Remembering the Day Elvis Presley Died
Elvis Presley’s untimely and unexpected death at age 42 shocked the world. Continue reading…
Why Chris Stapleton “Officially Retired” From Ever Performing The National Anthem Again
When it comes to performing the national anthem, Chris Stapleton is the gold standard. Although, you’re probably never going to hear him sing it ever again/ There might be more pressure on the person singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl than the halftime performer… those are so subjective, and how much you like it probably depends purely on how much you like the artist performing. And in some cases, love or hate for the halftime show falls along […]
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MLB Legend Dead at 83, Days After Releasing Touching Goodbye Letter
The MLB legend had written a touching thank-you note to fans and former colleagues on his admission to a Florida hospice.
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Iconic Movie Lines That Weren’t in the Script
Sometimes the most quoteable parts of movies were made up spontaneously on the set. Continue reading…
Country Star Postpones Upcoming Shows Following Bus Crash
Colt Ford was recently injured when his tour bus crashed in Germany. He suffered a broken shoulder and had surgery to repair the damage.
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REVIEW : Sarah McCulloch “Live with the White Knuckle Flyers”
Sarah McCulloch Live with the White Knuckle Flyers Sarah McCulloch opens her new live album, Live with the White Knuckle Flyers, with a manifesto of sorts: “Hippie Tattoo” (“I’m a country girl with a hippie tattoo”). It is her way of asserting an independent, countercultural spirit within the country and folk traditions. The Miami native, […]
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REVIEW: It’s About the Fucking Songs: “Sittin’ With Blaze”
It’s About the Fucking Songs: Sittin’ With Blaze Shows What’s Great About Tribute Albums A new Blaze Foley album came out last week, no mean feat for a songwriter who died in 1989. Sittin’ With Blaze: A Tribute to Blaze Foley brings together artists from across generations to interpret the revered Texas songwriter’s work, including […]
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Music Reviews: George Harrison’s Pal, Joe Brown, plus John R. Miller and Collective Soul
Have you watched Concert for George, the film of the memorial show held on the first anniversary of George Harrison’s passing? If you have, you witnessed performances by some of popular music’s best-known acts, including Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. But you also saw a prominently featured artist whose name likely […]
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Reba + Rex’s Wedding Will Be ‘Three or Four’ Days Long
No wonder their wedding is taking so long to plan — it’s going to be one big party! Continue reading…
New Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Playlist (#183)
The more music being dumped into streaming networks every day, the harder it is to find the songs, albums, and artists, and albums that might appeal to you. The bounty of choice has resulted in the cratering of appeal.
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