Killer Lineup for Tanner Usrey’s 2026 Memorial Benefit

If you love the nexus between country and rock, then you better try to get your ass to TX as Tanner Usrey is hosting a ridiculous amount of country and Southern rock talent all in one place, and for a good cause.
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‘The Madison’ Star, Kurt Russell, Reveals Why Taylor Sheridan Screenplays Are Unlike Any Other He’s Worked With
Legendary actor, Kurt Russell, can’t stop praising Taylor Sheridan after working with him on The Madison. The entire first season of drama is currently available on Paramount+. Sheridan and the streaming service went about releasing the show (and shooting the series) in a unique way. On March 14, the first three episodes dropped. A week later, the remaining three episodes became available. In other words, The Madison was very binge-friendly, and viewers didn’t have to wait week-after-week to see how the story unfolded. […]
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Maren Morris Goes Off On Gender Roles After Being Told That Young Boys Need To “Toughen Up”
Better not get into a discussion about gender with Maren Morris. The country star turned pop singer, who’s one of the most outspoken voices on the political left in the country music (adjacent) sphere, recently took to social media to share a conversation she recently had about gender roles with a male acquaintance – and it went pretty much exactly how you’d expect. According to the “My Church” singer, the discussion started out cordial enough as Maren discussed the “concerns” […]
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Two Oklahoma Teachers Accused of Attacking Elementary Students

Two teachers at the same elementary school are accused of attacking their young students. Elizabeth Kay Sutton allegedly grabbed a 10-year-old boy, forcing him back to his seat. She then struck him in the face. She had only been a teacher’s aide for five months when the incident occurred. Ottoria McClung was allegedly seen putting a 5-year-old […]
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Tori Spelling Breaks Silence After Terrifying Wreck That Sent 7 Kids to the Hospital
Tori Spelling was involved in a frightening car crash the other day and the dust is still settling. Per TMZ, Spelling, “[H]er kids and several other passengers were taken to the hospital after a speeding driver allegedly ran into them….” The accident reportedly happened at about 6 p.n. on Thursday, April 2, in Temecula, California. […]
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8-Year-Old in California Finds Live Military Mortar in Backyard

One child in Sacramento County, California, made a shocking discovery in his backyard: a live military mortar. The 8-year-old unearthed the explosive device while digging in his family’s backyard. Surprised by his find, he described it as looking “like a bottle of missiles.” When her son showed her the object, his mother said it looked […]
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Sturgill Simpson Says To Hell With Inflation, Promises ‘Mutiny For The Masses Tour’ Ticket Prices Will Be Affordable
Johnny Blue Skies is doing all he can keep his ticket prices low for the pirates looking to set sail with him and his band – The Dark Clouds – this fall. The artist formerly known as Sturgill Simpson is still riding high off the release of Mutiny After Midnight. His second album underneath the new JBS moniker was a funky, disco country record, and it was originally only available via physical media (vinyl, CDs, cassettes). Johnny Blue Skies even […]
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Dylan Gossett Teases Beautiful New Song About Fatherhood Presumably Titled, “Short Comin’ Days”
Entering his dad era. Ever since breaking out in 2023 with his certified platinum debut single, “Coal,” it was clear that Dylan Gossett was one of the future stars of the alt. country scene. Existing in a similar space as Zach Bryan and Sam Barber, the Austin native has worn his influences on his sleeve. Being inspired by a wide range of artists, ranging from Turnpike Troubadours and Flatland Cavalry to The Eagles and Ed Sheeran, they all come through […]
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From 1883 To Yellowstone – Here’s The Entire Dutton Family Tree
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe is nothing short of a monstrous success. The flagship series took a few years to catch on, but once it did, it sparked a massive inferno that spawned numerous spinoff series, including prequels that dive deep into the Dutton family history, as well as modern day spinoffs that take us further unto the Dutton future. With the “Rip and Beth” spinoff series, Dutton Ranch, set to premiere on May 15th on Paramount+, and Marshals, a modern day CBS […]
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