, of Fergus Falls and 16-year-old Dylan Burns, of Underwood, died on the sce

Minnesota State Fair adds country star Tim McGraw

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:17:00 GMT

The Minnesota State Fair has completed its 2010 grandstand lineup by adding country star Tim McGraw. McGraw and special guest Julianne Hough will appear at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10.

Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:41:00 GMT

U.S. Rep. Earl Pomeroy says he'll brief federal officials on the flooding in Devils Lake and urge them to take action. Pomeroy was in Devils Lake Saturday to get an update on the rising waters. He says he'll share that information with top offi

Fargodome, Alerus have different financial outlook

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:04:00 GMT

Fargodome officials say net income through the first five months of the year is $139,000 more than budgeted. In Grand Forks, officials are pondering an Alerus Center budget that shows a $134,000 loss at the end of 2011. Fargodome general ma

Update on the latest in religion news:

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Alabama Gov. Bob Riley has asked the state's residents to turn to God as they cope with the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Riley has declared Sunday a "Day of Prayer" and says he wants Alabama residents to pray for those in and outside the sta

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Faith Hill opened last night's Nashville Rising concert by saluting the city's residents, who have been praised for handling one of the state's largest natural disasters with grace, dignity and charity. Hill was joined on stage by her husband, Tim Mc

Eds: UPDATES with latest stories; video section.

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:56:00 GMT

AP Arts & Entertainment Digest for Friday, June 11, 2010 Questions to Dolores Barclay, 212-621-1626, or dbarclay"at"ap.org, or Steve Loeper, 213-346-3135, or sloeper"at"ap.org. In video, contact Alicia Quarles at 212-621-7425. Exp

Country music stars stress importance of CMA Fest

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:14:00 GMT

Country music fans are flooding downtown Nashville where water flowed just over a month ago. Many of the headline acts at this year's CMA Music Fest say the festival is especially important this year, since flooding May 1-2 caused over $2 billio

Foreclosure good news...deadly Afghan attack...Blackhawks win...

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:06:00 GMT

The number of foreclosures remains extraordinarily high, but there's some good news amidst the gloom. The number of people facing foreclosure is nearly flat from a year ago. A private foreclosure listing service says one-third fewer people are rece

Obama praises sanctions...BP payments...Blackhawks win Stanley Cup...

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:52:00 GMT

President Barack Obama says U.N. sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program are the toughest Iran has ever faced. Among other things, the sanctions target the powerful Revolutionary Guard, ballistic missiles and nuclear-related investments.

Packers' Underwood facing sexual assault claim

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:06:00 GMT

Green Bay Packers cornerback Brandon Underwood is facing sexual assault claims made by two women following a weekend incident in Lake Delton. His attorney, Richard Kaiser, told The Associated Press and other media outlets that Underwood is the t

Eds: UPDATES throughout with latest arts and entertainment...

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:25:00 GMT

s: UPDATES throughout with latest arts and entertainment stories. AP Arts & Entertainment Digest for Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Questions to Dolores Barclay, 212-621-1626, or dbarclay"at"ap.org, or Steve Loeper, 213-346-3135, or slo

AP Arts & Entertainment Digest for Wednesday, June 9, 2010...

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:26:00 GMT

AP Arts & Entertainment Digest for Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Questions to Dolores Barclay, 212-621-1626, or dbarclay"at"ap.org, or Steve Loeper, 213-346-3135, or sloeper"at"ap.org. In video, contact Alicia Quarles at 212-621-7425. Expan

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:51:00 GMT

The Great Plains states of North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska continue to enjoy relatively little economic stress. The Associated Press' monthly analysis of conditions showed North Dakota again led the nation in economic health with a 4.53

6 nominated for SDHSAA seat

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:34:00 GMT

Six candidates have been nominated for a vacancy on the South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors. The open position is for a school board member from schools with enrollments of 330 or less. SDHSAA schools will ch

Hot young stars lead the way at CMT Music Awards

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:12:00 GMT

A raucous good time is expected as Kid Rock hosts the CMT Music Awards. Videos by four of country music's hottest acts Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift and Carrie [[kxtopic:underwood-nd:t[Underwood]:t]] are finalists in three catego

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:27:00 GMT

The Chicago gay pride parade has nabbed probably the year's most newsworthy lesbian to be their grand marshal. Certainly, the most newsworthy in country music. It's Chely Wright. She'll be riding in a classic car near the front of this year's par

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:21:00 GMT

They battled with Gary Coleman over money while he was alive. Now the estranged parents of the former child star are in a legal struggle over his body. His former manager says Sue and Willie Coleman are trying to get custody of their son's body and w

