From pro sports references to Monet paintings and Cardi B, here are the etymologies of all the 2020 Kentucky Derby horses’ names!
Author Archives: Merilee Raynor
Merilee Raynor was born on the California coast and has recently relocated to central Arizona. She has a passion for the western, rodeo and horse industries and strives to maintain modern western values throughout her life. Merilee enjoys her time riding her American Quarter Horse, Nugget, followed by her heeler, Quigley.
The 2020 Kentucky Derby Is On
The 146th “Greatest Two Minutes In Sports” will run this Saturday at Churchill Downs and you can bet we have our bets in order, do you?
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Hailey Kinsel, Barrel Racer
Meet barrel racing's Girl on Fire and the horse that lights the flame!
Debbe Dunning, Actress
Debbe Dunning, the former Home Improvement Tool Time Girl trades Hollywood for the heartland.
Breakaway Roping
Breaking Down The Breakaway with professional roper, Jordan Jo Fabrizio
Kenda Lenseigne, Shooter
Kenda Lenseigne dared to beat the boys to become World Champion.
Elizabeth Poett, Rancher
Elizabeth Poett is an eighth generation rancher on her family's Rancho San Julian.
Quincy Freeman, Designer
Rodeo Quincy is an eclectic fashion brand with a Spanish flair for Western.
Mesa Pate, Cowgirl
A family legacy of tenacity and grit it what propels this young, authentic cowgirl.
Amberley Snyder, Speaker
10 years from the moment that changed her life has proven to be an inspiration.
CMA Awards Nominations Are Out!
Miranda Lambert is nominated for 7 awards and the nominations are filled to the brim with incredible country women!
Music On Mondays: Picks Of The Week 8/31/20
Heart break is the topic of this week’s ladies. From families to break ups, finding yourself and the end of an era, these country singers cover it all!
Abigail Neilson Leaves Nothing Unsaid
Abigail’s new single (and music video!!), “Left Unsaid,” is the epic breakup ballad that will have you smashing guitars too!
Quincy’s Nursery Is #GOALS
Quincy gives us a behind the scenes look at her new baby’s FABULOUS nursery! And it is so much better than we could even imagine…
It’s A Sticker Situation
Customize your water bottle, cooler or computer with these rad western stickers from 5 small businesses!
Reese Witherspoon Is What Kind Of Country?
Reese Witherspoon is producing a new country music competition for Apple!
Maddie & Tae’s Sweet New Cover
Maddie & Tae team up with country trio Avenue Beat to cover Harry Styles’ “Watermelon Sugar”
Music On Mondays: Picks Of The Week 8/17/20
New videos, new albums, new singles, rock on country ladies!
Mary Chapin Carpenter’s NEW Album “The Dirt And The Stars”
With a brand new album, 11 new songs and a hit podcast, there is nothing this music legend can not do!
Shebala Wedding: Roped Together Forever
The Shebalas tied the knot this past June and we can not think about a better wedding than one decked out with personal touches
Priscilla Block: Tik Tok-ing To Top The Charts
Priscilla’s country anthem ”Just About Over You” has blown up on Tik Tok and on the country music charts
Taylor Swift Releases “Betty” To Country Radio
Her first “country” song in nearly 3 years…And Blake Shelton loves it!
Music On Mondays: Picks Of The Week 8/10/20
From soulful, journey anthems to acoustic renditions, this week the women of country music brought some unique sounds to the table
Be Inspired By Beth Dutton’s Turquoise Coat
We see you Beth…Rocking a $1400 coat like it’s nobody’s business!
Reba McEntire Re-Releasing ‘Rumor Has It’
30 years later Reba is re-releasing her iconic 1990 album!
Hello Yellowstone, It’s Me.
‘Yellowstone’ is casting extras for its upcoming season, and it’s an OPEN CALL Y’ALL!