Monthly Archives: January 2026

A national treasure. Dolly Parton has talked extensively about her cherished childhood and growing up “poor,” noting that she didn’t even know she was until someone told her that… her family had a simple life, where they worked hard, grew everything they ate, and didn’t worry about the things that people with money did. They were rich in the ways that matter, and had a magical place to live in the Smoky Mountains of east Tennessee. Throughout the years, despite […]

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A touching tribute to his family. As time passes, it looks like we’re getting extremely close to a brand new album from the Oklahoma standout, Wyatt Flores. After breaking out back in 2023 thanks to the continued success of his 2022 platinum single, “Please Don’t Go,” and other viral hits such as “Losing Sleep” and “Break My Bones,” the 24-year-old singer/songwriter stunned everyone upon the release of his debut album, Welcome To The Plains, last October. The record, which instantly transported you […]

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Jelly Roll lost a tremendous amount of weight and also shaved his beard. According to his wife, the singer is more confident than ever.

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Just in time for rodeo season. Another single from his forthcoming record, In Defense of Drinking. Tyler Halverson is really treating fans with the amount of singles he is gifting fans ahead of his debut record’s release, out everywhere on February 13. Since the release of Tyler Halverson‘s debut single, “Beer Garden Baby,” in 2021, the South Dakota native has solidified himself as a staple among Texas and red dirt country fans, releasing other stellar singles like “Mac Miller,” “Her,” and […]

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“Skipping barefoot between the constellations.” Yesterday, the world learned that we lost a musical genius and icon. Bob Weir, the founding member of the Grateful Dead, passed away at the age of 78. The singer-songwriter’s official social media page confirmed the heartbreaking news: “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir. He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could. Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues…   His […]

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The Empire State Building, the Las Vegas Sphere, and the Kia Forum all turned tie-dye to pay tribue to the late Bob Weir

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Crystal Gayle has reportedly pulled out of the “Your Roots Are Showing” event that is set to take place in Dublin, Ireland

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In a tribute post after Bob Weir’s death, Wynonna Judd says she was so close to the late Grateful Dead star, she considered him family. Continue reading…

Yeison Jimenez, a Colombian music star, has died in a plane crash having recently discussed that he dreamt of his death

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Music Reviews: Fabulous Thunderbirds, plus Lester Young and Anthologies of Rockabilly and Appalachian Music The Jimmie Vaughan Story, a limited-edition five-CD set released in 2021, includes performances from every stage of the Austin, Texas–based blues-rock guitarist and singer’s career. If you missed that compendium or want more, however, you can find it in The Jimmie […]

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