The Red Clay Strays Confirm That Joe Rogan Wasn’t Supposed To Break The News About Their New Album On His Podcast

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The Red Clay Strays Confirm That Joe Rogan Wasn’t Supposed To Break The News About Their New Album On His Podcast

Whoops… Joe Rogan let the “Red Clay Strays new album in 2026” cat out of the bag a little early. Back in September, the country rock band from Mobile, Alabama were out in Joe Rogan’s neck of the woods to join in on the popular podcaster’s show. Brandon Coleman (frontman), Andy Bishop (Bassist) and Drew Nix (guitarist) all sat down on The Joe Rogan Experience and discussed their careers, how the band formed, names the group almost went by, their […]

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Willie Nelson’s Longtime Harmonica Player Mickey Raphael Recalls He & Willie Getting A Ride To A Venue From The Hells Angels

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Willie Nelson’s Longtime Harmonica Player Mickey Raphael Recalls He & Willie Getting A Ride To A Venue From The Hells Angels

Only Willie Nelson. This week, the legendary Mickey Raphael is a guest on the Drifting Cowboy podcast, and of course, he is Willie’s longtime harmonica player, and has been in Willie’s band since 1973. He was there since Willie returned to Texas and started making a name for himself in Austin and beyond, as the pioneer of the country outlaw movement alongside his fellow country icon Waylon Jennings. So of course, back in the glory days of the ’70s when […]

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Country Music Star Pleads With Jelly Roll To Grow His Facial Hair Again: “We Miss the Beard, Man”

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Jelly Roll looks very different these days. He lost a tremendous amount of weight. Then he shaved off his trademark beard. That was a shocker! Fans who liked the furry-faced appearance of the popular crooner were taken aback. One country star who wants Jelly Roll to grow the beard again is Shaboozey. Per People via […]

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Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, and These Other Stars Were Noticeably Absent From the CMA Awards—But Why?

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 02: Jelly Roll performs on stage at Strummingbird Festival on November 02, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Matt Jelonek/Getty Images)
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There were plenty of country music stars in attendance at the 59th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville last night.  Riley Green arrived with his rumored girlfriend, Bryana Ferringer. Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley also walked down the red carpet. Kelsea Ballerini, LeAnn Rimes, and Megan Moroney were also in attendance.  But perhaps more noticeable were those who didn’t come […]

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Lainey Wilson Blasts Naysayers Who Invent Rivalry Between Female Country Stars: “Y’all Need To Find Something Better To Do”

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Lainey Wilson (Astrida Valigorsky / Getty Images)

Lainey Wilson had a night she and we will never forget at the 59th CMA Awards on November 19. She did an outstanding job of hosting the celebratory event solo. The “Somewhere Over Laredo” singer was vivacious, gracious, and lively, infusing the occasion with her easygoing charm and wit. She picked up honors for Female […]

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