ND DryFining Process Going Global

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of people including state representatives join together at Coal Creek Station for the dedication of Great River Energy 's DryFining facility. DryFining is a new technology that greatly reduces moisture found in coal....meaning it will take less

Blair Underwood aspires to book stardom

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:35:00 GMT

Blair Underwood hopes to make it big in books. The actor is starring in a series of scenes for a new digital book technology called Vook, which combines digital reading with high-quality video. He debuts in "From Cape Town with Love," the lates

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:27:00 GMT

Faith Hill and Emmylou Harris are in some pretty select company. They were among the artists performing at the White House last night in a tribute to former Beatle Paul McCartney. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama were sitting fron

Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Gov. John Hoeven has directed all flags in the state be lowered to mark the passing of Arthur Link. The former North Dakota governor, congressman and longtime state legislator died Tuesday at age 96. Flags are to be flown at half staff from sunrise u

Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:13:00 GMT

North Dakota's Transportation Department is seeking public comments on a four-year program of improvements to be funded with federal highway and transit dollars. The draft 2011-2014 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program is posted on the d

ND power plant to unveil driedcoal technology

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 06:22:00 GMT

The operator of North Dakota's biggest coal-fired power plant is touting technology that improves efficiency and cuts pollution. Great River Energy is unveiling its drying and refining process on Thursday at its Coal Creek Station near Underwood

Swimmer who died in SD lake identified

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:42:00 GMT

Authorities have identified a man whose body was recovered from Angostura Lake in southwest South Dakota. The body of 54-year-old Mike Olic of New Underwood was recovered about 10:30 p.m. Sunday, about 40 feet from where he was last seen swimmin

Mon, 31 May 2010 20:20:00 GMT

Only the top three on "American Idol," get to return home for a day, be honored by local officials and be cheered by hometown fans. But, it's going to happen for Aaron Kelly anyway. He came in fifth. The state of Pennsylvania has passed a resolution

Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Fri, 28 May 2010 05:12:00 GMT

A judge has set bond at $50,000 cash for a Montana man accused of attacking another man with a knife at a gas station along U.S. Highway 2 in north central North Dakota. Peter Maki of Kalispell, Mont., earlier had been held without bond after a

NY company sues ND ethanol plant

Fri, 28 May 2010 00:53:00 GMT

A New York company that says it invented a process to help manufacture ethanol is suing a North Dakota plant for patent infringement. GS Clean Tech Corp. filed the complaint in federal court against Blue Flint Ethanol LLC, which operates a plant

Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Sat, 22 May 2010 07:46:00 GMT

The mothers of three Americans jailed in Iran for 10 months are expected to arrive back on U.S. soil soon after being allowed to visit their children. A spokeswoman says they are expected to arrive in New York this afternoon. The mothers were un

Motorcycle benefit for injured Mahnomen Co. deputy

Fri, 21 May 2010 23:15:00 GMT

Dozens of bikers are expected to participate in a 140-mile motorcycle ride to raise money for an injured Mahnomen County sheriff's deputy. Deputy Chris Dewey was shot in the head and abdomen in February 2009 while investigating a suspected drunk

Thu, 20 May 2010 21:51:00 GMT

"Temporary Home" isn't just the title of a Carrie Underwood song. It's also the living situation for thousands of people in Tennessee who've been displaced by flooding earlier this month. Underwood is launching the Temporary Home fund along with the

A&E Digest for Thursday, May 20

Thu, 20 May 2010 05:05:00 GMT

AP Arts & Entertainment Digest for Thursday, May 20, 2010 Questions to Dolores Barclay, 212-621-1626, or dbarclay"at"ap.org, or Steve Loeper, 213-346-3135, or sloeper"at"ap.org. In video, contact Alicia Quarles at 212-621-7425. Expa

Carrie Underwood launches flood relief fund

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:02:00 GMT

"Temporary Home" isn't just Carrie Underwood's latest No. 1 single it's also the living situation for thousands of Tennessee residents displaced by deadly flooding earlier this month. That's why Underwood is launching the Temporary Home fund al

State Establishes Nation?s First Ethanol Promotion Council

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven, the North Dakota Ethanol Council and ethanol industry leaders today announced the establishment of a new program that will fund the newly-established North Dakota Ethanol Council’s marketing activities

McGraw, Paisley, Zac Brown Band to perform at CMTs

Tue, 18 May 2010 04:37:00 GMT

There will be plenty of testosterone on stage at the CMT Awards next month. Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley and Zac Brown Band are now confirmed to perform. And Kid Rock won't just be hosting the show, he'll be performing, too. They join previous

