Legendary NASCAR Driver Dies at 76
NASCAR driver Gary Myers, one of four generations of NASCAR drivers in his family, has died at 76, his family announced.
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“I’ve Never Seen Anyone Hate A Human More” – Dave Portnoy Shares Legendary Story About Toby Keith’s Disdain For Lincoln Riley
One of the trademarks of late, great Toby Keith was always letting people know how he really felt. Evidently, the country star once ran into Barstool Sports founder, Dave Portnoy, and let him know extensively about his hatred for former Oklahoma Sooners football coach, Lincoln Riley. Keith, born in Clinton, Oklahoma, was always a die-hard fan and support of the Sooners. He didn’t actually ever attend the university, but his fandom of the school and his home state led to […]
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10 Country Bands Who Belong in the CMA Vocal Group of the Year Conversation
So much talent. There’s no denying that the independent and alternative country scene has gotten jam-packed over the past decade. Whether it’s giants such as Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson and Turnpike Troubadours becoming torchbearers for the genre or budding talent such as Colby Acuff and Drayton Farley, it’s been harder than ever before to truly keep track of who’s who in the genre. Of course, that’s not even mentioning the laundry list of stellar artists across a plethora […]
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The Biggest Takeaways from Earl Scruggs Fest 2026
From the festival’s inception, the clear goal is to honor the great Earl Scruggs legacy by bringing in artists of all backgrounds, motivated by a love of the banjo and the music in its various forms, with the intention of inspiring future generations.
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Nashville Beer League Featuring Dierks Bentley & Former NHL Star Mike Fisher Inspires Its Very Own Country Song
The Stanley Cup has nothing on the Stanley Keg. Competition is something that a lot of humans crave. Whether it be working up the corporate ladder, or becoming the best of the best at a certain sport, many have a yearning to see where they stand amongst others. Others like to compete… but don’t wish to take things so seriously. That’s where organizations called “Beer Leagues” come in, and a group of artists, songwriters, and hockey players in the Nashville […]
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