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01/04/2026

Today in KTPI History: Jan. 4, 1983 - was at #1 on the US Country music album chart with their 3rd album, "Mountain Music". The album remains the group's most successful release, with over 5 million copies sold in the US.

01/04/2026

The oldest operating restaurant in Los Angeles County – one that has catered to countless eaters from all walks of life for 139 years – is closing its doors for good.

Sunday is the last day of business at the Original Saugus Cafe. The longstanding and beloved establishment, located in the Santa Clarita Valley community of Newhall, announced the news on Dec. 29.

The oldest operating restaurant in Los Angeles County – one that has catered to countless eaters from all walks of life for 139 years – is closing its doors for good. …

01/04/2026

01/03/2026

Peak intensity was predicted between noon and 7 p.m. Saturday in Southern California.

01/03/2026

Today in KTPI History: Jan. 3, 2009 - was at #1 on the country chart with "Fearless". The album won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year and Best Country Album. Swift's Album of the Year win made her the youngest person ever at the age of 20 to receive that award.

"Fearless" was also the first album in history to win the American Music Award, Academy of Country Music Award, Country Music Association Award, and Grammy Award for Album of The Year in the same year, making it the most awarded album in the history of country music.

01/03/2026

did it more than justice during his performance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest during his performance in Nashville, which was an unexpected, but perfect, song choice for the evening.

Check out his NY Eve performance here!

A RIFF on what country is really about.

01/03/2026

is down to his fighting weight! After committing to better health, the country singer went from 540 pounds at his heaviest to a lean, mean 265.

In a sit down with Men's Health, he says he is living in a "dramatically different world" these days.

His transformation goes far beyond weight loss, and his story is hitting home with fans everywhere.

01/02/2026

Today in History: Jan. 2, 1993 - was at #1 on the Country Albums chart with his 4th release, "The Chase". The album has since gone on to sell over 10 million copies in the US.

01/02/2026

Here we go again... More rain is expected to fall on Southern California this weekend as a new storm system moves into the region Friday.

More rain is expected to fall on Southern California this weekend as a new storm system moves into the region Friday. “Some scattered showers to start out the morning, but rain is more likely later…

01/02/2026

Country music titan is no stranger to breaking the internet, but his latest digital move has fans glued to their screens for a different reason. Visitors to LukeCombs.com are greeted by a stark, ticking countdown clock that ends on January 7th at noon ET.

Luke Combs sparks frenzy with a mysterious website clock counting down to an exciting announcement. Stay tuned for updates.

01/02/2026

Our condolences go out to and his family...

Tommy Lee Jones' daughter, Victoria, was found dead in a California hotel on New Year's Eve ... TMZ has learned.

01/01/2026

Today in AV Country History: Jan. 1, 1996 - released "I'll Try", the2nd single from his 1995 compilation album "The Greatest Hits Collection". The song would go on to become Jackson's 13th #1 single.