Student Spotlight-Underwood

Sun, 16 May 2010 17:14:00 GMT

As we look forward to graduations across our area...we meet Underwood's top graduate is Hunter Wilson.in tonight's Student Spotlight. (Hunter Wilson, Underwood Senior) "I really like the close friendships that you have here, and the close relationships w

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, May 25)

Sun, 16 May 2010 03:34:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Tuesday, May 25, the 145th day of 2010. There are 220 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 25th, 1810, Argentina began its revolt against Spanish rule with the forming of the Pr

CELEBS, FILM, MUSIC, TV, BOOKS, ART, THEATER

Tue, 11 May 2010 05:33:00 GMT

Arts & Entertainment Digest for Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Questions to Dolores Barclay, 212-621-1626, or dbarclay"at"ap.org, or Steve Loeper, 213-346-3135 213, or sloeper"at"ap.org. In video, contact Alicia Quarles at 212-621-7425. Expa

Aldean, Lady A, Swift and Underwood lead CMT noms

Tue, 11 May 2010 03:27:00 GMT

Four of country music's hottest acts lead the nominees for the CMT Music Awards. Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood each received three nominations when finalists were announced Tuesday morning. Ten other acts recei

Wed, 05 May 2010 20:27:00 GMT

Bret Michaels thought a burglar had shot him in the back of the head. Michaels tells People magazine his brain hemorrhage "sounded like a handgun" and was "the most severe, instant pain" he's ever felt. He woke up his girlfriend and told her they had

Billboard ranks Clarkson most successful 'Idol'

Wed, 05 May 2010 06:43:00 GMT

Carrie Underwood may have sold more albums than Kelly Clarkson, but the original "American Idol" winner is still the most successful, according to Billboard. Clarkson has sold 10.6 million albums, 15.9 million tracks and has had 4.2 million radi

Tue, 04 May 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Casey James could be in trouble this week on "American Idol." Not one of the judges liked his performance of Frank Sinatra's "Blue Skies." Randy said simply "it didn't work." Ellen thought he seemed stiff. Kara didn't like his vibrato. And, Simon sai

Titans find minor damage to LP Field from flooding

Tue, 04 May 2010 07:04:00 GMT

The Tennessee Titans have gotten a chance to check out LP Field where flood waters covered the football field, and the damage appears to be minor. Senior executive vice president Steve Underwood said in a statement that water had receded enough

Kid Rock vows 'I will be awesome' hosting CMTs

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:51:00 GMT

There will be no shortage of swagger on stage at the CMT Awards this summer. Kid Rock confirmed on his website Thursday that he will be hosting the awards show in Nashville on June 9. He says: "All I can promise is I will be awesome." K

Update on the latest in religion news:

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:55:00 GMT

Dr. James Dobson will be back on the radio next week, but not on the Focus on the Family broadcast he hosted for decades. Starting Monday, Dobson will host Family Talk, a ministry he launched after leaving Focus on the Family in February. He say

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Bret Michaels is still in intensive care in critical condition after suffering a brain hemorrhage last week. As of yesterday, doctors were still searching for the cause of the bleeding at the base of his brain stem. He's under 24-hour care at an undi

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:27:00 GMT

The youngest kid on "American Idol" took on a big power ballad last night. Aaron Kelly did R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly." The judges thought he soared by the time he reached the end. Casey James didn't get that kind of praise for his version of Fl

`Idol Gives Back' promises Bill Gates surprise

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:44:00 GMT

The entertainment magnate behind "American Idol" and the show's charity broadcast is touting a lineup that includes Elton John and Carrie Underwood. But Simon Fuller plays it coy when asked about the "Idol Gives Back" role of Bill and Melinda Ga

Stars turn out for Brooks & Dunn's 'Last Rodeo'...

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:35:00 GMT

It was a night filled with laughter and song as country music's biggest stars turned out to salute Brooks & Dunn. The artists picked their favorite songs from the duo's catalog and surprised them with performances during the taping of "ACM P

(Following Advance for Use Sunday, April 25

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:16:00 GMT

! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY ! On April 25th, 1968, The Beatles refused to perform for the Queen of England, saying regardless of the cause, they don't do benefits.

(Following Advance for Use Sunday, April 25)

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:02:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Sunday, April 25, the 115th day of 2010. There are 250 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 25, 1945, during World War II, U.S. and Soviet forces linked up on the Elbe River,

European skies may be getting friendlier...Toyota's big fine...

