WNAM MUSIC NEWS

Dolly Parton Celebrates 52nd Anniversary Of "Jolene" By Sharing Old-School Performance
On Wednesday (October 15), Dolly Parton celebrated the 52nd anniversary of her iconic 1973 hit "Jolene" by sharing a throwback performance video on Instagram. The song was the lead single and chart-topping title track on Parton's 1974 album. "Jolene" w...

Blake Shelton Shares What Music He Listens To Before His Shows
In a new interview to promote the upcoming CBS series, The Road, Blake Shelton reveals some of his pre-show rituals, must have requirements backstage, and mistakes that young musicians make during their first time on tour. When discussing the music he ...

James Norton Set To Play The Beatles' Beloved Manager Brian Epstein In Upcoming Films
English actor James Norton has been cast as Brian Epstein, the Beatles' influential manager, in director Sam Mendes' upcoming four-part musical biopic titled, The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event. Norton will star alongside Paul Mescal (Paul McCar...

John Carter Cash Shares Familial Inspiration Behind His New Album, 'Pineapple John'
John Carter Cash, the 55-year-old Grammy-winning artist and son of Johnny Cash and June Carter, says he found his true voice at 53 with his latest album, Pineapple John, which was released on Friday (October 10) via Avondale Records. Cash calls the pro...

Reba McEntire Blasts AI Photos Of Her Holding Dolly Parton's Hand In A Hospital Bed
Reba McEntire has officially responded to recent fake AI images showing her holding Dolly Parton's hand in a hospital bed, and another image featuring herself clutching a sonogram. McEntire humorously dismissed the rumors in an Instagram video where sh...

John Lodge, The Moody Blues Bassist And Singer, Dies At 82
John Lodge, the longtime bassist, singer, and songwriter for the Moody Blues, died suddenly at the age of 82, his family announced on Friday (October 10). A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Lodge penned hits including "Ride My See-Saw," "Isn't Li...

Dolly Parton Reassures Fans That She Is "OK" Amid Health Issues: "Do I Look Sick To You?!"
On Wednesday (October 8), Dolly Parton shared a video on Instagram where she addressed rumors about her recent health issues. The 79-year-old country star reassured fans that she is doing "OK" despite some ongoing health problems that caused her to pos...

Queen Is Named The Most Played Rock Act Of The 21st Century In The U.K.
Queen has been named the UK's most played rock act of the 21st century, according to a new chart from the British music copyright collective PPL. Queen has accumulated over 400 million seconds - equivalent to 12.5 years - of radio and TV airplay since ...
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS

Death investigation underway in Wautoma, deputy returns fire during domestic violence call
WAUTOMA, Wis. (WFRV) - The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a death investigation in Waushara County following a standoff after a domestic violence call on Thursday. According to a release from the Wisconsin DOJ, its D...
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Brewers on the brink of elimination after falling to Dodgers in NLCS Game 3, trail series 3-0
LOS ANGELES, Cali. (WFRV) - The Brewers are on the brink of elimination after dropping Game 3 of the National League Championship Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, 3-1, on Thursday night. Green Bay Nation: Packers beat Bengals, prep for...
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St. Norbert dedicates Donald & Patricia Schneider Hall as new modern School of Business
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - St. Norbert College dedicated the Donald & Patricia Schneider Family Hall on Thursday afternoon, celebrating the massive state-of-the-art home for business students. The Schneider School of Business & Econ...
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Fond du Lac teen accused of homicide claims self-defense in court testimony
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) - The Fond du Lac teen accused of killing a 20-year-old woman during a 2023 shooting unexpectedly took the stand Thursday morning, admitting that he fired a gun, but that it was out of fear. Brothers wrongfully ...
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Founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley dies at 74
(KRON) - Legendary founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley died Thursday from injuries related to a fall in his studio last month, according to reports from multiple outlets. Frehley, 74, was on life support earlier in the day. In a stateme...
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Brothers wrongfully convicted of 1987 Green Bay murder each receive over $150k in compensation
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The pair of brothers who were exonerated of a brutal 1987 murder in Green Bay after a quarter-century behind bars have received financial compensation from the State of Wisconsin. City in Wisconsin removes picnic...
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Few showers this evening, breezy & warmer tomorrow
The Latest from Storm Team 5... Today has been fairly quiet and fall like in northeast Wisconsin with morning sunshine for some over to clouds for all with highs in the upper 50s and low to mid 60s. There is a chance for a few showers ...
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Brown County Deputy honored as a First Responder of the Year
(WFRV) - A Brown County Sheriff's Office Deputy was one of many first responders honored in the State Capitol this week after being nominated by a local representative. The Brown County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook to honor Deput...
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