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Kane Brown Announces Third Studio Album & Gracie McGraw Sings

1. Kane Brown has just announced the drop date for his third studio album ‘Different Man.’ He also made history as the first artist to ever reveal his album cover…

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Kane Brown at Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown on November 30, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images for Hilton)

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1. Kane Brown has just announced the drop date for his third studio album ‘Different Man.’


He also made history as the first artist to ever reveal his album cover on a billboard in New York City’s Time Square.
The album will include 17 songs and will drop on September 9, with pre-orders beginning Friday, July 22.
Are you excited for a new album from Kane Brown? What is your favorite Kane Brown Song?


2. Mickey Guyton Gives Thanks Where Thanks Are Due

After her big performance during “A Capitol Fourth,” Mickey Guyton is reflecting on the artists who have inspired her throughout her career.
Mickey says that she looked up to LeAnn Rimes when she was growing up, that she has been “instrumental” in her career.
She went on to say, "What's been so fun about getting to know her is knowing what a kind-hearted, thoughtful, caring, loving, nurturing person that she is.”

Another big influence in her career has been Dolly Parton. She used to watch her at her grandmother’s house on old VHS tapes. She said, "That's how I fell in love with Dolly Parton, was [by] watching those tapes.”
Most recently, Mickey has formed a working relationship with Tyler Hubbard from FGL. She shared, “we've been coming up with some really awesome stuff, we're going to be releasing music this summer."
Who were your biggest influencers in your life and in your career?


3.Faith Hill And Tim Mcgraw's Daughter Gracie Leaves Fans In Tears In Raw Stripped Down New Video

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw's daughter Gracie is destined to be a Broadway star! The talented singer had fans in tears over the weekend as she shared a new video showing her singing The Life I Never Led from Sister Act.

Fans, including Rita Wilson, were moved by Gracie's performance. The wife of Tom Hanks wrote: "Gracie!!! Incredible!!" while another fan was in tears: "This performance blew my heart wide open! Brought me to tears. The passion you display is like none other." A third added: "This had me in tears."

"I fully chugged a matcha before this, which dyed my tongue and didn't allow me to hit the end note so we made some adjustments…” Gracie captioned the video.

What is your favorite Broadway musical?


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Grab your bibs and wet naps because it's about to get a little messy. When out of towners think of Las Vegas they think of gambling, entertaining shows and hot weather but what they're forgetting is all of the great eats the city has to offer.

Vegas has been expanding it's culinary landscape for the past decade by bringing in more restaurants, upping it's recipe game and importing some of the best chefs in the world. Barbeque restaurants are staple in any city but do the plates in Vegas taste like home? We're glad you asked.

From saucy ribs, smoked brisket, pulled pork, roasted creamed corn and sweet coleslaw are just a few decadents the Vegas BBQ lifestyle has to offer. If this town does anything, it's not skipping out on their delicious meats and sides.

So who truly has the best barbeque eats in town? Well, there's a lot that goes into discovering the very best. Three things were looked when gathering this data: Price point, hours of operation and Google reviews based on a five-star rating. One star equals not the best and five stars means the restaurant is amazing. We added dollar signs to showcase if the restaurant is cheaper or expensive. The more dollar signs, the more expensive the restaurant. We added the hours of operation to show who stays open more days of the weeks and who stays open late.

It's nice to know who stays open for all of those late night barbeque cravings. Yes, we're just as guilty.

With sauces and rubs passed down through family recipes to going home full, our digital department scoured the internet to find the best barbeque restaurants in and around the Las Vegas valley. And yes, Henderson is just as much a player in the bbq games than one might presume. We hope you enjoy the list, and if you agree, let us know on social media.

2.5 STARS: Blood Bros. BBQ

Address: 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Hours:

Sunday - Monday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Cost: $$$

3.9 STARS: The Beast By Todd English

Address:  3215 S Rancho Dr Suite 140, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Hours:

Sunday - Monday: 12 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.2 STARS: Virgil's Real BBQ

Address: 3545 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Hours:

Sunday - Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.2 STARS: Mabel's BBQ

Address: 4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Hours:

Sunday - Thursday: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.3 STARS: SoulBelly BBQ

Address: 1327 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Hours:

Tuesday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Monday: CLOSED

Cost: $$

4.4 STARS: Lickin Good Smokin BBQ

Address: 183 N Gibson Rd #160, Henderson, NV 89014

Hours:

Sunday - Monday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.4 STARS: Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

Address: 11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135 & 2245 Village Walk Dr, Henderson, NV 89052

Hours:

11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135

Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

2245 Village Walk Dr, Henderson, NV 89052

Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.5 STARS: Big B's Texas BBQ

Address: 6115 S Fort Apache Rd 112, Las Vegas, NV 89148

Hours:

Sunday - Monday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.5 STARS: Braeswood TEX-MEX-BBQ

Address: 1504 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Hours:

Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Monday: CLOSED

Cost: $$

4.5 STARS: Rollin' Smoke

Address: 3185 Highland Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109 & 4115 S Grand Canyon Dr Ste #100, Las Vegas, NV 89147

Hours:

3185 Highland Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Sunday - Monday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

4115 S Grand Canyon Dr Ste #100, Las Vegas, NV 89147

Sunday - Monday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.6 STARS: Jessie Rae's

Address: 5611 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118

Hours:

Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.7 STARS: Fox Smokehouse BBQ

Address: 930 Nevada Way, Boulder City, NV 89005

Hours:

Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Monday - Tuesday: CLOSED

Cost: $$

4.7 STARS: John Mull's Meats & Road Kill Grill

Address: 3730 Thom Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89130

Hours:

Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: CLOSED

Cost: $$

4.7 STARS: Monti's Smokehouse BBQ

Address: 6320 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89142

Hours:

Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Cost: $$

4.8 STARS: Wild Fig BBQ

Address: 9555 Del Webb Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89134

Hours:

Wednesday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Monday - Tuesday: CLOSED

Hours: $$

Ransom Garcia is the music director and afternoon host on 1079 Coyote Country. He’s been with the station since 2017, but he’s been on the Las Vegas airwaves since 2003. Although he's Vegas Born AND Raised, Ransom also has on-air duties on sister station Kiss 95.1 in Charlotte, NC. He is also set to be inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame in September of 2024. Ransom writes articles about pop culture, human interests, technology, video games and anything affecting Las Vegas.