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Watch the Bates Online
Many of you have asked when the newest episodes of Bringing Up Bates will be available online, and we have answers for you. (The blue/orange text represents a link; just click to follow.)Watch Bringing...
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Interior Decorating; Gil vs. Kelly
"[Gil is thinking functional changes, I'm thinking cosmetic. I'm thinking change the lights, change the paint. He's only thinking about size."-Kelly Bates Tomorrow on an all-new episode of Bringing Up...
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Photos: Golfing and Sweet 16
The Bates have a lot in store for viewers on tomorrow's new episode of Bringing Up Bates. In addition to announcing their new church building, Gil and Kelly take Katie out for a special outing in...
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Carlin Meets a Kangaroo
Last week, we announced Gil and Kelly Bates' speaking engagement Down Under. While there, they took the opportunity to experience attractions unique to Australia. They visited Healesville Sanctuary, a...
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Win Lawson's New CD
Lawson stops by Ellie and her husband's house to deliver CDs for the givawayWho doesn't like free stuff? We're giving you another chance to win Lawson Bates' new CD, What Country Means to Me! Follow...
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Golf, Purity Rings, and a New Church
It's Thursday, and you know what that means! A brand-new episode of Bringing Up Bates airs in less than six hours. Tune in to UP tonight at 9pm ET/8pm CT. Did you see the promo video and snapshots we...
View ArticleRecap: 'A Birthday and a Birdie'
Bringing Up Bates"A Birthday and a Birdie"Gil and Kelly have a tradition of giving a purity ring to each of their daughters on her 16th birthday. It’s Katie’s turn, and her older sisters help her find...
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'You Guys' vs "Y'all'
The Bates have more tidbits of knowledge to share in this new Southern speak video. Last time, they unpacked the phrase "Bless your heart," and today they're discussing whether "You guys" or "Y'all" is...
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Gil Bates: 'We care for you'
"Getting a purity ring from my parents is really special, and it shows how much they care about me and want the best for me."-Katie Bates Thursday evening on Bringing Up Bates (click here to read our...
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Happy 27th, Michaela!
Wishing Michaela Bates Keilen a very happy 27th birthday! Did you know that Michaela has a degree from Roane State Community College? In addition to being the loving wife of Brandon Keilen, she also...
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Training Max Paine
Life with 20-month-old Carson Paine and 5-month-old Brooklyn Paine is busy, but can you imagine adding a lively puppy to the mix? Coming up this week on Bringing Up Bates, Erin and Chad Paine attempt...
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Lexi Mae Due in 3 Days
John Webster, Alyssa Bates Webster, and friendsAlyssa and John Webster will soon welcome their second child! Lexi Mae Webster is due this Friday, January 27th.The couple's first baby, Allie Jane...
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Doggy Dilemmas Photos and Video
The fourth episode of Bringing Up Bates season five is coming your way tomorrow. Kicking off at 9pm ET/8pm CT on UP, this half-hour segment will check in with Michaela and Brandon Keilen in Chicago....
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Lawson on Country Music, Values, Boundaries
Hot off the press! Lawson just sent us the link to an interview he did with Fox News.In the interview, Lawson Bates discusses his music career, his trips to Nashville, and how he feels having a career...
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Bringing Up Bates"Doggy Dilemmas"Warden, Judson, and Jeb head over to the Paines’ house to help Erin and Chad train Max the puppy. Max is great at sitting on command, but he doesn’t quite understand...
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Lexi Mae is Here!
We have exciting news to share! Lexi Mae Webster was born last night (January 26th) at 7:20pm, weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces. Alyssa and John Webster are now the proud parents of two daughters. Lexi was...
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Shopping Cart or Buggy?
Jeb Bates and Judson BatesWhen you go shopping at the grocery store, what do you call the object that you push around and collect your food in? Is it a shopping cart, a buggy, or something else? Cast...
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Photos of Lexi Mae Webster
Did you see our post on Friday evening announcing the birth of Lexi Mae Webster? (Click here for details and family photos.) She is only four days old and has already been visited by quite a few family...
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Big Sister Allie Jane
Before the arrival of Lexi Mae Webster, Alyssa and John Webster did their best to prepare soon-to-be-two-year-old Allie Jane Webster. In the video below, Alyssa shares how she thinks her daughter will...
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Trace and Jeb's Double Birthday
It's a double Bates birthday! Trace Bates is turning 20, and Jeb Bates is turning five.The eighth oldest of Gil and Kelly Bates' 19 children, Trace Whitfield loves anything that involves competition,...
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