Today's a day to change your opinion about country music. Not all of it is bad, especially when you're listening to the Dixie Chicks. "Traveling Soldier" is definitely a song with poetic lyrics and an even more poetic story about love lost. Check inside for a truly exceptional song and the opportunity to change your mind about country music.

[UPDATED with photos] Playing through a constant downpour, No. 1 seed Williamsville shut out Uni 3-0 in a sectional semifinal game this afternoon. The No. 4 seed Illineks ended their season 11-6-2, a major improvement over last season's 7-8-2 mark, which in turn was dramatically better than their 2006 record of 4-15.

This afternoon the Illineks will travel to Williamsville, a few miles northeast of Springfield, to take on the host Bullets, the No. 1 seed in Uni's playoff bracket and the defending sectional champs. To get to this position, Uni first had to knock off Monticello on Tuesday. Check out this audio slideshow for a look back at the Illineks' memorable and satisfying win. Woo hoo!