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VIDOR, Texas -- Singer Billie Jo Spears, whose performance of "Blanket on the Ground" went No. 1 on the country charts in 1975, has died at age 73. A funeral home spokesman confirmed her death Wednesday evening. Carl Willis of R.S. Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee had no details. The Orange Leader newspaper in Texas reported that she died Wednesday morning at her home in Vidor (VYE'dur), 85 miles northeast of Houston. No cause of death was stated. The Beaumont native was voted most promising female vocalist by the Academy of Country Music in 1976. Her other hits included "Mr. Walker, It's All Over" in 1969; "What I've Got in Mind" in 1976; "Misty Blue" in 1976; and "If You Want Me" in 1977.

It's official! Howard Stern , The King of ALL Media is the new judge on America's Got Talent . The show has moved to New York City to accommodate their new king. So this month when Stern fans got an extra week of his radio show, they were delighted. And then Howard pulled this one out of his hat. A great surprise for the fans unless it takes more away from his radio show. In the later part of 2011, Stern's radio show on SiriusXM went down to mostly 3 days a week, a big let down to the fans. So we cross our fingers that this does not interfere with his radio show. Peirs Morgan has weighed in, saying, "Congrats to Howard Stern on landing my Americas Got Talent judging gig - he'll be outrageous, hilarious, dangerous & brilliant. Can't wait." It's interesting to see Howard back on NBC, the company that fired him so many years ago. Get ready America for the Wack Pack in the audience. Beetle Juice and Big Foot seated right behind Howard. H...

So this week, in our mailbox, came the traditonal "Thank You" CD from Lisa Marie Presley, Priscilla Presley & EPE staff . As an official fan club, we have gotten this CD and letter every year, as do each and every official fan club in the world. And keep in mind, if you're not official, Priscilla Presley and/or Lisa Marie Presley will no way endorse you! So be sure to ask if you are in an official club when joining a club and giving money to said fan clubs. All official fan clubs can be cleared through Graceland by contacting fanrelations@elvis.com It's an absolute honor to receive this from both Lisa & Priscilla . And we treasure these CDs every year. And we want to acknowledge all the hard working fellow fan clubs around the world! Keep TCBing & Seasons Greetings! Now back to the letter, The letter reads: Dear Friends, 2011 was an amazing year to celebrate Elvis' legacy. From the 55th anniversary of his first RCA single, first album, f...

How cute is Teddy Bear, the talking porcupine? He doesn't like to share but I swear he says, I like it! Too Cute! Just a reminder during your holiday shopping with alot of greedy miserable animals, that most of GOD's creatures are just sweet & kind! Teddy Bear is sure to put a smile on your face! Happy Holidays!

So a few weeks ago, Kid Rock recorded in the car museum at Graceland in Memphis, TN for PBS' American Masters series. Kid Rock will be featured in February, starting with a performance with the amazing Adele on February 3rd and then on Febraury 23rd, PBS airs Kid Rock's performance at  Graceland's car museum in Memphis, TN. Now rumor has it, Kid Rock also did an acoustic recording in the Jungle Room like John Cougar Mellencamp. Now that sounds exciting! Check your local listings for PBS' American Masters. And check back because we'll update this story!

Barbara Orbison, Widow of Rock Legend Roy Orbison, Dies of Pancreatic Cancer. Her Death Falls on 23rd Anniversary of Roy Orbison’s Death Los Angeles, CA -- December 6, 2011: Barbara Orbison, widow of Rock and Roll legend, Roy Orbison, passed away today after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. She was 60 years old. Barbara was diagnosed with the disease on April 20, 2011 at the Mayo Clinic. In May of 2011, she was admitted to USC Medical Center in Los Angeles under the supervision of Dr. Heinz-Josef Lenz, Associate Director of the USC/Norris Gastrointestinal Oncology Program. On May 13, Barbara underwent the Whipple surgical procedure, performed by Dr. Yuri Genyk. Following her surgery and chemotherapy, Barbara was optimistic about her recovery, but complications from the cancer ultimately resulted in a final re-admittance to USC Medical Center in mid-November. She died peacefully there today with her sons, Roy Kelton Orbison, Jr. (41) and Alexander Orbison (36) by her si...

Goodbye Colonel Potter! M*A*S*H , That's how most Americans remember the Emmy Award winning actor who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 96. But Harry Morgan is probably best known to Elvis fans as Elvis Presley's co-star in the 1966 riverboat film, Frankie and Johnny . He played " Cully ", Elvis ' piano player, as seen in the clip above. The next clip includes a short interview with Harry talking about filming with Elvis and how pleasant he was to work with. In fact, he says, Elvis couldn't have been nicer. Harry died at his home in Brentwood, California after having pneumonia. He is survived by his second wife, Barbara , and four sons from both marriages: Chris, Charlie, Paul and Danny . Please keep the family in your prayers. The holiday season is the worst time to lose a loved one. Here's a clip of Harry Morgan in one of TV's most successful prime time shows, M*A*S*H . The 1983 Finale was THE most watched show in tv history w...