Daily Archives: June 26, 2026

How some of these failed to go #1 is downright baffling. Throughout country music’s illustrious history, there have been many names who are up there in the greatest of all time (GOAT) conversation. From Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard to Dolly Parton, George Strait and Hank Williams, there have been plenty of worthy artists in the conversation. As time goes on, it’s become more apparent that Alan Jackson should also be mentioned among these greats. With nearly 60 […]

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Disappointing… Whether we like it or not, it’s become increasingly clear that artificial intelligence — specifically when it comes to generative AI in music — is here to stay. Of course, this is hardly a dismissal of the very real issue of AI “artists” not only stealing both streams and intellectual property from actual, human artists. With that being said, however, it’s an issue that we’re going to have to deal with (and actively protest) for the foreseeable future until […]

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Remember the Masters Girl? Who went viral during the 2023 edition of the “Tradition Unlike Any Other?” Well she’s back in the social media spotlight, and the world might be seeing a little bit more of her with her latest career update. First off, life moves pretty fast, does it not? If you would have asked me how long ago the “Masters Girl” phenomenon happened, I would have guessed at the most two years ago. But nope… Aaliyah Kikumoto went […]

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A shirtless man in San Diego had a rough encounter with a bouncer, resulting in the bar hopper being tased at point-blank range. A social media post shows a man standing behind the entry barricade at Park 101, a rooftop bar and restaurant in San Diego. The footage shows a second bouncer telling the man […]

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The alleged hit and run driver handed himself into authorities months after the incident allegedly occurred in February.

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A farmer in Oklahoma was arrested while speaking out against the construction of a 300-acre data center near his home. During a February 17 Claymore City Council meeting, residents addressed Project Mustang, the proposed data center. Darren Blanchard exceeded his allotted three-minute public-comment timer and was arrested as a result. The officer’s body cam footage […]

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According to authorities, the car the pregnant woman was in had sped past a red light before the crash. Both tragically died in hospital.

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You picked Swamp Dogg – Swamp Dogg Contemplates The Afterlife as your favorite new release for the week of June 19, 2026.

What a legacy he’s leaving in country music. We’re just a day away from Last Call: One More For the Road – The Finale, Alan Jackson‘s final concert of his legendary career. It’s a career that’s included nearly 60 million albums sold, 35 #1 hits, 22 ACM awards, 17 CMA awards, two Grammy awards, and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame back in 2017. Alan’s easily in my top 5 favorite country artists of all time, and it’s hard to […]

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Police revealed they found the burglars’ camera tucked away in shubbery, camouflaged to monitor residents’ routines.

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