Christmas

Black Friday has grown into a weekend of consumer-oriented festivities starting as early as 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. We've put together a guide as to who’s open when and what kinds of deals you can find when you shop, either at brick-and-mortar stores or on the Web:

It's one of the busiest travel days of the year, and we want you to be prepared!

Can we find Lilly a home this holiday?

There are just a few days left 'til Turkey Day!

Trace Adkins brought his baritone, a 12-piece band and a rendition of 'O Tannenbaum' to 'TODAY' on Thursday morning (Nov. 21). With just about a month until Christmas, Adkins' appearance was a festive way to get people excited about the upcoming holidays.

As we prepare to hit the stores and finish our holiday shopping, we take a moment to feature a store that's full of great things for the Country Boy or Country Girl in your life.

I love a viral ad - and lately no one has done it better than Kmart!  Here's their latest ad for Joe Boxer Shorts! Very nice! Here are a couple other Kmart spots I think you'll enjoy! SHIP MY PANTS BIG GAS SAVINGS I'm not getting paid to promote these ads, but I love to spread a smile, and I think a business that has a daring ad campaign should be rewarded...

Dolly Parton will help ring in the holiday season by starring in a Lifetime original movie, 'A Country Christmas Story.'

The holiday season brings out the best in people, and here's a perfect example!  This morning I noticed on 'GNA's Facebook page there was a message from one of our listeners about a great gift drive happening in the Capital Region! The Folmbsee's Transportation employees have been making Christmas dreams come true for one family every year, then last year they spread their love to several families

Charlie Daniels said he was ready to rock after his pacemaker implant, and he meant it. The country music icon announced the lineup for the annual Charlie Daniels Band & Friends Christmas 4 Kids benefit concert, and in addition to the Charlie Daniels Band, it includes Justin Moore and other favorite acts.

It will be a very merry Christmas for Kelly Clarkson fans this year! The original 'American Idol' will debut her first-ever Christmas special, 'Kelly Clarkson's (Cautionary) Christmas Tale,' this holiday season.

The weather outside isn't frightful (yet), but the Country Music Association has just announced a delightful lineup for the special 2013 'CMA Country Christmas.' It includes some of country music's biggest stars, with the spunky Jennifer Nettles once again hosting the merry event.