REVIEW : Joshua Ray Walker “Ain’t Dead Yet”

Joshua Ray WalkerJoshua Ray Walker Ain’t Dead Yet On this Friday, May 29th, Joshua Ray Walker delivers his new album, Ain’t Dead Yet, produced by John Pedigo and released via Thirty Tigers and East Dallas Records. The record is at once full of romp and raucous energy and deeply introspective, evoking the best of 1970s outlaw country […]

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Martina McBride Caves To Online Outrage, Backs Out Of Performing At Great American State Fair

Martina McBride Caves To Online Outrage, Backs Out Of Performing At Great American State Fair

She’s out. This year is the 250th birthday for our great nation, and there are massive celebrations being planned for all around the country. The celebrations are being planned by Freedom 250, which is a non-partisan organization responsible for putting together all the festivities, though Freedom 250 was launched by President Donald Trump to spearhead his specific vision for the 250th anniversary events, so many debate whether or not the entity itself is truly “non-partisan,” which has led several artists […]

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“It’s My Job Just To Make Sure Everybody Has A Good Time” — Riley Green On Why He Doesn’t Talk Politics At His Shows

“It’s My Job Just To Make Sure Everybody Has A Good Time” — Riley Green On Why He Doesn’t Talk Politics At His Shows

It’s an approach I wish more artists would take, honestly. Today, Riley Green released a new song called “Think As You Drunk,” in addition to announcing his new album That’s Just Me will be out everywhere this fall, on September 18th. In interview with Billboard, he explained that he wanted to include a sample of Toby Keith’s 2005  hit, “As Good As I Once Was,” which Riley says his dad used to joke was about him. It’s a really fun song and […]

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People Are Just Now Realizing That Sam Elliott Was The Voice Of Smokey The Bear For Over A Decade

People Are Just Now Realizing That Sam Elliott Was The Voice Of Smokey The Bear For Over A Decade

How in the world did people not catch on sooner? Occasionally, an all-time voice hides behind a cartoon or character and the public never really recognizes it. Need an example? I’ll point you towards the fact that Billy Ray Cyrus sang the theme song for a Scooby Doo movie in 1999, and the internet just figured that last year. A similar thing is now playing out with the iconic Smokey the Bear character, which is an advertising icon and has […]

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Tarpon Explodes Out Of The Water & Nearly Cracks A Fisherman Right In The Face

Tarpon Explodes Out Of The Water & Nearly Cracks A Fisherman Right In The Face

Imagine being out on the water, the ocean is glass, the sun is shining, and you are just minding your own business, waiting for a bite. It is the picture-perfect relaxing day. And then, out of absolutely nowhere, a massive, silver-scaled sea monster launches itself out of the water, flying directly over your boat and nearly taking your head off in the process. It is the ultimate oceanic jump scare, and honestly, it almost feels like the fish is just […]

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