Now & Then: Melissa Carper & Theo Lawrence’s Havin’ A Talk and the reach of Time (The Revelator)

Duets are relationship counseling with better suits. Two people, one microphone, and a shared agreement to tell the truth in public as long as it rhymes. Melissa Carper and Theo Lawrence understand the assignment. Their debut duo album Havin’ A Talk leans into the oldest trick in country music: make the song a conversation, then let the conversation become the plot.

Lainey Wilson Brings Adorable Little Girl, Who Is Fighting Stage 4 Cancer, On Stage For “Cowgirl Of The Night” In Australia

Lainey Wilson Brings Adorable Little Girl, Who Is Fighting Stage 4 Cancer, On Stage For “Cowgirl Of The Night” In Australia

Something she’ll remember forever. Lainey Wilson is currently touring over in Australia, and during a recent stop, she met a brave, beautiful little girl named Tessa. Tessa was diagnosed with stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma in November 2023, which relapsed in 2025. Her mom Renee explained that they are currently trying to raise money in order for Tessa to go get treatment in the United States, but of course, the price is astronomical, though she says they haven’t given up hope: […]

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Lee Brice Tweaks His Setlist In Response To Critics Of His New Single “Country Nowadays”

Lee Brice Tweaks His Setlist In Response To Critics Of His New Single “Country Nowadays”

Lee Brice is doing his best to avoid any sort of criticism directed towards his upcoming release, “Country Nowadays.” The country artist recently announced that he’ll be releasing the now viral song on February 19 after debuting the patriotic anthem during the Turning Point USA All-American Halftime Show.  In case you missed it, Brice penned a song with Matt Alderman and Nate Kenyon that did it’s best to capture the political tension that can be felt by both sides of […]

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“Please Don’t Get Hurt”: Jaxson Dart’s Mechanical Bull Ride Has NY Giants Fans Freaking Out

“Please Don’t Get Hurt”: Jaxson Dart’s Mechanical Bull Ride Has NY Giants Fans Freaking Out

Maybe Jaxson Dart should have sat this one out. Despite a lackluster season record-wise, New York Giants fans are excited about their future. That’s mostly thanks to their young core of wide receiver Malik Nabers, running back Cam Skattebo, and quarterback Jaxson Dart. The trio could truly be an unstoppable force. But in their first year together, they were all stopped by injuries. Nabers and Skattebo both suffered season-ending injuries at some point during the Giants 2025 campaign. The only […]

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Folk Alley Radio Show #260212

This week on Folk Alley, join Cindy Howes to celebrate of Black History Month as we spotlight legends Robert Johnson, Nina Simone, Sleepy John Estes, Jesse Fuller, The Staple Singers, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee and contemporary artists they have influenced including Cassandra Wilson, Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, Hot Tuna, Rhiannon Giddens, Guy Davis, and more. In hour two, enjoy new music from Ye Vagabonds, Jesse Appelman, Aysanabee, Mon Rovîa, Melissa Carper & Theo Lawrence, Laurie Lewis, along with many other faves.

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