Monthly Archives: August 2026

The Empty Pockets “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” Americana Highways presents this premiere of The Empty Pockets’ song “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” from their forthcoming album Dear Billionaires, which is set for release this fall. The album was recorded in London at Abbey Road Studio 2 (without instrumental overdubs). It was produced by Daniel McCormick and […]

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We are so honored to welcome Keb’ Mo’ (aka Kevin Moore) on the show for our 350th episode! After many decades of incredible music, his new solo acoustic album, The Breakdown, was written and recorded at his home studio near Nashville following open-heart surgery and personal life changes. Full episode at link in bio or where you listen.

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The “Til My Last Day” singer says his drinking problem developed gradually, with a casual evening cocktail eventually becoming an all-day habit. Continue reading…

Christy Lee showed off her massive new diamond ring while celebrating the couple’s engagement with friends. Continue reading…

In a bizarre and troubling incident, a teenage girl in Tennessee allegedly dashed onto a football field and accosted a middle-school player during a game, per WSMV4. This reportedly happened at Franklin County High School in Winchester on Tuesday evening during a game pitting Cornersville Middle School against South Middle School. The sixteen-year-old is allegedly […]

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Two planes recently had tire blowouts at busy O’Hare Airport in Chicago. The incidents occurred just three hours apart on Monday, August 17, per the New York Post. According to the outlet, “An American Airlines plane…suffered tire damage when it landed just after 2 p.m. local time Monday before a United aircraft experienced the same […]

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One beaver attacked a 10-year-old girl at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County, Maryland, last week. 

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They say that the person who a man decides to marry is one of the more important decisions that a man will make in his life. That statement could not ring more true for X-Men star Tyler Mane. Mane is crediting his wife Renae for saving his life after his recent breast cancer diagnosis. Mane […]

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Sounds like congratulations for Post Malone and his now-fiancée, Christy Lee. Friends shared photos of what looks to be a celebration dinner, where Lee had on a sash that read “bride-to-be,” along with a massive new rock on her left hand, according to Page Six. Malone and Lee were spotted together a few times publicly last year, but they ultimately split after just a couple of months, though clearly at some point, they rekindled that flame and look very much […]

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The young-ins on the Las Vegas Raiders really put on a show at their team’s rookie talent show… and former Indiana standout Fernando Mendoza picked out a classic country song when it was his turn to take the stage. We’re only a few weeks away from the start of the NFL season. I, for one, cannot wait for gridiron action to return. I’m ready for my Sundays to be filled with “seven hours of red zone football,” and for my […]

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