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Thomas Rhett Celebrates His 14th #1 Hit “Remember you Young”

Thomas Rhett is celebrating his 14th #1 hit with “Remember You Young” and of course he thanks the fans! “Thank you so much to the fans for embracing such a…

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Thomas Rhett is celebrating his 14th #1 hit with "Remember You Young" and of course he thanks the fans!

"Thank you so much to the fans for embracing such a special song to me that has easily been an all-time favorite I've ever gotten a chance to write."

It's going to be a big year for him. His wife is expecting soon, he just announced his headlining "Center point road tour" with Cole Swindell and Hardy, PLUS a duet with Jon Pardi called “Beer Can’t Fix” that will be his next single.

Ex NBA commissioner David Stern is up in serious condition after undergoing emergency brain surgery. He's 77 years old and was hospitalized after a sudden brain hemorrhage at a Manhattan restaurant last Thursday. The NBA released a statement saying he is receiving great car and is surrounded by his loved ones. He served as the NBA commissioner from 1984-2014.

The actress who played in the controversial Pelaton commercial has another big gig ahead of her! She is now going to be a guest on The bold and the Beautiful soap opera. Apparently she'll get a flat fee is $2000 to star in the future episode which will air sometime in late January But if things go well who knows maybe she'll be brought back! I just feel bad for the actor who played the husband. Poor guy is a kindergarten teacher and has been getting all sorts of hate mail since that commercial aired.

More artists have been added to this year's Dick Clark's New year's Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest. Some artists not in the country genre like Post Malone Alanis Morisette, and BTS but Sam Hunt has also been added.

Women’s soccer superstar Hope Solo announced that she’s pregnant with twins. This news comes a year after she almost died during a tragic miscarriage. She revealed she struggled with fertility and the last time she got pregnant  with twins she miscarried because one of the twins was ectopic, which means the pregnancy happens outside the uterus.

Nothing like old flames connecting! Jennifer Aniston hosted a festive party in Hollywood and her ex Brad Pitt showed up.He also showed up to her birthday party in February. According to an “insider” “Brad and Jen are still friends, they’re not getting back together. But they will always be fond of each other.”

The lone country singer was the winner of The Voice last night! Jake Hoot, who’s coach was Kelly Clarkson, won season 17. That makes this the 3rd time Kelly Clarkson has won in four seasons. She said “I’m a hooter for life! That’s right, Mom. That’s what I said!” Back when he auditioned, he only had one chair turn for him, and that chair was Kelly’s…so it’s a Cinderella story. Our local Worcester contestant, Ricky Duran finished in 2nd place after all of the votes were tallied.

Jim Clerkin has been the producer for the morning show on Country 102.5 for the past five years. He has been on the radio in Boston for 25 years. He is also an accomplished club DJ, a referee for several local sports leagues and terminally single. Jim writes about the Country 102.5 audience, relationships and parenting.

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