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Season two of ‘The Voice’ on NBC will reportedly feature a more talented group of singers, more confident coaches and many more weeks of blind auditions. During a mini-press conference on Friday, Blake Shelton hinted that the show may be the biggest thing to ever air on television.  Plus Blake Shelton is coming to Bozeman on January 22nd with XL Country!

Since 1935, current and would-be St. Nick impersonators have received instruction at the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School in Midland, MI on being the best jolly fat guys they can be. Now that Halloween is over, school is officially in session.

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Lyle Lovett Age: 54 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician Known For: An eclectic style that often fuses country, pop, and big band sounds, songs such as ‘She’s No Lady,’ ‘If I Had a Boat,’ and ‘Give Back My Heart,’ his dry wit, a cult following, his big shock of hair, and a former marriage to actress Julia Roberts

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1512 – The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo’s finest works, is exhibited to the public for the first time (More info)

The 2011 American Country Awards on Fox is quickly becoming another must watch live television broadcast. Top country talents like Blake Shelton, Pistol Annies and Trace Adkins are on the early list of performers. With over a month to go before the Dec. 5 ceremony, more names are sure to be announced.

While child care-givers such as babysitters and nannies have traditionally been women, the recent dip in the economy lead some men into the profession as well. Dubbed “mannies,” the guys are often unemployed teachers, daycare workers or fathers.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN from XL COUNTRY!

Happy Halloween from XL COUNTRY!!! BOO!  

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Dan Rather Age: 80 Occupation: Television Journalist Known For: Anchoring the ‘CBS Evening News’ for 24 years, contributing to ’60 Minutes,’ and being the current managing editor and anchor of the television news magazine ‘Dan Rather Reports’

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1864 – Nevada is admitted as the 36th state in the US (More info) 1926 – Magician Harry Houdini dies of gangrene and peritonitis that develop after his appendix ruptures (More info)

Montgomery Gentry‘s Troy Gentry is looking forward to a big treat — joining family and friends to whoop it up on Halloween.

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Henry Winkler Age: 66 Occupation: Actor, Director, and Producer Known For: His iconic portrayal of Fonzie on the 1970s sitcom ‘Happy Days,’ producing television shows including ‘MacGyver,’ directing films such as ‘Memories of Me,’ and appearing in films such as ‘Scream,’ ‘The Waterboy,’ and ‘Little Nicky’