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Jackson Visits Florida
The Websters have had a few visitors recently. Gil and Kelly came down for Maci's first birthday party, and then Jackson visited a short time later. Jackson Bates and Alyssa WebsterPhoto courtesy of...
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Lawson's New Album
Lawson Bates If you are looking for something to listen to, you will be thrilled to hear that Lawson‘s new album, American Dream, is officially out! You can stream it on various websites, including...
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I Love You Day 2022
It's that time of year again. Time for the Bates' annual I Love You Day celebration! The clan is gathered in East Tennessee this weekend for the festivities. Last night was the couples' dinner, and...
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Biggest Bates Heart
At the Bates' I Love You Day party in 2020, Gil and Kelly introduced a new award, and it quickly became an important part of the annual gathering. Lawson was the recipient in 2020, and Michael...
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Jonah and the Whale
This year, the Bates celebrated I Love You Day without UPtv cameras. (We know how much you all miss the show...we do too!) The theme was Bible characters. The Balkas dressed up as Jonah, the whale,...
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A Wedding Shower
Lawson and Tiffany's San Diego wedding is just over two months away! Over the weekend, they celebrated their upcoming nuptials with those closest to them at a shower thrown by the Bates family....
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Travis Turns 21
Happy birthday to Travis! How special to be able to celebrate his 21st with his wife of three months. Katie Clark and Travis ClarkPhoto courtesy of @kgbates2000
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Baby Stewart Countdown
Carlin Stewart's April 9th due date is quickly approaching. She is currently scheduled for an induction at the end of the month, but as everyone knows, babies arrive on their own time, so perhaps Baby...
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Lawson's Taste of Country Interview
Gil Bates, Kelly Bates, Tiffany Espensen, Lawson Bates East Tennessee wedding showerLawson just released the official lyric video for "Crazy Love," one of the songs on his album American Dream. The...
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Nathan in Ukraine
Nathan Bates is on the ground in war-torn Ukraine with the organization MEDIC CORPS. He and others are working to provide medical supplies, humanitarian aid, and trauma training. The team is currently...
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Lawson and Tiffany's New House
Lawson Bates and Tiffany EspensenLawson and Tiffany bought a house! The newlyweds closed on March 4th on a home in the Nashville area. In true Bates fashion, it's a fixer upper, and renovations are...
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Lawson and Tiffany's Engagement Footage
Lawson Bates and Tiffany EspensenLast October, Lawson lured Tiffany to Italy under the guise of filming a music video. He end up filming that video, but he also pulled off a surprise proposal. And to...
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Kolter Turns 2
Kolter Smith turned two years old yesterday. The Bates already have three grandchildren birthdays to celebrate at the end of March (Kolter, Zoey, and Everly). If Carlin delivers her son before the end...
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Baby Coming Soon!
Carlin Stewart, Evan Stewart, Layla StewartCarlin and Evan Stewart are at the hospital! Carlin is in labor and will soon deliver Baby Boy.Photo courtesy of @carlinbates98
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Baby Boy Stewart's Name
Kelly Bates and Zade Stewart Carlin and Evan Stewart announced the name of their son. They will call him Zade Patrick Stewart. Big congratulations to the couple!Photo courtesy of thebatesfamily.com
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Meet Bates Grandbaby #20
The 20th Bates grandchild has arrived safe and sound, and we have a photo to share! Zade Patrick Stewart went home yesterday, but while he was in the hospital, a number of family members and friends...
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4 Grandchildren Born in March
March used to be one of only two months in which there were no Bates birthdays. Now, with the addition of grandchildren and in-laws, there are five birthdays in March. The first is Travis on the 8th....
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Trace Bates Engaged
The 11th Bates wedding is in the works! Trace proposed to Lydia on March 21st, and Us Weekly broke the story today. The couple announced their relationship in early December. Congratulations to the...
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Trace's Engagement Video
Did you hear the big news? Another Bates couple is engaged! Trace Bates and Lydia Romeike are officially in wedding planning mode. If you would like to watch their beautiful rooftop engagement, check...
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Q&A with Chad
Chad Paine and baby Brookly Paine, 2017Erin and Chad Paine have received requests for Chad to answer questions sent in by fans, so they decided to film a Q & A. Sit down with the father of five...
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