Herman’s Music Minute for November 13th
On this day in music history… In 1977, Dolly Parton performed for a crowd of about 2,500 people at SIU Arena in Carbondale, Illinois. She opened the concert with her rendition of “Higher and Higher,” which
Carmi Bus Driver Charged with DUI
A Carmi man is facing DUI charges after driving a fan bus for the Carmi-White County volleyball team Monday night. Authorities say 70-year-old Stephan Heath was behind the wheel when the bus failed to return on time
Pres. Trump signs funding bill to end record-setting government shutdown
President Trump signed a government funding package at the White House late Wednesday, formally ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. (per CBS News.) The President, surrounded by Republican members of Congress and some members of
House Democrats release new private Epstein emails referencing Trump
House Democrats on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday released newly obtained emails between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and author Michael Wolff, some of which reference President Trump. The
Bon Jovi returning to the road in 2026 on “The Forever Tour”
One week after Bon Jovi announced their return to the road on The Forever Tour, the band have added seventh and eighth concert dates at Madison Square Garden in NYC due to overwhelming demand. The Forever Tour
Hayley Williams adds more shows to first-ever solo tour
Due to overwhelming demand, additional shows have been added to Hayley Williams first-ever solo tour – ‘Good Dye Young Presents: Hayley Williams At A Bachelorette Party.’ The tour spans North America, the U.K. and Europe — the
Record Store Day unveils 2025 Black Friday releases across multiple music genres
Record Store Day organizers have unveiled the full list of exclusive vinyl releases that will be hitting independent stores on Black Friday – the day after Thanksgiving – ranges across multiple music genres. Among the vinyls are