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:55:00 GMT

Austria's airspace is open to traffic again, at least for now, after volcanic ash from an Iceland eruption forced its closure. The Austria Press Agency reports permission to resume takeoffs and landings is in place, but says it's unclear if the airsp

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:27:00 GMT

Carrie Underwood made history at the Academy of Country Music Awards last night. She's the first woman to win entertainer of the year twice. Underwood also won the honor last year. This year, she beat out Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney and the Zac Brown

Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:56:00 GMT

A Transportation Department official says Toyota is expected to agree to a fine of more than $16 million for a four-month delay in telling the government about defective gas pedals on its vehicles. Toyota faces a Monday deadline to accept or con

Toyota's fine...European flight plans...Bracing for battle in...

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:07:00 GMT

Toyota is looking at a record fine for delaying four months before telling federal authorities about defective gas pedals on its vehicles. A Transportation Department official says the Japanese automaker is expected to pay the $16.4 million penalty w

Toyota's deadline...Mullen says Iran long a focus...Underwood...

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:52:00 GMT

Toyota's facing a Monday deadline to accept or contest a record fine from the government. A Transportation Department official says Toyota is expected to agree to a fine of more than $16 million. That's for a four-month delay in telling the governmen

Carrie Underwood wins ACM Entertainer of the Year

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:03:00 GMT

Carrie Underwood made history at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night, becoming the first woman to win entertainer of the year twice. Underwood won the show's top honor last year. This year, she beat out Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesne

Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift in ACM spotlight

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:37:00 GMT

With all due respect to the leading men of country, this year's Academy of Country Music Awards looks like it's going to the gals. Carrie Underwood can make history as the first woman to win two entertainer of the year aw'ards when the stars tur

(Following Advance for Use Sunday, April 25)

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:03:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Friday, April 23)

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:34:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Friday, April 23, the 113th day of 2010. There are 252 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 23, 1910, former President Theodore Roosevelt delivered his famous "Man in the Aren

(Following Advance for Use Friday, April 23)

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 03:06:00 GMT

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:27:00 GMT

Shania Twain will open up about her life on her own TV show. She joined Oprah Winfrey at an event for the TV industry yesterday and explained her new philosophy of life. Twain said "if I can't find three reasons not to do it, I say 'Why Not?"' So, th

Power Work Continues

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:28:00 GMT

The power is back on for nearly everyone who lost it because of Friday's brief-but-fierce winter storm. Thousands were in the dark for up to a few days because of the winter blast that blew through central North Dakota Friday. But workers from across t

Aldean, Lady A, Sugarland lead CMT nominations

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 05:26:00 GMT

Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum and Sugarland each are up for four CMT Music Awards. Six other country music acts received three nominations apiece. CMT announced eight nominees in most categories Monday and fans can vote at the network's Web si

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:24:00 GMT

Now, you really can meet Jimmy Wayne halfway. Tomorrow he'll arrive in Amarillo, Texas. That's 977 miles: the halfway point in his walk between Nashville and Phoenix. He left Nashville New Year's Day. He's had a few breaks for concerts around the c

Bluegrass concerts, workshop set for Jan. 8-9

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Bluegrass buffs get a mid-winter blast with the arrival Jan. 8-9 of the College of Bluegrass band from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and guest fiddler Coleman Smith. The showcase of young talent includes Washburn guitarist Ashley Wiese and fou

Underwood driver ID'd as Conn. truck crash victim

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:21:00 GMT

A truck driver killed in a fiery crash on a Connecticut highway has been identified as a Kansas man hauling concert equipment for singer Carrie Underwood. Connecticut State Police say 48-year-old Robert Allen O'Bleness (Oh-BLEH'-nes) of Wichita

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:24:00 GMT

Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift are going head-to-head in two categories at tomorrow's Kids' Choice Awards. They're both up for favorite female singer and for favorite song. Cyrus' song is "Party in the USA" and Swift's song is "You Belong With Me."

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:17:00 GMT

Lacey Brown likes to sing her own way. But, it didn't work for her this week. She was the first from this season's Top-12 voted off "American Idol." But, maybe it'll work for her out in the real world as she considers the "country route," as she call

Starstudded lineup for Brooks & Dunn special

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:34:00 GMT

Brooks & Dunn have landed a star-studded lineup for their "Last Rodeo" concert special to be filmed following the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. The duo has landed Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Car

Monday's Scores

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:53:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Class 2A Section 8 Play In Park Rapids 75, Frazee 58 Class 1A Section 5 Play In East Central 75, Ogilvie 50 Menahga 87, Verndale 65 Pine River-Backus 60, Browerville 44 Royalton 46, Onamia 34